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Faculty of Medicine

Recruitment of new members of CIHR’s Institute Advisory Boards

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is recruiting members to join its Institute Advisory Boards (IABs).
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is recruiting members to join its Institute Advisory Boards (IABs).

March 9, 2021
Faculty of Medicine

COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on long-term care facilities

Faculty of Medicine and Bruyère Research Institute collaboration has been awarded $3.5 million from COVID-19 Immunity Task Force for their cross-provincial study.
Faculty of Medicine and Bruyère Research Institute collaboration has been awarded $3.5 million from COVID-19 Immunity Task Force for their cross-provincial study.

March 3, 2021
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CFI awards Faculty of Medicine, Heart Institute $5.8M through 2020 Innovation Fund

Faculty of Medicine’s Hub of Excellence for Cardio-Neuro-Mind Research is Canada’s first multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty research group investigating the shared mechanisms underlying heart, brain, and mind health challenges. 
Faculty of Medicine’s Hub of Excellence for Cardio-Neuro-Mind Research is Canada’s first multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty research group investigating the shared mechanisms underlying heart, brain, and mind health challenges. 

March 3, 2021
Faculty of Medicine

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