A young brain cancer survivor had a chance to see up-close some of the local research underway to fight the disease. Researchers at the University of Windsor invited 13-year-old Dereck Lau and his sister to participate in a hands-on learning experience Friday. “When people think about research they think primarily biology,” says Youshaa El-Abed. “We […]

The Windsor Cancer Research Group has launched a new program that puts lab coats on kids and youth with cancer. The “Cancer Researcher For a Day” pilot program invites a child or youth cancer survivor and their siblings to get a behind-the-scenes look at the cancer research taking place at the University of Windsor. They […]

The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) has recognized two members of the UWindsor academy for their contributions to learning and scholarship. Dora Cavallo-Medved, a permanent lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences, has been named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers and will receive the OCUFA Teaching Award. Karen Pillon, head of […]