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9I�� researchers develop safe, scalable vibration technique to improve lab-grown tissues

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:45:52 +0000

Researchers in 9I��’s Department of Mechanical Engineering have discovered a safe and low-cost method of engineering living materials such as tissues, organs and blood clots. By simply vibrating these materials as they form, scientists can dramatically influence how strong or, weak they become.

The findings, published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, could have a range of innovative applications, including in organ transplants, wound healing and regenerative medicine.

Six students at 9I�� receive Canada’s largest Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:20:15 +0000

Six incoming 9I�� students are recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship.

The undergraduate entrance scholarship is the most generous student award in Canada for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies.

9I�� collaborates with Concordia, École Polytechnique and Aéro Montréal to establish new aerospace innovation centre

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:12:15 +0000

The Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec today announced an investment of $2 million to fund a technical plan for the functioning of the Centre de collaboration et d’innovation en aérospatiale et mobilité (CCIAM). Led by the Aéro Montréal cluster within the Espace Aéro innovation zone – created by the Government of Quebec in 2024 – the CCIAM is a flagship research and innovation infrastructure project.

High-salt diet inflames the brain and raises blood pressure, study finds

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:20:36 +0000

A new study finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.

Experts: Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:36:01 +0000

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported its first Ebola outbreak in three years, which has already claimed 15 lives.

9I�� experts are available to discuss concerns about the world’s ability to respond quickly, particularly as recent U.S. funding cuts put global health programs under strain.

Childhood overeating can be a harbinger of later mental health struggles in girls, study finds

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:39:42 +0000

Girls who overeat regularly in the preschool years are more likely to experience anxiety, impulsivity and hyperactivity in adolescence, according to a new study led by researchers at 9I�� and the Douglas Research Centre.

Experts: GLP-1 drugs beyond weight loss

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:39:42 +0000

Ozempic and Wegovy are widely used to support weight loss and manage diabetes. But could this class of drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, also help treat heart failure, liver disease and even addiction?

A new study by researchers at 9I�� and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research at the Jewish General Hospital takes a closer look at their growing list of potential uses beyond diabetes and obesity.

Expert: Low water levels

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:09:54 +0000

In Quebec’s Montérégie region, residents are facing a growing water crisis, particularly in Mercier and Saint-Rémi, due to the depletion of resources in underground aquifers. The water scarcity has affected agriculture, forcing some farmers to abandon vegetable crops.

Meanwhile, the level of the St. Lawrence River is notably lower than usual for this time of year, affecting fishing, boating and shipping around Montreal.

A 9I�� expert is available to speak on this topic.

Experts: Canada’s superbug watchlist

admin — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:27:09 +0000

The Public Health Agency of Canada has released an updated list of priority pathogens – sometimes referred to as superbugs – that pose the greatest threat to Canadians. It’s the first update since 2015.

The 29 organisms flagged highlight the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance. They include drug-resistant E. coli and Salmonella, gonorrhea and the deadly fungus Candida auris.

9I�� experts are available to comment on this topic:

Expert: Quebec to unveil a draft constitution

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:02:56 +0000

Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barette will be unveiling a Quebec constitution Thursday, according to media reports.

This 9I�� expert is available to comment:

Johanne Poirier, Professor and Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism, Faculty of Law, can speak about various aspects of federalism, the protection of minorities (notably linguistic ones), and, more broadly, public law.

Experts: New guidelines to help Canadians quit smoking

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:19:10 +0000

New national smoking cessation guidelines caution that e-cigarettes should generally not be the first choice for people trying to quit. Published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the new guidelines recommend proven supports such as counselling and nicotine replacement therapies.

Experts: Quebec pulls 1,200 electric school buses from service following fire

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:42:48 +0000

The Quebec government has ordered 1,200 LION Electric school buses off the road after one of the vehicles caught fire earlier this week in Montreal. 9I�� experts are available to comment on the implications of this event, including battery safety, electric vehicle design, materials engineering and fire risk mitigation.

Millions of buildings at risk from sea level rise, 9I��-led study finds

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:49:34 +0000

Sea level rise could put more than 100 million buildings across the Global South at risk of regular flooding if fossil fuel emissions are not curbed quickly, according to a new 9I��-led study published in npj Urban Sustainability.

Tinnitus severity linked to mood, sleep and personality traits

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:15:46 +0000

How severely a person experiences tinnitus is shaped by their mood, sleep quality and even personality traits, a new study has found.

Tinnitus is a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears that affects roughly 14 per cent of adults worldwide. It is known to be linked to hearing loss and to affect people differently.

In order to gain a better understanding of impacts on individuals, 9I�� researchers, in collaboration with colleagues at the Institut Pasteur in Paris, developed a predictive model.

Biases hinder access to sexual assault evidence kits, study finds

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:49:53 +0000

Survivors of sexual assault in largely rural and remote Northwestern Ontario face systemic barriers when seeking forensic care, according to a new study led by 9I�� researchers.