New research by 91ÑÇÉ« doctoral candidate Cassandra Harmsen is shedding light on a form of trauma care that remains understudied and underused: online group therapy. For people who have experienced trauma, early support is critical for regulating distress and restoring a sense of safety. But Harmsen, a PhD candidate in 91ÑÇɫ’s Clinical‑Developmental Psychology program and the Trauma […]
As communities around the world face increasingly complex emergencies, the demand for disaster and emergency management expertise continues to grow. Addressing population displacement, public safety risks and long‑term recovery requires approaches grounded in research, policy and community engagement. At 91ÑÇÉ«, the Master of Disaster & Emergency Management (MDEM) program supports graduate‑level study focused on […]
Ronald Pearlman, University Professor emeritus and senior scholar at 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Science, has been recognized for his contributions to molecular bioscience, mentorship and scientific leadership. The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) has elected Pearlman as one of three 2026 CSMB Fellows. The designation honours senior faculty who have advanced molecular bioscience through research […]
Rachel Silver, associate professor in Faculty of Education, has received a $500,000 grant to study how Malawian schools and educational organizations are adapting to international aid cuts, with insights that could inform education policy and development strategies around the world. Silver, is also a faculty affiliate in the Faculty of Graduate Studies Development Studies program and examines power […]
Research led by 91ÑÇÉ« draws attention to inequities in Canada’s public health care system affecting immigrant and racialized families raising children on the autism spectrum. Conducted by a team at 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Health in partnership with the community organization SMILE Canada-Support Services, the research centres on the voices of family caregivers who are often overlooked […]
A master's student, Caleb Morgan, at 91ÑÇÉ«'s Lassonde School of Engineering is heading to Tokyo this month, where he will help researchers sharpen how AI technology reads and uses data. Morgan is the second 91ÑÇÉ« student accepted into the competitive international research internship at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan. The program offers graduate […]
A 91ÑÇÉ«-led research team has secured $872,400 in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to expand equitable, trauma‑informed HIV prevention and treatment for women in Ontario. The project is led by Mia Biondi at 91ÑÇɫ’s School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, with co-principal applicants Karen Campbell (91ÑÇÉ«), Molly Bannerman (Women and HIV/AIDS Initiative), Grace Chiutsi […]
When Ida Fazeli graduated with a bachelor of science in molecular biology, she weighed a decision many students face: whether to continue studies in science, pursue a business degree or enter the workforce and gain the industry experience she craved. 91ÑÇɫ’s Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) program provided an answer. One of a kind in Canada, […]
Prilly Bicknell-Hersco, a 91ÑÇÉ« PhD student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is one of this year’s Rising Graduate Scholars selected by The EDU Ledger, a leading higher education magazine, for making a meaningful impact in academia and beyond. The Rising Graduate Scholars recognition, presented annually by The EDU Ledger, honours a select group […]
91ÑÇÉ« is advancing its global research leadership with the launch of an expanded Global Research Excellence (GRE) Fund for 2025-26. Now entering its second year, the GRE Fund presents a new stream focused on recruiting exceptional postdoctoral researchers through international collaboration, reinforcing 91ÑÇɫ’s role as a leader in globally connected, high-impact research. The GRE […]