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SFU research in the news
SFU delivers academic and research excellence to harness new ideas and innovations for the benefit of society.
Major award seeks to revive and recognize hidden philosophers’ voices
SFU philosophy professor Lisa Shapiro is principal investigator for the $2.7-million project.
Study finds top 10 most dangerous areas for pedestrians in Halifax Regional Municipality
A new study led by Simon Fraser University (SFU) has determined the top ten most dangerous areas for pedestrians in the Halifax Regional Municipality, and youth are at the highest risk.
SFU Change Makers: Julia Smith on how COVID-19 impacts genders differently
In this episode, SFU Health Sciences Professor Julia Smith joins Johnson in a discussion on how the pandemic is impacting genders differently.
SFU Change Makers: Rebecca Cobb on how COVID-19 affects relationships
Professor Rebecca Cobb joins Joy Johnson in a discussion on how the pandemic is affecting relationships now that partners are often living and working in the same space.
SFU researchers working to improve quality of life for seniors in long-term care
Simon Fraser University researchers are hoping their latest study on seniors will help to address one of their biggest physical challenges — injury from falls.
SFU’s Gerontology Research Centre shares research on seniors’ risk, response and resilience to COVID-19
SFU’s Gerontology Research Centre (GRC) shares its current and on-going research related to COVID-19. In the special report, researchers outline how COVID-19 poses unique challenges in gerontology fields, including health care and community care systems, housing and homelessness, families, physical and mental health, death and dying, and ageism.
Study finds depression associated with greater risk of cardiovascular disease
A new study co-led by Simon Fraser University health sciences professor Scott Lear provides further evidence of the link between depressive symptoms and an increased risk of heart disease and early death.
SFU researchers help develop AI tool for speedy COVID-19 diagnosis
As more health experts recommend increased testing for COVID19, Providence Health Care and SFU researchers have developed an AI tool to help speed up COVID-19 diagnosis.
How cannabidiol may be helpful in treating diabetes-related arrhythmias
SFU researchers Peter Ruben, Mohamed Fouda and Reza Ghovanloo have new evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) may be effective in mitigating some effects of diabetes-related hyperglycemia.
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SFU's 2016-2020 Strategic Research Plan identifies four research clusters that enable researchers to tackle large crosscutting challenges, while creating and capitalizing on distinct advantages for global leadership. The research clusters are defined by a strong core of researchers from diverse disciplines who use innovative approaches and methods to drive impactful outcomes.
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