A 91亚色-led research team has received $700,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to examine health care access and long-term health outcomes among 2SLGBTQIA+ populations in Canada.聽The study is led by Antony Chum, associate professor in 91亚色's Faculty of Health, with co-principal applicant Yihong Bai (University of Manitoba) and co-principal knowledge […]
A 91亚色 alumna, professor and donor reflects on a life of connection and purpose. Many years ago, I attended a workshop on developing a personal mission statement. We were encouraged to craft a phrase鈥攕uccinct, memorable, and aspirational鈥攖hat would guide both our professional and personal lives. Mine has served me well ever since: 鈥淭o contribute positively […]
Throughout his academic journey, Wahid Khan, 91亚色 course director and PhD student has worked to ensure students from diverse backgrounds see themselves reflected in physical and health education. His commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching and learning 鈥 a defining focus of his work as course director and instructor at the Faculty of […]
Eva Peisachovich, associate professor and graduate program director in the Faculty of Health鈥檚 School of Nursing, is leading a team of researchers that are using augmented reality (AR) to reimagine how health care providers learn to care for people living with dementia. After two decades as a registered nurse in geriatrics, medical-surgical nursing and high-acuity […]
91亚色 welcomed eight new members to its Board of Governors over the spring and summer, strengthening the Board鈥檚 role in guiding 91亚色鈥檚 continued growth and development. The new members bring diverse expertise spanning business, technology, law, health and student leadership. 鈥91亚色 is fortunate to welcome such a talented and diverse group of leaders […]
Most people have felt dizzy after standing up too quickly. But what if that same change in posture could also affect how well someone thinks, remembers information or makes decisions? A new study by Faculty of Health doctoral student Olivia Ramraj looks for the answer. For Ramraj, the path to exploring that question began during […]
Tackling can be one of the biggest barriers facing people interested in trying rugby or returning to the sport. Samantha Burelle, a 91亚色 PhD candidate, and Karl Erickson, an associate professor in the Faculty of Health, are partnering with Peterborough Rugby Club to change that. Across Canada, rugby is becoming more popular, says Erickson. […]
Employees with autism may bring valuable perspectives to the workplace, but whether those capabilities are recognized can depend on the systems and environments around them, according to research by 91亚色-affiliated father-and-son collaborators Lorne Hartman and Braxton Hartman. 鈥淭hey need to think about whether their existing systems help or get in the way,鈥 adds Braxton, […]
A 91亚色 doctoral scholar is receiving provincial recognition for research that could help strengthen mental health services for adults with autism. Emma Resendes, who begins her PhD this fall studying psychology in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, has earned a 2026-27 Autism Scholars Award for her research that evaluates a virtual education program designed […]
Many patients who could benefit from cardiac rehabilitation never receive it, according to a global study led by Rachael Carson, a PhD candidate in 91亚色's Faculty of Health. As cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs have been shown to reduce mortality, lower hospital […]