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U of G Research Investigates Efflux Pumps to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
By Janan Shoja Doost
A University of Guelph researcher is developing more effective strategies for combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and drug-resistant bacterial infections.
Dr. Georgina Cox, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, and her team are studying the role of efflux pumps in E. coli...
New IEDI in Research Self-Directed Learning Course Now Available
The Research Services Office has developed a new online course, called IEDI for Researchers, to help researchers strengthen their ability to integrate the principles of indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion in their research. The self-directed learning resources in the course can be reviewed in as little as 1 to 2 hours, depending on the extent of prior knowledge of IEDI principles and concepts.
The course is intended to help researchers create IEDI...
U of G Study Challenges the Learning Benefits of Doodling and Fidgeting
By Janan Shoja Doost
A University of Guelph study found that traditional note-taking improves memory recall, attention and reduces mind...
Feeding the Future to Elevate Ontario’s Agricultural Sector
By Cate Willis
A University of Guelph initiative will help to position Ontario’s agriculture sector as a leader by fostering stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and government.
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2024 Research Excellence Awards Acknowledge Exceptional Research Achievements
Each year, the University of Guelph honours recently tenured faculty members with the U of G Research Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research, training, and knowledge mobilization.
This year, the seven recipients of the awards are conducting groundbreaking research across diverse fields, ranging from stage design to nanotechnology for disease detection to forest health monitoring.
These awards not only highlight the remarkable work happening across the University but...
New Funding Allows U of G to Pioneer Advances in Climate Smart Agriculture and Genomics
Agriculture and food systems have immense potential to help Canada adapt to and manage climate change, with genomics research driving sustainable solutions to global challenges.
The University of Guelph, a leader in agri-food genomics, is at the forefront of impactful research and innovation that enhances lives, strengthens communities, and fuels economic growth.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne has announced $6.6 million in federal funding from Genome Canada for two new genomics hubs hosted by the...
U of G Researchers Achieve Record High in Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
PhD candidates in integrative biology and human and animal health have received Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, one of the most prestigious doctoral awards in Canada.
Five researchers from the University of Guelph will receive the 2024 Vanier scholarships, which provide $50,000 annually for up to three years—a record number of Vanier honours for U of G in one year.
Recipients include:
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Alexandria Cosby, a PhD student in...
U of G Receives Over $7M from Ontario for 40+ Agri-Food Research Projects
The University of Guelph is set to receive over $7 million in new funding from the Government of Ontario for more than 40 agri-food research projects. These initiatives include developing a robot to harvest tomatoes, creating microplastic-free green composites, and utilizing responsible artificial intelligence. This funding will bolster U of G research that provides solutions for Ontario’s farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities.
Through the Ontario Agri-Food...
U of G Researchers Secure Federal Funding for Cancer and Chronic Pain Studies and More
From investigating the mechanisms of cancer cells and chronic pain to shaping new policies for microbiome health, nine University of Guelph researchers have received over $7.1 million in federal grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Insights from these projects could lead to new treatments for life-threatening diseases such as breast cancer, chronic kidney disease, leukemia, and more.
College of Biological Science
U of G collaboration spearheads sustainable solutions for livestock production
By Cate Willis
A collaborative project between the University of Guelph's Research Innovation Office (RIO) and Innovation North, a research-practice initiative at Western University’s Ivey Business School, aims to create a more resilient and sustainable livestock production industry.
The “Sustainable Agri-Food Futures” is a multi-year project in its second phase focused on solving key problems in...