Nasal spray delivers antipsychotic drugs straight to the brain, cutting required dose by up to 75 per cent, reducing adverse side effects

January 15, 2021

A team of neuroscientists and engineers at McMaster University has created a nasal spray to deliver antipsychotic medication directly to the brain instead of having it pass through the body.

McMaster receives $1M to lead COVID-19 evidence network

January 13, 2021

To ensure decision-makers have access to the best COVID-19 science in a timely manner, the federal government is investing $1 million to support the COVID-19 Evidence Network to support Decision-makers (COVID-END) hosted at McMaster University.

Study shows cultural safety differences affect perception of palliative care in South Asian populations

January 7, 2021

A recent study from McMaster University and William Osler Health System (Osler) examined awareness of palliative care in the South Asian community and found that culture plays a critical role in the perception of palliative care. This perception, in turn, affects whether or not patients will be open to receiving it.

McMaster alumnus’ $10M gift accelerates search for allergy cure

December 17, 2020

McMaster University alumnus Walter Schroeder and his family have given $10 million to the university to fast-track treatment and prevention research for the search to cure allergies.

Study finds pandemic impacts retirement homes differently

December 14, 2020

Research from McMaster University shows the Ontario retirement homes impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are those with more residents, those connected to a nursing home, owned by large corporations, or offering many on-site services.

Tension between awareness and fatigue shapes COVID-19 spread

December 9, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, two human factors are battling it out: Awareness of the virus’ severe consequences and fatigue from nine months of pandemic precautions, suggests a new study.

McMaster named Canada’s most research-intensive university for the fourth year in a row

December 9, 2020

For the fourth consecutive year, McMaster has been named Canada’s most research-intensive university in the annual ranking of the country’s Top 50 Research Universities.

New BHSc course draws insights from reality TV for real life

December 8, 2020

What does the CBS game show Survivor and Health Sciences have in common? More than you might think, according to Hartley Jafine, a lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences. He, along with Jennifer Nash, developed a new course this semester called Surviving Survivor: Insights from Reality TV for Real Life.

CIHR funds research into palliative care during COVID-19

December 8, 2020

A new project to implement and scale up the long-term care palliative toolkit during COVID-19 has been taken on by School of Nursing professor Sharon Kaasalainen with new funds from the Canadian Institutes of Health Sciences (CIHR).

World’s most cited researchers includes 16 from Faculty of Health Sciences

December 7, 2020

Sixteen Faculty of Health Sciences researchers are among 18 McMaster University affiliated scientists who have been recognized as among the top one per cent of scientists in the world according to their citations.

McMaster ranked 11th internationally for medicine

December 2, 2020

McMaster University has been ranked 11th in the world for clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects by the Times Higher Education World University rankings for 2021.

Two-eyed learning clears perspectives between Indigenous and Western knowledge

November 25, 2020

The Indigenous Teaching Through Art program was created by McMaster University’s Department of Family Medicine in collaboration with local Indigenous colleagues to fill a knowledge gap about the history of Indigenous people in Canada.

New BHSc course draws insights from reality TV for real life

December 8, 2020

What does the CBS game show Survivor and Health Sciences have in common? More than you might think, according to Hartley Jafine, a lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences. He, along with Jennifer Nash, developed a new course this semester called Surviving Survivor: Insights from Reality TV for Real Life.

Team with BHSc Program connection wins international Digital Inclusion Challenge

November 12, 2020

A team with ties to McMaster University's Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program has placed first in Convergence.Tech’s 2020 Digital Inclusion Challenge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nasal spray delivers antipsychotic drugs straight to the brain, cutting required dose by up to 75 per cent, reducing adverse side effects

January 15, 2021

A team of neuroscientists and engineers at McMaster University has created a nasal spray to deliver antipsychotic medication directly to the brain instead of having it pass through the body.

McMaster receives $1M to lead COVID-19 evidence network

January 13, 2021

To ensure decision-makers have access to the best COVID-19 science in a timely manner, the federal government is investing $1 million to support the COVID-19 Evidence Network to support Decision-makers (COVID-END) hosted at McMaster University.

Study shows cultural safety differences affect perception of palliative care in South Asian populations

January 7, 2021

A recent study from McMaster University and William Osler Health System (Osler) examined awareness of palliative care in the South Asian community and found that culture plays a critical role in the perception of palliative care. This perception, in turn, affects whether or not patients will be open to receiving it.

Study finds pandemic impacts retirement homes differently

December 14, 2020

Research from McMaster University shows the Ontario retirement homes impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are those with more residents, those connected to a nursing home, owned by large corporations, or offering many on-site services.

Tension between awareness and fatigue shapes COVID-19 spread

December 9, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, two human factors are battling it out: Awareness of the virus’ severe consequences and fatigue from nine months of pandemic precautions, suggests a new study.

McMaster named Canada’s most research-intensive university for the fourth year in a row

December 9, 2020

For the fourth consecutive year, McMaster has been named Canada’s most research-intensive university in the annual ranking of the country’s Top 50 Research Universities.

CIHR funds research into palliative care during COVID-19

December 8, 2020

A new project to implement and scale up the long-term care palliative toolkit during COVID-19 has been taken on by School of Nursing professor Sharon Kaasalainen with new funds from the Canadian Institutes of Health Sciences (CIHR).

World’s most cited researchers includes 16 from Faculty of Health Sciences

December 7, 2020

Sixteen Faculty of Health Sciences researchers are among 18 McMaster University affiliated scientists who have been recognized as among the top one per cent of scientists in the world according to their citations.

Rare gene mutation hints at fountain of youth

November 19, 2020

Researchers at McMaster University and the Montreal Clinical Research Institute think they’ve found a fountain of youth — and it’s unique to a few French Canadian families.

McMaster alumnus’ $10M gift accelerates search for allergy cure

December 17, 2020

McMaster University alumnus Walter Schroeder and his family have given $10 million to the university to fast-track treatment and prevention research for the search to cure allergies.

McMaster ranked 11th internationally for medicine

December 2, 2020

McMaster University has been ranked 11th in the world for clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects by the Times Higher Education World University rankings for 2021.

Two-eyed learning clears perspectives between Indigenous and Western knowledge

November 25, 2020

The Indigenous Teaching Through Art program was created by McMaster University’s Department of Family Medicine in collaboration with local Indigenous colleagues to fill a knowledge gap about the history of Indigenous people in Canada.

Faculty shares McMaster commitment to Black academic excellence

November 24, 2020

The Faculty of Health Sciences is fully committed to McMaster University’s approach to ensure that the scholarship and scholarly work of the university support a commitment to inclusive excellence and create new opportunities to significantly increase the number of Black faculty members participating across all areas of the university.

David Braley remembered as a Faculty champion

October 26, 2020

Hamilton businessman David Braley, whose investment in McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences enabled tremendous growth in research, training and infrastructure, died Oct. 26 in Burlington. He was 79.

Remembering Michael Gent, a giant among biostatisticians

October 23, 2020

The McMaster University community is remembering Michael Gent, professor emeritus in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) and renowned biostatistician, who passed away on October 20, 2020. He was 86.

McMaster’s first chair of psychiatry dies at 96

October 13, 2020

The psychiatrist who pioneered family therapy and was the first chair of the Department of Psychiatry of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine died Oct. 7. Nathan Epstein was 96.

New strategic goals and priorities set for the Faculty

September 25, 2020

New strategic goals and priorities for the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) have been launched with approval of its Faculty Executive Council.

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.

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.

Rob Whyte appointed vice-dean, education

December 17, 2020

Rob Whyte, who has led the undergraduate medical program of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine for the past decade, has been appointed the vice-dean, education for the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Bernice Downey appointed first associate dean, Indigenous Health

December 16, 2020

Bernice Downey, who has led the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Indigenous Health Initiative since 2017, has been appointed as the Faculty’s first associate dean, Indigenous Health.

Alfonso Iorio to chair Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

September 21, 2020

The appointment of Alfonso Iorio as chair of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) has been announced by Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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