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Seven Researchers Receive U of G Research Excellence Awards
Seven University of Guelph researchers have received the 2023 U of G Research Excellence Awards.
Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury leads an interdisciplinary research platform to mobilize knowledge and skills to counteract misinformation in agri-food, rural and climate change domains and help improve the well-being of agri-food and rural communities worldwide.
Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister uses mass spectrometry to study proteins involved in plant and human interactions with disease-causing pathogens and aims to...
Ontario Agri-Food Alliance to Manage New Swine Research Centre in Elora
The University of Guelph opened the new $20-million Ontario Swine Research Centre to advance research and innovation in pork production. Funded by the Government of Ontario, Ontario’s pork industry, and the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO), the centre is part of a province-wide research network managed by U of G through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance...
University of Guelph Researchers Receive More than $20 Million in Federal Funding
University of Guelph researchers will receive over $20.4 million in federal funding for diverse studies on topics from wildfires to AI and Indigenous self-determination. The support is part of a $960-million national research investment, announced by Minister Randy Boissonnault on behalf of Ministers François-Philippe Champagne and Mark Holland to advance science and innovation across Canada...
U of G Research Fnds Bipolar Disorder Is Neurodevelopment in Origin
A University of Guelph study led by Dr. Jasmin Lalonde’s lab provides strong evidence that bipolar disorder has neurodevelopmental origins. Researchers compared stem cell-derived neural progenitor cells from individuals with and without bipolar disorder, finding significant genetic differences. They also observed that bipolar cells replicated more slowly, moved more, and had longer connections, suggesting altered brain development processes...
U of G Experts Have Developed a User-Friendly Food Safety Toolbox
University of Guelph researchers, led by Dr. Keith Warriner, helped develop a global web-based food safety toolbox. The resource outlines key food safety management practices -- from hygiene to hazard analysis -- to guide farmers, processors, retailers, and inspectors. Also involving Dr. Jeff Farber and Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, the...
U of G Names Dr. Rene Acker Interim Vice-President (Research)
Rene Van Acker
The University of Guelph has announced that Dr. Rene Van Acker, professor and dean of Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), will serve as its interim vice-president (research).
He will step into the position immediately, taking a secondment from his current role as dean.
Van Acker will replace Malcolm Campbell, who has been in the vice-president (research) role since 2015. Following an administrative leave, Campbell will focus on his role as a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology within the ...
U of G Study Found Digital Privacy in Electronics Repair Industry Worrisome
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A University of Guelph study led by Dr. Hassan Khan found widespread privacy violations and weak safeguards in the electronics repair industry. The research, the first comprehensive look at customer privacy in this sector in North America, aimed to understand better the risks involved when electronic devices are repaired, highlighting significant concerns around how personal data is accessed and protected...
U of G Researchers Find Effective Way to Treat Ketosis in Dairy Cows
By Cate Willis
A University of Guelph study has found that reducing cow milking frequency can help treat ketosis, a common metabolic disorder that occurs within two weeks of delivering a calf.
Dr. Todd Duffield, a professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the ...
U of G Research Finds Poor Mental Health in Medicine About More Than Just Doctors and Nurse
A University of Guelph study led by Dr. Basem Gohar reviewed 16 studies to assess the pandemic’s impact on medical lab professionals and therapists. The team found widespread negative mental health outcomes, including burnout, depression, and anxiety, across all occupational groups examined. Researchers initially screened nearly 9,000 articles before narrowing down to those meeting the criteria for detailed analysis...
U of G Study Finds Better Cattle Housing Can Help Heal Hock Injuries
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By Cate Willis
A University of Guelph study has found that improving housing environments for dairy cattle with hock injuries can promote healing.
Led by PhD student Amanda Armstrong and Dr. David Kelton, a professor in the Ontario Veterinary College, the team set out to better understand the relationship between hock and knee injuries and lameness in dairy cattle. They wanted to know what...