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A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal’s traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought – a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers approach biodiversity conservation.

Classified as: Lars L. Iversen, Global Ecology and Biogeography, dragonflies, biodiversity
Published on: 12 Jun 2025

Congratulations to 91˿Ƶ Plant Science students Henry Cordoba Novoa and Mason Jackson, who were awarded top honours at theNational Association of Plant Breeding Conference, which took place in Hawaii from May 19 to 23, 2025.

Cordoba Novoa won first place in the Ph.D. poster competition for his poster on improving the understanding and breeding of common bean using multiple genome-wide approaches and the study of the accumulation partners of deleterious mutations in breeding populations.

Published on: 11 Jun 2025

TheSociety of Canadian Ornithologists has selected Professor Emeritus David Bird and retired Associate Professor Rodger Titman, who both taught for many years in 91˿Ƶ's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, to receive the. This award recognizes exceptional contributions to the training and fostering of Canadian ornithologists.

Classified as: David Bird, Rodger Titman
Published on: 11 Jun 2025

Sleep Better with New Drugs, Select Cannabinoids and Wearable Devices.

New treatments to put insomnia to bed.

Published on: 11 Jun 2025

A new pilot project led by 91˿Ƶ researchers is showing early success in helping cancer survivors return to work, addressing an aspect of recovery they say is often overlooked.

is an online support program being developed by Christine Maheu, Associate Professor at 91˿Ƶ’s Ingram School of Nursing, in collaboration with BC Cancer.

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Published on: 11 Jun 2025

Loin d’être simple d’agir contre les écrans.

Published on: 11 Jun 2025

We are pleased to share that Dr. Srividya Iyer and Dr. Manuela Ferrari have received the CHUM Foundation Award for Excellence in Learning for their leadership in the SARPEP – Rapid Learning System for Early Psychosis Programs project. This prestigious award recognizes their exceptional contributions to advancing knowledge mobilization and innovation in early psychosis care, alongside a dedicated team of collaborators.

Congratulations to Dr. Iyer, Dr. Ferrari and their team on this well-deserved recognition!

Published on: 11 Jun 2025

We are delighted to share that Dr. Mahsa Dadar (Assistant Professor) and Dr. Phoebe Friesen (Associate Member) have been awarded the 2025 President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers. This prestigious honour was presented during 91˿Ƶ’s Health Sciences Convocation Ceremony on May 27. The award recognizes exceptional early-career researchers whose innovative work is advancing the frontiers of knowledge in their respective fields.

Congratulations to both Dr. Dadar and Dr. Friesen on this remarkable achievement!

Published on: 11 Jun 2025

June 11, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis will join a virtual panel discussion hosted by the on June 11 at 7:30 PM for Your Rights, Notwithstanding. This timely and thought-provoking event will explore the history and evolution of the Notwithstanding Clause, how it has been used by Québec in recent years, the risks it poses to Charter-protected rights, and the growing legal and civic efforts to push back against its unchecked use.

Classified as: Pearl Eliadis, charter, Bill 96
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Published on: 10 Jun 2025

Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025.

The title of their Thesis:
"Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome"

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Published on: 10 Jun 2025

As measles cases surge in Canada, six babies have been born with congenital measles to unvaccinated mothers in Ontario since last fall. The MMR vaccine isn’t safe during pregnancy, so doctors urge anyone who could become pregnant to check their immunity now. In addition to being dangerous to newborns, measles can cause pneumonia, miscarriage and other life-threatening complications for expectant mothers.

Here is an expert from 91˿Ƶ who can provide comment on this issue:

Classified as: brian ward, measles, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Published on: 10 Jun 2025

For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate change.

Oats, a key crop both for human consumption and animal feed, are a major agricultural product in Canada, contributing to a global market work $8 billion.The Canadian oat crop is estimated to be worth approximately $900 million. But a short growing season and unpredictable late-season frost mean Canadian oat farmers face significant challenges.

Classified as: Jaswinder Singh, oats, plant science, agricultural biotechnology
Published on: 10 Jun 2025
(The following is an excerpt from the 91˿Ƶ Reporter. Article by Katherine Gombay.)

Kiana Kishiyama remembers feeling scared when, at the start of her first undergraduate class in beginner’s Mandarin, her teacher looked at her and said, “You need to speak to me after class.”

“And I’m like, what, I’m in trouble already?”

It turned out that the teacher believed that Kishiyama, who was adopted from China by a Canadian couple, was just being modest about her language skills.

Published on: 10 Jun 2025

Congratulations to two Schulich School of Music alumni on their recent tenureship and appointment respectively with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra!

Published on: 9 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that the government of Canada will be spending 2 per cent of its GDP on defence by the end of the current fiscal year in March –meeting the NATO target – and will take various steps to strengthen Canada’s military capabilities.

This 91˿Ƶ expert can provide insights:

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Published on: 9 Jun 2025

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