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Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre begins producing COVID-19 vaccines

The three vaccines will be used in human clinical trials and represent the bridging of a critical gap in Canada's vaccine manufacturing capacity.
The three vaccines will be used in human clinical trials and represent the bridging of a critical gap in Canada's vaccine manufacturing capacity.

February 28, 2021
Faculty of Medicine

Tool predicts which mini-strokes could lead to major strokes

The Canadian TIA Score uses thirteen pieces of information collected in the emergency department to categorize patients as being at low, medium, or high risk of having a stroke within the week.
The Canadian TIA Score uses thirteen pieces of information collected in the emergency department to categorize patients as being at low, medium, or high risk of having a stroke within the week.

February 24, 2021
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Faculty of Medicine

The race is on: Dr. James Makokis vies for CMA presidency

Alumnus brings his unique perspective and popularity with Canadians to his candidacy to lead the Canadian Medical Association.
Alumnus brings his unique perspective and popularity with Canadians to his candidacy to lead the Canadian Medical Association.

February 22, 2021
Faculty of Medicine

Sepsis costs Ontario health care system $1 billion per year

A complication of COVID-19, severe sepsis is linked with higher mortality, increased hospital readmission and higher health care costs.
A complication of COVID-19, severe sepsis is linked with higher mortality, increased hospital readmission and higher health care costs.

February 22, 2021
hui Yan and Jason Tran beside a snowman, all wearing masks
Faculty of Medicine

The smile behind the mask

MD students Hui Yan and Jason Tran create PPE portraits to show the human faces of health care workers during the pandemic. 
MD students Hui Yan and Jason Tran create PPE portraits to show the human faces of health care workers during the pandemic. 

February 22, 2021
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Workshops and tutorials

Workshop on Sex and Gender-based analysis

This workshop will be taking place virtually, on Friday February 26th, at 1pm. This workshop is open to all, but you must register ahead of time to receive the meeting link
This workshop will be taking place virtually, on Friday February 26th, at 1pm. This workshop is open to all, but you must register ahead of time to receive the meeting link

February 19, 2021
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Funding

CIHR Project Grant: Spring 2021 Q&A

CIHR will be hosting the following webinars to support participants with the requirements of the funding opportunity "Project Grant: Spring 2021 Q&A" and to answer questions on how to apply.
CIHR will be hosting the following webinars to support participants with the requirements of the funding opportunity "Project Grant: Spring 2021 Q&A" and to answer questions on how to apply.

February 19, 2021
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Faculty of Medicine

The popular doctor at the COVID-19 dance

Dr. Hugues Loemba explains his media celebrity and why sharing expertise is critical in stemming pandemic misinformation.
Dr. Hugues Loemba explains his media celebrity and why sharing expertise is critical in stemming pandemic misinformation.

February 16, 2021