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Photo from left to right: Nicole Rutbeek (MSc Microbiology - UM, current position: PhD student, University of Copenhagen Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research) Tasneem Hassan Muna (MSc Microbiology - UM, first author on the study) Gerd Prehna (Associate Professor Dept. of Microbiology, Principal Investigator) Julia Horne (Undergraduate student, Faculty of Science UM - current)

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UM students discover a new protein while investigating the question: “Why does Streptococcus make you sick?”

February 7, 2025 — 
Strep throat, something we’ve all had at some point in our lives, is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Infection by Streptococcus can be fatal in serious cases and is the leading cause of death among flesh-eating diseases resulting in over half a million deaths annually. That scratchy, sore feeling at the back of your throat is a result of Streptococcus pyogenes infected by viruses called bacteriophages. These “phages” carry the genes for toxins that are responsible for strep throat, and when they invade Streptococcus pyogenes, they transfer these genes, enhancing the bacterium’s ability to cause infection.

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Dr. Melanie Lalonde at the WXN award ceremony standing in front of the BEBOLD sign.

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Be bold! Dr. Melanie Lalonde on being among Canada’s most powerful women: top 100 awards

January 17, 2025 — 
Dr. Lalonde's recent accomplishment, being among Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women as an Amex Emerging Leader, comes to no one's surprise as she is an extraordinary example of making bold choices and exploring new perspectives.

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Volunteer with Science Rendezvous 2025

January 10, 2025 — 
Science Rendezvous 2025 volunteer applications are now open!

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Compilation of people's photos at the Faculty of Science.

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That’s a wrap – 2024 at the Faculty of Science

December 16, 2024 — 
Welcome to our 2024 journey of innovation and discovery at the Faculty of Science. This was yet another year where we made transformative progress in expanding the frontiers of knowledge, enhancing student experience and fostering an inclusive community. Join us as we take a look back at the highlights of 2024.

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UM Prairie iGEM group photo.

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Thought compostable PLA plastics was the solution to sustainability? Think again!

December 9, 2024 — 
Although sustainability seems to be the new trend, plastic pollution still remains a great threat to the environment and human health. Turns out those compostable coffee cups and food containers are rarely degraded even in standard composting conditions. The UM Prairie iGEM team strives to solve this problem and received the gold medal for the best new basic part award in the 2024 Grand Jamboree - the world expo of synthetic biology!

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Dr. Avery Miller with a book case in the background.

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A day with Dr. Avery Miller – From theoretical computer science to challenges as a 2SLGBTQIA+ researcher

November 15, 2024 — 
A day with Dr. Avery Miller - From theoretical computer science to challenges as a 2SLGBTQIA+ researcher

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Medal-winning students share their journey, advice at Fall Convocation

October 17, 2024 — 
Get to know these two students from the fall Class of 2024.

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A student working on an electronics board.

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Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Innovation Award

October 10, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Innovation Award recognizes and celebrates faculty members and instructors who demonstrate exceptional innovation in their teaching or learning practices at undergraduate or graduate level.

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St. John's College

Embracing passion for healthcare

September 23, 2024 — 
Sabrina Stokotelny found joining the college membership early in her studies beneficial. During her time in South Africa, she applied her skills to real-life situations and reflected on the importance of healthcare and the difference she wants to make.

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a male athlete sits on steps, holding injured knee

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Support Fund recipients announced

August 29, 2024 — 
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to undertake projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, six awards of $6,000 and one major award of $25,000 were awarded. Learn about Dr. Jason Peeler's research to improve clinical skills training in the area of musculoskeletal medicine.

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