A world of change: McMaster experts on the COVID-19 anniversary

It's been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. McMaster experts are developing a better vaccine, using AI to power drug discovery, and sharing evidence-based ways to protect the health of communities and the economy.

March 11, 2025

A seated researcher works with specimens in test tubes in a lab.

It’s been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. McMaster experts are developing a better vaccine, using AI to power drug discovery, and sharing evidence-based ways to protect the health of communities and the economy.

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Gabriel Xiao sitting and smiling in the Baby Lab at McMaster, a bright room with toys in it.

Tiny scientists out in the world: Gabriel Xiao takes Baby Lab on the road

Xiao’s software allows the McMaster Baby Lab to go out into the community using iPhone and iPads, making the lab accessible to families across Canada and the world.

October 13, 2026

A woman in a yellow sweater and white pants sits on a couch, holding her hands to her pelvis. Her face is not visible. The gesture makes it seem as if she is in some discomfort.

Early warning signs of chronic pelvic pain may appear in adolescence, McMaster study finds

Researchers found that many people who develop chronic pelvic pain may have been showing warning signs for years.

October 9, 2026

Two scientists examining cell cultures in a lab.

Prestigious journal Nature ranks McMaster among the top organizations worldwide for infectious disease research

The rankings are based on a five-year survey of infectious disease-related articles published in the world’s highest-impact scientific journals.

October 8, 2026