Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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UM research team helps develop experimental drug to prevent cardiac damage in cancer patients
April 23, 2020 —
A collaborative study has found that an experimental drug may help prevent cardiac damage resulting from a drug used to treat many types of cancer.
Aging adults’ experience during COVID-19
April 22, 2020 —
This collaborative research project will examine the experiences of older adults during the coronavirus pandemic, exploring how they cope, the impacts on their physical and mental health, and changes to how they access health-care services.
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Early career researchers awarded CIHR fellowships for patient-oriented research
April 22, 2020 —
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently awarded fellowships to two Rady Faculty of Health Sciences researchers as part of a newly launched Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) – Transition to Leadership program.
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Researcher aims to promote diversity as member of global academy
April 21, 2020 —
Dr. Janilyn Arsenio, who studies immune cells in her lab and promotes diversity in science, has been selected for membership in a prestigious worldwide organization.
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UM-led research team to study cannabis use for health concerns in children
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.
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UM researcher develops tool to assess children’s tooth decay
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.
Postpone Olympics until 2022, suggest disease experts
April 20, 2020 —
Among those cautionary voices is Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, UM medical microbiologist and Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses.
Forbes: A Virologist Explains Why It Is Unlikely COVID-19 Escaped From A Lab
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.
Science and politics should be more integrated
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.
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‘Compassion heals’:
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