Research within the division is wide-ranging, not only from bench to bedside, but to population health and policy; extending from studies of smooth muscle physiology and intracellular signalling through to patient quality-of-life, and from mechanisms of disease through to its management. Clinical and research activities are closely integrated and largely collaborative, leading to a comprehensive investigation of mechanisms and outcomes. The proximity of research teams to clinical services has, on the one hand, allowed highly relevant and well-powered clinical studies, and on the other, has ensured the rapid incorporation of new knowledge into the care of patients. Research at Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health is particularly strong in the following areas: asthma, small-animal imaging, allergen challenge, progenitor cell biology, induced sputum and markers of airway inflammation, epidemiology of asthma, mechanistic and cellular research, pulmonary fibrosis, inflammation and repair and clinical investigation.
Our Research in the News
YWCA Hamilton ➚
Two Firestone Faculty Nominated for 2023 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
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Inpatient Sleep Consultation Service Receives Patient Comfort Grant
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Nisarg Radadia Wins 1st Place in Trainee Lightning Round Competition
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CBC News ➚
Dawn Bowdish quoted by The Canadian Press on how the upcoming flu season could impact children
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The Globe and Mail ➚
Manali Mukherjee was quoted in a Globe and Mail story about the long-term effects of COVID-19 infections on the health-care system
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Simple tool allows doctors to screen children at risk of asthma
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Readers Digest Canada ➚
Readers Digest Canada published a story on long COVID which included quotes from Manali Mukherjee on her research into the condition.
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Ten McMaster University professors join the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
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Dr. Vanessa Martelli receives Outstanding Achievement Award from McMaster University
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CBC News ➚
Dr. Sarah Svenningsen involved in lung-imaging research on long-COVID with Western University
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Moderna vaccines better protect long-term care home residents
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Nadia Tan awarded Graduate Student Award in Asthma Research
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The Hamilton Spectator ➚
McMaster course works to simplify science. Now, the YouTube channel has 124,000 subscribers
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Stuart J. Hirst Award for Dr Hana Serajeddini
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McMaster's Brighter World ➚
MIRC Experts Charu Kaushic and Dawn Bowdish on why boosters are more important than ever
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Pulmonary Fibrosis News ➚
Pressure-Treated Yeast Fiber Compounds May Benefit IPF Patients
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McMaster researchers investigate causes of long COVID
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Study suggests non-allergy type mechanisms may not be relevant in severe asthma
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Dr. Imran Satia Wins Career Award
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Dawn Bowdish on this year's cold and flu season and the health care system
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