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For some children, everyday moments aren’t just routine — they’re a risk. Simple acts like a comforting hug from mom, getting dressed for school or going down a slide at the park can cause real harm.

That’s the reality for those living with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare condition where even the slightest friction can cause blisters and open wounds. The condition weakens the connection between layers of the skin, leaving it unable to perform its most important role: protecting the body.

Children are often wrapped in bandages to protect fragile skin and cover wounds that are painful, slow to heal and prone to infection. Over time, repeated damage and inflammation can lead to serious complications, including skin cancer.

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NSERC Funds �Ӱ�ԭ�� Researchers Advancing New Environmental Engineering Projects

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:40:14 +0000

NSERC Funds �Ӱ�ԭ�� Researchers Advancing New Environmental Engineering Projects

Published on June 5, 2026

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The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is awarding �Ӱ�ԭ�� civil and environmental engineering researchers with new funding for their projects that examine the health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics and methods for improving low-carbon energy, notably for areas in Northern Canada.

NSERC is providing over $1 million in grants to the researchers through the and programs.

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Protecting People from Earthquakes: �Ӱ�ԭ�� Research Will Lead to More Resilient Buildings

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:19:00 +0000

Protecting People from Earthquakes: �Ӱ�ԭ�� Research Will Lead to More Resilient Buildings

Published on June 5, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters on the planet. They typically happen when the tectonic plates that form the Earth’s outer shell, which are in constant motion, get stuck against each other. Pressure builds where these massive slabs of rock meet until it becomes too intense and the plates slip, releasing a massive amount of energy that creates seismic waves.

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A Clearer Picture for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: Engineering Researchers Developing New Imaging Tool

Nick Arcuri — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

A Clearer Picture for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: Engineering Researchers Developing New Imaging Tool

Published on June 5, 2026

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As with all cancers, early detection can lead to less aggressive and more successful treatment, but current diagnostic methods are problematic. Men deemed at-risk undergo a series of tests, including bloodwork and an MRI. If the results are concerning, the next step is typically a targeted biopsy, during which doctors use an ultrasound probe to essentially “guess” where the MRI-identified lesion may be and insert a needle into the prostate to take a tissue sample for analysis.

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Wildfires in Canada: Researchers Work to Protect Canadians from Wildfire Smoke

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:55:58 +0000

Wildfires in Canada: Researchers Work to Protect Canadians from Wildfire Smoke

Published on June 5, 2026

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More than 6,000 wildfires burned across Canada in 2023, torching an area larger than England — the country’s most destructive fire season ever. In communities such as Yellowknife, Toronto and New York City, the sky turned an eerie orange in the middle of the day, whether there were fires nearby or hundreds of kilometres away.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Top 10 Stories of 2025

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:05:15 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Top 10 Stories of 2025

Published on June 5, 2026

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As the 2025 season comes to a close, we reflect on the groundbreaking research, innovative leadership and inspiring community achievements that defined 2025 for �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

Take a look back at the year’s Top 10 stories

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Canada Research Chair Awarded Funding to Advance Low-Carbon Technologies

Nick Arcuri — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:52:42 +0000

Canada Research Chair Awarded Funding to Advance Low-Carbon Technologies

Published on June 5, 2026

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One of �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s recently renewed (CRC), , was awarded new funding in support of his contributions to achieving Canada’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Kholghy’s funding is part of an by the Government of Canada of almost $11 million in research infrastructure funding through the (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

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The Future is Quantum

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:41:38 +0000

The Future is Quantum

Published on June 5, 2026

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Quantum physics describes the properties of the universe at the smallest of scales. At the sub-atomic level, matter and energy behave in very unexpected ways. And by understanding the mind-bending physics of the basic particles that make up the universe, we can build technologies far more advanced than what we have today.

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�Ӱ�ԭ��’s First UNESCO Chair Puts People and Communities at the Centre of Heritage Conservation

Ally Sebben — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:24:31 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ��’s First UNESCO Chair Puts People and Communities at the Centre of Heritage Conservation

Published on June 5, 2026

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Mario Santana Quintero has seen this first-hand. A researcher in �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Santana has worked on cultural heritage conservation globally. One lesson remains; technology alone can’t save heritage, it needs people, trust and collaboration.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� Researchers Among World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scholars

Ally Sebben — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:22:32 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Researchers Among World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scholars

Published on June 5, 2026

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