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McMaster expert helps keep athletes safe in Tokyo
July 23, 2021
Sports medicine expert and former elite athlete Margo Mountjoy has been to the Olympics a jaw-dropping nine times — 12 if you count the Youth Olympic Games.
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Abelacimab effective blood clot treatment, McMaster-led study shows
July 20, 2021
A potentially game-changing treatment for people with, or at risk of, blood clots has been found effective by an international team of researchers led by McMaster University’s Jeffrey Weitz.
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McMaster project to improve access to palliative care for Indigenous Ontarians
July 20, 2021
With support of $1.24 million in funding and the partnership of Indigenous Services Canada, McMaster University researcher Hsien Seow is planning a large education intervention aimed at improving access to community-based palliative care for Ontario’s Indigenous communities.
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McMaster researchers identify how VITT happens
July 7, 2021
A McMaster University team of researchers has found how, exactly, the COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia or VITT.
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Researchers discover unique ‘spider web’ mechanism that traps, kills viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza
June 29, 2021 by Michelle Donovan
Immunologists at McMaster University have discovered a previously unknown mechanism which acts like a spider web, trapping and killing pathogens such as influenza or SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
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Primary care teams use oximeters to monitor COVID-19 patients
June 29, 2021 by Fram Dinshaw
Patients receive home oximeters to monitor their symptoms as part of a program developed by McMaster University experts that has already saved dozens of lives.
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Natural killers: Researchers engineer cells that attack and destroy malignant tumor cells but leave the rest alone
June 28, 2021
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a promising new cancer immunotherapy that uses cancer-killing cells genetically engineered outside the body to find and destroy malignant tumors.
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McMaster COVID-19 rapid home test headed to market
June 23, 2021
A COVID-19 ‘spit test’ that can deliver results in 10 minutes and be taken at home is rolling out worldwide after being developed by scientists at McMaster University.
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McMaster scientist patents COVID-19 immunotherapy
June 23, 2021
An immunotherapy treatment developed by a McMaster University scientist is being hailed as a potential game-changer in the global fight against COVID-19.
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A message from the Dean and Vice-President on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2021
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, members of McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences join other Canadians in reflecting upon, learning and celebrating the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. This year marks a significant milestone as it is the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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McMaster scientist wins U.S. award for infectious disease research
June 21, 2021 by Blake Dillon
McMaster University’s John Whitney has been named a 2021 Investigator in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF), a U.S.-based non-profit medical research organization.
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Unexpected changes in cannabis use following legalization
June 17, 2021
In the year following legalization, regular cannabis users actually reduced their consumption, says a study by Hamilton researchers. Furthermore, participants who were not using cannabis showed significant increases in consumption.
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Banting postdoctoral fellow to explore experiences of health inequity in primary care
July 15, 2021 by Erin Beaulieu
The winner of a prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship begins her work at McMaster University’s Department of Family Medicine in September. Monica Molinaro is one of the 23 national recipients of the fellowships awarded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
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Vanier and Banting scholars recognized for their innovative research
July 15, 2021
Seven graduate students have been awarded the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Each will receive $50,000 a year, for up to three years. Learn more about the recipients of this prestigious award below.
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Faculty’s town halls outline Return to Mac status
June 30, 2021
Two virtual town hall sessions held this week for faculty and staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences heard questions that ranged from a hybrid work model and ventilation of campus buildings to guidelines for fully-vaccinated people and whether the health sciences library will be open.
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Laurentian midwifery students find new home at McMaster
June 21, 2021
McMaster University is taking in midwifery students impacted by the recent termination of their program at Laurentian University.
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McMaster nursing students lend a hand with vaccines
June 17, 2021
Work at vaccine clinics has been included in the curriculum of the community health course of McMaster’s accelerated nursing program creating an opportunity for collaborative learning
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Meet Brittany Bates, School of Nursing valedictorian
June 16, 2021
I have had a great deal of respect and admiration for McMaster since my first day on campus back in 2012 when I began a degree in Health Studies with the Department of Health, Aging and Society. Upon graduating and later deciding to pursue a career in nursing, applying to the McMaster School of Nursing was an obvious choice.
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New associate dean on a mission to educate
June 14, 2021
Healthcare professionals seeking to upgrade their skills mid-career have a formidable ally in Teresa Chan, incoming associate dean of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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Lung disease specialist takes up chair named for mentor
May 17, 2021
Martin Kolb begins his five-year appointment as the inaugural Jack Gauldie Boehringer Ingelheim Chair in Interstitial Lung Disease on July 1.
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Veteran veterinarian honoured for animal care
May 12, 2021
Andy Fletch, who oversaw animal welfare at McMaster University for 15 years until his retirement in 2006, received the 2021 Harry C. Rowsell Award for Outstanding Service to the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) this month.
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Abelacimab effective blood clot treatment, McMaster-led study shows
July 20, 2021
A potentially game-changing treatment for people with, or at risk of, blood clots has been found effective by an international team of researchers led by McMaster University’s Jeffrey Weitz.
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McMaster researchers identify how VITT happens
July 7, 2021
A McMaster University team of researchers has found how, exactly, the COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia or VITT.
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Researchers discover unique ‘spider web’ mechanism that traps, kills viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza
June 29, 2021 by Michelle Donovan
Immunologists at McMaster University have discovered a previously unknown mechanism which acts like a spider web, trapping and killing pathogens such as influenza or SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
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Natural killers: Researchers engineer cells that attack and destroy malignant tumor cells but leave the rest alone
June 28, 2021
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a promising new cancer immunotherapy that uses cancer-killing cells genetically engineered outside the body to find and destroy malignant tumors.
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McMaster COVID-19 rapid home test headed to market
June 23, 2021
A COVID-19 ‘spit test’ that can deliver results in 10 minutes and be taken at home is rolling out worldwide after being developed by scientists at McMaster University.
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McMaster scientist patents COVID-19 immunotherapy
June 23, 2021
An immunotherapy treatment developed by a McMaster University scientist is being hailed as a potential game-changer in the global fight against COVID-19.
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McMaster scientist wins U.S. award for infectious disease research
June 21, 2021 by Blake Dillon
McMaster University’s John Whitney has been named a 2021 Investigator in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF), a U.S.-based non-profit medical research organization.
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Unexpected changes in cannabis use following legalization
June 17, 2021
In the year following legalization, regular cannabis users actually reduced their consumption, says a study by Hamilton researchers. Furthermore, participants who were not using cannabis showed significant increases in consumption.
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Faculty of Health Sciences gains four new Canada Research Chairs
June 15, 2021
Four Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) researchers have been named Canada Research Chairs, a prestigious honour created to promote Canada’s world class research and development
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McMaster expert helps keep athletes safe in Tokyo
July 23, 2021
Sports medicine expert and former elite athlete Margo Mountjoy has been to the Olympics a jaw-dropping nine times — 12 if you count the Youth Olympic Games.
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McMaster project to improve access to palliative care for Indigenous Ontarians
July 20, 2021
With support of $1.24 million in funding and the partnership of Indigenous Services Canada, McMaster University researcher Hsien Seow is planning a large education intervention aimed at improving access to community-based palliative care for Ontario’s Indigenous communities.
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Primary care teams use oximeters to monitor COVID-19 patients
June 29, 2021 by Fram Dinshaw
Patients receive home oximeters to monitor their symptoms as part of a program developed by McMaster University experts that has already saved dozens of lives.
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A message from the Dean and Vice-President on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2021
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, members of McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences join other Canadians in reflecting upon, learning and celebrating the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. This year marks a significant milestone as it is the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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McMaster obstetrician who led reform in the birthing room, dies at 97
June 11, 2021
The McMaster University obstetrician who won the Order of Canada for his advocacy of family-centred maternity care, died June 6. Murray Enkin was 97.
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Indigenous Health Learning Lodge: Statement of Response Regarding the Kamloops Indian Residential School Discovery
May 31, 2021
As all of Canada bears witness to yet another Indian Residential School related tragedy, the stark evidence-based findings from the Kamloops Residential School convey perhaps, a harsher reality. This is a hard truth that has been affirmed with evidence. A more somber truth perhaps, is that many Indigenous people; parents, grand-parents, aunties and uncles have known for years but nobody was listening. Sadly, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nations have had their truth confirmed.
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School of Nursing to gain additional enrolment
May 14, 2021
McMaster University’s School of Nursing (SON) will see an increase in student enrolment as a result of the provincial announcement of $35 million in funding to recruit 2,000 new nurses Friday.
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School of Nursing celebrating its 75th anniversary
May 5, 2021
An all-digital celebration is planned this month for the McMaster University School of Nursing (SON)’s 75th anniversary. Coinciding with National Nursing Week starting May 10, the school’s anniversary will feature keynote speakers in webinars.
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Communications plan for Faculty follows needs assessment
April 21, 2021
A reimagined strategic communications plan is being developed for the Faculty of Health Sciences following a needs assessment report of its public relations and communications.
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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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