(Opens in new window) August 18, 2021 NEWS MEDICAL LIFE SCIENCES In the media: New bioengineered lung model could help scientists to advance research in lung conditions An interdisciplinary team of researchers from McMaster and SickKids are developing a cutting-edge lung model that can better respond to viruses and drug treatments.
August 16, 2021 Clinical trial on a plate: Researchers to create new “breathing” lung model to study illnesses like COVID-19 An interdisciplinary team of researchers from McMaster and SickKids are developing a cutting-edge lung model that can better respond to viruses and drug treatments.
July 8, 2021 Thomas Adams wins award for innovation in chemical engineering education The award recognizes individuals or groups for their contributions to innovative computer aids for teaching the next generation of chemical engineers.
(Opens in new window) June 21, 2021 Daily News Two students earn the prestigious Governor General’s Academic Medal Earning this accolade not only places this year’s recipients among the top students to graduate from McMaster; it places them among the top students in all of Canada.
(Opens in new window) June 10, 2021 Brighter World Engineering professor Todd Hoare receives $1.65 million NSERC training grant The large six-year project will supplements students’ academic experience with internships, communications training and other career-ready skills.
(Opens in new window) May 31, 2021 Brighter World McMaster researchers receive $2.25 million in New Frontiers research funding Nine researchers are receiving Exploration awards, designed to support initiatives that push boundaries and inspire high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research.
April 26, 2021 Karina Kawka receives 2021 Student Fellowship Award for her work on purifying therapeutic viruses The PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering is working with a team of McMaster engineers and researchers to ‘perfect’ a signature process that is more effective and cheaper than those currently available.
(Opens in new window) January 15, 2021 Brighter World Nasal spray delivers antipsychotic drugs straight to the brain, cutting required dose by up to 75 per cent and reducing adverse side effects The leap in efficiency means patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other conditions could see their doses of powerful antipsychotic medications cut by as much as three quarters.
December 4, 2020 Creating sustainable fuels for a low-carbon future A new research project will focus on understanding and advancing technologies that use renewable energy – hydro, wind or solar – to produce fuels and chemicals to power communities.
(Opens in new window) November 19, 2020 THE CONVERSATION Polypropylene, the material now recommended for COVID-19 mask filters: What it is, where to get it Adding a third layer to cloth face masks is now recommended for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
November 11, 2020 Advancing drug treatments for diseases using AI and machine learning Student researchers at McMaster Engineering are paving the way for more accurate drug testing using machine learning and AI.
September 30, 2020 Drew Higgins recognized for outstanding contributions to nanotechnology research Higgins’ research group focuses on the development of nanomaterials into sustainable electro-chemical energy storage and conversion technologies.
