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.

New treatment demonstrated for people with vaccine clots

June 9, 2021

A new lifesaving treatment for people suffering from vaccine-related blood clots has been demonstrated by scientists of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

McMaster-led study investigating COVID-19 immune response in South Asian communities

June 3, 2021

McMaster researchers are leading a pan-Canadian study investigating the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine within the South Asian community.

Study on COVID-19 and young adults finds decreases in drinking, but spikes in mental health symptoms, especially in women

June 3, 2021

In one of the first longitudinal studies on COVID-19’s psychological effects, a McMaster University-led study found notable drops in alcohol use, but significant worsening of mental health, especially in young women and those experiencing a major income loss.

Three members of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences are among nine McMaster faculty who have been awarded a combined $2.25 million from the Government of Canada to advance their research

June 1, 2021

Three members of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences are among nine McMaster faculty who have been awarded a combined $2.25 million from the Government of Canada to advance their research.”

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.

Cutting-edge glioblastoma research gets charity cash injection

May 31, 2021

A $100,000 grant from Brain Cancer Canada will allow McMaster scientist Sheila Singh to devise new treatments for recurrent glioblastomas (GBMs).

Flu-fighter: Researchers develop a new vaccine to broaden and boost protection offered by seasonal flu shots

May 26, 2021 by Michelle Donovan

Researchers from McMaster University and the University of Buffalo have developed an experimental new vaccine which can provide significantly better protection from seasonal flu and could be a bridge to long-lasting universal vaccines in the future.

Triple-drug therapy safely cuts serious asthma flares

May 19, 2021

Hamilton researchers have found that the inclusion of a third drug to commonly used dual-drug inhalers can reduce asthma exacerbations and improve control over the disease in children, adolescents, and adults with moderate-to-severe asthma.

Preemie boys age faster as men, study shows

May 17, 2021

Researchers following a group of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) babies as well as their normal weight counterparts have found that, at least biologically, the premature or preemie boys age more quickly and are 4.6 years older than boys with normal birth weight born at the same time. The difference was not found between birth weight groups in girls.

Simple surgery prevents strokes in heart patients

May 15, 2021

A simple surgery saves patients with heart arrhythmia from often-lethal strokes, says a large international study led by McMaster University.

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.

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.

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.

Chan, Gonzalez and Whitlock become University Scholars

May 6, 2021

Three Faculty of Health Sciences professors have been named 2021 University Scholars by McMaster University. Teresa Chan, Andrea Gonzalez and Richard Whitlock are three of seven who have been given the university’s top award for mid-career researchers who are considered global leaders.

Bhandari named Distinguished University Professor

April 25, 2021

Mohit Bhandari, professor and chair of the Department of Surgery is one of two professors who has been named Distinguished University Professor.

Experts say youth with brain injuries need more help

April 21, 2021

Catherine Wiseman-Hakes and co-investigator Lyn Turkstra in McMaster’s School of Rehabilitation Science have been training law enforcement, lawyers, and court personnel to better understand the challenges of young people with TBI at all stages of the criminal justice system.

International digital symposium set on global health

April 20, 2021

An international symposium run by McMaster University’s Global Health program is bringing together more than 300 students and faculty from McMaster and its partner universities in India, Thailand, Colombia, Sudan and the Netherlands. This includes 100 McMaster Global Health Program students and 10 McMaster faculty members.

McMaster doctor receives prestigious teaching award

April 15, 2021

Jonathan Sherbino has been awarded a 3M National Teaching Fellowship, Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level.

Sibbald takes reins of McMaster undergraduate medical school

March 29, 2021

Cardiologist Matt Sibbald is the new associate dean of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine’s undergraduate program, pending final university approvals. Sibbald, who begins his five-year appointment May 1, is keen to build on the program’s innovative tradition using educational research, and to create new ways for students to engage in their training.

New chair in autism sets roadmap for enhanced collaboration

March 11, 2021

By building ongoing collaboration, Stelios Georgiades will spend the next decade in a new chair, working with his team to improve care for children with autism and other neurodevelopment conditions in Hamilton and across Canada.

New treatment demonstrated for people with vaccine clots

June 9, 2021

A new lifesaving treatment for people suffering from vaccine-related blood clots has been demonstrated by scientists of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

McMaster-led study investigating COVID-19 immune response in South Asian communities

June 3, 2021

McMaster researchers are leading a pan-Canadian study investigating the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine within the South Asian community.

Study on COVID-19 and young adults finds decreases in drinking, but spikes in mental health symptoms, especially in women

June 3, 2021

In one of the first longitudinal studies on COVID-19’s psychological effects, a McMaster University-led study found notable drops in alcohol use, but significant worsening of mental health, especially in young women and those experiencing a major income loss.

Three members of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences are among nine McMaster faculty who have been awarded a combined $2.25 million from the Government of Canada to advance their research

June 1, 2021

Three members of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences are among nine McMaster faculty who have been awarded a combined $2.25 million from the Government of Canada to advance their research.”

Cutting-edge glioblastoma research gets charity cash injection

May 31, 2021

A $100,000 grant from Brain Cancer Canada will allow McMaster scientist Sheila Singh to devise new treatments for recurrent glioblastomas (GBMs).

Flu-fighter: Researchers develop a new vaccine to broaden and boost protection offered by seasonal flu shots

May 26, 2021 by Michelle Donovan

Researchers from McMaster University and the University of Buffalo have developed an experimental new vaccine which can provide significantly better protection from seasonal flu and could be a bridge to long-lasting universal vaccines in the future.

Triple-drug therapy safely cuts serious asthma flares

May 19, 2021

Hamilton researchers have found that the inclusion of a third drug to commonly used dual-drug inhalers can reduce asthma exacerbations and improve control over the disease in children, adolescents, and adults with moderate-to-severe asthma.

Preemie boys age faster as men, study shows

May 17, 2021

Researchers following a group of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) babies as well as their normal weight counterparts have found that, at least biologically, the premature or preemie boys age more quickly and are 4.6 years older than boys with normal birth weight born at the same time. The difference was not found between birth weight groups in girls.

Simple surgery prevents strokes in heart patients

May 15, 2021

A simple surgery saves patients with heart arrhythmia from often-lethal strokes, says a large international study led by McMaster University.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former refugee helps birth country after Beirut blast

March 22, 2021 by Fram Dinshaw

Physicians and therapists have been part of the response to the Beirut explosion by loading up shipping crates with wheelchairs, braces, crutches and walkers to help with the rehabilitation of injured blast survivors.

Waterloo campus assists vaccine clinic launch

March 16, 2021

Faculty, staff and students of McMaster University Waterloo campus are helping ramping up the launch of an onsite vaccination clinic, together with other community partners in downtown Kitchener.

McMaster family physicians give jabs in COVID-19 pilot project

March 10, 2021

Members of the McMaster Family Health Team are taking part in a provincial pilot project that will see adults 60 to 64 given the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Saturday. The pilot is the first step in understanding the role primary care will play in offering vaccine to patients at their family doctor’s office.

Solving period poverty, one pantry at a time

March 9, 2021 by Sarah Janes

Rita Audi and Meghna Varambally, two undergraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences, recently launched Period Pop-Ups, an accessible, donation-based pantry filled with free menstrual products that is available to the public 24/7. The two students, who met during a first-year course, came up with the idea at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic after being inspired by the idea of community fridges.

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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