Faculty of Health Science
Ontario Tech University marks Pride Month with virtual events
June 04, 2020
Ontario Tech University recognizes Pride Month and the achievements and experiences of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
What lies on the road ahead with COVID-19?
June 02, 2020
Ontario Tech University epidemiologist Dr. Emma Bartfay continues to monitor local, national and global developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Faculty of Health Sciences researcher offers her take on the latest developments.
Dr. Steven Murphy’s statement on racism and violence
June 01, 2020
The Ontario Tech University community is deeply concerned with the disturbing incidents of racism and acts of violence witnessed over the past several days. It is particularly distressing to watch members of Black communities once again experience acts of hatred and violence.
Ontario Tech University introduces Student Experience Guarantee for Fall 2020
May 25, 2020
Ontario Tech University recognizes its students have big questions about what their university experience will look like when they begin their studies or return in Fall 2020. That’s why Ontario Tech is offering all students an Experience Guarantee. Any full- or part-time student enrolled in the Fall 2020 term not satisfied with the quality of their university experience can withdraw from their program by Friday, October 9, and receive a full refund, without penalty.
Is there a relationship between COVID-19 and cannabis consumption?
May 21, 2020
With the immediate future remaining uncertain, Ontario Tech University Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc) Master of Health Sciences degree candidate Susan Yousufzai wants to uncover information about cannabis consumption in recent months.
Ontario Tech researcher shares perspectives on the next chapter of the fight against COVID-19
April 15, 2020
Ontario Tech University epidemiologist Dr. Emma Bartfay continues to monitor local, national and global developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Faculty of Health Sciences researcher offers her take on the latest developments.
Ontario Tech innovating rapid PPE production solutions to address health-care shortage
March 27, 2020
As part of the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Tech University is working with its faculty, industry contacts and local hospitals to come up with short-term solutions to help fill the critical shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to front-line health-care staff.
Ontario Tech researcher offers her take on the next chapter of the world’s battle against COVID-19
March 23, 2020
Ontario Tech University epidemiologist Dr. Emma Bartfay continues to monitor local, national and global developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Faculty of Health Sciences researcher offers her take on the latest developments.
How technology-enabled simulations at Ontario Tech will deepen our understanding of dementia-related challenges
March 03, 2020
Thanks to recent advances in technology, Ontario Tech University is delivering solutions to help care partners navigate the many demands they face while also building a greater public understanding of dementia’s many forms.
Distinguished kinesiologist and academic leader appointed new Dean of Health Sciences
February 28, 2020
Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Carol D. Rodgers, PhD as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Wednesday, July 1.
Why misinformation is a big part of the battle against the coronavirus
February 04, 2020
Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Emma Bartfay cautions that people need to understand context as they consume information about the rapidly evolving nature of this novel coronavirus.
New professional master’s program to advance leadership of nurses in evolving health-care sector
January 29, 2020
In today’s rapidly changing health-care landscape, the demands on nurses continue to grow. The number of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, dementia or heart failure is increasing significantly, while at the same time, health-care providers look for ways to improve the efficiency and quality of health-care services. In this environment, leadership in the field of nursing is needed more than ever.
Ontario Tech honours exemplary faculty serving as graduate student supervisors
January 20, 2020
At its second-annual Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision reception in December, Ontario Tech celebrated faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the graduate students they supervise.
Transforming dementia care through technology: Ontario Tech University and Ontario Shores unveil new research partnership
October 28, 2019
A new partnership between Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) will create a Clinical Demonstration Unit (CDU) at Ontario Shores to explore a wide range of innovative treatment options for dementia care.
Ontario investing in research in Durham Region at Ontario Tech University
September 11, 2019
The grant to Ontario Tech University (for dietary sodium research by Dr. JoAnne Arcand, Faculty of Health Sciences) is part of the Early Researcher Awards program, designed to help newly appointed researchers working at Ontario’s research institutions build their teams.
Ontario Tech University strengthens international ties with Australian agreement
August 27, 2019
With long-established research relationships throughout the eastern Greater Toronto Area and across the province, Ontario Tech University boasts an expanding international research portfolio. Adding to dozens of global partnerships, it’s exploring stronger ties Down Under with counterparts at University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Ontario Tech University researchers on the leading edge of emerging technologies research
August 12, 2019
More than 30 researchers at Ontario Tech will share more than $1.82 million in new funding for various projects aimed at helping us understand some of the biggest challenges Canadians face
Ontario Tech's Dr. Pierre Côté shares health policy research on the international stage
July 16, 2019
Health policy experts from around the globe have been learning plenty this summer from Ontario Tech University’s Dr. Pierre Côté.
Can technology help uncover new answers on dementia research?
July 08, 2019
The Ontario Tech-Ontario Shores collaboration allows for cutting-edge research to move more quickly into frontline practice and provides frontline careworkers and patients’ family members with an opportunity to present the problems needing solutions.
Ontario Tech University creating a great learning environment for older adults
July 02, 2019
Ontario Tech University recently became one of a handful of Canadian universities to receive the Age-Friendly University (AFU) designation from the AFU Global Network. The AFU network includes higher-education institutions around the world endorsing the 10 AFU principles and committing themselves to becoming more age-friendly in their programs and policies. AFU-designated universities like Ontario Tech enrich the student experience and improve the quality of life of older adults in the community.
Ontario Tech University researchers applaud federal commitment on equity, diversity and inclusion
June 27, 2019
On May 8, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport announced Ontario Tech University as one of 15 recipients of an EDI Institutional Capacity Building Grant,
Health-care simulation and aquatic environmental biology highlight Ontario Tech’s new Canada Research Chair portfolios
June 19, 2019
Building on its mandate to explore technology for greater societal good, Ontario Tech University’s expanding research portfolio includes two new Canada Research Chairs (CRC).
Ontario Tech University salutes 2019 Convocation medal winners
June 14, 2019
As Ontario Tech University reflects on the conclusion of the 2018-2019 academic year, the Board of Governors and the Office of the Provost salute the outstanding achievements of this year’s faculty medal winners and special award winners.
