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New devices aimed at accelerating pharmaceutical innovation

Researchers Ethan Douglas, Nick Vukotic, Anton Dmitrienko, and Joy-Lynn Kobti 

 Team to track instances of avian flu in Windsor- Essex birds

Professors Mike McKay, Kenneth Ng, and Dan Mennill are leading an investigation into avian flu infections in local wild birds.

Project to Advance sensor combining cancer detection and treatment

Simon Rondeau-Gagné is part of a team seeking to develop an implantable device that could detect and treat brain cancer.

Implants explored as a way to prevent recurrence of brain cancer

The research group of chemistry professor Nick Vukotic (seated in jacket) is exploring biodegradable material to treat brain cancer.

Students earn plaudits at a national chemistry conference

Will Hosie, Jonathan Houser, Liz Sylvestre, Azam Mohammadzadeh, and Samra Khan were among the UWindsor students to win recognition at the 2024 Canadian Society for Chemistry conference.

 Funding to advance neutron research program

Drew Marquardt took another step toward bringing neutron scattering to material research and cancer treatment in Windsor.

University of Windsor partners in pandemic preparedness research club

Biochemistry professor Kenneth Ng is a member of a multidisciplinary group of UWindsor researchers partnering in an effort to enhance Canada’s preparedness for future pandemics.

Researchers opening front in battle against Parkinson's disease

Doctoral student Cody Caba and biochemistry professor Yufeng Tong are pursuing a possible line of inquiry to prevent and treat Parkinson’s disease.