USask asks community to help celebrate spring 2020 graduates online
SASKATOON – Graduation ceremonies and powwow at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are a time to acknowledge academic achievements and a time to celebrate with family, friends ...
Promising pre-clinical results for USask VIDO-InterVac COVID-19 vaccine
SASKATOON – A COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterV...
USask researcher helping design improved mask for pre-symptomatic COVID-19 patients
By: Kristen McEwen
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher is helping design personal protective masks for pre-symptomatic COVID-19 patients.<br/><br/>
Developing microbeam radiation therapy for inoperable cancer
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
An innovative radiation treatment that could one day be a valuable addition to conventional radiation therapy for inoperable brain and spinal tumors is a step closer, thanks to new...
USask unites: Medical students connecting with isolated seniors
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.<br/><br/>
USask unites: Medical students double fundraising goal to send supplies to northern Saskatchewan communities
By: Kristen McEwen
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.<br/><br/>
President addresses USask community
President Peter Stoicheff addresses the University of Saskatchewan campus community during these uncertain times, applauding the immense efforts of all members of the USask communi...
Oosman honoured with Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
A School of Rehabilitation Science associate professor has been recognized for her teaching excellence.
USask College of Medicine hosts Indigenous language training
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
Cree is one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in the province. A new course offered by the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) now gives part...
Dr. Michael Goldney: Making a difference
By: John Grainger
One of the founders of Lucky Bastard Distillers said everyone should make the effort to regularly wash their hands with soap and water as the first line of defence against the COVI...
USask Indigenous health leader appointed to national COVID-19 Immunity Task Force
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
University of Saskatchewan (USask) Indigenous health research leader Dr. Carrie Bourassa has been appointed as the Indigenous Engagement Lead on the federal COVID-19 Immunity Task ...
Campus remains closed during COVID-19
This is a reminder that the University of Saskatchewan campus remains closed to our faculty, staff and students, as well as the general public.
USask unites: USask doctor aims to dispel COVID-19 myths via video sharing
By: University Communications
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.<br/><br/>
USask researchers offer online support program for people with MS, Parkinson’s and spinal cord injury
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
During the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers in physiotherapy, rehabilitation science, and neurology are combining their expertise to provide a free...
USask unites: Psychiatry professor teams up with church to offer support for health-care workers
By: UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.
USask engineering team designing 3D-printed N95 masks to help combat COVID-19
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
Using 3D printers, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) engineering team is designing a comfortable, reusable and sanitizable N95 class respirator mask aimed at protecting emergenc...
USask therapy dogs go virtual amidst COVID-19 pandemic
By: University Communications
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) PAWS Your Stress Therapy Dog program is live online. Students and other members of the community can now connect and receive comf...
USask unites: CLRC and university health science programs join forces with the SHA to combat COVID-19
By: COLLIN SEMENOFF
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.<br/><br/>
USask unites: Indigenous student dancers share videos made in self-isolation to help others get through the pandemic
By: University Communications
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.<br/><br/>
USask researchers team up with companies to make hand sanitizer
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers and three local companies are helping to address a provincial shortage of hand sanitizer using a bioprocessing facility o...
USask unites: USask psychologist offers free counselling to health-care workers during COVID-19 pandemic
By: Shannon Boklaschuk
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.<br/>
SHA and USask’s VIDO-InterVac partner to help ensure supply of N95 respirator masks
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) a...
USask health researchers make ‘exceptional’ discovery
By: KRISTEN McEWEN
A discovery by a group of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers may change the way we model how a human body processes drugs.
Health risks of vaping: USask respirologist
By: Amanda Woroniuk
Vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has exploded in popularity. While some see it as a way to transition from smoking, there are many questions about the saf...
Amendments to legislation protect vulnerable and Indigenous women
By: Sarah Vermette
Indigenous women are three to four times more likely than other women to be sexually assaulted or murdered, and seven times more likely to be targeted by serial killers.
Webinar answers key COVID-19 questions for healthcare professionals
By: Amanda Woroniuk
With the overwhelming amount information about COVID-19 making headlines every day, it’s important for healthcare professionals to have accurate, current information.
USask awarded $5 million to lead new CIHR Indigenous health research networks to address health disparities
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $5 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) as part of a major new national initiative that a...
Morning Star Lodge and USask health research leader launch “Protecting Our Home Fires” strategy for COVID-19 prevention
University of Saskatchewan (USask) health research leader Dr. Carrie Bourassa and Morning Star Lodge, an Indigenous community-based health research lab in Regina, are launching a s...
USask health science students create task force to help amid COVID-19 pandemic
By: Kristen McEwen
About 200 University of Saskatchewan (USask) health science students in the province are volunteering to help in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
USask unites: USask counsellor offers tips on staying mentally healthy during COVID-19
By: Laura Woodward | CTV Saskatoon
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support on another in these uncertain times.
USask unites: A USask student has launched a website tracking all cases of COVID-19 in Canada
By: Ryan Kessler | Global News
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support on another in these uncertain times.
USask unites: Saskatoon distilleries team up to make hand sanitizer
By: ALEX MACPHERSON | SASKATOON STARPHOENIX
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.
Saskatchewan government invests $3.6M in USask COVID-19 vaccine research
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $3.6 million in new funding for the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization – International Va...
Mapping the cannabis genome to improve crops and health
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
SASKATOON – Unlocking the full potential of cannabis for agriculture and human health will require a co-ordinated scientific effort to assemble and map the cannabis genome, accordi...
PM announces $12M for new vaccine manufacturing at USask’s VIDO-InterVac, part of $23.3M for the lab to fight COVID-19 and other infectious disease threats
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
SASKATOON – As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to rapidly evolve, the federal government is announcing $23.3 million in total support for the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) V...
USask convocation cancelled in response to COVID-19 prevention
The University of Saskatchewan will be implementing further preventative measures including, but not limited to: closing all campus buildings with only limited access to employees ...
USask medical students step up to support healthcare professionals
By: Kristen McEwen
As COVID-19 arrived in Canada, medical students found themselves out of the classroom, watching their teachers and mentors prepare for the impending pandemic.
USask unites: USask community offers assistance in response to coronavirus
By: University Communications
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.
Elevating patient oriented research
School of Rehabilitation Science’s Dr. Stéphanie Madill is leading a research team that is investigating ways to improve trans and gender diverse individuals experiences with healt...
USask moves to limit access to campus in response to COVID-19
With the Government of Saskatchewan declaring a provincial State of Emergency to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Saskatchewan will be immediately implementing a wo...
USask issues updates on winter term final exams
Please be advised that final exams in the April 2020 period will be completed remotely and the university will use the existing exam schedule with regard to timing of exams. Specif...
USask issues additional supports in response to COVID-19 prevention
By: University Communications
Both federal and provincial governments took additional preventative measure related to COVID-19 on March 16, ranging from pre-K to 12 schools shutting down in Saskatchewan later t...
COVID-19 updated prevention measures
As you are aware, the COVID-19 situation is one that changes quickly and requires equally quick decisions to ensure the health and safety of our campus community and beyond. We wil...
Drug-resistant superbugs a growing concern
By: James Shewaga
It doesn’t garner the same mass media attention as the global health emergency of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, but there is another world health threat looming that researcher...
Cygler’s research targets pathogens at molecular level
By: James Shewaga
On the front line in the battle against deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Dr. Mirek Cygler (PhD) is exploring new tactics to combat the growing threat before it reaches pandemi...
VIDO-InterVac team tackles coronavirus: Researchers developing prototype vaccines at USask
By: James Shewaga
As the world deals with the new pandemic, coronavirus has become the No.1 priority for researchers at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (...
COVID-19 update and USask response
By: University Communications
I want to provide you with an update about the quickly evolving COVID-19 situation, which has now been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
USask awarded $3.6M to tackle opioid withdrawal in babies, improve health care for youth and elderly
By: USASK RESEARCH PROFILE AND IMPACT
Eight University of Saskatchewan (USask) health research projects have been awarded nearly $3.6 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to improve health and...
Top-notch accreditation results for USask College of Medicine
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine has achieved further strong results from the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), meaning a si...
USask research projects with the City of Saskatoon awarded nearly $150K to target urban issues
SASKATOON – Measuring pharmaceuticals in Saskatoon’s wastewater, diverting food from the landfill to save money and the planet, and improving property assessment appeals are some o...
USask pediatric residency program begins in Regina
By: Kristen McEwen
Saskatchewan now has its first Regina-based pediatrics residency program.
USask kinesiology and medicine researchers examine how diabetes affects bone strength
By: Alyssa Wiebe
Children with Type 1 diabetes (DM1) have a high risk of fracture, but experts don’t know why.
Family recovery inspires USask student
By: Ashley Sharp and John Shelling
When Kaili Gilroy’s aunt suffered a traumatic brain injury, the recovery process she witnessed first-hand gave her insight into her future career.
Study links high stillbirth rates worldwide to gender inequality
By: USask Research Profile and Impact
In the first comprehensive study mapping global patterns of stillbirth rates, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have found that pregnant women who are poor and have lo...
Bridging medicine and agriculture to prevent age-related illness
By: KATHY FITZPATRICK
If Dr. Christopher Eskiw (PhD) and his co-investigators are correct, the inner workings of brewing yeast could point the way to greater human longevity and the prevention of age-re...
Bringing a sense of community into work
By: Kristen McEwen
College of Medicine (CoM) staff member Kathy Evans has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Sydney Inskip Award.
Staying healthy on and off the field
By: Katie Brickman-Young
USask roots run deep for Riders medical staff.
Chelico looking for answers at molecular level
By: Kristen McEwen
Much of Dr. Linda Chelico’s (PhD) success in her career as a biochemist at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) comes from having an eye for detail.
ZYUS and USask partner to conduct cannabinoid-based research on possible treatment of brain disorders
Pre-clinical study seeks to determine the impact of cannabis derivatives on mental health conditions.
New opportunities open with hospital
By: Kristen McEwen
As the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital opens its doors, there may also be a window opening for new research opportunities in children's health.
Expanding the boundaries of collaboration
By: Kate Blau
Achieving success by crossing traditional lines of collaboration, two partnerships at the College of Medicine offer insights into why these alliances are needed and how they can be...
MS researcher dedicated to improving lives
By: Kristen McEwen
In nearly 40 years of investigating how the body repairs its nervous system, Dr. Valerie Verge (PhD) hasn’t found all of the answers yet, but she’s getting closer.
Global impact begins at local level for Muhajarine
By: Kristen McEwen
Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine (PhD) felt his family always wanted him to go into medicine, but he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Expanding the boundaries of collaboration
By: Kate Blau
Achieving success by crossing traditional lines of collaboration, two partnerships at the College of Medicine offer insights into why these alliances are needed and how they can be...
USask app helps read medicine labels
By: Federica Giannelli
New USask smartphone app helps visualize and “translate” difficult information on over-the-counter drug labels in way that is accessible to everyone.
Driving healthcare innovation
By: Amanda Woroniuk
A health emergency changed the trajectory of Melinda Richter’s career, launching her from telecommunications into medical innovations.
Grade 9 students try out a career in medicine for a day
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
What if you could get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a day in the life of a doctor?
College of Medicine researchers recognized for excellence in research
Five College of Medicine researchers and their teams have been recognized for their excellence in research by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF).
Meet the new Vice-Dean Faculty Engagement
By: Kristen McEwen
Serving as a liaison between the College of Medicine and all faculty, Dr. Marilyn Baetz (MD’93, FRCPC’98) is already a leader in both the academic and clinical worlds.
Oncology division head focusing on developing research, collaborative network
By: Kristen McEwen
As division head of oncology at the College of Medicine, Dr. Shahid Ahmed (MD) is looking for ways to encourage more research with cancer patients.
Academic path leads LaFleur around world
By: James Shewaga
Jamie LaFleur’s road to convocation has featured a few stops and starts and twists and turns, but most importantly, a long list of life-changing experiences.
2019 Fall Convocation award recipients
More than 900 degrees, diplomas and certificates will be awarded to University of Saskatchewan (USask) students at the annual Fall Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at M...
When pain in children is caused by more than just an injury
By: Kristen McEwen
If a child experiences pain after an injury for a longer amount of time than expected, it could be due to a pain disorder called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Therapy dogs give One Health benefits
By: Jeanette Neufeld
Meet Womble. He’s part of the “PAWS Your Stress” therapy dog program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Understanding and advocating for miyo-māhcihowin (good health and well-being) among Indigenous Peoples living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
By: Nikki Desjardins for SHRF
Despite research about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the general population, there is limited-to-no evidence about IBD among Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Beyond a Diagnosis: Looking at New Ways to Support Patients and Caregivers Living with Dementia in Rural and Remote Saskatchewan
By: Nikki Desjardins for SHRF
Those who are living with dementia in Saskatchewan’s rural and remote areas face many challenges, beginning with receiving a proper diagnosis, and continuing with disease managemen...
People Living with MS Eager to Take Part in Research for Increased Physical Activity
By: Nikki Desjardins for SHRF
College of Medicine researchers Sarah Donkers and Katherine Knox are seeing high recruitment rates for their latest research project -- investigating how people with multiple scler...
The domino effect
By: Office of the Vice President Research
“Something I could discover may lead to someone else to discover another thing and could lead to a revolutionary change in our understanding of a subject…” Prapti Patel shares her ...
Graduate college awards recognize Indigenous student leadership
By: Federica Giannelli
University of Saskatchewan (USask) Indigenous students Indiana Best and Cindy Deschenes have been awarded $20,000 each by the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) to...
Thinking and working on a global scale
By: Kristen McEwen
The time Claire Roberts Lamont spent within the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology (CH&E) helped launch her global health career path at the United Nations.
Nutrien Chair to lead improved cancer diagnosis and image-guided surgeries
University of Saskatchewan (Usask) medical researcher Dr. Ron Geyer (PhD) has been named the Nutrien Chair in Clinical Research to lead a cutting-edge five-year research program wi...
New Indigenous Health and Wellness team to support health needs in First Nations and Métis communities
By: Sarah MacDonald
A new research group aims to change the narrative around Indigenous health and wellness by giving a stronger voice to Indigenous people.
Building Capacity for Rural and Remote Dementia Care
By: Nikki Desjardins for SHRF
Maybe she’s been having trouble finding the right words or managing bills; or her normally cheerful disposition has been replaced by someone who is often confused and easily upset....
New program opens doors for student start-ups
By: Federica Giannelli
A University of Saskatchewan student entrepreneur team has applied to incorporate as a business to commercialize a new medical oral airway device that could help save patient lives...
Keynote speaker credits CH&E as catalyst for current success
By: Kristen McEwen
Data scientist Liyan Liu credits the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology (CH&E) with giving her the education and confidence she needed to get to where she is today.
Medical student receives Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
By: Kristen McEwen
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) medical student is among 17 individuals who are part of a new generation of health leaders and innovators.
CFI awards USask researchers $1.3M for new tools to advance health, environment and the economy
SASKATOON — Eight University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $1.3 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for state-of-the-art equipment to supp...
USask researchers looking to help transgender patients
By: Kristen McEwen
A University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led research team is looking to make navigating the health-care system easier for transgender people in Saskatchewan.
USask medical team receives $987,000 to test new imaging agents for improved cancer diagnosis
By: USASK RESEARCH PROFILE AND IMPACT
A University of Saskatchewan medical research team will receive $987,000 from Western Economic Diversification (WD) towards a $4.55-million project aimed at producing and testing n...
USask medical team receives $987,000 to test new imaging agents for improved cancer diagnosis
By: USASK RESEARCH PROFILE AND IMPACT
A University of Saskatchewan medical research team will receive $987,000 from Western Economic Diversification (WD) towards a $4.55-million project aimed at producing and testing n...
Pursuing a passion for medicine and education
By: Kristen McEwen
Becoming a doctor was a career path that Dr. Rashmi Bhargava’s (MD’91) father suggested.
Indigenous-led research centre to address HIV among First Nations, Inuit and Métis
By: USASK RESEARCH PROFILE AND IMPACT
The rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among Indigenous people in Saskatchewan and Manitoba is to be addressed by a new $2.9-million Indigenous-led research cent...
USask researchers receive $1.18 million in SHRF establishment grants
By: USASK RESEARCH PROFILE AND IMPACT
Seven College of Medicine researchers have received SHRF establishment grants, which are designed to assist them establish health research programs in the province.