Research & Technology

Research & Technology

Indigenous youth research fosters health and heritage

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Divyata Gosai
Linda Larcombe is an associate professor of internal medicine in the U of M’s Max Rady college of medicine and a trained anthropologist specializing in Indigenous history, health and collaborative research. Her research explores how...
Fumnaya Ifeadi
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Improving welfare for farmers and farm animals

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Divyata Gosai
Recent research highlights the important connection between farmer well-being and animal health, indicating that farmers with greater stress levels are more likely to have animals with health difficulties. This emphasizes the necessity for supporting...
Fumnaya Ifeadi
Research & Technology

Helping older adults meet their nutritional needs

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Rhea Bhalla
According to the American Geriatrics Society, more than half of older adults in hospitals or long-term care (LTC) homes experience malnutrition. Malnutrition includes both under- and over-nutrition and can result in health issues, functional...
Teegan Gillich
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Battling blood cancer

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Rhea Bhalla
Over one million people worldwide are diagnosed with blood cancer every year, causing 720,000 deaths annually. Blood cancers begin when cells in the bloodstream or bone marrow mutate, allowing them to multiply excessively and have...
Teegan Gillich
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Engineering meets medicine to tackle health challenges

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Divyata Gosai
Biomedical engineering combines engineering concepts with medical sciences to enhance human health through inventions such as better medical devices and diagnostic equipment. Zahra Moussavi is a professor, a Canada research chair and former director of the...
Fumnaya Ifeadi
Research & Technology

Social robots designed to improve mental health

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Divyata Gosai
Imagine a future where robots are not only tools but also serve as companions in our daily lives, providing emotional support and enhancing well-being. James Young is a professor in the U of M’s department...
Teegan Gillich
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Advancing maternal and infant health globally

By
Rhea Bhalla
Epidemiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the causes, frequency and pattern of diseases in a population. It examines how diseases can be tracked, predicted and prevented. Epidemiology is considered the foundation...
Teegan Gillich

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