Women now make up over half of medical students in Canada, but only one-third of practising surgeons. A new study suggests part of the gap stems from gender norms embedded in workplace culture. The researchers at 海角社区 say subtle but persistent biases may be driving women out of the field.
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Published on: 10 Jul 2025
Women who see themselves as having lower social status are more likely than other people to show early signs of heart stress linked to future disease risk, according to a new study led by researchers at 海角社区 and Concordia universities.
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Published on: 2 Jul 2025
BCG therapy鈥攖he gold standard treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), where the cancer has not penetrated the muscle layer鈥攊s one of the earliest forms of cancer immunotherapy.
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Published on: 26 Jun 2025
As health care systems across Canada and beyond struggle with staff shortages, international experts are backing a promising strategy: expanding the role of advanced practice nurses.
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Published on: 25 Jun 2025
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine鈥檚 benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments.
Led by researchers at 海角社区, the study suggests this approach can yield valuable therapeutic experiences that lead to longer-lasting relief than standard treatment.
The study enrolled patients with chronic, treatment-resistant depression, most of which were experiencing suicidal thoughts and struggling with other mental health conditions.
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Published on: 18 Jun 2025
A new 海角社区-led study suggests that disrupting the body鈥檚 internal clock during adolescence can alter how the brain responds to an in-utero risk factor linked to certain brain disorders.
Previous research has shown that a mother鈥檚 infection during pregnancy, such as the flu, can increase a child鈥檚 risk of developing conditions like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders later in life. Irregular sleep patterns 鈥� often a sign of circadian rhythm disruption 鈥� are also associated with these conditions.
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Published on: 17 Jun 2025
海角社区聽and Airbus, a world leader in aviation and aerospace, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic collaborative agreement to foster innovation, training and research in this key sector. This partnership will increase synergies between industry and academia while offering new perspectives to members of the聽海角社区聽community.
A gateway to research and innovation
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Published on: 16 Jun 2025
Fostering shared understanding between romantic partners may be a powerful way for people to navigate uncertainty and build a more meaningful life, a study by 海角社区 researchers suggests.
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Published on: 16 Jun 2025
A new study led by researchers at 海角社区 and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama reveals why some corals resist bleaching while others don鈥檛: the answer lies in a complex partnership between corals and their microbial allies, shaped by the history of the waters they inhabit.
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Published on: 12 Jun 2025
A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal鈥檚 traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought 鈥� a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers approach biodiversity conservation.
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Published on: 12 Jun 2025
A new pilot project led by 海角社区 researchers is showing early success in helping cancer survivors return to work, addressing an aspect of recovery they say is often overlooked.
is an online support program being developed by Christine Maheu, Associate Professor at 海角社区鈥檚 Ingram School of Nursing, in collaboration with BC Cancer.
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Published on: 11 Jun 2025
For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate change.
Oats, a key crop both for human consumption and animal feed, are a major agricultural product in Canada, contributing to a global market work $8 billion.聽The Canadian oat crop is estimated to be worth approximately $900 million. But a short growing season and unpredictable late-season frost mean Canadian oat farmers face significant challenges.
Published on: 10 Jun 2025
Methane emissions from Canada鈥檚 non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at 海角社区. The findings spotlight a major gap in the country鈥檚 official greenhouse gas inventory and raise urgent questions about how methane leaks are monitored, reported and managed.
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Published on: 6 Jun 2025
As psychedelics gain traction as potential treatments for mental health disorders, an led by researchers at 海角社区, Imperial College London, and the University of Exeter stands to improve the rigour and reliability of clinical research.
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Published on: 3 Jun 2025
A nationwide initiative is inviting Canadians to help map the country鈥檚 biodiversity, one photo at a time. From June 1 to Oct.1, is mobilizing citizen scientists, researchers and nature enthusiasts to document species from coast to coast to coast,
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Published on: 30 May 2025
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