Articles tagged with: department of health sciences

In the News: A solar eclipse, the rise of sports access lockers, Hans Island’s whisky war and West Jet’s labour dispute

Friday, August 14, 2026 | by Melinda Cheevers

In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the total solar eclipse seen in parts of Europe, free access to ... Full story
Research to explore why people with MS suffer more in heat

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

While some people may find summer stifling, those living with multiple sclerosis (MS) tend to suffer in hot environments more ... Full story
Researchers aim to strengthen hospital discharge supports for older adults

Thursday, August 06, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

For many frail older adults with chronic conditions who live at home, navigating being admitted to and discharged from hospital ... Full story
Brock scholars seek to support youth well-being around the world

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

For Professor of Epidemiology William Pickett and his colleagues, improving children’s health in North America and Europe is work ... Full story
In the News: Meta’s new teen safety tool, PlayStation backlash and Ontario’s U.S. alcohol ban

Friday, July 17, 2026 | by Tarryn Landman

In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed a new Meta safety tool for teens, Sony’s controversial PlayStation plans, ... Full story
Brain signalling research among projects bolstered by $2.4M in federal funding

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Retinoic acid may be a small molecule, but it has mighty impacts. Essential for brain and nervous system development, the ... Full story
Equity, decolonization at heart of Brock-funded research projects

Thursday, June 18, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

From reimagining photosynthesis through an Indigenous-informed approach to investigating the artificial intelligence (AI) readiness of Black communities in Canada, projects ... Full story
Spirit of Brock recipients lead through service to community

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 | by Thuy Dam

For Larissa Lobo (PhD ’26) and Ivie Omoregie (BSc ’26), growing as leaders has meant stepping outside their comfort zones and finding ... Full story
Passion for patient care drives grad’s focus on cancer research

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

It was a close family member’s cancer diagnosis that catapulted Po-Jui (Ray) Lin (BSc ’26) onto the path of oncology. ... Full story
Blood pressure research draws connections between bed rest and space flight

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Most people have felt light-headed or dizzy when standing up too quickly after sitting or lying down for a while. ... Full story