Be Like Bruce is Back: Chris Gordon Tackles Pancreatic Cancer
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
When Bruce Gordon's relatives descend on Saskatoon this month, his wife will put them to work. Bruce Gordon was a police officer and a lawyer, who competed as a triathlete and i...
USask launches world-first clinical trial to improve ovarian cancer treatment
SASKATOON – A new University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led clinical trial aims to substantially improve quality of life for ovarian cancer patients, and making it part of routine cli...
Turning Back the Neurotoxin Clock: Dr. Jeff Dong
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
Midway through his undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia, a laboratory 'help wanted' poster caught Jeff Dong's eye. He applied, gaining invaluable practical e...
Mitral clip program expands options for heart disease patients
By: Jeanette Neufeld
A new initiative in the Division of Cardiology is expanding treatment options for a group of cardiac patients who can’t undergo traditional open-heart surgery.
Antibodies and Aging Gracefully: Dr. Peter Pioli
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
Before we’re even born, our bodies begin to grow and train an army of spies and assassins, creating a crew of immune system fighters in the upper chest's thymus gland. While this p...
USask researcher aims to revolutionize human-assisted reproduction
Roughly one in six couples in Canada experiences infertility, a figure that has doubled since the 1980s. Many of these couples are turning to assisted reproduction technology (ART)...
USask to pay tribute to honorary degree recipients
By: JAMES SHEWAGA
This spring, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will celebrate five remarkable individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities throughout their caree...
Ready to Launch: Anurag Sakharkar Pinpoints Key Biomarkers in Astronaut Health
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
Like a lot of kids, Anurag (Anu) Sakharkar used to dream about being a doctor, or an astronaut. His parents, both academics, encouraged him to follow his dream.
USask technology leads to a groundbreaking human trial that solves 187-year-old surgical mystery
Rope-like bands of internal scar tissue that form in close to 70-90 percent of all patients who undergo abdominal surgery have bedeviled patients and surgeons alike for more than 1...
USask researchers: COVID-19 will continue to impact health care
By: KATE BLAU
Increasingly, attention paid to health care in Saskatchewan and across Canada has shifted to broader concerns, like physician and other health-care worker shortages. But the pandem...
Scratching That Itch: Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis Targets Atopic Dermatitis
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
When Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis (MD) returned to the prairies after her dermatology residency in Toronto, she noticed a pattern among many of her pediatric patients. Hundreds of them we...
New USask research hits cancer with a “one-two punch”
After attacking a tumour with a targeted therapy, the cancer might stagger but often comes back fighting — usually even harder to defeat. University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led res...
USask graduate student passionate about community engagement
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
A graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine has been recognized for community engagement at the Indigenous Student Achievement Awards Ceremony.
Medical students honoured with Indigenous Student Achievement Awards
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
Two medical students from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine were honoured at the Indigenous Student Achievement Awards Ceremony on March 9.
College of Medicine alumnus finds joy in giving back
Dr. Carl Zylak’s (MD’62) accomplished career in radiology began at the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). Now, on top of numerous other professional ach...
New funding helps University of Saskatchewan researchers take aim at long COVID
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are part of a Canada-wide consortium awarded $20 million by the Government of Canada to pursue research into “long COVID,...
USask research projects receive SHRF funding
Four College of Medicine and School of Rehabilitation Science research teams received funding for Saskatchewan-aligned research needs.
Meet the College of Medicine’s newest team
The Office of the Vice-Dean Indigenous Health (OVDIH) has been established at the USask College of Medicine, and its team of four are busy moving forward with the creation of a new...
USask’s College of Medicine Regina campus cuts the ribbon on MD program expansion and new anatomy lab
REGINA – The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating the expansion of its Regina-based undergraduate medical doctor (MD) program with the grand...
Amy Winik: Figures it Out and Gets it Done
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
The College of Medicine Staff Awards recognize outstanding staff across the college who go above and beyond in their roles.
When Can ICU Patients Be Discharged Home
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
Patients in intensive care units often move to a regular ward before they're discharged and sent home. Increasingly, hospitals are skipping that step, sending a handful of ICU pati...
Provost’s advisory committee to provide guidance on USask’s Scarborough Charter activities
By: SHANNON BOKLASCHUK
USask signed the Scarborough Charter in 2021, demonstrating the university’s commitment to redressing anti-Black racism and to supporting Black inclusion in higher education.
Reversing the effects of Alzheimer's Disease: Dr. Ron Geyer on NeuroEPO
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
For decades, families have watched Alzheimer's disease steal their loved ones' cognitive function. It's the most common form of dementia; one that affects a third of people over th...
USask Black Medical Students’ Association student leader champions importance of community building
By: BROOKE KLEIBOER
In his second year of the Doctor of Medicine program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Mutjaba Ibrahim took the time to reflect on his experience as a member of the Black ...
USask-led research project receives more than $1.3 million to study bone strength development in children with diabetes
By: MATT OLSON FOR RESEARCH PROFILE AND IMPACT
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have received more than $1.3 million for an unprecedented multi-year study of the development of bone structure, density and strength...
Additional training seats added to USask health programs
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will be expanding the number of training seats in the physical therapy and clinical psychology programs beginning in fall 2023.
From Scratch: Rural Dementia Care with Dr. Debra Morgan
Dr. Debra Morgan (PhD) grew up on a farm and continued farming with her husband, initially working in nursing in the winter. Nursing shifts took her from neurosurgery to pediatrics...
A DNA protein may be responsible for causing cancerous ‘stress balls’ in the body: USask research
By: BROOKE KLEIBOER
In 2022, an estimated 7,000 Canadians were diagnosed with leukemia, a term used to define cancer of the blood cells. Of that 7,000, it is estimated that nearly half will face morta...
Clinical trial planned for novel Alzheimer’s disease therapy at USask
A novel therapy developed for Alzheimer’s disease — previously shown to significantly slow the progression of the disease and, in some instances, reverse cognitive decline — will b...
Mela proud of forensics centre, own contribution to USask
By: SARATH PEIRIS
You could say that the University of Saskatchewan (USask) was the answer to a prayer for Dr. Mansfield Mela (MBBS) back in 1999, when he was pondering his future.
Additional positive accreditation results for USask College of Medicine
SASKATOON – The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has achieved further strong results for its medical doctor program from the Committee on Accreditation...
A place of dialogue and healing
By: JANA AL-SAGHEER
North West Family Medicine residents visit former residential school site
Creating programs that make a difference motivates Thunderchild
By: USASK MEDIA PRODUCTION with KATE BLAU
Harvey Thunderchild’s life path has been a fascinating journey. It has taken him across Canada and into the United States, and most recently has led him to his new position as the ...
Leaders in discovery: five USask researchers honoured with top provincial health awards
College of Medicine researchers have received Santé Awards from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation for research excellence.
Affairs of the (Zebrafish) Heart: Dr. Michelle Collins
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
If you've ever sat through a bad date at a restaurant, unsure of what to order, you're still doing better than a typical zebrafish on a date. Dr. Michelle Collins (PhD) said withou...
Recognizing excellence in teaching
By: ERIN PROSSER-LOOSE
Dr. Kelsey Brose (MD) is the 2021 College of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. This annual award recognizes exceptional teaching practices and significant contributi...
Pewaseskwan at USask supports Nehiyawak (Cree) language and culture revitalization on Saskatchewan First Nation
By: SARAH MACDONALD
Nehiyawak (Cree) language echoes through the auditorium at Sakāskohc High School on Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) on a cold December evening. Four male Elders sit in armchairs at t...
USask research income growth leads Canada’s medical universities
Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities rankings for 2022 published Wednesday place the University of Saskatchewan (USask) first among the country’s tier of 16 medical universities f...
Dr. Darryl Adamko: Little Lungs, Lessons Learned
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
Diagnosing pulmonary diseases like asthma in young children is still largely a matter of trial and error, according to Saskatchewan’s top pediatric respirologist.
New connections advance health and wellness at USask
By: JEANETTE NEUFELD
While experts in music and immunology may not typically have much in common, an unlikely pair of researchers are leading a new area of research focus for the University of Saskatch...
Leading with kindness
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
Shannon Bay is one of the first people you’ll be greeted by when entering the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine’s undergraduate medical education (UGME) offi...
USask researchers to gain remote access to huge array of Statistics Canada data
SASKATOON – A recent investment of $17.4 million in a national research and training platform by two federal granting agencies will provide University of Saskatchewan (USask) healt...
New anatomy lab will support USask medical students in Regina
REGINA – An anatomy lab is being built at Regina General Hospital to support University of Saskatchewan (USask) medical students learning in Regina.
Honouring a Family: The Bilokreli Family Funds
A family fund is a way to remember family members and their contributions to society, and to carry on the family name in a meaningful way for generations to come. There’s no limit ...
Dr. Scott Widenmaier: Connecting Cholesterol, Obesity and Immunometabolism
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
When Scott Widenmaier left high school, he wasn't sure what career he wanted to pursue.
USask research investigates new treatments for drug-induced neuropathy in cancer patients
SASKATOON – Chemotherapy can be a saving grace when facing cancer. When drug-induced neuropathy results from anti-cancer drugs like Cisplatin (CP), a common drug for breast cancers...
Inspiring a generation: Dr. Robert Hickie
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
Known for his strong work ethic and humility, Dr. Robert (Bob) Hickie (BSc’58, MSc’60, PhD) touched the lives of countless learners and colleagues during his 45 years at the Univer...
Building an Indigenous space in the College of Medicine
By: KRISTEN MCEWEN
Dr. Janet Tootoosis (MD) has a challenge ahead of her to establish the foundation of an administrative home for Indigenous Health in the College of Medicine (CoM).
A year of firsts for College of Medicine’s Regina campus
By: AMANDA SYMYNUK
It’s been a series of firsts for the medical doctor (MD) program on the College of Medicine’s Regina campus. For some, it’s their first time in Regina, for others it’s integrating ...
Decolonizing institutional approaches to research from the inside
By: Sarah MacDonald
King is changing the way research is done with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities
Just Give Mutants A Chance: Dr. Linda Chelico
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
How cell mutations and mutagenesis took one microbiologist from Melfort to Malibu and back.
Four new USask Vanier Scholars demonstrate excellence in research and leadership
University of Saskatchewan (USask) doctoral students Gilbert Adum, Lindsey Boechler, Cody Koloski, and Pezhman Zolfaghari Didani have been named 2022 Vanier Scholars.
Read the 2022 edition of Connective Issue
Connective Issue is the annual College of Medicine magazine.
Zapping brain cancer with long needles opens door to new treatments: USask research
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have developed a new method of killing brain cancer cells while preserving the delicate tissue around it. The technique a...
USask research a step closer to shedding light on bacterial infection process
Before you got those nasty gut cramps that sent you scurrying to the washroom, or you came down with a fever, chills, and clogged airways thanks to pneumonia, various cells in your...
USask research awarded $3 million help build better cities
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are co-leading a new pan-Canadian and international research team aiming to understand how cities of all sizes in all countries can m...
Dr. Oleg Dmitriev on Copper, Platinum and Safer Chemotherapy
By: RESEARCHERS UNDER THE SCOPE
Colour-changing reactions and small explosions punctuated life at Dr. Oleg Dmitriev's home, when he was a boy. He loved trying out chemical reactions, and experimenting. As a teena...
USask research investigates what can happen when immune system proteins go rogue
By: BROOKE KLEIBOER
A specific family of DNA-modifying proteins normally function as part of the human immune system to combat viral infections. But what happens when these proteins begin to modify DN...
Physical therapy graduate sees bright future
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
It was Kevin Britton’s involvement in martial arts that helped spark his interest in physical therapy and led him to apply to the School of Rehabilitation Science. Now the Master o...
Signature areas of research help USask highlight its strengths
By: Shannon Boklaschuk
The university has provided $360,000 to nine teams to assist in developing and showcasing innovative interdisciplinary research, scholarly, and artistic work
Professor Kim earns USask Master Teacher Award
By: UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Soo Kim’s (PhD) students and colleagues in the School of Rehabilitation Science began calling her a “master teacher” long before she was honoured with the University of Saskatc...
USask team, St. John Ambulance partner on skills training for therapy dog handlers
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) and her team have partnered with St. John Ambulance in Saskatchewan to offer a first-of-its-kind online certifi...
New bone imaging technique could lead to improved osteoporosis treatment
By: Joanne Paulson
Osteoporosis takes heavy toll on Canadians in terms of physical suffering and economic burden.
What Physics Can Tell Us About Inflammatory Pulmonary Disease, with Dr. Asmahan AbuArish
By: Researchers Under the Scope
Asmahan AbuArish grew up in Hebron, surrounded by military checkpoints. She knew she wanted to help people, but she had to give up her dream of being a medical doctor.
USask study links reconstructive surgery after breast cancer to changes in upper limb movement
A recently published study authored by a pair of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers shows that reconstructive surgery after breast cancer treatment has a demonstrable i...
Winning ‘battle for metals’ key to defeating antibiotic-resistant bacterium: USask research
Lock up the silverware! According to new research from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), that’s how the body responds to Acinetobacter baumannii, a nasty pathogen commonly fo...
Distinguished professor Rosenberg recognized with Saskatchewan Order of Merit
By: Kristen McEwen
Dr. Alan Rosenberg (MD’74) has been presented with significant accolades on provincial and university levels, recognizing decades of patient care, research, teaching, and outstandi...
Department of Pediatrics: Team Achievement
By: Kristen McEwen
At the beginning of 2020, the Department of Pediatrics was experiencing a transition in leadership and administration.
Delivering success: USask research sheds light on what makes maternity waiting homes work in low-income countries
Pregnancy- or childbirth-related death is rare in high-income, western countries, but not so in low- and middle-income countries.
USask on the rise in Maclean’s rankings
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has moved up in Maclean’s magazine’s annual rankings of Canadian universities for 2023.
USask honours faculty members named distinguished professors
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) honours professors from across campus for their exceptional achievements in research, scholarly or artistic work.
USask College of Medicine: A look at the past 70 years
By: Kristen McEwen
This year marks the 70th anniversary of when the province’s only medical school officially became a college at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Childhood diet may contribute to impacted wisdom teeth, USask research shows
By: Brooke Kleiboer
Have you ever wondered why so many people end up with impacted wisdom teeth, which cause discomfort, pain and infection, and often require expensive surgical removal? A University ...
Brain differences in men and women could affect post-stroke outcomes
By: Erin Matthews
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in Canada and have impacted close to 880,000 Canadians over the age of 20.
USask researcher targets pain relief from diabetic neuropathy
By: Brooke Kleiboer
Diabetes affects about three million Canadians, with the prevalence increasing yearly. About half of those living with diabetes experience nerve pain and sensory issues—called diab...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Message from Dean Preston Smith
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Cindy Mathews: Living Our Values
By: Kristen McEwen
In the spring, the College of Medicine put out a call for nominations for awards to recognize staff members at the college who go above and beyond.
USask events planned for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) community is observing September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to commemorate the impact of residential schools in Canad...
Sophisticated tools enable USask researchers to advance water security, human health
Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $430,000 in total by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help purchase cutting-edge equipment that ...
Class of 2024 Begins their MPT Journey
By: CATHY ARNOLD
The School of Rehabilitation Science welcomed 40 new students into the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program on August 24.
USask-led research team aims to develop vaccines for prion diseases
By: COLLEEN MACPHERSON FOR RESEARCH PROFILE AND IMPACT
Even Dr. Scott Napper (PhD) uses words such as scary when describing the focus of his research—a group of diseases caused when otherwise innocuous proteins go rogue, creating condi...
Bruna Bonavia-Fisher: Invaluable Facilitator
By: Kristen McEwen
Faculty members within the biomedical sciences departments voiced their enthusiastic support to nominate invaluable research facilitator Bruna Bonavia-Fisher in the Create-it categ...
Young Innovators: USask researcher says pain assessment tools can be more inclusive
By: Brooke Kleiboer
Have you ever been asked to rate your pain on a scale of one to 10? Or been shown a chart with different cartoon emoticons, where you are asked to choose one to describe your pain ...
USask’s Dr. Vivian Ramsden (PhD) elected Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Vivian Ramsden (PhD) will be inducted today as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), one of the highest hono...
University update on the tragedy at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon
In the aftermath of this past weekend’s tragic violence at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, the university continues to carefully monitor the developing situation.
Statement on the tragedy at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon
The tragic acts of violence this past weekend at James Smith Cree Nation and the village of Weldon will have a profound impact on our province and our country.
Cathy Cuddington: Advocacy in Action
By: AMANDA WORONIUK
In the spring, the College of Medicine sent out a call for nominations for awards to recognize staff members at the college who go above and beyond.
USask research informing decision on national school food program
As you fret over lunches to send with your child to school, consider that Canada is the only G-7 nation—and one of only a few countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operatio...
USask research teams to test treatments for eliminating HIV infection, fibrotic diseases
Research to explore the effectiveness of innovative targeted treatments for HIV infections, and the use of protein therapy to break down fibrous scar tissue are two of five new Uni...
Regrowing nerves, understanding severe period pain are focus of new USask research
Investigating the effectiveness of intermittent low oxygen therapy for nerve regeneration and increasing health professionals’ understanding of menstrual pain in female youth are t...
New research on the risks of lead exposure from bullets used in big game hunting
By: Greg Basky
For the first time, researchers have used synchrotron imaging to study both the size and spread of bullet fragments in big game shot by hunters.
USask alum named president of Canadian Medical Association
By: University Communications
On August 21, 2022, University of Saskatchewan (USask) alum Dr. Alika Lafontaine (MD’06) was named president of the Canadian Medical Association, and is the first Indigenous leader...
Stephanie Kehrig: Living our Values
By: Kristen McEwen
In the spring, the College of Medicine sent out a call for nominations for awards to recognize staff members at the college who go above and beyond.
USask researchers studying zebrafish to get to the heart of your heartbeat
By: MATT OLSON FOR RESEARCH PROFILE AND IMPACT
A research team at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been awarded a national grant to study genetically modified fish to gain a better understanding of how a human heart b...
Bold USask projects aim to advance MS therapy, agriculture innovation
Three interdisciplinary health and agriculture projects led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $250,000 each under a federal program that aims to f...
Pewaseskwan at USask to work with The Key First Nation and Yorkton Tribal Council on researching heart disease and Kennedy’s Disease
Pewaseskwan Indigenous Wellness Research Group (pewaseskwan) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has partnered with The Key First Nation and the Yorkton Tribal Council to sup...