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Soils at Guelph Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Soils at Guelph celebrated its fifth anniversary on December 7 with an event that brought over 100 University of Guelph stakeholders and industry professionals together.
Participation in the event included a mix of University of Guelph faculty and students from different departments, as well as knowledge mobilization staff, government representatives, commodity groups, farm organizations, growers, soil-focused organizations, financial institutions, and private research companies. It paid...
Research in Focus Photo Contest Highlights Research Excellence at U of G
The Office of Research, in collaboration with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, recently hosted the 2023 Research in Focus photo contest, offering faculty, staff, students, and postdocs an opportunity to demonstrate how University of Guelph research has real-world impacts and improves life. We're delighted to announce the winners.
Top Three Winners:
First place:...
U of G Ranks Among Top Research Universities in Canada
The University of Guelph ranked second among comprehensive universities for the ninth year in the 2023 Research Infosource rankings. With $163.5 million in sponsored research income, U of G led in graduate and faculty research intensity. The University also saw major growth in not-for-profit research funding and ranked second in industry-sponsored research in its category...
Enhancing the Agri-Food Data Ecosystem: Updates from the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance and Agri-Food Data Canada
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance and Agri-food Data Canada co-hosted a hybrid event showcasing new data tools that enhance agri-food research. Held at the Ontario Dairy Research Centre, the event featured updates on ADC’s latest data portals and highlighted efforts to improve data quality and accessibility in line with FAIR...
University of Guelph Start-Up Uses AI to Improve Food Quality and Safety
By Cate Willis
A University of Guelph start-up company is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance food quality and safety in the agri-food sector.
Dr. Manick Annamalai, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, established Bioimaging Research Solutions in 2021. The company uses cutting-edge technology and imaging to improve the food...
U of G Researcher Involved in Global Collaboration for Antimicrobial Resistance
By Cate Willis
A University of Guelph researcher has joined an international initiative, collaborating with world leaders and experts to provide global advisory and advocacy services with the goal of accelerating political action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Dr. Scott Weese, a professor in the Department of Pathobiology at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), is a member of the...
U of G Enhancing AMR Surveillance With a New Platform
By Cate Willis
University of Guelph researchers are developing a platform for the detection of antibiotic-resistance genes that will enhance the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Dr. Nicole Ricker, Department of Pathobiology in the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), is working on a tool called the ...
U of G Research Finds Social Behaviour of Dogs Can Signal Potential Illness
University of Guelph researchers found that sick dogs show reduced social interaction, offering a potential behavioural indicator of illness. Led by Dr. Michael Brunt, the study involved beagles fed diets containing Fusarium mycotoxin, a common pet food contaminant. The findings highlight how changes in social behaviour can signal underlying health issues in animals...
U of G Research Advances Understanding of Human Bladder Cancer
A global study co-authored by University of Guelph researchers identified gene mutations in animals with bladder cancer, offering insight into treating an aggressive human form of the disease. Led by Dr. Geoff Wood and PhD student Latasha Ludwig, the cross-species study may help clinicians target key genes for improved therapies in muscle-invasive bladder cancer...
U of G Develops Sustainable, Affordable Plant-Based Meat
University of Guelph food scientists developed a simpler, more sustainable method for producing plant-based meats with textures like steak and chicken. Using leftover corn protein and a chewing-simulator machine, Dr. Alejandro Marangoni and PhD student Stacie Dobson created a cost-effective alternative to current high-pressure methods, aiming to improve affordability and appeal of plant-based meat products...