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Professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 18, 2020
Five McMaster University professors, all members of the Faculty of Health Sciences, are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows.
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McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine widely accessed around the globe
September 15, 2020
It has been a year since the release of the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine, and already, it’s been accessed by tens of thousands of people around the world.
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McMaster professor honoured with national award
September 15, 2020
McMaster University professor and scientist Salim Yusuf is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious McLaughlin Medal from the Royal Society of Canada.
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McMaster researchers named Canada Research Chairs
September 14, 2020
Two researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences have been named new Canada Research Chairs, while a third has been renewed.
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Winter term will be online: Provost’s letter
September 14, 2020
McMaster will extend this fall’s online delivery of academic programs into the winter term.
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McMaster researchers receive provincial support for COVID-19 research
September 14, 2020
Kathy Georgiades, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences and a researcher with the Offord Centre for Child Studies, has received funding from the Province to study the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of children and their families.
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Academics supporting activities against anti-Black racism
September 8, 2020
Academics across Canada are organizing activities in support of Black Lives Matter as the school year begins. McMaster recognizes the importance of these initiatives in raising awareness about anti-Black racism and advocating for change.
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Two McMaster professors recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
September 8, 2020
Mark Loeb and Dawn Bowdish, both professors of pathology and molecular medicine of the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, are being honoured by the Royal Society of Canada.
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McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and Greater Toronto Airports Authority to conduct a voluntary COVID-19 study of arriving international travellers
September 3, 2020
McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority today announced that they will partner on a voluntary COVID-19 study of international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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McMaster ranked among the top 70 universities worldwide
September 2, 2020
McMaster has been named one of the top 70 universities in the world, according to an internationally influential ranking encompassing more than 1,500 institutions worldwide.
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McMaster to create and lead new international nexus for pandemics and biological threats
September 1, 2020
McMaster is launching The Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats, to ensure Canada and the world are better able to manage the human and economic devastation of COVID-19 and avert future pandemics.
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Analysis finds shortage of info on drugs for children
September 1, 2020
Newly approved drugs in Canada lack important pediatric drug information in their product monograph, according to an analysis led by McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital.
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Academics supporting activities against anti-Black racism
September 8, 2020
Academics across Canada are organizing activities in support of Black Lives Matter as the school year begins. McMaster recognizes the importance of these initiatives in raising awareness about anti-Black racism and advocating for change.
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Two McMaster professors recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
September 8, 2020
Mark Loeb and Dawn Bowdish, both professors of pathology and molecular medicine of the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, are being honoured by the Royal Society of Canada.
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McMaster ranked among the top 70 universities worldwide
September 2, 2020
McMaster has been named one of the top 70 universities in the world, according to an internationally influential ranking encompassing more than 1,500 institutions worldwide.
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Max Gelkopf receives Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
August 27, 2020
McMaster University medical student Max Gelkopf has received a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award.
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Boot camp prepares physiotherapy students for front lines
July 27, 2020
Physiotherapy students are busy doing hands-on learning this month in a boot camp to get their clinical training up to date. The master students are coming on campus to the Institute of Applied Health Sciences to the School of Rehabilitation Science for the learning.
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Medical sciences PhD student humbled to be a 2020 Vanier Scholar
June 24, 2020
Sarah Medeiros, a PhD student in medical sciences at McMaster University, is one of five from the university to be named a Vanier Scholar.
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McMaster residents marking milestone
June 24, 2020
The end of June marks an unusual completion of training for more than 300 residents and fellows in the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) program of McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
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Resident thanks her ‘champions’ for success in radiation oncology
June 24, 2020
Julianna Sienna’s story is one filled with champions, from her peers at McMaster University to the members of her family.
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New health sciences course focuses on infectious diseases like COVID-19
June 8, 2020
McMaster University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program is teaching students about COVID-19 with a new course for the current term called Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 18, 2020
Five McMaster University professors, all members of the Faculty of Health Sciences, are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows.
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McMaster professor honoured with national award
September 15, 2020
McMaster University professor and scientist Salim Yusuf is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious McLaughlin Medal from the Royal Society of Canada.
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McMaster researchers named Canada Research Chairs
September 14, 2020
Two researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences have been named new Canada Research Chairs, while a third has been renewed.
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McMaster researchers receive provincial support for COVID-19 research
September 14, 2020
Kathy Georgiades, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences and a researcher with the Offord Centre for Child Studies, has received funding from the Province to study the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of children and their families.
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McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and Greater Toronto Airports Authority to conduct a voluntary COVID-19 study of arriving international travellers
September 3, 2020
McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority today announced that they will partner on a voluntary COVID-19 study of international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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McMaster to create and lead new international nexus for pandemics and biological threats
September 1, 2020
McMaster is launching The Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats, to ensure Canada and the world are better able to manage the human and economic devastation of COVID-19 and avert future pandemics.
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Analysis finds shortage of info on drugs for children
September 1, 2020
Newly approved drugs in Canada lack important pediatric drug information in their product monograph, according to an analysis led by McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital.
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McMaster researchers find potential to make brain cancers in children respond better to treatment
August 28, 2020
Brain cancer in children is always a devastating diagnosis, but McMaster University researchers may have found a way to have the most serious types of pediatric brain cancer respond better to therapies.
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Evidence reviews support avoiding opioid prescriptions for sprains and strains
August 17, 2020
Two new evidence reviews related to acute musculoskeletal injuries like strains and sprains suggest other forms of treatments are as effective as opioids and have less risk of harms to patients.
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McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine widely accessed around the globe
September 15, 2020
It has been a year since the release of the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine, and already, it’s been accessed by tens of thousands of people around the world.
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Winter term will be online: Provost’s letter
September 14, 2020
McMaster will extend this fall’s online delivery of academic programs into the winter term.
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Fostering global health and social accountability in Canada
August 24, 2020
Eustace Orleans-Lindsay is on a mission to ensure seasonal agricultural workers receive proper access to health care in Norfolk County. A member of the inaugural graduating class of the Master of Science in Global Health program at McMaster University in 2011, his resolve for his mission has only strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Photo series by Mac grads highlights experiences of COVID-19 frontline workers
August 4, 2020
Even though they were both Mac grads, Arnav Agarwal ‘14 and Rishi Bansal ‘20 hadn’t met – until they both had similar ideas to capture the untold stories of COVID-19 frontline workers.
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Dean and VP’s message on National Indigenous People’s Day
June 19, 2020
Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences noted that Sunday is National Indigenous People’s Day. “National Indigenous Peoples’ Day this Sunday, June 21, is an annual opportunity to celebrate the unique heritage, cultures and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada. As we acknowledge this important day, we are reminded of both what we have achieved within the Faculty of Health Sciences with respect to advancing Indigenous education in health sciences, and the work we have yet to do.
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Resources assist health-care and social service providers to help those who experience family violence
June 16, 2020
The Violence Evidence Guidance Action (VEGA) project led by McMaster University has developed family violence education resources in collaboration with 22 national organizations and with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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Scholarship program allows med students to trade classroom for the school of life
June 12, 2020
McMaster medical students Jun Park and Matt McArthur dodged black bears in Marathon, climbed towering grain silos in Walkerton, offered free hugs in Ottawa and played music in venues including seniors’ homes, street festivals and restaurants.
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Experts worry about heavy toll pandemic is taking on mental health
June 10, 2020
As the pandemic continues, mental health experts are increasingly worried about the fallout of constant stress and anxiety as we endure prolonged social isolation, financial pressures, stresses of family and general uncertainty.
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Needs assessment of Faculty’s IT supports change
June 5, 2020
Updates are being installed following a needs assessment of the Faculty of Health Science’s (FHS) information technology (IT) services. Launched six months ago by Susan Denburg, executive vice dean and associate vice president (academic), the assessment describes the IT needs within the Faculty and how these align with the strategic priorities of the Faculty and the university.
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Screening to enter MDCL begins
June 8, 2020
In order to facilitate the ability for researchers, staff and students to move easily between the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery (MDCL) and the Health Sciences Centre (HSC), changes in screening and masking protocols for MDCL are being introduced. The changes to enter both buildings begin Monday, June 8 for all McMaster faculty, staff and students.
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Sharon Kaasalainen appointed inaugural Gladys Sharpe Chair in Nursing
August 4, 2020
Sharon Kaasalainen, a professor in the School of Nursing, has been named the inaugural Gladys Sharpe Chair in Nursing at McMaster University.
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Faculty names director of information technology
July 13, 2020
Tracy Mestdagh has been named the director of information technology (IT) for the Faculty of Health Sciences. He has served as interim director since fall 2019, playing a critical role in leading change management and staff support during the Faculty-wide IT needs assessment.
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Azzam named associate dean of Continuing Professional Development
April 8, 2020
McMaster University professor Khalid Azzam has been appointed the inaugural associate dean of Continuing Professional Development for the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Dobranowski named chair of radiology
January 21, 2020
A long-time McMaster University professor, Julian Dobranowski, has been appointed the chair of the Department of Radiology.
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Faculty names director of human resources
January 8, 2020
Leslie Cooke-Bithrey is joining McMaster University as the director of human resources for the Faculty of Health Sciences. She starts in the role January 13, 2020.
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Diana Sherifali appointed inaugural Heather M. Arthur chair
December 3, 2019
Diana Sherifali, a clinician scientist of the School of Nursing, has been named the inaugural Heather M. Arthur Population Health Research Institute/Hamilton Health Sciences Chair in Inter-Professional Health Research at McMaster University. The appointment was effective July 1, 2019 and has received approval by the University's Senate.
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Clare Mitchell returns to the Faculty as COO
August 22, 2019
Clare Mitchell is returning to the Faculty of Health Sciences as its chief operating officer, effective Sept. 9, 2019. She had been the director of administration for the Faculty’s Department of Surgery from 1999 through 2012 when she left to be director of administration for the Department of Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. While there, she received a leadership award from the Faculty for staff impact.
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Berg named Boris Family Chair in translational blood stem cell research
July 11, 2019
Tobias Berg has been appointed the inaugural Boris Family Chair in Leukemia and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Translational Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.
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Thabane named acting chair of HEI
July 2, 2019
Lehana Thabane has been appointed the acting chair of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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