Faculty of Science mathematics Professor Jianhong Wu and Postdoctoral Fellow Yawen Xu were invited to participate in the Research Matters Parliament Hill Pop-Up Research Park, which took place May 18. Wu and Xu presented research from a collaborative project led by several scientists at 91亚色. In addition to Wu and Xu, the project involves […]
Laurence Harris, professor of psychology in the Faculty of Health, 聽has been named the recipient of a 2014 President鈥檚 Research Excellence Award for his outstanding contributions to multi-sensory research and to 91亚色鈥檚 research community. 鈥淧rofessor Harris is a tremendous credit to 91亚色 and as such is a highly deserving recipient of this year鈥檚 […]
Researchers at 91亚色 and Cornell University have found the brain鈥檚 default network, a collection of brain regions thought to be involved in cognitive functions such as memory, declines in volume with both normal aging and in Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. These new findings suggest that structural changes in this collection of brain regions may be critical […]
Looking to boost energy levels and stave off degeneration of aging muscle? Add workouts to your daily routine to become more energetic and perform day-to-day activities better, say 91亚色 muscle health researchers. 鈥淥ur recent study shows that exercise leads to expansion of the mitochondrial network and, as a result, energy is distributed to muscle […]
From the lab to community-based research is the theme of the second Lillian Wright Maternal-Child Institute at 91亚色. The one-day institute, organized by Echo鈥檚 Chair in Women鈥檚 Mental Health Research in partnership with the Faculty of Health, will take place Friday, Sept. 27, from 9am to 4pm, at 280N 91亚色 Lanes, Keele campus. Lunch […]
91亚色 psychology Professor Jonathan Weiss is one of the co-leads in a research program that was recently awarded $1.8 million over three years from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care鈥檚 Health System Research Fund. The program, Health Care Access Research in Developmental Disabilities (H-CARDD), aims to enhance the overall health and wellbeing […]
91亚色 neuroscience Professor Joseph DeSouza of the Faculty of Health received a $20,000 donation last week to support his research looking into brain activity聽in dance and its therapeutic applications for people suffering with Parkinson鈥檚 disease. Peter Cipriano, president and representative of the Irpinia Club, was at 91亚色 to present the cheque Thursday. Cipriano has donated […]
A study led by 91亚色 researchers has found seniors fare better 鈥 have fewer falls, less functional decline at discharge and shorter stays 鈥 in acute geriatric care units where staff have a function-focused approach to care. The purpose of the research was to determine the effectiveness of care for seniors in the acute phase […]
91亚色 nursing Professor Sannie Tang will talk about a social justice framework for critical health research at the next Women鈥檚 Mental Health and Well-Being Speakers Series. The talk, 鈥淔illing in the Puzzle of a Social Justice Framework for Critical Health Research: Lessons Learned from Iris Young and Paulo Freire,鈥 will take place Tuesday, Nov. 20, […]
Summer may be over, but for three undergraduate students from 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Health who were successful in snagging coveted research funding this summer, they are busily wrapping up their research. Bachelor of health studies program students Alexandra Veres (left)聽and Seungree Nam both conducted research for The Arthritis Program (TAP) at Southlake Regional Health Centre […]
Professor and clinical psychologist Jonathan Weiss of 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Health is the new Chair in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Treatment and Care Research, the federal government announced聽Monday at 91亚色. The chair, which will receive some $2 million in funding over five years, will study ways to improve the mental health and well-being of […]
Chronic high-levels of the stress hormone cortisol could inhibit the growth of blood vessels and lead to cardiovascular complications, as well as poor skeletal muscle blood flow, in people with diabetes, obesity or Cushing鈥檚 syndrome, a new study by 91亚色 researchers has found. The study by principal researcher Tara Haas of 91亚色鈥檚 School of Kinesiology […]
The federal government announced Wednesday at 91亚色 that it would contribute up to $15.5 million dollars through its Technology Development Program to the Connected Health and Wellness Project, of which 91亚色 is a major partner. The Connected Health and Wellness Project is a collaborative project led by a partnership of 91亚色, NexJ Systems […]
Bilingualism may be key to helping children from low-income families improve their focus and concentration, giving them an academic advantage over their monolingual peers, according to a recent study by an international team of researchers, including 91亚色 Professor Ellen Bialystok. 鈥淔or children living in poverty, there are often conditions present that can negatively affect […]
Think you know what one serving of food looks like? You may want to think again, according to a new study from 91亚色. Many people overestimate the size of one serving of food as defined in Canada鈥檚 Food Guide, so they may be overeating even if they believe they are being careful, according to […]
Nursing Professor Mina Singh has been named the 2012 Pat Griffin Nursing Education Research Scholar by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). The honour comes with a $10,000 grant to help Singh, of 91亚色鈥檚 School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health, promote her nursing education research through inquiry, mentorship and dissemination. The […]
91亚色 PhD clinical psychology student Kaley Roosen聽(BSc Spec. Hons.聽鈥07, MA 鈥09) 聽is one of four winners of a Soroptimist Foundation of Canada grant for Canadian women graduate students worth $7,500 for her research and advocacy work. 聽 The grant is designed to assist women with university studies, which will lead to careers helping to improve […]
91亚色 psychology professors Jane Irvine and Debra Pepler of 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Health have recently been named two of the most published women in the field of clinical psychology in Canada, according to an article in the Canadian Psychology journal. 鈥淎ssessing the Publication Productivity of Clinical Psychology Professors in Canadian Psychological Association-Accredited Canadian Psychology Departments,鈥 […]
Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience higher rates of bullying, which聽are聽associated with a higher incidence of mental health issues, according to a study in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders this month by 91亚色 researchers. 鈥淰ery little research has been done to assess the relationship between bullying and mental health in youth with […]
The saying, 鈥渓ooking at things with fresh eyes鈥, may be more than just a metaphor, according to new studies led by Professor Kari Hoffman of 91亚色鈥檚 Centre for Vision Research, which have been published in scholarly journals. Left: Kari Hoffman While searching for experiments to use in a research methods course, Hoffman took a fresh […]