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Lung Association Legacy Research Grant funds COVID-19 and vaping research
This story originally appeared on the Lung Association of Nova Scotia’s website and has been republished with their permission. Halifax, Nova Scotia – On August 6th, The Lung Association of Nova Scotia (LANS) announced that it has awarded $50,000 grants, in partnership with Research Nova Scotia, to fund local research on COVID-19 and youth vaping. “Lung health has…
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Slowing the spread of COVID-19: developing anti-viral coatings for plastic-based packaging
“Our goal is to develop a range of polymer-based coatings for plastics-based packaging materials that would capture and kill viruses, such as COVID-19,” says Dr. Beth Mason. “The desired coatings would eliminate the need to disinfect many consumer-packaged goods as well as select medical equipment.” Dr. Mason is the CEO of the Verschuren Centre where…
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Educate, engage, empower: Helping Canadians navigate the COVID-19 infodemic
This story originally appeared on the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) website and has been republished with their permission. These days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of news, opinions, and discussions about COVID-19. The scale and pace of the pandemic are dizzying, but the speed and spread of information might…
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Cutting through the noise: How research can help public health authorities communicate clearly during a pandemic
This story originally appeared on the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) website and has been republished with their permission. Clear communication is always needed during a crisis—and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. As the virus sweeps across the globe, however, public health authorities charged with sharing official details and scientific evidence often have…
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Bringing Nova Scotia wines to the next level through Université Sainte-Anne’s Research Winery
Drs. Karine Pedneault and Gustavo Leite are working to bring Nova Scotia wines to the next level through Université Sainte-Anne’s Research Winery. The research winery was funded in part by Research Nova Scotia and Agriculture and AgriFood Canada through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership AgriScience Cluster 2018-2023 on Fostering Sustainable Growth of the Canadian Grape and Wine Sector.
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Using machine learning to predict viral transmission rates in Halifax
Halifax, NS (May 26, 2020) Dr. Yigit Aydede, an associate professor of economics in the School of Business at Saint Mary’s University, is leading a study that will analyze the transmission rate of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. “Factors that affect the spread of viral infection are multiple and complex,” says Dr. Aydede. “Further, assessing the…