Faculty of Health Sciences

Man's research uses human genetics to explore why disease risk, treatment responses and clinical outcomes differ across patients, with the goal of advancing more precise and equitable care.

A hormone known for suppressing appetite and promoting weight loss also helps protect the liver, opening new possibilities for treating advanced fatty liver disease. 

One of the most effective ways to narrow achievement gaps and improve long-term educational outcomes could be investing in children’s earliest years, write Erik Duku, Fatemeh Ameli, Magdalena Janus and Scott Davies.

The disruption is expected to begin at midnight and last until approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7.

The findings reinforce the potential of phage-based approaches for fighting infections and reveal a broad new vulnerability in bacteria. 

Some work will continue over the next few days, and it is anticipated that this will have minimal impact on site operations.

Miller will use the new funding to support the development of next-generation inhaled vaccines that prevent respiratory infections caused by viruses with epidemic and pandemic potential.

The gift will support future cancer specialists and advance lung cancer research and care.

This latest investment will boost production of custom medical isotopes used in treatments for cancer patients around the world.

The 19 funded projects span antimicrobial resistance, cancer, cardiovascular and kidney care, child health, rehabilitation, serious illness, surgical care, and more.

Jha's latest production, premiering at the Hamilton Fringe Festival, reflects her twin passions — caring for children and telling their stories — and how the two work in tandem.

Researchers from Health Sciences and Engineering worked together on a targeted approach using bacteriophages to disarm harmful microbes without disrupting the broader gut ecosystem.