The quest for a solution – USask’s VIDO emerges as Canada’s leader in vaccine development
USask
“Dr. Volker Gerdts and his team of researchers were the first in Canada to isolate the SARSCoV2 virus, and the first to develop an animal model of COVID-19. The team has been working nonstop to create a vaccine to fight COVID-19.”
TAGS: vaccine development, COVID-19, pandemic, animal models, VIDO-InterVac, University of Saskatchewan
McMaster-led team’s work may improve COVID-19 treatment in poorer nations | insauga.com
insauga.com
“… and hospital stays caused by the virus, especially in poorer countries, according to a study co-led by researchers at Hamilton’s McMaster University.”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, treatment, international health, McMaster University
Major investment renews national research platform on aging – SFU News – Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University News
“The initiative is led by McMaster University, McGill University and Dalhousie University, with support from numerous site leads, including SFU.”
TAGS: aging population, geriatric health, innovative research, Simon Fraser University, McMaster University
U of S looks to add Indigenous health division to College of Medicine | The Star Phoenix
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
“Dr. Veronica McKinney, chair of the college’s Indigenous Health Committee, is among those who have spent years laying the groundwork for the new …”
TAGS: medicine, Indigenous health, health education, community health, University of Saskatchewan
New Treatments for SMA Provide Options for Patients
Health Insight
“SMA treatments can help patients maximize independence and preserve functioning that’s vital to their daily lives, but access hurdles remain.”
TAGS: SMA, genetic condition, independence, patient care, innovative treatment
Diabetes Canada and LIFT session team up to support Canadians living with diabetes
Canada NewsWire
“LIFT session, a leading Canadian digital fitness and wellness platform, has entered into a partnership with Diabetes Canada …”
TAGS: diabetes, physical health, digital fitness, wellness, chronic health condition, Diabetes Canada
New mouse model could help with the development of treatments for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
OHRI
“A surprising discovery spearheaded by MD/PhD student Dr. Marc-Olivier Deguise from Dr. Rashmi Kothary’s group could help with a better understanding of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition that affects nearly 1 billion people worldwide.”
TAGS: treatment model, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, treatment options, innovative research, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute