Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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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
Decontamination of N95 masks offers hope for health care workers
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).
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How to manage sleep stress during pandemic
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.