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Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance Annual Report

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The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance – a collaboration between the University of Guelph, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario – has released its annual report, Growing Ontario Solutions. The report highlights the Alliance’s efforts in delivering innovative solutions for Ontario's agri-food sector and rural communities, contributing $1.44 billion to the province’s GDP. It also showcases advancements in world-class research, innovation, training and laboratory capacity, all...

U of G Secures Over $16 Million to Lead National Agri-Food Innovation and Training Platform

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The University of Guelph has received a $16.3 million Lab to Market grant over five years to support Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C), a platform focused on developing skills and entrepreneurial education to transform lab prototypes into commercialized agri-food technologies. Co-chaired by Dr. Evan Fraser from the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and Dr. Lenore Newman from the University of...

Dynasty Kidney Bean Named University of Guelph’s 2024 Innovation of the Year

Peter Pauls and Tom Smith holding a bowl of Dynasty kidney beans.

Dynasty, a high-yield, disease-resistant dark red kidney bean and a top choice for North American growers, has been named University of Guelph’s 2024 Innovation of the Year. Developed by Dr. Peter Pauls and Tom Smith at the Ontario Agricultural College, Dynasty’s origins trace back to a cross initiated by Dr. Tom Michaels in the early 2000s. After taking over the breeding program in 2003, Pauls advanced it with support from Ontario Bean Growers and Hensall District Co-op, ultimately bringing Dynasty to market...

U of G Food Scientist and Professor Appointed to the Order of Ontario

Dr. Alejandro Marangoni, professor in the Department of Food Science, Ontario Agricultural College, and Tier I Canada Research Chair in Food, Health and Aging, has been named to the Order of Ontario, one of the province’s highest honours. A world-leading scientist at the University of Guelph, his groundbreaking research on food microstructures and the discovery of fat crystal networks has revolutionized our understanding of food, sparking a movement that transformed the way we...

OVC Professor Emeritus Named to the Order of Canada

Dr. Carlton Gyles, a retired professor from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), has been named to the Order of Canada for his groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of E. coli bacteria. A leading expert in the field, Gyles played a pivotal role in establishing OVC as a global leader in veterinary education. His discovery of E. coli toxins in diarrheal disease led to the development of vaccines for traveller’s diarrhea and farm animal disease prevention, paving the way...

U of G Research Secures Ontario Funding to Tackle Winter Road Safety and Waterborne Diseases

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Two University of Guelph research projects have received funding through the Ontario Research Fund. Dr. Bahram Gharabaghi, School of Engineering, will develop next-generation “smart” salt trucks to improve winter road safety, reduce accidents, and minimize the environmental impact of road salt. Dr. David McCarthy, School of Environmental Sciences and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Waterborne Pathogens, will create innovative technologies to enable earlier detection and better control of waterborne diseases...

U of G’s Helium Recovery System Enhances Resource Efficiency and Reduces Costs

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The University of Guelph has installed a helium recovery system that improves resource efficiency, reduces operational costs, and ensures a reliable helium supply for critical research.

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U of G Professor Tackles Global Food Challenges Through Innovation and Collaboration

University of Guelph professor Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury is collaborating with C-SPIRIT, a global initiative dedicated to combating misinformation and fostering collaboration. By addressing the social dynamics of technology adoption, the initiative ensures agricultural innovations not only benefit communities but also align with environmental sustainability, strengthening global food systems for a resilient and equitable future...

Research in Focus Photo Contest Winners Announced

From top left to bottom right: A long-shafted metallic surgical instrument, grasping a suturing needle, is close and in focus. The instrument’s orientation showcases the flexibility of the joint connecting the jaws to the shaft. The interior of the laparoscopic simulator is out of focus.Close-up of honey bees marked with colored dots on their thoraxes.A farmer is seated on a wooden cart above his oxen. The animals' faces are in the foreground, holding the wooden structure from their heads. The photo is take

The Office of Research, in partnership with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, recently hosted the 2024 Research in Focus photo contest. This initiative invited faculty, staff, students, and postdocs to showcase the...

U of G Leadership Update

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Dr. Shayan Sharif has been appointed interim vice-president, research & innovation at the University of Guelph. In this role, Sharif will lead the development and implementation of research endeavours, strategic planning and policy framework at the University and provide strategic leadership to the University’s Office of Research.

“I am incredibly honoured to take on this position and oversee the thriving research ecosystem we have here at U of G,”...