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The production of key chemical compounds could aid in the development of new cancer therapies

The COVID 19 pandemic demonstrated a multitude of human behaviours that can drive the spread of disease. From mask-wearing, social distancing, vaccine hesitancy to pandemic fatigue. Government and health agencies struggled to keep up with policy, as the science and the population’s willingness to adopt changed.

Don't underestimate the power of social media! Social media is no longer just a place for selfies and memes. Dr. Rozita Dara, from the School of Computer Science, has recently unlocked a fascinating use of Twitter that could change the face of disease surveillance and management. This new method involves the analysis of Twitter data, aiding in predicting disease trends and gauging public perception toward health policies.

A Leap in Public Health Management Through Machine Learning

Renowned triple U of G Chemistry grad Dr. Michael Organ receives the 2023 Governor General’s Innovation Award

Dr. Organ’s research invented the flow reactor to manufacture a critical molecule used in preparing PCR test kits for COVID-19. The technology contributed to COVID tests used around the world, helping many people to reach the other side of the pandemic safely.

Catching up with a recent CEPS alum Ariana Vargis, a graduate of the newly created Masters of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence program.

Why did you choose the U of G?

Due to our recent experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is perhaps clearer than ever that accurate and early detection of epidemics is of critical importance. When the first signs of an epidemic arise, measures can be put into place to help mitigate the spread of illness. This may include public health messaging to wash your hands, stay home if unwell, and reminders to get vaccinated. However, the effectiveness of these measures depends on a timely identification of an approaching epidemic.

The 2023 UGFA Award Winners were announced, and CEPS brought home the hardware!

Associate Professor Abdallah Elsayed from Engineering was one of five faculty recognized from across U of G and received the Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching. Assistant Professor, Mike Massa from Physics was the sole recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Innovation in Teaching.

The University of Guelph co-hosted the first International Conference on Digital Innovation in Agri-Food with Wageningen University & Research (WUR, the Netherlands). The event attracted 130 attendees to campus from diverse backgrounds and sectors including technology, government, agriculture and food, NGOs, and researchers.

Researchers develop a strategy for analyzing incomplete data sets
 

Missing data is a common and challenging problem in a broad range of scientific studies.  This is particularly true in the analyses of real-world data. For example, in the study of biological systems it is difficult to completely sample a population with a wide variety of traits (characteristics like body size, age and habitat).  It is impossible to sample everything, and missing data is almost inevitable.

Meet Laney Beausoleil, a Mathematical Science student who is finishing up her 4th year at the University of Guelph. As an involved student on campus, Laney worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Math and Stats Learning Centre and as a Residence Assistant in Prairie and Lennox-Addington.