Grant to fund exploration of causes of blood cancers University of Windsor “By developing a technique to measure how long it takes each cell type in the bloodstream to divide, Brian DeVeale hopes to reveal cancer-causing mechanisms.” KEYWORDS: cancer, regenerative medicine, University of Windsor McMaster research on AI tackling superbugs was named one of the year’s top discoveries McMaster University “Jon Stokes’ use of artificial intelligence to identify a new antibiotic was heralded as one of the most important scientific and technological advances of the year by The New York Times.” KEYWORDS: antibiotic resistance, artificial intelligence, innovative research, McMaster University Nova Scotia Health and Varian continue to advance cancer care in Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Health “A new phase has been reached in Nova Scotia’s ongoing commitment to transforming cancer care … to complete a course of radiotherapy from the standard 20 down to just five.” KEYWORDS: artificial intelligence, cancer, Nova Scotia Health Pfizer Canada, Colorectal Cancer Canada and Thermo Fisher Scientific announce recipients of colorectal cancer grant Pfizer Canada “Two recipients were selected for initiatives aiming to improve molecular testing turnaround time for Canadians diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer and other tumour types …” KEYWORDS: award, cancer, Pfizer Canada, Colorectal Cancer Canada, Thermo Fisher Scientific An innovative structure to help older people stay healthy and active Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI‑MUHC) “Developing healthy activities for older adults and people with mobility challenges is the focus of research for Nancy Mayo and her team …” KEYWORDS: aging, disability, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI‑MUHC) Ontario Connecting Children and Youth in Hamilton to Care Close to Home Hamilton Health Sciences “The Ontario government is investing an additional $30 million to expand pediatric health services in the Hamilton region to connect children and youth to more …” KEYWORDS: pediatric health, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster Children’s Hospital Securing Patient Data in The Digital Age: DGSI and HealthCareCan Release Can/DGSI 118 Cyber Resiliency Standard for Healthcare HealthCareCAN “The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) and HealthCareCAN are pleased to announce the official publication of national standard, CAN/DGSI 118: Cyber Resiliency in Healthcare.” KEYWORDS: cybersecurity, health care, HealthCareCAN, Public Safety Canada

New method can detect early-stage breast cancer in two minutes University of Waterloo “University of Waterloo researchers are pioneering a method to detect breast cancer in women early enough for them to receive life-saving treatment …” KEYWORDS: cancer, mammography, University of Waterloo Advanced Therapies Get New Boost in Montreal: IRCM Inaugurates the Sidney-Altman RNA Therapeutic Hub Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) “Montreal is increasingly becoming a centre of excellence for RNA technologies and personalized medicine. We need to intensify our efforts to advance research, find urgently needed treatments for major diseases, and …” KEYWORDS: precision medicine, Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM), Université de Montréal Waypoint Research Institute marks 10 years of pioneering mental health and addiction research Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care “This 10th anniversary highlights the pivotal role WRI plays in influencing global policy-making and healthcare practices, and most importantly, advancing access to …” KEYWORDS: mental health, Canadian research, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Chemical engineering alumnus, Reza Eslami, is recognized for ground-breaking health-monitoring research Toronto Metropolitan University “PhD graduate’s perseverance and collaborative spirit lead to innovative self-powered wearable solutions …” KEYWORDS: innovative research, medtech, Toronto Metropolitan University, York University, Mitacs What does Canada need to become a world science leader? Queen’s University “A recent science policy conference discussed how the federal government can support major research facilities and transformative research programs.” KEYWORDS: Canadian research, funding, policy, Queen’s University Making ‘living therapies’: The Ottawa Hospital’s Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre plays critical role in Canada’s life sciences sector HRI Portal “Biotherapeutics have enormous potential to improve health and save lives and Canada has the potential to lead the way in manufacturing these innovative therapies …” KEYWORDS: biotherapeutics, regenerative medicine, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa

Stem cell-based treatment controls blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes, demonstrates SCN-funded clinical trial Stem Cell Network “… reduce dependence on daily insulin injections, according to new clinical trial results from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) – a trial funded by Canada’s Stem Cell Network (SCN).” KEYWORDS: diabetes, stem cell research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Stem Cell Network Kidneys from drug-related deaths exhibit high success rates after transplantation BC Renal “New evidence suggests transplant recipients who receive a kidney from someone who has passed away from drug toxicity often experience excellent transplant outcomes – sometimes even …” KEYWORDS: transplant, kidney health, BC Renal, Provincial Health Services Authority National FASD conference shows desire for research and innovation in the field HRI Portal “… this first of its kind event connected those with living experience of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) with renowned researchers and practitioners in the field.” KEYWORDS: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), preventive health care, Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD) Georges Kaddoum Wins Prestigious Mitacs Award – Advancing the Next Generation École de technologie supérieure “… and support emerging applications like remote surgery, where doctors will be able to use robots to operate on patients who are miles away without experiencing latency.” KEYWORDS: award, innovative research, École de technologie supérieure Research today saves lives tomorrow The Globe and Mail “… Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) shows that cancer can be identified in blood samples …” KEYWORDS: Canadian research, Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Indigenous health research symposium to explore ‘Reconciliation in Research’ UM Today – University of Manitoba “The 11th annual Indigenous Health Research Symposium at UM, taking place Nov. 28 and 29 on the Bannatyne campus, is exploring the theme … The symposium is free. All are welcome to register …” KEYWORDS: Indigenous health, health equity, University of Manitoba

VIDO awarded U.S. contract for its Vaccine Development Centre University of Saskatchewan “… Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) in Canada has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract… part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).” KEYWORDS: innovative research, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Scientists create “cloaked” donor cell and tissue grafts that escape rejection by the immune system Sinai Health “In a breakthrough that could transform cell therapies for incurable diseases, researchers at Sinai Health have developed a technology that may eliminate the need for immunosuppressive drugs in transplant patients.” KEYWORDS: transplant, immune system, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health Funding paves way for women’s heart health lab at UM UM Today – University of Manitoba “First-in-Canada air pollution research facility receives investment. The … health experts to study how pollutants impact health and disease. The …” KEYWORDS: women’s health, cardiovascular health, University of Manitoba, Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Researchers serve up a menu for mental and nutritional health University of Alberta “… Canadians aged 60 and older for their research project, ‘Mentally Healthy Living After Social Distancing — A Study of Older Canadians.’ The survey …” KEYWORDS: aging, nutrition, mental health, University of Alberta Long COVID associated with substantial kidney decline one year after infection BC Renal “We were in a unique situation to be following a lot of these patients over time and to assess those long-term effects of COVID …” KEYWORDS: long COVID, BC Renal, Provincial Health Services Authority Feeling stressed? Take a digital mental health vitamin University of Waterloo “A new AI powered app called Joyi can improve users’ mood by increasing positive emotions and decreasing negative ones.” KEYWORDS: artificial intelligence, mental health, Seneca Polytechnic, University of Waterloo

U of C researcher recognized for promising non-addictive pain medication CTV News Calgary “A new molecule developed by a Calgary researcher shows promise in treating chronic pain without the use of opioids.” KEYWORDS: award, pain management, University of Calgary A program of physical exercise combined with cognitive training can greatly help older people with mild cognitive impairment UdeMNouvelles – Université de Montréal “Symptoms of mild cognitive impairment in the elderly can be slowed or even reversed if they follow a combined program of physical exercise and cognitive training, according to the results of a clinical study …” KEYWORDS: neurodegenerative diseases, Université de Montréal, Western University, University of Waterloo B.C. family shares how a clinical trial saved their son’s life Global News “An Abbotsford, B.C., family is sharing the success of a clinical trial that helped save their child in the hopes that a new program from BC Children’s Hospital will give others better access to similar studies.” KEYWORDS: patient perspective, clinical trial, BC Children’s Hospital, Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Q and A with the Experts: RSV prevention for vulnerable populations University of Waterloo “… such as infants, young children and older adults. Dr. Wasem Alsabbagh, associate professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, answers frequently asked questions about RSV.” KEYWORDS: pediatric health, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), University of Waterloo Researchers use AI to optimize nutrient consistency in donated breast milk Temerty Faculty of Medicine – University of Toronto “A team of University of Toronto researchers is leveraging machine learning to optimize the macronutrient content of pooled human donor milk …” KEYWORDS: artificial intelligence, nutrition, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto

New radiotherapy technology will help N.S. cancer doctors treat disease more precisely CTV News Atlantic “We had the privilege to test and try it and bring it to fruition and to advance it so all Nova Scotians can benefit from this type of treatment …” KEYWORDS: cancer, radiotherapy, Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Health New study shows the potential of new treatment strategies for most common childhood cancer BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) “This finding suggests that clinicians can start looking for precision treatments for a child’s cancer immediately after diagnosis, rather than waiting until the cancer has come back.” KEYWORDS: cancer, pediatric health, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), University of British Columbia (UBC) From practising law to innovating health care: York prof harnesses potential of genomic medicine York University “… funded through a five-year grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, will bring together human genome sequencing initiatives across the nation to enhance the collective well-being of people in Canada.” KEYWORDS: genetics, rare diseases, Canadian research, York University Participatory research gives people living with Type 1 diabetes a voice to reshape their care University of Alberta “Study draws on insights from patients and clinicians with the aim of improving diabetes care in Alberta …” KEYWORDS: diabetes, patient experience, Diabetes Canada, University of Alberta Celebrating Excellence: Research Canada Presents the 2023 Leadership in Advocacy Awards Research Canada “On Tuesday, November 21, Research Canada was delighted to award the 2023 Research Canada Leadership in Advocacy Awards (LIAA) at a special reception hosted by Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia.” KEYWORDS: award, health research advocacy, Research Canada

Study reveals surprising link between malnutrition and rising antibiotic resistance BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) “… startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life that could help explain why resistance to antibiotics has been rising across the globe.” KEYWORDS: antibiotic resistance, nutrition, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), Provincial Health Services Authority, University of British Columbia Multi-site collaboration for precision prostate cancer care Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) “Several research teams are investigating new genome sequencing research headquartered in Vancouver to supercharge the discovery of tailored treatments.” KEYWORDS: cancer, genetics, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) Harnessing AI to help pinpoint cancerous tumours University of Waterloo “Engineers from the University of Waterloo are harnessing artificial intelligence to help doctors better see and control a non-invasive cancer treatment and, in the process …” KEYWORDS: cancer, artificial intelligence, University of Waterloo Project adds diversity to human anatomy images University of Windsor “… teamed up with researchers at the University of Calgary to build a repository of illustrations and videos that better represent the diversity of humans, including people of different ages, sexes, body compositions, skin tones, and more.” KEYWORDS: health equity, University of Windsor, University of Calgary Results of the 2023 Master’s and PhD Research Training Awards Competition Canadian Cancer Society “By making a significant investment in the recruitment and training of cancer research trainees CCS hopes to strengthen the future of the cancer research ecosystem in …” KEYWORDS: funding, innovative research, Canadian Cancer Society Improvement project curtails risky line infections Alberta Health Services “Central line infections are becoming a rarity at Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Calgary, thanks to a quality improvement (QI) initiative involving both staff and family caregivers.” KEYWORDS: patient experience, infection, pediatric health, Alberta Health Services