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UWindsor researchers looking for earlier warnings of COVID complications UWindsor researchers looking for earlier warnings of COVID complications
The Exhausting Job of Fighting Misinformation About COVID-19 A think tank hosted by WE Spark Health Institute in January 2020. (Photo courtesy of WE Spark Health Institute) When the executive director of the WE Spark Health Institute sees misinformation online Lisa Porter admitted she feels sad. “Right now, we have access to so much information, which is great, but in some ways, there’s almost an intent to send out information that is false,” said Porter. Misinformation online about COVID-19 prompted the institute to hold a series of online events meant to dispel the myths and give the public access to experts dealing daily with the pandemic’s impact. WE Spark Health Institute is a partnership of the University of Windsor, St. Clair College, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital. It supports local researchers and projects. One of the biggest targets on social media has been public health officials. As scientists learn more about COVID-19, recommendations have changed, and that has led to suspicion, and in some cases,…
Windsor Cancer Research Group Recognizes Ambassadors of Hope Oncologist Hakam Abu-Zahra is one of three Ambassadors of Hope recognized last week by the Windsor Cancer Research Group. Since its launch over eight years ago, the Windsor Cancer Research Group (WCRG) has made remarkable progress in building cancer research capacity in the Windsor-Essex. With a growing membership of over 300 researchers, students and community members, and increases in both research funding and educational programs, the WCRG is the region’s flagship program for health research in the WE-Spark Health Institute. The annual Ambassadors of Hope celebration recognizes the dedication and generous contributions to individuals and organizations that build and support cancer research. “All our successes would not have been possible without the unwavering passion, dedicated commitment, and generous contributions from key community stakeholders” said Karen Metcalfe, assistant director WE-Spark Health Institute. “We are honored to recognize Heather Metcalfe and Dr. Hakam…
Separating the wheat from the chaf on COVID-19 information Getting reliable information about the COVID-19 pandemic is not always easy. The WE Spark Health Institute hopes more people will pose their questions of local experts instead of relying on social media.
Volunteer group receives PPE material donations Thousands of masks slated to reach vulnerable and at-risk people
U of W Study Reveals Discrimination Against Nurses Commuting to Michigan Health care workers have been hailed as heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic but a University of Windsor study has found when it comes to accessing services, many who cross the border to work have been stigmatized and discriminated against.
Researchers study municipal resiliency in pandemics A UWindsor research team led by engineering professor Edwin Tam is studying what makes some municipalities able to withstand a pandemic like COVID-19 and return to normalcy faster than others.
Student researchers brainstorm virtually on how to deal without labs WE-SPARK hosts online brainstorming session
Virtual events to answer public questions about COVID-19 A new series of virtual events happening through July for the public to ask local experts about COVID-19
