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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… Read more
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Researchers from Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health Authority receive $1.1 million in funding from Government of Canada to study COVID-19
HALIFAX, NS (June 25, 2020) Researchers from Dalhousie University and the Nova Scotia Health Authority are leading projects which received a $1.1 million investment from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Research Nova Scotia as part of a May 2020 Rapid Research Funding Opportunity. The funding opportunity is a partnership between the CIHR,… Read more
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Saint Mary’s researcher to study organizational response to disease outbreak with major new funding announcement
This story originally appeared on the Saint Mary’s University website and has been republished with their permission. A closer look at how employers respond during disease outbreaks is part of a new research study underway at Saint Mary’s University. A research team led by Saint Mary’s Professor of Psychology, Dr. Kevin Kelloway, has received a… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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. Read more
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