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 Medicine and at the Donnelly Centre for Cellular … Also on the team are Samira Mubareka, of the SunnyBrook Health Sciences Centre …”
TAGS: COVID-19, public health, innovative research
Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic could herald a rise in superbugs
Kamloops This Week
“… infections first, said Dr. Andrew Morris, medical director of the Sinai Health System-University Health Network Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.”
TAGS: superbugs, pandemic, COVID-19
Montreal researchers probe rare childhood syndrome associated with COVID-19
The Journal Pioneer
“Joanna Merckx, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at McGill University Health Centre, said there is no reason to panic. “This is still very, very …”
TAGS: children and youth health, pediatric care, COVID-19
General Dynamics helps adapt firefighter masks for COVID-19 patients
London Free Press (Blogs) (blog)
“Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute, the medical research arm of London’s hospitals, Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN) and …”
TAGS: ventilator, innovative design, COVID-19
New Normal: Pandemic ushers in health care delivered by text, video, and virtual house calls
CTV News
“… and throat surgeon in Winnipeg, said in an interview with CTVNews.ca. … Physicians of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons …”
TAGS: virtual care, public health
GAIL TOMBLIN MURPHY: Honouring nurses’ expertise, dedication and caring
TheChronicleHerald.ca
“Nurses across Nova Scotia are no exception and their demonstration of … by the ICN, is Nurses: A Voice to Lead — Nursing the World to Health. … for the Nova Scotia Health Authority, I would like to invite all Nova Scotians to join me …”
TAGS: nurses, frontline workers
Western approves funding for 13 pandemic research projects
CTV News
“In April the university launched the million dollar Research Western Catalyst Grant: Surviving Pandemics initiative and looked to identify projects with the …”
TAGS: pandemic, innovative research, COVID-19
Dalhousie researcher awarded CIHR Nursing Chair to advance Indigenous community health …
Dal News
“She is also a member of the IWK Health Centre’s Centre for Pediatric Pain Research and co- leads the Aboriginal Children’s Hurt and Healing Initiative …”
TAGS: Indigenous community health, Nursing Chair
McMaster opens residence as isolation housing for medical trainees and researchers
CBC.ca
“McMaster University is opening its doors to medical residents and researchers working in high-risk environments or who may have been exposed to …”
TAGS: COVID-19, public health, frontline workers