GBADs: Charting a Data-Driven Course for One Health
GBADs charts a course in the data labyrinth, overcoming obstacles and unearthing keys to a healthier, data-driven future.
One Health Renaissance: GBADs at the Helm
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CEPS faculty awarded prestigious federal funding.
Leading the announcement is Dr.
Artificial Intelligence Improves Screening Accessibility for Liver Disease
Researchers develop an automated method that can detect a prevalent liver disease at the primary care level.
A Global Health Concern
Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Armor Design for Female Soldiers
Not all heroes wear capes, but they do wear armour. Meet Dr. Michele Oliver, a trailblazer from the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph, who is working towards making armour more accommodating for the real-world superheroes - our soldiers. The twist? Her study focuses on determining whether armour needs to be tailored for female soldiers, a long-ignored demographic in military armour design.
Food Day Canada 2023 - What do Engineers have to do with Food?
When people think of food, they think of farmers, grocery stores and restaurants, they don’t think of engineers. To celebrate Food Day Canada, we asked Dr. Kevin M. Keener, the Barrett Family Foundation Chair in Sustainable Food Engineering, to provide some insight into the relationship between engineering and the foods we enjoy. In response, Dr. Keener, shared the spotlight with a few of his students working in the Sustainable Food Systems Innovation Lab.
Q & A with Physics Grad Cameron Harrop
Checking in with Cameron Harrop, BSc ’10 Physics Co-op graduate.
1 - Why did you choose the U of G?
CARE-AI awards four research projects across campus to further U of G’s expertise in ethical Artificial Intelligence
Researchers from across campus supported with $40k in seed funding.
Creating Compounds for New Cancer Treatments
The production of key chemical compounds could aid in the development of new cancer therapies
Dr. Monica Cojocaru receives $300,000 to help improve preparedness for respiratory pathogen epidemics
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.
Harnessing Social Media: A Novel Approach to Disease Surveillance
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