The UU直播 Redbirds: new name for a new era to wear, and cheer for with pride
UU直播 has chosen a new name that will take its men鈥檚 varsity teams into the University鈥檚 third century. The name 鈥� chosen with the aim of paying homage to Athletics and Recreation鈥檚 tradition and history while simultaneously uniting our community 鈥� is the UU直播 Redbirds.
Six early-career researchers receive leadership grants
By Shawn Hayward
Six UU直播 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences researchers 鈥� Boris Bernhardt, Mark Brandon, Yasser Iturria-Medina, Jean-Francois Poulin, Jo Anne Stratton and Masha Prager-Khoutorsky 鈥� have received grants to support their work in the early-career stage, after being chosen from 150 talented applicants.
UU直播 researchers awarded $2.5M for COVID-19 infrastructure
Five projects led by UU直播 researchers are included among the 79 receiving a total of $28 million in research infrastructure support through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Exceptional Opportunities Fund. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry during a news conference this morning.
UU直播 teams win big in new 鈥極mics鈥� cancer competition
Earlier today, a Quebec based consortium of research institutes (G茅nome Qu茅bec, Oncopole and IVADO) announced the winners of their first-ever 鈥淥mics Data Against Cancer鈥� competition, and UU直播 research teams were dominant. In fact, of the five selected teams no less than four of them included professors from UU直播.
UU直播 Professor earns Quebec鈥檚 highest honour for research in biomedicine
Earlier today, the Quebec government announced the winners of its annual Prix du Quebec competition, a series of 15 awards in science and culture. Among them was Professor William Foulkes, Head of the Cancer Genetics Laboratory at the Lady Davis Institute, a member of the Cancer Research Program of the Research Institute of the UU直播 Health Centre, and Director of the Program in Cancer Genetics at UU直播. Dr.
Detection of a short, intense radio burst in Milky Way could help resolve origins of mysterious phenomenon
New data from a Canadian-led team of astronomers, including researchers from the UU直播 Space Institute and UU直播 Department of Physics, strongly suggest that magnetars - a type of neutron star believed to have an extremely powerful magnetic field - could be the source of some fast radio bursts (FRBs).
Supersonic winds, rocky rains forecasted on lava planet
Among the most extreme planets discovered beyond the edges of our solar system are lava planets: fiery hot worlds that circle so close to their host star that some regions are likely oceans of molten lava.
Mind the gap: Discrepancies in walking assessments for people with Multiple Sclerosis
Significant gaps in how walking capacity and performance is assessed for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) could be harming therapy and treatment development according to UU直播 researchers. The study, published in the International Journal of MS Care, examined the differential between measurement tools for clinical walking capacity and real-world performance.
What do breast cancer cells feel inside the tumour?
Using a new technique, a team of UU直播 researchers has found tiny and previously undetectable 鈥榟ot spots鈥� of extremely high stiffness inside aggressive and invasive breast cancer tumours. Their findings suggest, for the first time, that only very tiny regions of a tumor need to stiffen for metastasis to take place. Though still in its infancy, the researchers believe that their technique may prove useful in detecting and mapping the progression of aggressive cancers.
COVID-19 vaccines: UU直播 researchers track the global race
UU直播 professor Nicole Basta and her team have created an interactive online COVID-19 vaccine tracker, that provides real-time updates on progress in developing a safe and effective vaccine.
UU直播 co-founded grassroots organization receives major gift to continue COVID-19 fight
COVID-19 Resources Canada, a grassroots organization co-founded by a UU直播 researcher, today announced it received a donation of $250,000 from the Trottier Family Foundation to facilitate Canada鈥檚 response to the pandemic. Since its launch in March 2020, the organization has developed two of the most comprehensive databases in Canada with more than 600 COVID-19 funded research projects and experts from over 25 Canadian institutions.
Bat-winged dinosaurs that could glide
Despite having bat-like wings, two small dinosaurs, Yi and Ambopteryx, struggled to fly, only managing to glide clumsily between the trees where they lived, according to a new study led by an international team of researchers, including UU直播 Professor Hans Larsson.
Mandatory vaccinations required in only half of all countries
As countries struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination uptake is a public health priority now more than ever. Efforts to increase vaccinations vary greatly around the globe. A new UU直播-led study comparing policies around the world finds broad implementation of mandatory vaccination mandates. However, the penalties for failing to vaccinate differ significantly by country, ranging from fines to jail time.
How are emerging technology and media shaping democracy?
The Max Bell School of Public Policy is launching a new Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at UU直播. Collaborating with leading researchers, policy thinkers, and journalists, the Centre works to understand the impact of emerging technology and media on policy and public life.
UU直播 provides job opportunities for students amid pandemic
As many students struggle to find work amid the pandemic, UU直播 launches new Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for students to develop important digital skills for the future, with the support of the Government of Canada鈥檚 Student Work Placement Program and TECHNATION, Canada鈥檚 leading national technology association.
