Month: May 2020

U of T researchers seek to understand the novel coronavirus on a ‘deep molecular level’ News@UofT “Now scientists want to trace its steps within cells to stop it. … molecular genetics in the Faculty of […]

Testing underway in London, Ont., for non-invasive ventilation mask Globalnews.ca “The effort is being led by the Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), University Health Network (UHN) and …” TAGS: innovative research, […]

Global clinical trial to test blood thinner on COVID-19 patients led by UM and UHN UM Today (press release) “The University of Manitoba and the University Health Network are working together to make this large […]

Canadian Frailty Network funds research into the prevention of COVID-19 spread in long-term care Canadian Frailty Network “The Canadian Frailty Network has funded a study to inform older adults and long-term care facilities on how […]

Researchers offer at-home physical activity support for people with disabilities UBC Faculty of Medicine “However, Dr. Martin Ginis and her colleagues from Queen’s University, Amy Latimer-Cheung and Jennifer Tomasone, say Canadians with disabilities …” TAGS: […]

U of T Engineering team manufactures coronavirus ‘parts’ for COVID-19 research News@UofT “Now, a team of University of Toronto researchers are replicating these spikes – and all the other proteins that enable its deadly attack on […]

London, Ont., researchers first in world to treat COVID-19 with specialized dialysis Globalnews.ca “The team is made up of scientists from the Lawson Health Research Institute who used a modified dialysis device to conduct the treatment. The […]

CHEO handwashing song is taking off, here and around the world — putting safety first CHEO “Today, on World Hand Hygiene Day, a handwashing song created by Dr. Nisha Thampi, an infectious disease physician at […]