McMaster Health Leadership Academy on mission to transform national health care

March 21, 2023

McMaster University’s Health Leadership Academy is on a mission to transform Canadian health care, challenging leaders to identify new ways of thinking and doing.

McMaster University researchers find implications for COVID-19 vaccination schedules

March 21, 2023 by Mike Ayers

A team of McMaster University researchers has found that extending the dosing interval for a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine can lead to a stronger immune response against the virus.

McMaster researchers trial potential hemophilia treatment

March 9, 2023 by Fram Dinshaw

A global study involving McMaster University researchers has trialled a potential new treatment that could be a game-changer for people living with hemophilia A, a life-threatening genetic blood disorder.

McMaster researchers crafting post-COVID syndrome guidelines

March 9, 2023 by Fram Dinshaw

McMaster University clinician-researcher Holger Schünemann is receiving $9 million in federal funding to develop official guidelines for post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC), commonly known as long COVID.

7 actionable ways to promote gender equity 

March 8, 2023

Allyship is more than just a word. It’s a lifelong action-oriented practice. It’s okay to start small. But start we must.

Physician workforce planning must adjust for aging population, changing practice patterns: new analysis

March 6, 2023 by Brighter World

McMaster researchers honoured with YWCA Women of Distinction awards

March 3, 2023

Three Faculty of Health Sciences researchers were named Women of Distinction by the YWCA Hamilton’s annual awards ceremony on March 2.

McMaster, University of Ottawa join forces to prepare Canada for future pandemics

March 2, 2023 by Brighter World

McMaster researcher uncovers link between ultra-processed foods and Crohn’s disease

March 1, 2023 by Fram Dinshaw

McMaster University professor Neeraj Narula has discovered that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of Crohn’s disease.

Heersinks’ gift continues to fuel health-care innovation at McMaster University

February 28, 2023 by Clara Fama

The Marnix E. Heersink School of Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Department of Surgery at McMaster University are launching a Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBI) program in September, pending final approval by Ontario’s quality council.

Analysis: The fungus zombies in ‘The Last of Us’ are fictional, but real fungi can infect people, and they’re becoming more resistant

February 27, 2023 by Gerry Wright

Deadly waves: Researchers document evolution of plague over hundreds of years in medieval Denmark

February 27, 2023 by Michelle Donovan

McMaster Health Leadership Academy on mission to transform national health care

March 21, 2023

McMaster University’s Health Leadership Academy is on a mission to transform Canadian health care, challenging leaders to identify new ways of thinking and doing.

7 actionable ways to promote gender equity 

March 8, 2023

Allyship is more than just a word. It’s a lifelong action-oriented practice. It’s okay to start small. But start we must.

Heersinks’ gift continues to fuel health-care innovation at McMaster University

February 28, 2023 by Clara Fama

The Marnix E. Heersink School of Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Department of Surgery at McMaster University are launching a Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBI) program in September, pending final approval by Ontario’s quality council.

Paramedic researcher wins award named for McMaster palliative care expert

February 24, 2023

Niagara-area paramedic Lisa Bath has been awarded the 2023 Elizabeth J. Latimer Prize in Palliative Care, named for the McMaster University professor who helped transform palliative care in Hamilton and beyond.

McMaster University launches Canada’s first graduate diploma in community and public health

January 17, 2023

Canada’s first graduate diploma in community and public health was launched at McMaster University on Jan. 16.

Faculty welcomes first associate dean of equity and inclusion

December 20, 2022

Saroo Sharda begins as the Faculty of Health Science (FHS)’s inaugural associate dean of equity and inclusion on Feb. 1, 2023.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences welcomes new chair

December 16, 2022

Karin Neufeld begins as chair of McMaster University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences on Jan. 1, 2023.

Four health sciences students recognized as Vanier Scholars

November 28, 2022 by Daily News

Faculty of Health Sciences students mark convocation

November 28, 2022

This month 548 students of Faculty of Health Sciences programs crossed the stage at convocation at FirstOntario Concert Hall to become McMaster University graduates.

McMaster University researchers find implications for COVID-19 vaccination schedules

March 21, 2023 by Mike Ayers

A team of McMaster University researchers has found that extending the dosing interval for a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine can lead to a stronger immune response against the virus.

McMaster researchers trial potential hemophilia treatment

March 9, 2023 by Fram Dinshaw

A global study involving McMaster University researchers has trialled a potential new treatment that could be a game-changer for people living with hemophilia A, a life-threatening genetic blood disorder.

McMaster researchers crafting post-COVID syndrome guidelines

March 9, 2023 by Fram Dinshaw

McMaster University clinician-researcher Holger Schünemann is receiving $9 million in federal funding to develop official guidelines for post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC), commonly known as long COVID.

Physician workforce planning must adjust for aging population, changing practice patterns: new analysis

March 6, 2023 by Brighter World

McMaster researchers honoured with YWCA Women of Distinction awards

March 3, 2023

Three Faculty of Health Sciences researchers were named Women of Distinction by the YWCA Hamilton’s annual awards ceremony on March 2.

McMaster, University of Ottawa join forces to prepare Canada for future pandemics

March 2, 2023 by Brighter World

McMaster researcher uncovers link between ultra-processed foods and Crohn’s disease

March 1, 2023 by Fram Dinshaw

McMaster University professor Neeraj Narula has discovered that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of Crohn’s disease.

Analysis: The fungus zombies in ‘The Last of Us’ are fictional, but real fungi can infect people, and they’re becoming more resistant

February 27, 2023 by Gerry Wright

Deadly waves: Researchers document evolution of plague over hundreds of years in medieval Denmark

February 27, 2023 by Michelle Donovan

Nominations open for Architecture of Health: The Annual Zeidler-Evans Lecture

February 27, 2023

Nominations are open for a suitable candidate to deliver the Architecture of Health: The Annual Zeidler-Evans Lecture scheduled for Oct. 23 in either Hamilton or Toronto.

Social media tips for health care professionals

February 22, 2023

Registration is open for the McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine

February 7, 2023

The popular McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine (MIRCIM) is being held both virtually and in-person in Krakow, Poland from May 11-13, with free registration for McMaster University community members.

Black History Month: events at McMaster

February 6, 2023

February is Black History Month (BHM) – a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black and African diasporic peoples.

Announcement regarding Dr. Susan Denburg, Executive Vice-Dean and Associate Vice-President Academic

January 31, 2023

Dr. Susan Denburg is stepping down from her role as Executive Vice-Dean and Associate Vice-President Academic, effective July 1, 2023 and will be moving into a role of strategic advisor to the dean.

Professor helps combat Niagara opioid crisis

January 10, 2023

McMaster University professor Karl Stobbe is teaming up with Niagara-area welfare agencies, McMaster’s Department of Family Medicine and the federal government to ensure a supply of safer drugs for people at risk of overdosing on opioids.

Professor Emerita Gina Browne dies at 75

January 6, 2023

Gina Browne was a trailblazer in advancing evidence-informed innovations in care and service delivery for vulnerable populations.

Handy tips for polar bear dips

December 22, 2022 by Sonia Verma

Holiday closures at the Faculty of Health Sciences

December 20, 2022

Information about Holiday closures or changes in hours of service at McMaster University and in the Health Sciences Centre