U of M profs among world’s most cited researchers
In 2021, six U of M scientists were on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list. They were all from the Rady faculty of health sciences. Clarivate’s…
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Using genes to individualize cancer treatment
Of all eight billion people on the planet, no two individuals share the exact same genetic makeup. These genetic variations account for different responses and…
Researching English proficiency exams in nursing
Canada has seen rising numbers of internationally educated nurses since the 1990s. Many of these nurses came to Canada from the Philippines. Today, language tests…
The medical applications of electrochemistry
Electrochemistry is a branch of chemistry that focuses on the chemical processes that make electrons move. Electrons are negatively charged particles that exist outside of…
U of M study investigates health benefits of fish oil
Arguably, preliminary evidence that fish oil fatty acids were effective in coronary heart disease prevention came from Danish physicians Jörn Dyerberg and Hans Olaf Bang….
U of M’s new vice-president research and international
The word “polymathy” was first used in the title of a work in 1603 by philosopher Joannes Wower. It refers to encyclopedic knowledge that encompasses…
The scientific significance of traditional knowledge
Traditional and non-western ways of knowing are often othered in the sciences. Oftentimes, people refer to western medicine as “conventional” and traditional medicine as “alternative.” …
Historian engagement in health policy
From the historic 1918 influenza spread to the ongoing global COVID-19 outbreak, pandemics throughout history have always shaped health structures and policies, and have impacted…
Collaboration fosters prevention, treatment of diabetes
Our body breaks down the food we consume into glucose and transforms it into cellular energy. Insulin — a hormone produced in the pancreas —…
How plasma is changing the way we treat infections
The human immune system exists to protect our bodies from disease, but sometimes a person’s immune response can cause just as much harm as the…