http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/news.html The latest news from <a href="http://fhs.mcmaster.ca">fhs.mcmaster.ca</a>, the website for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. McMaster University Wed, 16 May 2012 13:32:25 EDT FeedMe, by the Nowhere Man (http://thenowhereman.com/hacks) Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:23 EDT http://bit.ly/L6WfxS 1337189003 Graduating from medical school is tough, and graduating with a PhD doctorate is hard too. To do both together in a condensed time takes organization and focus on what's important, including family, says Lindsey MacGillivray.<br><br>MacGillivray, 29, will graduate as a physician scientist with both her medical degree and a PhD at McMaster University's convocation on May 18. She is the first graduate from a new MD/PhD program of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine that allows students to achieve both degrees in seven years. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:09:42 EDT http://bit.ly/L0QJgR 1337188182 Fulfilling a lifelong dream took a mother of three across four provinces for three years. On Friday, May 18, Nova Scotia resident Michelle Matthews graduates as a doctor from the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at age 47. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:21:37 EDT http://bit.ly/KuoVE9 1336764097 Google has taken notice of McMaster University student Fiona Whelan as one of five young women in Canada with a promising future in technology.<br><br>The second-year master?s student in medical science has won a Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. She is one of 70 women worldwide to receive the award. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:00:00 EDT http://bit.ly/K6sE8I 1336690800 Scientists at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences have discovered how genetic predictors can help personalize chemotherapy. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:33:07 EDT http://bit.ly/L2zFZD 1336505587 Two medical school graduates with multiple degrees from McMaster are to be inducted into the McMaster University Alumni Gallery. Debra Katzman (B.Sc.(H) ?80, MD ?83) and David Levy (BA ?72, MD ?75) will be inducted in May. Wed, 02 May 2012 15:56:01 EDT http://bit.ly/Iy7PUB 1335988561 The School of Nursing will celebrate 65 years of nursing graduates on May 3 as part of McMaster University?s 125th anniversary festivities. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:23:33 EDT http://bit.ly/JGipcV 1335371013 McMaster University researchers have now discovered that floc ? 'goo-like' substances that occur suspended in water and that host large communities of bacteria ? also contain high levels of antibiotic resistance. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:41:46 EDT http://bit.ly/ICoqGC 1335303706 McMaster University researcher Charu Kaushic has been awarded an Applied HIV Research Chair from the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN), a collaborative network promoting excellence in HIV treatment, research and education. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:17:22 EDT http://bit.ly/Jgs5MR 1334859442 Researchers in Canada, Scotland and Australia have discovered that salicylate, the active ingredient in aspirin, directly increases the activity of the protein AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase), a key player in regulating cell growth and metabolism. AMPK, which is considered a cellular fuel-gauge, is switched on by exercise and the commonly used anti-diabetic medication metformin. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:20:55 EDT http://bit.ly/I95e3P 1334780455 For his contributions in significantly advancing the field of health technology assessment (HTA) in Canada and worldwide, Ron Goeree, a professor in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McMaster University and director of the Programs for Assessment of Health Technology (PATH) Research Institute at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, is the recipient of the Dr. Jill M. Sanders Award of Excellence in HTA . Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:50:14 EDT http://bit.ly/I05mPD 1334602214 National Advance Care Planning Day is Monday, April 16, 2012<br><br>Two new studies have shown that Canadians are not prepared for the end of life. A national study of elderly, ill Canadians and their caregivers (the ACCEPT study), as well as the results of a national Ipsos-Reid poll indicate that most Canadians have not talked to their family or their doctors about their preferences for care should they be unable to speak for themselves. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EDT http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/news.html 1334178000 McMaster University and University of Akron researchers are leading the way in understanding the origins of antibiotic resistance, a global challenge that is creating a serious threat to the treatment of infectious diseases. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:28:02 EDT http://bit.ly/HWxlD1 1333488482 Aaron Lau and Yi Ki Tse, were honoured with a Health Innocation Challenge award for a paper identifying innovative health practices. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:16:11 EDT http://bit.ly/HqdTjd 1333131371 Jenn Salfi, an assistant professor with the School of Nursing, has received the 2012 Dr. John Gilbert Interprofessional Education Mentorship Award from the National Health Sciences Students' Association. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:48:27 EDT http://bit.ly/GUbby2 1332967707 Tracking health differences by ethnicity is the cornerstone of the new Chanchlani Research Centre at McMaster University.<br><br>The new centre is dedicated to understanding the genetic and environmental causes of common diseases among diverse cultural groups, women and the socially disadvantaged while providing innovative training to the next generation of health researchers. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:05:37 EDT http://bit.ly/H9npZh 1332871537 McMaster University researcher Brian Timmons is expecting a lot of feedback from parents of infants and toddlers with the release of new Canadian guidelines which recommend keeping children under two years of age away from television, computer and electronic games. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:19:46 EDT http://bit.ly/GRNPuw 1332796786 The world's largest randomized trial comparing heart bypass surgery done with a heart-lung machine (on-pump) and without it (off-pump) found that both techniques could be done safely. However, clinically relevant differences were revealed as well, according to data presented by researchers from the Population Health Research Institute of Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University. The results of the research are important because this news could introduce the concept of patient-specific decisions for bypass surgery. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:30:21 EDT http://bit.ly/GLLUMo 1332541821 The battle against allergic and immune diseases has received a $36.5 million boost from the federal government.<br><br>Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology announced at McMaster Friday that the renewed federal funding will flow, over the next seven years, to the AllerGen Network of Centres of Excellence. The network, headquartered at McMaster University, is made up of almost 200 researchers from 23 universities and organizations. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:21:43 EDT http://bit.ly/GYd27G 1332541303 The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and the University have solved the challenge of finding swing space for the Board's headquarters so the McMaster's Downtown Health Campus project is able to proceed at the Board's current location. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:32:41 EDT http://bit.ly/GHnPPG 1332433961 M.D(iversity) is a documentary about the need for diversity in medical education to more accurately reflect the population. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:25:21 EDT http://bit.ly/wNCPc2 1327001121 The Faculty of Health Sciences is looking to honour former faculty, staff or alumni whose accomplishments in health sciences have brought worldwide renown to the Faculty and McMaster University.<br><br>Nominations are sought for a group of three to five contributors to be inducted into the Community of Distinction in 2012.<br><br>The Community began in 2003, and now has 37 members. Their portraits, along with brief descriptions of their outstanding accomplishments, are in a gallery in the lobby of the Ewart Angus Centre of McMaster?s Health Sciences Centre. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/documents/deans_annual_report_2011.pdf 1326920400 Dean's Annual Report for 2011<br><br>It is with great pleasure that I offer this report on the 2011 activities of the Faculty of Health Sciences. It?s been an exciting year for us, and certainly one that has underscored our achievements I advancing research, education and health care. <br><br>Once again, McMaster University has ranked among the top academic institutions in Canada and the world. I am particularly humble by our place among international health universities. This year, McMaster was ranked 16th in the world for its clinical programs by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:02:20 EDT http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/documents/deans_newsletter_2011_fall.pdf 1315411340 Read the Fall 2011 edition of the Letter from the Dean for recent news in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:01:48 EDT http://network.mcmaster.ca 1314295308 Online edition of Network, McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Newsmagazine Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:58:04 EST http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/documents/network_fall_2011.pdf 1314295084 Latest edition of Network, McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Newsmagazine 29 Oct 2009 17:54:16 EDT http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/documents/pandemic_guidelines_for_clinical_students.pdf 1256853256 For use by students and faculty, the Faculty of Health Sciences has prepared guidelines for students in clinical placements.