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U of G Researcher Uses AI Robots to Fight Crop Disease
By Janan Shoja Doost
A University of Guelph researcher is using artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to improve how crop diseases are detected and managed, making the process faster, more accurate and more efficient for farmers.
Dr. Gurjit Randhawa, a professor in the School of Computer Science within the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, collaborated with Dr. Aitazaz Faroque of the University of Prince Edward Island to apply machine learning tools to detect crop diseases in potato...
U of G Neuroscientist Named to Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Dr. Melissa Perreault, a neuroscientist at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, has been named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Her translational research explores sex differences in brain disorders, advancing inclusive, personalized treatments. She also champions Indigenous neuroethics, integrating cultural knowledge into science, mentoring youth and researchers, and...
Province Invests $5.4M in U of G Research to Build a Resilient Agri-Food Sector
The Government of Ontario is investing $5.4 million through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance to support 28 University of Guelph research projects that will strengthen the province’s agri-food sector through innovation, rural development, environmental protection and hands-on training for future agri-food leaders...
U of G Receives $25.4M in Federal Research Funding
University of Guelph researchers have secured more than $25.4 million in federal funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The funding will support diverse projects aimed at advancing cybersecurity, promoting environmental sustainability, improving health outcomes and addressing social justice issues...
Manufactured Ecosystems: An Art-Science Exhibition Confronting Climate Collapse
Manufactured Ecosystems, an interdisciplinary, research-informed exhibition at U of G’s Zavitz Gallery, explores how technology might replace nature in a climate-compromised future. Led by Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs, the project unites global artists, scientists, engineers, and writers to reimagine adaptation and ecosystem services through speculative design, creative storytelling and public scholarship...
U of G Study Finds Beans Match Beef in Keeping Older Adults Full
A University of Guelph study led by Dr. Alison Duncan found that beans are just as effective as beef at promoting fullness in older adults, despite having less protein. Rich in fibre, beans support digestion, appetite control, and overall health. They are also affordable and sustainable, making them a smart dietary choice for healthy aging and weight management...
U of G Researchers Advance to Final Phase of Agri-Food Innovation Challenge
University of Guelph researchers, led by Dr. Youbin Zheng, have entered the final phase of the $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge. Backed by nearly $5 million, the team will scale their AI-powered greenhouse-vertical farming system to grow strawberries year-round. Their innovations...
How U of G Researchers Are Tackling the Threat of Avian Flu
At the University of Guelph, researchers across campus are joining forces to combat avian flu – a virus with the potential to trigger the next human pandemic. Led by Dr. Shayan Sharif at the Ontario Veterinary College, the team is working to understand, predict and prevent outbreaks through vaccine development, AI-powered surveillance, wildlife monitoring and on-farm biosecurity...
Transforming Chemical Risk Management Through Indigenous Leadership
Dr. Susan Chiblow is leading an Indigenous-led project to develop a chemical risk assessment platform rooted in Indigenous laws and knowledge to guide environmental and health decision-making. The work is part of an international collaboration with over 20 partners across Canada and Aotearoa (New Zealand) and is funded through the $22-million New Frontiers in Research Fund – Transformation Stream...
U of G Breakthrough Destroys Food Pathogens in Seconds
University of Guelph food scientist Dr. Keith Warriner’s hydroxyl radical technology has transformed food safety by providing a fast, effective and chemical-free way to kill pathogens – without water or pesticides – helping prevent outbreaks, extend shelf life and reduce food waste. The technology has not only saved a struggling Canadian business but also positioned Canada as a global leader in clean, sustainable food safety innovation...