CIHR across Canada
We have collected stories about CIHR-funded research below. These stories are published by research institutions (not CIHR) and may only be available in one official language.
We will refresh this list every month, so check back regularly and help us celebrate health research from coast to coast to coast.
September
03-09-24 |
Gene found in ovarian cancer cells identified as potential new target for treatment |
04-09-24 |
Hard-to-study region of the brain comes alive during our deepest sleep |
04-09-24 |
Drug discovery could prevent spread of childhood bone cancer |
04-09-24 |
Bridging science and care: Enhancing parenting interventions for early childhood development |
05-09-24 |
Scientists caution against hasty conclusions when trying alternative remedies |
05-09-24 |
Improving pneumonia outcomes |
06-09-24 |
A pandemic of despair |
09-09-24 |
The many hats of a sepsis expert |
10-09-24 |
Research sheds new light on the pandemic’s impact on Canada’s youth |
10-09-24 |
The elderly still take too many potentially inappropriate drugs |
10-09-24 |
How academic institutions can build diversity in health care research |
11-09-24 |
A medication used to treat diabetes helps the immune system recognize and reduce the amount of HIV in the body |
11-09-24 |
New insights could help prevent psychosis relapses in youth and young adults |
12-09-24 |
Answering challenging research questions that could save lives |
12-09-24 |
Research finds sex-based differences in how brains handle threats |
12-09-24 |
Research projects to focus on antimicrobial resistance and health system training |
13-09-24 |
Study could lead to better surgery recovery |
16-09-24 |
Canada-wide trial studying cell therapy for preterm babies |
16-09-24 |
Researcher to study how memories are made |
17-09-24 |
Personalizing Alzheimer’s care |
18-09-24 |
Trojan horse treatment for neurodegenerative disease |
18-09-24 |
Advancing mental health research for marginalized groups |
19-09-24 |
New study reveals breastfeeding duration influences infant microbiome and respiratory development |
20-09-24 |
New drug molecule could help treat Parkinson’s disease in young patients |
23-09-24 |
Research project aimed at reducing heart conditions in pregnancy |
23-09-24 |
Canadian research teams hope to transform women’s heart and brain health over next five years |
23-09-24 |
Proper functioning of the human body |
23-09-24 |
Tumour engineering could provide a powerful new approach to make more cancer patients eligible for targeted immunotherapies |
26-09-24 |
Growing up with a dog may be good for your gut health |
27-09-24 |
Researchers discover what hinders DNA repair in patients with Huntington’s disease |
27-09-24 |
Study confirms value of biomarker testing in dementia care |
27-09-24 |
Studying how Canadian kids were affected by the pandemic |
30-09-24 |
Research into Indigenous discrimination |
August
01-08-24 |
Unmarried, unwanted, unsafe: New sexual and reproductive health research in Morocco is breaking barriers to keep women healthy |
01-08-24 |
Researchers addressing pressing lung health challenges |
02-08-24 |
Groundbreaking work on histamine and emerging pathogens |
06-08-24 |
Boosting Indigenous youth mental health services |
06-08-24 |
Dream discovery: Melatonin's key role in REM sleep revealed |
06-08-24 |
The role of public health in climate change action |
07-08-24 |
Promising new brain cancer treatment blocks glioblastoma cells |
07-08-24 |
Canada Research Chair (CRC) spotlight: Researcher identifies barriers to young people's well-being |
08-08-24 |
HIIT after a stroke: One-minute bursts of high-intensity exercise help stroke survivors |
08-08-24 |
First national One Health Training Program to prepare leaders for next pandemic |
08-08-24 |
Researchers develop RNA-targeting technology to precisely manipulate parts of human genes |
08-08-24 |
Un premier programme canadien de formation « Une seule santé » sur les zoonoses émergentes (available in French only) [Canada's first "One Health" training program on emerging animal disease that can be transmitted to humans] |
09-08-24 |
Researchers crack a celiac mystery: Where does the gluten reaction begin? |
09-08-24 |
First-ever nationwide One Health training program |
12-08-24 |
Supporting a prostate cancer clinical trial |
13-08-24 |
Researchers to run clinical trials for patients with hepatitis C and long COVID |
13-08-24 |
Exciting advance in stem cell therapy |
13-08-24 |
Research to test pneumonia treatment and expand network of research sites |
13-08-24 |
New AI tool could help doctors better see inside babies' brains |
13-08-24 |
MicroRNA could protect the kidneys, according to animal study |
13-08-24 |
Cardiopathies congénitales : nouveau financement pour mettre sur pied un consortium de recherche pancanadien (available in French only) [Congenital heart disease (CHD): New funding to set up a pan-Canadian research consortium] |
14-08-24 |
Researcher examining child and youth multimorbidity |
15-08-24 |
Researchers to study orphanhood in Canada [story in French only] [Des chercheurs étudient le phénomène de l'orphelinage au Canada] |
15-08-24 |
Researchers develop AI model to predict 'very dynamic peptide structures' |
15-08-24 |
Expert nationally recognized for inclusive research |
15-08-24 |
Researcher to evaluate the impact of BC's only prison-based therapeutic community |
20-08-24 |
Research pinpoints how early-life antibiotics turn immunity into allergy |
20-08-24 |
Researchers discover high levels of non-coding RNAs in testes, suggesting new roles in sperm function and evolution |
21-08-24 |
Nursing professor funded for dementia care study |
21-08-24 |
Hepatic disease: A camu-camu fruit extract to reduce liver fat |
21-08-24 |
Self-repairing mitochondria use novel recycling system, study finds |
21-08-24 |
Molecular profiling can help identify the best treatment approaches for meningiomas |
22-08-24 |
Type 2 Diabetes: New light on cellular mechanisms causing insulin resistance |
26-08-24 |
A quest for a new malaria vaccine |
27-08-24 |
New insights on brain-spinal communication in opioid withdrawal lead to a clinical trial |
27-08-24 |
Researchers introduce a scalable, cost-effective solution for single-cell profiling |
27-08-24 |
Physiotherapists get patients moving early in international ICU cycling trial |
27-08-24 |
The brain's balancing system |
28-08-24 |
New study yields significant insight into a major driver of Alzheimer's Disease |
29-08-24 |
Research into aging-related cell damage |
29-08-24 |
Decoding the spread of lung cancer |
30-08-24 |
Study reveals how urban design shapes health of Canadian adults |
July
02-07-24 |
Regulations grounded in research are saving lives by adding restrictions to tobacco |
02-07-24 |
A new tool for cellular analysis |
02-07-24 |
Proteins and fats can drive insulin production for some, paving way for tailored nutrition |
02-07-24 |
Collaboration was key to discovery about newborn immunity |
02-07-24 |
A new agreement is a game-changer for clinical research |
03-07-24 |
Faster, cheaper, more efficient: Building Canada’s capacity for pragmatic clinical trials |
03-07-24 |
Uncovering regulators of arthritis |
04-07-24 |
Senior Scientist renewed as Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Biomedical Ultrasound |
05-07-24 |
New research reveals how immunotherapy drugs and viruses can work together to kill cancer cells |
05-07-24 |
National network to accelerate research for rare diseases in kids |
08-07-24 |
Research explores sustainability’s connection to health living |
08-07-24 |
L’activité physique annule certains impacts négatifs de l’alitement chez les personnes âgées (in French only) [Physical activity cancels out some negative impacts of bed rest in older adults] |
08-07-24 |
Eating disorders among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic |
10-07-24 |
Researchers find a possible therapeutic target for aggressive and deadly pediatric brain tumours |
10-07-24 |
Systemic sclerosis is on the rise in Quebec, especially in children, study finds |
10-07-24 |
The molecule that could alleviate stroke-related brain injury |
10-07-24 |
Building a brain atlas |
11-07-24 |
Research to help build a trauma-informed workforce in long-term care. |
11-07-24 |
Research tackles barriers preventing internationally educated workers from practising in Canada. |
11-07-24 |
Opioids: a nudge to reduce consumption |
11-07-24 |
Women and social exclusion: The complicated nature of rejection and retaliation |
12-07-24 |
Cellular inflammation uncovered in rare neurodegenerative condition |
12-07-24 |
Research aims to find ways to retain nursing workforce |
15-07-24 |
Immunoengineering the human heart |
16-07-24 |
Helping people living with dementia ‘flourish’ through dance |
17-07-24 |
‘In order to be healthy, you have to know who you are.’ |
17-07-24 |
A modernized Clinical Trials Network to tackle health challenges associated with HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in Canada |
17-07-24 |
Supporting Université de Montréal’s Clinique Mauve |
18-07-24 |
Dal researcher leads national team to improve lung health |
18-07-24 |
Strengthening capacity to support Indigenous youth mental health services |
18-07-24 |
Examining the health risks of vaping among young people in Canada |
18-07-24 |
Indigenous scholar’s research will better our understanding of how nicotine exposure impacts neurodevelopment |
18-07-24 |
When a deep breath can make you sick |
23-07-24 |
Voices for positive change: South African women tell their stories |
23-07-24 |
A simple feedback letter improves how family doctors prescribe antibiotics |
23-07-24 |
Is holding a referendum on equality stressful for LGBTQIA+ people? |
24-07-24 |
Triple-negative breast cancer: New hope for an existing drug |
24-07-24 |
Breakthrough identifies gene that may reverse Parkinson’s disease symptoms |
25-07-24 |
Study identifies key role for pharmacists in stroke risk reduction |
26-07-24 |
Lab discovery suggests possible new approach for treating progressive multiple sclerosis |
26-07-24 |
New study highlights global disparities in activity limitations and assistive device use |
29-07-24 |
McMaster trial to test if a smallpox vaccine can provide protection against mpox post exposure |
29-07-24 |
Music teacher composes second career as ‘patient researcher’ |
29-07-24 |
The cellular secret of how memories are made, and lost |
29-07-24 |
Strengthening health workforce through Indigenous care |
29-07-24 |
Respiratory scientists to study the role of mucus in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic cough |
30-07-24 |
Study pinpoints role of specialized cells in baby gut health |
31-07-24 |
Novel approach to study hypoxia leads researchers to identify a potential new marker for ovarian cancers |
31-07-24 |
After a tragic loss, a career devoted to organ regeneration |
June
04-06-24 | Optimizing HIV care during pregnancy |
04-06-24 | Rare dementia support |
04-06-24 | Metabolism research using fruit flies |
04-06-24 | Immersive workout |
05-06-24 | Virtual reality for rehabilitation |
06-06-24 | A clinical trial shows benefits of finding and treating undiagnosed asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
06-06-24 | Pregnancy complications can lead to mothers’ lifelong risk of cardiovascular disease |
06-06-24 | Mindfulness study aims to help reduce HIV risks |
11-06-24 | Indigenous-led substance use research program |
11-06-24 | Undoing the effects of COVID-19 by advancing gender equity in Africa’s informal sector |
12-06-24 | Many healthcare providers are ill-equipped to recognize pain in abused children |
12-06-24 | Research on dementia care |
13-06-24 | Substance use research to improve practice and policy across the country |
13-06-24 | Genetically altering proteins could inform treatment for children with epilepsy |
14-06-24 | Clinical trial confirms that an antacid helps prevent bleeding in patients on breathing machines |
17-06-24 | Transitioning from pediatric to adult care |
19-06-24 | Research investigates how long a certain skin cancer treatment should be to get the best results |
19-06-24 | Paving the way for precision dosing for neonatal infants |
20-06-24 | A revelation in protein folding offers hope for potential ALS medicines |
20-06-24 | Researchers at the forefront of global innovation in refugee health |
20-06-24 | Indigenous nursing master’s program marks milestones |
20-06-24 | Imaging technology captures how neurons communicate with new clarity |
21-06-24 | Canadian researcher co-leads international team that develops simple test for fatal genetic heart condition |
24-06-24 | Researchers develop technology for precisely manipulating parts of human genes |
25-06-24 | A potential new indicator of lung and other cancers |
25-06-24 | A new hope for neurological treatments |
26-06-24 | Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer and how to test for it using AI |
26-06-24 | Depression in adolescents linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease |
27-06-24 | New international virtual lab aspires to create gender equity in sport and exercise |
27-06-24 | Spinal cord formation in the embryo: the role of a protein family understood |
27-06-24 | Researchers develop deep-learning model that outperforms Google AI system to predict peptide structures |
27-06-24 | Study aims to understand how NeuroTracker helps brain injury survivors improve cognition |
28-06-24 | ‘Build back trust,’ says Canada Research Chair in Applied Pediatric Immunization |
May
03-05-24 | Researchers discover compounds made by gut bacteria that can treat inflammation |
07-05-24 | Researchers uncover how cells change when faced with Salmonella |
07-05-24 | A promising new avenue for cancer immunotherapy |
07-05-24 | Meet the new Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health |
07-05-24 | ‘Fiery' cell death ignites immunity: A new hope for cancer treatment |
07-05-24 | How a master neuron controls movement in worms with implications for human disease |
08-05-24 | Boosting immunotherapy efficiency |
08-05-24 | Research projects focused on child and family development |
08-05-24 | Two decades in the making – world-first trial aims to heal the lungs of preemies |
08-05-24 | Researchers uncover DNA repair mechanism that could yield treatments for cancer, premature aging |
08-05-24 | Researchers discover natural compounds that selectively kill parasites |
09-05-24 | New tools help teams share research evidence with communities |
10-05-24 | How frailty can impact lung disease |
10-05-24 | New patient registries for rare diseases |
13-05-24 | Researchers find a new way to potentially activate neurons that deplete in Parkinson's disease |
13-05-24 | Patients with neurological disease are likelier to die after COVID |
13-05-24 | Dal scientists find repeated, small hits to head in football players can damage blood vessels in the brain |
13-05-24 | Healing faster: Unveiling the future of tissue and organ repair |
14-05-24 | New models for eye disease |
14-05-24 | Study reveals that molecular changes are the reason why arteries harden with age |
15-05-24 | Unravelling the link between pesticide exposure and Parkinson's disease |
17-05-24 | Groundbreaking advance in lupus research |
17-05-24 | Study underscores new strategies to fight drug-resistant bacteria |
19-05-24 | World-first trial shows benefits of finding, treating undiagnosed asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
21-05-24 | Hope for a cure for an often-fatal infectious disease |
21-05-24 | Better suicide prevention in Nunavut (story available in French only) [Pour mieux prévenir le suicide au Nunavut] Researchers look at factors among Inuit youth that help prevent suicide to contribute to prevention plans rooted in local culture and needs. Université du Québec à Montréal |
22-05-24 | CHILD-BRIGHT members ‘connect the dots' at research community event |
23-05-24 | Designing and testing a new app to help palliative care families access care |
23-05-24 | New research centre focuses on quality-of-life improvements for people affected by trauma and mental health issues |
27-05-24 | Research to improve kidney care |
27-05-24 | Researchers identify a protein that could help treat obesity and metabolic disorders |
27-05-24 | Expert explainer: Ethical approaches to mitigate H5N1 bird flu |
28-05-24 | Making kids' heart surgery safer |
28-05-24 | Treating eye tumours with light |
31-05-24 | Tackling in-hospital cardiac arrest with advanced AI |
31-05-24 | Researchers discover ‘trojan horse' virus hiding in human parasite |
April
02-04-24 | A recipe for safety |
02-04-24 | Building trust in population health information and interventions |
02-04-24 | Can Alzheimer's disease be passed on through transplants? |
04-04-24 | Advancing holistic healthcare |
04-04-24 | Improving stroke research |
08-04-24 | Rare disease network for children to help researchers work together and improve health outcomes |
08-04-24 | Restricting the use of benzodiazepines |
09-04-24 | Researcher tackles global challenges of antimicrobial resistance |
09-04-24 | Understanding the human genome |
10-04-24 | Diabetes prevention program rolls out across Canada |
10-04-24 | Support for stroke recovery |
11-04-24 | Helping people with spinal cord injuries improve their balance |
11-04-24 | Supercharging Canada's biomanufacturing capacity |
11-04-24 | Furthering our understanding of cerebral palsy |
12-04-24 | Covid-19's ability to slow the body's response to infection |
12-04-24 | Using evidence to drive health policy |
16-04-24 | Mirroring the heart |
17-04-24 | Understanding bleeding disorders |
17-04-24 | How human cells stay healthy |
18-04-24 | Improving early childhood music education |
18-04-24 | Research finds strategies to help diagnose and treat a rare, aggressive syndrome that often leads to cancer |
19-04-24 | Mapping protein movement |
19-04-24 | Targeted treatment for heart failure in children |
19-04-24 | Researchers investigate health issues for vulnerable and underrepresented groups |
22-04-24 | Children's social circumstances dictate outcomes in emergency care |
22-04-24 | Researchers can now predict kidney failure more accurately |
22-04-24 | Racism leads First Nations patients to leave emergency departments without completing care |
23-04-24 | Postpartum depression therapy and our genes |
23-04-24 | Which cells have the greatest potential to repair the lungs of pre-term babies? |
23-04-24 | How a master neuron controls movement in worms with implications for human disease |
24-04-24 | AI-powered digital imaging system to speed up biopsy results |
24-04-24 | Mobilizing students, researchers and robots to help kids thrive |
25-04-24 | The essential role of a protein in proper cell function |
26-04-24 | A new target for cystic fibrosis treatment |
29-04-24 | Closing the palliative care gap |
30-04-24 | The economic impact of eating disorders in children and youth |
30-04-24 | Improving recruitment to clinical trials |
30-04-24 | Social factors affect dialysis choice for kidney patients |
30-04-24 | Friendship skills for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (story available only in French) |
March
01-03-24 |
Unlocking Cardiac Repair |
04-03-24 |
Immune response: SLAM receptors confirm their protective role against several serious diseases |
04-03-24 |
The Messages in Your Cells |
04-03-24 |
Furthering research on late-onset Alzheimer's in women |
04-03-24 |
University of Alberta researcher advancing HIV research |
06-03-24 |
Fast-tracking pediatric cancer classification |
07-03-24 |
Resolving inflammation |
07-03-24 |
Research discovery improves our understanding of the brain |
07-03-24 |
Clinical trial results could redefine cervical cancer treatment |
08-03-24 |
Walking well for active aging |
08-03-24 |
Targeting post-cancer treatment and rehabilitation |
11-03-24 |
Blueprinting Lupus flares |
11-03-24 |
Hamilton Health Sciences researcher leads uniquely Canadian blood cancer study |
11-03-24 |
Concussion research focused on brain injuries from intimate partner violence |
11-03-24 |
Lessons from COVID-19 |
13-03-24 |
Financial strain is bad for our health |
14-03-24 |
A multi-disciplinary approach to researching deafness |
14-03-24 |
New research highlights health risks for pregnant teenagers |
14-03-24 |
Providing support for pregnant and parenting teens |
14-03-24 |
Nicotine use in adolescents and the mental health impacts |
15-03-24 |
Disparities in end-of-life care |
15-03-24 |
Decoding sleep to reveal our state of health |
15-03-24 |
New research pinpoints an issue with a common chemotherapy drug |
18-03-24 |
Advancing research of a rare brain disease in children |
18-03-24 |
New tool predicts premature menopause in childhood cancer survivors |
18-03-24 |
Research discovery redefining rare disease |
19-03-24 |
Decoding diabetic kidney disease |
19-03-24 |
Lésion de la moelle épinière : stimuler la plasticité des neurones pour améliorer la marche (story available in French only) [Spinal cord injury : Stimulating the brain to improve walking] |
19-03-24 |
Improving newcomer access to diabetes screening |
20-03-24 |
Students develop app to support aging Canadians |
20-03-24 |
Promoting healthy eating for young Canadians |
21-03-24 |
The science of psilocybin-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder |
22-03-24 |
How fat in the brain could be the key to better understanding Parkinson's disease |
22-03-24 |
Exploring an unrealized treatment approach for disease |
22-03-24 |
Research finds a direct communication path between the lungs and the brain |
22-03-24 |
AI model used to design superbug-fighting antibiotics |
22-03-24 |
Researcher recognized for her contributions in the field of chronic pain management |
22-03-24 |
Une avancée majeure pour contrer les infections respiratoires (story available in French only) [A major step forward in the fight against respiratory infections]. |
26-03-24 |
Researchers a step closer to HIV cure |
26-03-24 |
Study reveals how worrying about the return of mental health episodes impacts people's lives |
27-03-24 |
How some heart medications impact gut health |
27-03-24 |
Tailored approach to stroke recovery |
29-03-24 |
Research reveals that Cerebral Palsy in children may be caused by both genetic and environmental factors |
29-03-24 |
Research identifies genes that may be partially responsible for the development of Cerebral Palsy |
February
01-02-24 | Surgeons' choice of skin disinfectant impacts infection risk |
01-02-24 | NeuroVISION-2 Biobank Initiative: Age-related cognitive impairment research |
01-02-24 | University of British Columbia study offers new hope for treating relapsed childhood leukemia |
01-02-24 | Dr. Humphry Fonge is making a difference at the University of Saskatchewan |
02-02-24 | University Health Network KITE researchers create a specialized toolkit to help long-term care teams navigate challenges. |
05-02-24 | Immune response can cause neurological damage following an infection, McMaster researchers discover |
05-02-24 | PhD student aims to raise awareness of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among Black Canadian women |
07-02-24 | Targeting a cancer driver |
07-02-24 | New ‘spatial' biomarkers could better predict treatment outcomes for Hodgkin lymphoma |
07-02-24 | University of Calgary researcher develops new tool to diagnose genetic mutations |
08-02-24 | The sickest long COVID patients face symptoms identical to chronic fatigue syndrome |
08-02-24 | Sinai Health team enlists AI to untangle cellular diversity |
08-02-24 | Researchers discover one million new components of the human genome |
08-02-24 | Revolutionizing pediatric pneumonia care |
08-02-24 | Unravelling the mystery of weight regain in youth |
08-02-24 | Breathing new life into premature baby care |
09-02-24 | National study seeks to close research gaps for kids with chronic gastrointestinal inflammation |
09-02-24 | COVID-19 rapid tests: how good are they? |
09-02-24 | Humber College research leads to a health-care clinic for underserved communities |
09-02-24 | It's never too late to quit smoking |
13-02-24 | Researchers mark new chapter in fight against muscular dystrophy |
14-02-24 | A drug used to treat multiple sclerosis boosts cancer-fighting virus in lab models |
15-02-24 | Treating liver cancer with microrobots piloted by a magnetic field |
15-02-24 | When hormones hurt the heart |
16-02-24 | Researchers seek clues to how monkeypox virus may infiltrate brain cells |
16-02-24 | Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs |
16-02-24 | Viagra to treat oxygen-deprived newborns |
21-02-24 | Beyond treatment: Online wellness program ‘a game-changer,' say patients |
22-02-24 | New class of antivirals works against broad range of RNA viruses including the virus that causes COVID-19 |
27-02-24 | Cardiac-resynchronization defibrillators still saving lives after 14 years |
27-02-24 | Exploring cannabidiol (CBD) as treatment for mental health |
27-02-24 | Recherche pour aider à développer de nouveaux traitements pour le cancer pédiatrique (article available in French only) [Research to help develop new treatments for pediatric cancer] |
27-02-24 | New study links placental oxygen levels to fetal brain development |
28-02-24 | Liver health and brain function |
28-02-24 | Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy |
29-02-24 | Building an inclusive clinical trial community |
29-02-24 | University of Saskatchewan researchers seek to develop new breast cancer treatments |
29-02-24 | Clinical trial results could transform cervical cancer treatment |
29-02-24 | Researchers revolutionizing understanding of nicotine's effect on adolescent brain |
January
05-01-24 | Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery Study suggests that microbiome-based therapies such as probiotics and fecal matter transplants have the potential to improve metabolic health. The University of Toronto |
08-01-24 | University of Alberta team uncovers new biological marker for scleroderma Simple blood test can predict who will get severe disease and could also point the way to future treatments. The University of Alberta |
08-01-24 | Study finds new role for gut hormone GLP-1 in the brain A University of Toronto researcher has discovered a gut-brain immune network that controls inflammation across the body and affects organ health. The University of Toronto |
08-01-24 | Brock-led research uncovers breakthrough in age-related disease Research paves the way for possible treatments for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and dementia. Brock University |
09-01-24 | University Health Network (UHN) decoding rare liver disease Research led by UHN accelerates the potential for new drug therapies. The University Health Network |
09-01-24 | COVID-19 affected Canadians with noncommunicable diseases more than those without, according to a new report Latest iCARE study reveals how mental health declined for many people who live with chronic ailments. Concordia University |
10-01-24 | Machine learning used to predict future health as Canadians age Data crunching programs can detect patterns to inform your medical care as you get older. The University of Alberta |
10-01-24 | New Toronto Dementia Research Alliance collaboration Helping women with diabetes quit smoking. The University of Toronto |
11-01-24 | Joint efforts by University of Saskatchewan research team simulate Canada's cannabis consumption Researchers are developing models to determine the effects of cannabis more accurately. The University of Saskatchewan |
11-01-24 | With heart-on-a-chip, researchers study genetic mutation underlying cardiac muscle disease Device helps study a heart muscle disease that impairs blood flow throughout the body. The University of Toronto |
16-01-24 | Setting the agenda for climate science University of Alberta climate and health scientist represents Canada at United Nations panel. The University of Alberta |
16-01-24 | Wastewater monitoring Research aims to enhance tuberculosis prevention and detection in Nunavut. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute |
17-01-24 | University Health Network empowering women in heart health KITE researchers address gaps in educational resources for cardiac rehabilitation for women. The University Health Network |
19-01-24 | Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests When we don't get enough palmitic acid in our diets, the liver can step in to generate it. The University of Toronto |
19-01-24 | Tiny trailblazer: First-baby treated in world-first trial for chronic lung disease Treatment aims to prevent or lesson the effects of the disease because there is no cure. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute |
22-01-24 | Classifying Parkinson's Disease Scientists propose new, biologically-based classification system for Parkinson's Disease. The University Health Network |
23-04-24 | How does a tuberculosis vaccine provide protection against lung viral infections? Research team provides new insights on cross-protection from the 100-year-old vaccine. The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre |
23-01-24 | Immune response to gut bacteria linked to onset of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Research provides deeper understanding of the role the gut microbiome plays in the immune system of children at risk for T1D. The Hospital for Sick Kids |
24-01-24 | New research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females Understanding sex differences in how pain develops and resolves in mice could one day lead to new, targeted treatments in humans, says researcher. The University of Alberta |
24-01-24 | Research seeks to help children with chronic kidney disease Study makes a breakthrough discovery into the role of the immune system in childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre |
25-01-24 | Dr. Catherine Mah is taking aim at social impacts on food purchasing and diet Research looks at the role of the consumer food environment in food availability and affordability, social equity, and population diet. Dalhousie University |
29-01-24 | The University of Calgary research boosts understanding of common heart rhythm disorder Team identifies receptor with important role in preventing atrial fibrillation. The University of Calgary |
29-01-24 | University of Toronto researchers' Artificial Intelligence model designs proteins to deliver gene therapy Study shows how this work improves the efficacy of gene therapy and reduces side effects. The University of Toronto |
29-01-24 | McMaster study at the intersection of aging and infectious disease Multi-year study looks at the connection between respiratory infections and brain aging McMaster University |
29-01-24 | Treatment-resistant depression: mouse study reveals surprising new insights Research suggests possible treatment option to further explore The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute |
29-01-24 | Investigating brain resilience in aging and dementia Research builds upon data from British Columbia's largest-ever health study Simon Fraser University |
31-01-24 | Clinical trial to test new treatment in patients with a genetic heart condition Known as the TaRGET trial, it will test an oral treatment for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy The Population Health Research Institute (McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences) |
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