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PAPER OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2014
MHRC student, Jacqueline Beaudry, wins PhD dissertation award
5th Annual Muscle Health Awareness Day
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Dale Abel – April 15, 2014
Student Colloquium – March 14, 2014 @ 3pm, Lumbers 306
Work those mitochondria, Dr. David Hood discusses exercise and our muscles
Benefits of endurance exercise require the p53 protein, new research from Dr. Hood’s lab
Research article from Dr. Hood’s lab chosen as one of JBC’s best papers of the year
MHRC researcher Dr. Perry is awarded a CFI grant for 130K
The MHRC welcomes Dr. Laham and Dr. Wharton as new Adjunct Clinical Members
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Michael Rudnicki – Jan. 24, 2014
Dr. Riddell climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes
International Innovation article features the work of Dr. Hood’s lab and the MHRC
MHRC Seminar Series -Dr. Gary Sweeney- Dec. 6, 2013
MHRC Seminar Series – Ms. Marion Pauly – Nov. 5, 2013
Dr. Adegoke is the recipient of this year’s MHRC Faculty Award
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Daniel Kane – Oct 15, 2013
Trevor Teich and Elnaz Moghimi are the recipients of the 2013 MHRC Student Award
Dr. Hood’s lab finds that regular exercise improves energy distribution in muscle
Dr. Gage’s lab finds that younger patients perceive better function after knee replacement surgery
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. James Carson – August 28, 2013
Dr. Gage’s lab finds that a narrow gait may slow progression of osteoarthritis
4th Annual Muscle Health Awareness Day (MHAD)
Muscles play vital role in overall health, say experts at upcoming Muscle Awareness Day
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr.Guillaume Grenier – April 12th, 2013
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Ilona Skerjanc – April 5th, 2013
MHRC member Dr. John McDermott receives $1 million+ CIHR funding for muscle research
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Sabah Hussain – March 8, 2013
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Jason Fish – Feb. 1, 2013
Lack of energy could be attributable to SirT1 deficiency finds Dr. David Hood
Dr. Jennifer Kuk finds that obese people can improve health without weight loss
MHRC researchers featured in York U magazine: Fighting Diabetes
MHRC researcher, Dr. Hamadeh, dicusses vitamin D and Lou Gherig’s Disease (ALS)
MHRC researchers demonstrate that chronic high-levels of stress hormone could lead to heart problems
Dara Slopack, (MSc), received a pre-doctoral travel award to attend the 2012 American Physiology Society Integrative Biology of Exercise.
Canadian diabetic kids compete in international soccer tournament
Canadians overestimate food proportions, new study by MHRC Faculty member Dr. Jennifer Kuk
New associate dean of research and partnerships, MHRC member, Dr. Robert Tsushima
FSE Appoints MHRC Faculty Member, Dr. John McDermott as the Inaugural McLaughlin Research Chair
3rd Annual Muscle Health Awareness Day Photo Gallery
Muscle Health Awareness Day looks at adaptation, disease and development
MHRC graduate students participate in February Research Month
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Patrick Seale – March 23 2012
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Vickie Baracos – February 17, 2012
For diabetics, physical activity improves longevity
Faculty of Health – Research Celebration
MHRC Faculty Members (Dr. Scime and Dr. Tsushima) win Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) grants
Faculty of Health to celebrate its innovative research
High doses of vitamin D might affect Lou Gehrig’s disease
Muscle health researcher receives national honour
Dr. Enzo Cafarelli is the recipient of the 2011 CSEP Honor Award
Ayesha Saleem wins the 2011 CSEP Graduate Student Award Competition
MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Bengt Saltin – June 5 2011
Role of stem cells in muscle repair discussed at Muscle Health Awareness Day
CFI awards York researchers $274,000 in funding
Muscle Health Research Student Award – OEP 2011
York study finds diabetes should not deter young athletes
Muscles at core of healthy living: research forum at York U
Six Canada Research Chairs renewed at York for $5.7 million
Cutting calories may accelerate Lou Gehrig’s Disease
York University launches first muscle health research centre in Canada
Regular exercise can turn back the clock for aging muscle
Discovery by York researchers could help break diabetes cycle
York U researchers identify trigger for blood vessel growth
York U camp promotes active living for kids with diabetes
Unused muscles shrink as much as 24 percent in a week: York U researcher
York University research on muscle: use it or lose it
Study finds coffee has benefits for men with Lou Gehrig’s disease