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Dr. Tammy Eger Re-Appointed as Vice-President, Research at Laurentian University

Dr. Tammy Eger Re-Appointed as Vice-President, Research at Laurentian University

Key leader to serve a second five-year term

March 6, 2025 - Laurentian University is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr. Tammy Eger to the role of Vice-President, Research for a second five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. This decision reflects Dr. Eger's exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and remarkable achievements during her tenure.

One of Laurentian University’s most accomplished research leaders, Dr. Eger has played a pivotal role in advancing the institution’s vibrant research and innovation community. Under her leadership, Laurentian has seen tremendous success, securing significant investments from Tri-Council agencies and private industry, as well as forging impactful collaborations. During her time leading in this capacity, Laurentian University researchers faced unprecedented challenges and yet have continued to build momentum, as demonstrated by this sample of announcements from the past year:

A Full Professor in the School of Human Kinetics, Dr. Eger has a distinguished career as the inaugural Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety (2015–2019), co-founder of the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health, and co-developer of Ontario’s first mobile occupational safety and health research lab. She has published extensively, authoring over 65 journal papers and 120 conference abstracts and presentations.

Dr. Eger’s leadership extends beyond research. Over the past five years, she has guided Laurentian University through challenging times, including leading Laurentian’s pandemic response and serving as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor in late 2022. Her ability to lead with empathy, resilience, and dedication has left a profound impact on the institution.

“It is a privilege to continue to serve Laurentian University in this role”, said Dr. Eger. “I look forward to working with our faculty, staff, students, and research partners to implement the University’s 2025-2030 Strategic Research Plan. Whether addressing regional concerns or tackling global challenges, Laurentian researchers are making an impact through discovery, innovation and talent development”.

Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Lynn Wells, praised Dr. Eger's contributions: “Dr. Eger has been an exemplary leader who has advanced our research mission and strengthened our role as a hub for innovation. She has provided Laurentian with so much more than her portfolio would lead you to believe and was instrumental in my own on-boarding process. Her re-appointment ensures continuity and vision as we continue to grow as an institution.”

Dr. Eger's re-appointment signals Laurentian University's enduring commitment to fostering research excellence and its mission to serve as a cornerstone of innovation in Northern Ontario and beyond.

Three Research Fellowships Awarded to Laurentian Faculty

Three Research Fellowships Awarded to Laurentian Faculty

Fellowships to advance Strategic Research Plan

October 29, 2024 - The diversity of Laurentian’s research expertise is embodied in three newly appointed Research Fellows. Dr. Kerry R McGannon, Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, and Dr. Mark Kuhlberg have been granted research fellowships for their significant contributions to Laurentian’s diversity of research and their dedication to training the next generation of researchers.

Created by the Office of the Vice-President, Research, and selected through a committee composed of faculty, staff, and students, eligible fellows were required to demonstrate research expertise that advances Laurentian’s Strategic Research Plan.

The selected Research Fellows demonstrated a track record of quality research, a commitment to training highly qualified people by engaging undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and technicians in their research projects, and ongoing dissemination of knowledge through publishing and community engagement. As recipients of their Research Fellowship the researchers will each receive a 3-credit teaching release, for 3 years, to provide more time for them to dedicate to their research activities.

“Through the establishment of the Laurentian University Research Fellowship awards, the University proudly celebrates three faculty members whose exceptional leadership in research, innovation, and discovery not only shapes their fields but also inspires the next generation of scholars. By advancing student training and engaging meaningfully with community and industry partners, the inaugural award recipients embody the highest standards of research excellence,” said Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice-President, Research

Laurentian University is proud to announce the appointment of the following new Research Fellows in the Faculty of Education and Health, the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, and the Faculty of Arts.

 

Kerry R. McGannon, Faculty of Education and Health

● Research interests: Sociocultural investigation of sport/exercise and health (e.g., mental health, gender-based violence, identity inclusion), qualitative methods, gender equity in sport, and the media.

● Current projects: "Expanding understanding of motherhood and sport in socio-cultural context: A narrative analysis of stories in the digital landscape", funded by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grant and a Sport Participation Research Initiative supplement

Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Architecture

● Research interests: Evolutionary ecology; urbanization and wildlife; zoo conservation; host-parasites/pathogen interactions

● Current projects: "Establishing causes of small-mammal population trends in Algonquin Provincial Park" funded by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry; "Consequences of sexual selection for mammals" funded by a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant

Mark Kuhlberg, Faculty of Arts

● Research interests: history of Canada's environment, politics, economics, business, and First Nations; forest conservation; resource management.

● Current projects: "Trusting the Paper Makers: The Globalization of Canada's Newsprint Industry, 1900-1947” funded by a SSHRC Insight Grant ; “The History of Tembec”, supported by by a philanthropic donation; Co-investigator on the "Green Growth and Sami Stakeholders" project funded by the Research Council of Norway

 

In their fields of research in health, sciences, and arts, Dr. McGannon, Dr. Schulte-Hostedde, and Dr. Kuhlberg will continue to mentor students and advance research innovation at Laurentian University. Research Fellows will hold the fellowship for a 3-year term. A call is currently open for Research Fellowship to advance research in the Faculty of Management, Francophone research and Indigenous research.

Series: Undergraduate Student Research Awards Recipients

Series: Undergraduate Student Research Awards Recipients

July 19, 2024 - This summer, twenty-two students have the opportunity to support research projects through Laurentian University with funding provided by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to nurture interest among undergraduate students and develop their potential for a research career. This funding provides students with research work experience that complements their studies in an academic setting.

Students support research for a period of 16 weeks, on a full-time basis, from May to August. Students can hold one USRA per fiscal year but can hold up to three USRAs throughout their undergraduate career.

Getting the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to a research project is often reserved for graduate students. USRAs grant a unique and coveted opportunity to undergraduate students to get experience in their field of interest. The students’ year of study, major, and areas of research vary but they all similarly demonstrate the positive impact that this opportunity has on their current studies and future goals.

Throughout the summer the students will share in their own words about their ambitions, their interests, and a little about the research project they are supporting.

Emma Mageau

4th year Biomedical Biology at Laurentian University

Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario

High school: Confederation Secondary School

This summer I am working under Dr. Tharmalingam on his radiation resistant breast cancer project at NOSM University. Within this project we are researching some targets believed to be associated with radiation resistance in a specific breast cancer cell line. While I have always had a passion for science, I found I was lacking research experience, so this opportunity has been an amazing way to expand my knowledge and skills in the lab.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and tennis and spending time with family and friends. I also help run Relay for Life at Laurentian which is a huge passion of mine. I hope to one day pursue a career in medicine, and the field of oncology has always been an interest of mine. I am excited to see where this research and academic year takes me!

Avery Morin

4th year Behavioural Neuroscience at Laurentian University

Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario

High school: Marymount Academy

Through USRA I get to support my passion for ecology and sustainability, exploring an entirely different field than I do in the classroom as a Behavioural Neuroscience student. At the Vale Living with Lakes Centre, I lead Laurentian’s Environmental Sustainability Committee and take part in the global Nature Positive Student Ambassador program. As a part of this initiative, institutions must complete baseline biodiversity assessments which have been ongoing since 2023. This summer, I am working with Dr. John Gunn on understanding wetland biodiversity by installing bird and frog call recorders throughout the Laurentian Greenspace. This project will not only contribute to Nature Positive biodiversity assessments but will also be used to support a multi university project focused on the restoration of peatlands after pollution from mining activities.

Anyone can get involved in supporting biodiversity assessments through citizen science using the app iNaturalist where all observations of plants, animals and insects taken on our campus will automatically be added to Laurentian’s Campus Biodiversity Network project to contribute to real scientific datasets.

Ellis Albrecht

4th year Biomedical Biology at Laurentian University

Hometown: Onaping, Ontario

High school: Chelmsford Valley District Composite School

This summer, through the USRA program, I have the pleasure of working with Dr. Brie Edwards, based at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre (VLWLC). As a student researcher, I am responsible for collecting water and invertebrate samples, preparing equipment for field work, and conducting data entry and analysis. The cooperative nature of the VLWLC has also provided me with the opportunity to observe and assist with other ongoing projects.

Growing up in Greater Sudbury I have always had a deep appreciation for our natural world and I feel incredibly fortunate to work on these beautiful bodies of water. This position has enabled me to practice my hobbies (boating, paddling, hiking) while witnessing and participating in the work that goes into restoring, maintaining, and monitoring our freshwater systems.

Alexandra Bertrim

3rd year Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph

Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario

High School: Lo-ellen Park Secondary School

This summer, I am working as an undergraduate research assistant at the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) at Laurentian University. Through my work at CROSH, I hope to gain insightful research experience and apply my academic knowledge to real and practical situations to enhance workplace health and safety. I am currently assisting with a handful of projects, including a seat adjustment training program. The initiative focuses on reducing workplace injuries by giving heavy equipment operators a program to help them use good ergonomic practices.

I am also involved in the analysis of data entries related to simulation and mining operations training. With this analysis, CROSH hopes to assess efficacy and worker satisfaction around simulation training programs. The programs are a revolutionized training method that allows trainees to practice their skills safely in preparation for work in the field. My hands-on experience with CROSH has so far allowed me to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the importance of occupational health and safety. I am eager to continue working in this field, hopeful that my efforts will help contribute to safer and healthier workplaces.

As a dedicated member of the Gryphons varsity swim team, I am driven to excel in the pool, as well as in the classroom, where I have strong academic interests in the fields of biomechanics, human physiology, and anatomy.

Year in Review: Research at Laurentian University

Year in Review: Research at Laurentian University

Research Infosource has released its annual ranking of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities and thanks to the contributions of Laurentian University researchers, the University is celebrating a year of incredible success.

December 13, 2023 - Research Infosource has released its annual ranking of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities and thanks to the contributions of Laurentian University researchers, the University is celebrating a year of incredible success. Overall, Laurentian University ranks #30 out of the top 50 undergraduate, comprehensive, and doctoral/graduate institutions nationwide and is ranked 1st in Ontario amongst primarily undergraduate universities. The annual rankings are based on the total sponsored research income obtained in 2022. Further, the University features prominently in the Winners Circle for institutions primarily ranked at the undergraduate level:

  • 2nd Research Income
  • 1st Research Income Growth
  • 2nd Faculty Research Intensity
  • 2nd Graduate Student Research Intensity

“The numbers tell the story — Laurentian is 2nd in both faculty and graduate student research intensity, demonstrating the research excellence of our students and trainees as well as the resilience of our faculty and students through challenges.” said Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice-President of Research, Laurentian University. “This success would not happen without faculty, students and partners. We are grateful to our partners, including the government agencies, the private sector, and donors that continue to invest in Laurentian University to support the generation of knowledge, discoveries, new technologies, and the training of our students. The talent developed at Laurentian, through engagement in research and innovation has a direct benefit to the economy, our communities, and our entire country.”
Laurentian University’s research success stretches across a great depth and breadth of areas of expertise as faculty members and students (both undergraduate and graduate) have been hard at work advancing knowledge in their fields. Throughout the past year, a wide variety of projects have been undertaken with the support of federal and provincial funding in addition to private and public partnerships, while others are simply fueled by a passion for discovery. This year’s release is an opportunity to broadly highlight the important projects being undertaken, here are a few of the projects that we have recently highlighted:
Future-forward industry research driven by collaboration 

Laurentian University’s research success stretches across many fields of study, from mining, biochemistry, and environmental remediation, to collaborative research with First Nations in partnership with the Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute.
 

Province provides grant funding of $1.2M to Laurentian University researchers

Province provides grant funding of $1.2M to Laurentian University researchers

Grants support research in virtual learning strategies

(July 31, 2023) - As part of Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy initiative, the government of Ontario has announced their support for the work of Laurentian University researchers by awarding grants totalling $1,246,775, to three novel projects. These projects advance virtual learning opportunities for future students and create new ways of delivering post secondary education. 

“Innovation takes place through collaboration and these projects are great examples of people coming together to share ideas and advance our understanding of learning. We are thankful for the investment from the Province and have now made these projects a reality.” - Dr. Brenda Brouwer, Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic at Laurentian University.

“The innovative projects completed in 2022-23 as part of Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy are furthering Ontario’s solid reputation as a global leader in postsecondary education,” said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities. “Achievements from these projects are helping Ontario to expand the suite of high-quality, market-responsive hybrid learning resources offered across our province to help learners gain the skills and training they need to succeed, no matter where they live, and prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.”

 

Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health’s (CROSH) Collaborative Health-care Simulation - Advanced Post-Secondary Virtual Reality Modules - $1,078,000: Collaborative Health Care Virtual Reality Modules

This new approach to learning will ensure post secondary health care training can be delivered remotely without compromising signature features of evidence-based teaching and learning protocols. 

Developed through partnership between Laurentian University’s School of Nursing, the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH), Georgian College, the Michener Institute of Education and Lumeto in Virtual Reality (VR) for eCampus Ontario. Twelve synchronous, fully immersive and interactive VR learning modules have been created, peer reviewed and put through a pilot study. Scenarios are available through the Lumeto Virtual Reality platform and cover a wide variety of topics such as CPR Task Trainer, Septic Shock - Urosepsis and Allergic Reaction Management. The modules are suited for various health care learners at an undergraduate, graduate and clinician level. 

"This project was a valuable opportunity to work with the Lumeto team to generate leading edge VR modules in the health care industry. Students from Laurentian gained real world experience related to their discipline (nursing and computer science) as they engaged with professionals to create content, assess delivery mechanisms and observe a fast-paced work environment.” - Dr. Alison Godwin, CROSH Associate Director, Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

 

The Stories of Decolonization Film Project (bilingual) - $25,000

This project, aiming to educate Canadians about the colonial realities of Canada and to inspire Canadians to work toward decolonial change, has been expanded to include new linguistic versions and a facilitator guide. Stories of Decolonization, an interview-based documentary project created by Gladys Rowe, Teddy Zegeye-Gebrehiwot, and Elizabeth Carlson-Manathara, has been significantly enhanced through eCampus Ontario Virtual Learning Strategy funding. Thanks to eCampus Ontario funding, the following are now freely available to the public (www.storiesofdecolonization.org) and are also housed in the eCampus Ontario virtual library:

  • Anishinaabemowin and Cree subtitle versions of the film Stories of Decolonization: Land Dispossession and Settlement

  • A French language version of the facilitator/curriculum guide of the film Stories of Decolonization: Land Dispossession and Settlement

  • A facilitator/curriculum guide for the film Stories of Decolonization: (De)Colonial Relations.

  • French, bilingual, and Anishinaabemowin subtitle versions of the film Stories of Decolonization: (De)Colonial Relations.

These digital resources are currently being used by university- and community-based educators. As well, the bilingual version of Stories of Decolonization: (De)Colonial Relations - "Récits a propos de la decolonisation" was highlighted as an official selection of the Sudbury Cinéfest International Film Festival (2022); Anishinaabemowin and bilingual versions of Stories of Decolonization: (De)Colonial Relations were screened at Sudbury Indie Cinema on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (2022); and the film project was highlighted at the Canadian Association for Social Work Education conference (2022) and the Maamwizing Indigenous Conference (2022). Core funding for the project came from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), and Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS) funded the French translation of the facilitator/curriculum guide of the film Stories of Decolonization: (De)Colonial Relations.

“We are grateful to eCampus Ontario for the opportunity to partner with translators and curriculum developers/graphic designers in order to expand the Stories of Decolonization Film Project to include subtitle film versions in Anishinaabemowin, Cree, and French; and to develop a facilitator/curriculum guide for our second film.” - Dr. Elizabeth Carlson-Manathara, Associate Professor, School of Social Work

 

Virtual Learning Strategy Funding - Targeted Supports for Digital Capacity - $143,775:

eCampusOntario’s investment in virtual learning at Laurentian University has supported the creation of two full-time bilingual teaching support staffing positions - one in Instructional Design, and one in Media Design and Development. This support has allowed for the development of several new micro-credentials, such as End-of-Life Doula, Fundamentals of Writing Grant Applications/Principes de base de la rédaction de demandes de subventions, Maintaining a Work-Life Balance/Équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie personnel, and Growing Microgreens at Home, a course developed in collaboration with La Belle Vie Farm.  The funding of these two positions allowed for the continuation of existing professional development opportunities such as the Registered Behavior Technician program and Effective Survey Design course. Additionally the funding has supported the revision of several Additional Qualification and Additional Basic Qualification courses in both English and French, accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers. 

“We thank eCampusOntario for this opportunity that allowed for the development and expansion of current and new non-credit bilingual programs to support virtual learning opportunities in the north” - Dr. Bettina Brockerhoff-Macdonald, Director, Continuing Learning

Laurentian University celebrates over $237,000 in Federal SSHRC grants

Laurentian University celebrates over $237,000 in Federal SSHRC grants

Funding will support research in social sciences and humanities.

(October 13, 2022) - Laurentian University researchers have received funding in amounts of over $237,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Grants received support researchers in their endeavours to produce new knowledge. 

Dr. Lea Tufford, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work, received a 5-year Insight Grant to support her study, “Supporting Social Work Field Education: Developing a Model of Holistic Competition.” Insight grants support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. Research must demonstrate originality, and be deemed a significant contribution to knowledge. 

Dr. Tammy Gaber, Associate Professor and Director of the McEwen School of Architecture and Dr. Frantz Siméon, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work have each been awarded 2-year Insight Development Grants. Dr. Gaber’s study, “Losing Faith: Continuity and Community of Aaltos Sacred Spaces” and Dr. Frantz Siméon’s study, “Apports du réseau de proximité dans le soutien à domicile des francophones en contexte minoritaire, les leçons de l'expérience du Club amical de Sudbury en temps de pandémie,” will benefit from the funding. Insight Development Grants foster research in its early stages, enabling development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas. 

Dr. Simon Laflamme, Full Professor in the School of Liberal Arts, has earned a 1-year Aid to Scholarly Journals Grant to support the journal, “Nouvelles perspectives en sciences sociales.” Aid to Scholarly Journal grants support Canadian scholarly dissemination by offering a contribution to enable journals to explore innovative activities as well as to help them to defray the costs associated with publishing scholarly articles, digital publishing and journal distribution on Canadian not-for-profit platforms.

“Insight, Insight Development and Aid to Scholarly Journals grants are critically important for researchers and the training of students that often work side by side with faculty to advance scholarship and knowledge dissemination. These investments from the Federal government ensure that researchers are able to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in fields of social sciences and humanities,” said Dr. Tammy Eger, Laurentian University's Vice-President, Research. “Congratulations to all recipients whose tireless research efforts help address important questions that impact lived experiences at local, national and international levels.” 

These 2022-2023 SSHRC grant recipients from Laurentian University follow the success of 2021-2022 SSHRC grant recipients. 

Earlier this year, Laurentian University also announced the participation of faculty and students in a collaborative five-year SSHRC Partnership Grant for a project of unprecedented scale in the design disciplines, “Quality in Canada’s Build Environment: Roadmaps to Equity, Social Value and Sustainability,” funded in the amount of 8.6M. 

Laurentian’s Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute also received over $430,000 in funding from SSHRC’s Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative to support three years of Indigenous community-driven research.

Laurentian Caps Off Another Successful Research Week With Awards Ceremony

Laurentian Caps Off Another Successful Research Week With Awards Ceremony

(March 2, 2020) After a busy and fun Research Week, Laurentian University recognized some of our own with an awards gala celebrating some of the brightest of the many bright lights in our community. 

Innovation Award
Dr. Nancy Young is the recipient of this year’s edition of the Innovation Award. Director of the School of Rural and Northern Health, as well as Research Chair in Rural and Northern Children's Health, Professor Young has been fighting to improve the lives of children around the world. Recently, the federal government granted $1.5 million to I aM Well, an Indigenous youth mental health program co-created by Professor Young. The Laurentian University Innovation Award received by Dr. Young is given to faculty members whose research has resulted in an innovative technology, process or product that benefits both the university community and society at large.

The Research Excellence Award 
Congratulations to Alain Doom, director of Laurentian University’s Theatre Program. Prof. Doom is a published author, award-winning educator, and playwright. His most recent work, Le Club des éphémères, will be performed at Sudbury’s Théâtre du Nouvel Ontario this month. The Research Excellence Award is given to people who have demonstrated remarkable research performance in one or several areas of research in the past five calendar years; his research has enhanced the prestige and reputation of Laurentian University. Prof. Doom will be featured in a special guest lecture during Research Week 2021.

Click here for a list of Research Week 2020 highlights

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“Congratulations to the Office of Research Services, the Office of the Vice President Research, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies for making Research Week a great success. We have a lot to celebrate. I want to thank everyone involved for their contributions to the growth of this institution, and I look forward to seeing the trails they continue to blaze in the future.” Robert Haché, President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University
 

United Steelworkers commits $225,000 to occupational health and safety research at Laurentian University

United Steelworkers commits $225,000 to occupational health and safety research at Laurentian University

Funds to support research relevant to Northern Ontario

JUNE 28, 2019 – Laurentian University interim President and Vice Chancellor, Dr. Pierre Zundel and United Steelworkers President (USW), Leo Gerard announced that the United Steelworkers are committing a total of $225,000 in research funding over the next three years to Laurentian University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH).

“It is important that USW support research that solves workplace problems and improves the safety of all workers, including those in Northern Ontario; we are proud of our continued support of CROSH’s efforts,” said Leo Gerard.

Over the last 8 years, the United Steelworkers have been key supporters in the development of CROSH; including previous commitments of $50,000 to obtain a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety, $50,000 in endowed scholarships for students, and $60,000 towards the operation of CROSH’s Mobile Laboratory, for a total investment of $385,000.  The funds committed for the next three years will continue to support CROSH’s efforts to engage with northern workplaces, prioritizing their research needs as well as provide support to train students in-the-field.

Dr. Zundel stated that “CROSH’s efforts in the occupational health and safety field in the North have been ground breaking and would not be possible without the continued support of partners like the USW.”

As the only occupational health and safety research centre located in northern Ontario, CROSH envisions a team-approach to solving critical and relevant workplace challenges, by including workers, workplaces, communities, government and safe work associations in a field approach to research. Specifically CROSH emphasizes a field-to-lab-to-field approach where researchers engage face-to-face with communities and industries to understand critical workplace problems they are dealing with.  CROSH researchers conduct field measures to understand the problem, develop evidenced-based solutions in the lab and then go back to the workplace to test the solutions in the field.  CROSH has launched a Mobile research lab (M-CROSH) that allows students and researchers to travel to remote communities and provide on-site facilities while in the field. CROSH has also built a Workplace Simulator Lab that allows researchers to replicate workplace conditions in a controlled environment to test solutions. 

“The funds announced today will strengthen CROSH’s ability to carry out research and reach evidenced based solutions that are relevant to communities and industries in the north; communities who have traditionally been unable to participate in research, due to their geographic isolation. USW’s past and continued support of CROSH has a significant impact on CROSH’s success, in particular, it has helped students develop the skills they need to be the future occupational safety and health leaders,” says CROSH Director, Sandra Dorman.
 

Laurentian researchers highlight the value of Indigenous patient engagement in research

Laurentian researchers highlight the value of Indigenous patient engagement in research

The new OSSU Supplement features the work of Dr. Jennifer Walker and Dr. Nancy Young

(2018-11-08)  Two Laurentian University researchers have contributed articles on Indigenous patient engagement in research for the new Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit (OSSU) Supplement in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).

The projects of Dr. Jennifer Walker, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health, and Dr. Nancy Young, Research Chair in Rural and Northern Children's Health, both focus on research in First Nation communities. 

An Ontario-wide study to support the diabetes-related information needs of First Nations leadership, government and community workers is featured in Dr. Walker’s article, entitled Describing the process of ethical conduct of research in an Ontario-wide First Nations diabetes research project. The study was conducted in partnership with the Chiefs of Ontario and the article was co-authored by Robyn Rowe, an Indigenous Ph.D. student in Rural and Northern Health at Laurentian University. “Our First Nation-led research addresses important gaps where data are needed to improve decision-making and advocacy,” said Dr. Walker.

Dr. Young’s article, Beyond the patient: lessons from community engagement in a rural First Nation, discusses an ongoing project aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of screening, triage and subsequent treatment of the health of children in Wiikwemkoong. The project was co-led by Mary Jo Wabano, Health Services Director for the Naandwechige-gaming Wikwemikong Health Centre. “Research has the potential to improve the health of Aboriginal Children, when all aspects of the work are carried out in respectful collaboration,” said Dr. Young.

Launched yesterday, the Supplement is a collection of articles reflecting on the experiences, learnings and value of 17 research demonstration projects supported by OSSU. It is a resource for researchers and others interested in this growing approach that involves patients and caregivers as partners in health and health systems research.

 

ABOUT LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY

Located on the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850 territory, Laurentian University recognizes that we are on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation. Laurentian is committed to strengthening the foundation of knowledge in higher education and research to offer an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Together with its federated partners, Laurentian University prepares leaders who bring innovative and intelligent solutions to local and global issues.

Laurentian University celebrates discovery research

Laurentian University celebrates discovery research

University researchers receive $1.4 million in federal funding as part of NSERC’s Discovery Grants Program

(2018-10-09) Laurentian University researchers have received $1.4 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to fund 10 research projects.

Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre and Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré made the announcement earlier today at a press conference held at the Laurentian’s Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation, and Engineering Building.

“Laurentian University is committed to strengthening the foundation of knowledge in higher education and research,” said Dr. Pierre Zundel, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, Laurentian University. “Through critical inquiry we strive to discover answers relevant to society. Today’s announcement testifies of our engagement – and particularly the engagement of our professors – to pursue this mission. Congratulations to all the recipients.”

“Our government believes in science, and investments in science support new discoveries and the commercialization of ideas, leading to sustainable growth and new jobs. That’s why our government continues to make significant investments in fundamental science, including right here at Laurentian University,” said Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre.

“Laurentian University is one of Ontario’s scientific powerhouses fostering innovative ideas with some of the most acclaimed scientist and researcher teams at the helm,” added Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré. “We will continue to support and recognize the efforts of our skilled researchers as their findings hold the key to countless discoveries which will create future opportunities! Congratulations to all the brilliant recipients and their teams for this well-deserved grant. I wish you much success as you forge ahead with each of your research initiatives.”

The Discovery Grants Program is NSERC’s largest and longest-standing program. The grants provide the core funding and freedom so Canada’s best researchers can pursue their most promising ideas and breakthrough discoveries.

 

LAURENTIAN RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED BY NSERC’S DISCOVERY GRANTS PROGRAM

Hoyun Lee, Health Sciences North Research Institute ­­
Cell cycle regulation by PP1 and Cdc7.

David Lesbarreres, Department of Biology
Local adaptations to infectious diseases: curse or opportunity?

Thomas Merritt, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Genetic dissection of the NADPH metabolic network in drosophila.

Ralf Meyer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences  
Modelling of nanoscale phonemic crystals.

Jesse Popp, Department of Biology  
The influence of natural and anthropogenic disturbance on wildlife diversity, demographics, and distributions.

Michael Schindler, Harquail School of Earth Sciences        
Nano-Earth sciences: Understanding environmental processes at the nano-scale.

Stefan Siemann, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry         
Metal requirement and mechanism of anthrax lethal factor and other zinc proteases.

Alain Simard, Northern Ontario School of Medicine 
Regulation of immune functions by the non-neuronal cholinergic system.

T.C. Tai, Northern Ontario School of Medicine         
Role of ROS in hypoxia-mediated regulation of the phenylethanolamine n-methyltransferase gene.

James Watterson, Department of Forensics 
Xenobiotic and Metabolite Profiling in Skeletal Remains for Classification of Xenobiotic Exposure Patterns.

 

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