The federal government is failing Canadian health research
The Hill Times
“Canada risks losing out by inadequately investing in health researchers working to unlock new discoveries …”
KEYWORDS: healthcare, funding, life sciences, HealthCareCAN
The importance of risky play for childhood development
SickKids
“Dr. Suzanne Beno co-authors a position statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society on the importance of risky outdoor play for physical, mental and social health …”
KEYWORDS: mental health, pediatric health, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Investigating the molecular mysteries of cancer
Queen’s University
“However, a few driver mutations may impact normal processes and lead to the development of cancer. Our research primarily centers on mutations that occur in sporadic cancers, which are not inherited.”
KEYWORDS: cancer, Canada Research Chair, Queen’s University
Growing Strong: Research on Iron Deficiency Aims to Improve Women’s Health
Carleton Newsroom
“If left untreated, a low level of iron can cause iron deficiency anemia – a condition where the body struggles to create enough hemoglobin for its red blood cells, which are …”
KEYWORDS: anemia, women’s health, Carleton University
COVID-19 rapid tests: how good are they?
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC)
“A new study indicates that COVID-19 self-tests effectively identify non-infected individuals as well people with high viral loads and high infectiousness …”
KEYWORDS: COVID-19, rapid testing, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC)
A Major, Structuring Grant From the FRQS for the Vision Sciences Research Network
Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM)
“We see the multiplication of collaborations as an important mobilizing force that will enable a better understanding of eye diseases, as well as the development of innovative solutions for those …”
KEYWORDS: funding, vision, Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM)