Brighter World

An interdisciplinary, student-led synthetic biology team is making major strides in breast cancer research – in the lab and out in the community.  

New findings that demonstrate high vaccine uptake in a vulnerable population are ‘a public health victory,’ researchers say. 

McMaster researcher Cameron Currie is part of a major international study that reveals key information on the origins of the symbiotic relationship between ants and the fungi they farm.

For 20 years, Karin Stephenson studied medical isotopes. Then she saw their impact when they helped save her mother’s life.

The grants through SSHRC and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will support 37 research projects led by established and emerging researchers at McMaster.

The partnership will see CMC expand its reach and join McMaster Innovation Park (MIP), Canada’s premier research and innovation park supporting startups, business, and research.

McMaster was ranked No. 1 in Canada for student services and No. 2 for research income among universities with a medical school and a broad range of PhD programs and research. 

McMaster continues to be ranked one of the top universities in Canada in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, a comprehensive evaluation of more than 2,000 institutions worldwide.

Gabel's CIHR appointment recognizes her as a leader in her field and a champion of health research at the highest level of excellence.

The multitude of interconnected crises the world is facing highlights the need for improvement around the integration of scientific research into public policymaking.

The federal government can play a crucial role in the development of CO2 recycling, an innovation that could lead to new jobs and new industries, write Amir Foroozan, Shardul Tiwari, Laurel Besco and Drew Higgins.

Most medications are not biodegradable and inevitably find their way into global waterways. ‘We are seeing mixtures of pharmaceuticals in rivers and lakes on every continent,’ warns researcher Karen Kidd.

The pop star’s endorsement of the Democratic presidential candidate is prompting questions about the effect of celebrity and cultural influence on politics.

The grants through SSHRC and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will support 37 research projects led by established and emerging researchers at McMaster.

Employers often emphasize finding the right “fit” when hiring new employees. But their biases often carry more weight than qualifications, experience and education, experts find.

Between growing public sympathy for workers facing economic pressures, and more unions winning wage growth after years of stagnation, the labour movement has new energy, expert Stephanie Ross says.

As Canadian shoppers contend with an affordability crisis and change their buying habits, some retailers are dropping prices. A retail expert breaks down the social and structural factors at play when it comes to pricing.

The leasing model would allow customers to select a battery that suits their driving habits at the time, temporarily upgrading or downgrading as needed.