Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

April 20, 2020 — 
A team led by researchers at the Rady Faculty have received a $1.5 million team grant to study the use of medical cannabis in children with cancer across Canada.

April 20, 2020 — 
A Rady Faculty of Health Sciences professor has developed Canada’s first screening tool designed for non-oral health professionals to assess the risk of tooth decay in children under six.

April 20, 2020 — 
Among those cautionary voices is Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, UM medical microbiologist and Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses.

April 17, 2020 — 
A growing number of conspiracy theories have emerged through misinformation campaigns on how the new coronavirus originated. Virus expert Jason Kindrachuk busts those myths.

April 17, 2020 — 
Whether in times of crisis or not, the constructive integration of scientific evidence into political decision-making strengthens policy initiatives, improves the quality of debate and leads to robust, cost-effective and successful outcomes for society.

April 17, 2020 — 
Dr. Jillian Horton, recipient of the 2020 Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada–Gold Humanism Award, talks about her passion for bringing greater humanity to medical practice

April 16, 2020 — 
Research and testing by a team led by Dr. Anand Kumar has been noted in a story carried by many international media outlets, including the New York Times, the Baltimore Sun, and the Sun Sentinel (Florida).

April 16, 2020 — 
About 30 per cent of adults in North America have some level of insomnia or trouble sleeping related to life stress, which is being heightened for many as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our day-to-day lives, a psychiatrist with the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences said.

April 16, 2020 — 
UM Today asked Dr. Kindrachuk for his reaction to and opinion on the US action against WHO.

April 16, 2020 — 
This pandemic, one researcher hopes, could help others glimpse into what living with an anxiety disorder is like