December 02, 2020 SFU researchers developing drug that could halt progression of Parkinson's disease A team of Simon Fraser University researchers developing a drug design approach that could lead to new disease-modifying therapeutics for diseases such as Parkinson’s have been awarded a $1 million grant from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research.
November 19, 2020 SFU professor aims to convert CO2 into clean energy with national funding Simon Fraser University chemist Steven Holdcroft is accelerating his work on technology that could help covert CO2 into products used to produce electrical energy, with new funding from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
November 18, 2020 COVID-19 has highlighted gender inequality, SFU event looks at what can be done Research has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionally affected the mental wellbeing of women more than men. Women in Canada, and around the world, are reporting higher levels of anxiety, stress and related challenges compared to men.
November 12, 2020 SFU researchers urge more support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder during pandemic Families caring for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are already at risk of experiencing high levels of stress and strain due to the behavioural and learning challenges their children face. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this situation due to families being isolated and cut off from essential government support services.
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