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Gerry Wright awarded Killam Prize in Health Sciences - Faculty of Health Sciences Gerry Wright, professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University, has been awarded the 2024 Killam Prize in Health Sciences for his internationally-renowned research in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The award was announced March 19. The Killam Prizes are awa...

McMaster researchers discover molecular ‘barcode’ used by bacteria to secrete toxins The new study shows that many bacteria can figuratively scan genetic codes to learn which proteins to keep and which proteins to expel into the environment.

Jon Stokes’ research on AI tackling superbugs was named one of the year’s top discoveries by The New York Times The New York Times heralded Stokes’ use of artificial intelligence to identify a new antibiotic as one of the most important scientific and technological advances of the year.

Salmonella cases linked to raw pet food, cattle McMaster University's Brian Coombes explains how drug-resistant salmonella has been spreading to people through raw pet food and cattle.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the BBS Halloween Costume and Carving Contests!

Congratulations to all of our winners!

Pumpkin Carving
#1 – Hynes Lab
#2 – Wright Lab
#3 - Sloboda Lab

Group Costume Contest
#1 – Li Lab
#2 – Hynes Lab
#3 – Coombes Lab

Individual Contest
#1 – James Feiner

Brian Coombes elected fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology Coombes has been elected for his renowned microbiology research program, which focuses primarily on host-pathogen interactions, innate immunity and Crohn’s disease.

Vaccines are the key to preventing more pandemics, expert tells Public Health Ontario Vaccine development will play a tremendous role in warding off the next pandemic, says Matthew Miller, Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research.

The FHS Faculty Affairs Faculty profile of the week is Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey !

Full profile below:
https://mailchi.mp/dc3d3a8b1d63/this-week-in-faculty-affairs-oct-24-8682549

McMaster FHS Faculty Affairs on Twitter “Our this week is Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey is Associate Professor & Associate Chair, Education Full Profile: https://t.co/ZyXNyMTJVk ”

Ten McMaster professors elected fellows of Canadian Academy of Health Sciences CAHS fellows are elected by their peers in recognition of excellence in academic health sciences and their lifelong commitment to their fields.

John Whitney wins 2022 ACS Infectious Diseases Young Investigator Award Whitney was selected for his pioneering work on bacterial secretion systems. The exploitation of such systems could lead to novel methods of developing new antibiotics.

Seven McMaster research projects receive $2 million in federal funding The Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund is designed to help recruit and retain the very best researchers by providing the foundational equipment and facilities they need to become leaders in their field.

McMaster professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Five professors of the Faculty of Health Sciences are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows. This election is considered the highest recognition of excellence in Canadian academic health sciences.