Faculty of Science News Archive
Research and International News
Four new Royal Society of Canada scholars named at UM
September 5, 2023 —
Four UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the country’s most esteemed association of scholars and scientists.
September 5, 2023 —
Four UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the country’s most esteemed association of scholars and scientists.
Faculty of Science News
Preventing the evolutionary escape of viruses
August 29, 2023 —
Fabian Rohden named as Vanier Scholar for his microbiology research at UM
August 29, 2023 —
Fabian Rohden named as Vanier Scholar for his microbiology research at UM
Faculty of Graduate Studies News
Four UM graduate students named Vanier Scholars
August 29, 2023 —
Students from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Faculty of Science are Vanier Scholars
August 29, 2023 —
Students from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Faculty of Science are Vanier Scholars
Faculty of Science News
Can we improve antibiotics against superbugs?
August 16, 2023 —
In a recent study, researchers at the Faculty of Science investigated Burkholderia cepacia complex, a bacteria resistant to many antibiotics. Cardona research group has found that disrupting a molecule called undecaprenyl phosphate increased the bacteria's vulnerability to common antibiotics. This discovery could lead to more effective treatments for drug-resistant infections.
August 16, 2023 —
In a recent study, researchers at the Faculty of Science investigated Burkholderia cepacia complex, a bacteria resistant to many antibiotics. Cardona research group has found that disrupting a molecule called undecaprenyl phosphate increased the bacteria's vulnerability to common antibiotics. This discovery could lead to more effective treatments for drug-resistant infections.
Louis Slotin: The life and death of a UM alum at Los Alamos
August 8, 2023 —
UM chancellor Henry Duckworth, called him "one of the genuine heroes of the Atomic Age"
August 8, 2023 —
UM chancellor Henry Duckworth, called him "one of the genuine heroes of the Atomic Age"
A journey of education, love, and legacy
July 20, 2023 —
To carry on his wife’s legacy of helping students, UM alumnus and retiree decided to make a planned gift to UM to fund a scholarship in her name.
July 20, 2023 —
To carry on his wife’s legacy of helping students, UM alumnus and retiree decided to make a planned gift to UM to fund a scholarship in her name.
Strange new tech world? We have courses for that.
July 17, 2023 —
Five courses teaching students how to think about and apply technology in new ways so that we can make sure the cows are happy and the machines don’t toy with our emotions.
July 17, 2023 —
Five courses teaching students how to think about and apply technology in new ways so that we can make sure the cows are happy and the machines don’t toy with our emotions.
Faculty of Science News
Innovative ideas and approaches: an inspiring interview with a recent microbiology graduate
July 5, 2023 —
Andrew Hogan shares about pursuing his PhD for Microbiology while highlighting the significant resources and collaborations that shaped his academic journey.
July 5, 2023 —
Andrew Hogan shares about pursuing his PhD for Microbiology while highlighting the significant resources and collaborations that shaped his academic journey.
Faculty of Science News
Cancer treatment – One big step closer
June 27, 2023 —
Learn about how Jörg Stetefeld and his team at the Faculty of Science are pushing the boundaries of knowledge when it comes to cancer treatment with one idea, understanding how netrin works.
June 27, 2023 —
Learn about how Jörg Stetefeld and his team at the Faculty of Science are pushing the boundaries of knowledge when it comes to cancer treatment with one idea, understanding how netrin works.
Research and International News
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.