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Knowledge Mobilizers: Collaboration reaps rewarding benefits for SFU gerontology researchers
Public spaces that address the needs of the 2.7-million Canadians living with a mobility disability are at the heart of a collaborative knowledge mobilization project involving SFU gerontology researchers Atiya Mahmood and Delphine Labbé
Study: mask mandates shown to significantly reduce spread of COVID-19
A new study by SFU researchers has found clear evidence that wearing a mask can have a significant impact on the spread of COVID-19.
Researchers to conduct $4M national study on COVID-19 in older adults
A new study on COVID-19’s impact on our aging population by the Canadian Task Force on Longitudinal Aging (CLSA) has garnered $4 million in funding from Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force.
Breakthrough in rewiring brain pushes limits in "Iron Soldier" recovery
Captain Trevor Greene, who was attacked with an axe to the head while serving in Afghanistan in 2006, continues to push conventional limits in brain health recovery 14 years later.
International team develops advanced COVID-19 virtual reality training simulations
Post-doctorate researchers and graduates from SFU's School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) and Virtro, a Vancouver-based tech company, are collaborating to develop virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) based training simulations for healthcare workers.
Recommendations for navigating ethical challenges in cross-cultural research
“There is no one-size-fits-all approach, yet a productive baseline may be for researchers to consider community inclusion as part of their project design from the start,” the authors write.
This new Living Lab program offers applied research opportunities on campus
SFU launches Living Lab, a new program that applies the university’s leading sustainability and climate research to its own infrastructure and facilities.
Abundance of salmon key to feeding 'underdog' stream fishes: SFU research
The study points to the importance of sustainably managed salmon fisheries as crucial to ensuring a healthy freshwater ecosystem and consistent fishing opportunities for years to come.
17 SFU research projects ready to roll with $2.9M from Canada Foundation for Innovation
They have received a total $2.9 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).
Strategic Research PLAN
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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