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Director of the M.G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research at McMaster University, Canada Research Chair in Viral Pandemics, Tweets my own
Hamilton, Ontario
Joined October 2016
Ancient DNA analysis of remains of several mastodons reveals Ice Age giants migrated vast distances in response to shifting climates and were far more genetically diverse than previously known
brighterworld.mcmaster.ca
A new study from researchers at McMaster and Harvard has revealed the Ice Age giants migrated vast distances in response to shifting climates - and were far more genetically diverse than previously...
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It’s an incredible honour to have been named University Scholar, and a testament to the talented and dedicated staff, trainees, and colleagues that I have the privilege of working with each day!
Eight remarkable @McMasterU professors named University Scholars. Congratulations to all faculty, including Stelios Georgiades, Matthew Miller and Meredith Vanstone from @machealthsci. @MacPsychiatry @Millerlab_atMac
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Phase 2 is already underway by our team @machealthsci
https://t.co/6Gm0rLWKiW This vaccine and others like it are being developed by our company, Aeroimmune Inc
aerovax.ca
About the AeroVax Inhaled COVID Vaccine Trial When a vaccine is inhaled, the body’s immune system’s response is different and may be better at preventing infection. This new vaccine, named...
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Very excited to share the published results of the Phase I clinical trial of our next-gen inhaled COVID-19 vaccine @NatureComms - designed, tested, manufactured and trialed all @McMasterU!!! Proud of everyone on the large team that has made this happen!
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Updated COVID vaccine recommended as new variant surges. Matthew Miller (@Millerlab_atMac), associate professor & scientific director, spoke with @CBCNews about COVID-19 and how, like flu, it will continue to evolve to try and “outwit” our immune system. https://t.co/hxfXnIJkyQ
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We’re proud to share McMaster University has been ranked 14th in the world for global impact. This top-tier position is a recognition of our world-leading research, innovation & partnerships making the world more sustainable, healthier & equitable ➡️ https://t.co/ZhBgw8MacC
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McMaster scientists breed mushrooms as a natural substitute for plastic, fabric and other materials. “This is the first study to examine how genetic variation within a species could potentially influence material properties so we can tailor materials for specific purposes.”
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Scientists have discovered how adaptations in a single gene helped the plague survive for hundreds of years. Hendrik Poinar, professor @BBS_McMasterU, on understanding what drives the severity, persistence and/or eventual extinction of pandemics. https://t.co/qyTkRxN3Dt
livescience.com
Alterations to a single gene in the plague bacterium's genome have shed light on a method the germ has used to survive and spread through the ages.
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Researchers from @McMasterU and France’s Institut Pasteur show how the evolution of a single gene allowed the plague to adapt, survive and kill much of humanity over many centuries, only to fade out later. 🎥👇 https://t.co/JlerduLZCm
brighterworld.mcmaster.ca
Scientists address fundamental questions about pandemics: How do they enter human populations, cause immense sickness, and evolve different levels of virulence to persist in populations?
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Congratulations to Mark Loeb, professor @McMasterPMM, on receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (@AMMICanada) for his infectious disease research. https://t.co/Y5iLL4b6rR
healthsci.mcmaster.ca
The Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (AMMI Canada) has named McMaster University Professor Mark Loeb the recipient of its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award...
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.@McMasterU is set to expand its Fitzhenry Vector Laboratory thanks to the Government of Ontario’s $45 million investment in biomanufacturing infrastructure through the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H). @uOttawa @OttawaHospital
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healthsci.mcmaster.ca
Ontario’s life sciences sector is getting a boost from the Government of Ontario’s $45 million investment in biomanufacturing infrastructure through the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H)....
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Discovery in Hamilton backyard could lead to new antibiotics. Gerry Wright, study co-author and professor @BBS_McMasterU, spoke with @TheSpec about the research and why there is a constant need for new medications to treat bacterial infections. https://t.co/9ncxjrvG81
thespec.com
With nothing left to treat some drug-resistant infections, first new class of antibiotics in 30 years could be a lifesaver
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Stay tuned for updates on our progress, and let’s work together to stay ahead of the next outbreak. Learn More at https://t.co/iaY8KITUJp
#H5N1 #AvianFlu #InfectiousDisease #AptamerTherapeutics #Triera #InnovationInHealth
triera.ca
Triera Biosciences is pioneering a transformative aptamer platform with breakthrough potential, setting a new standard for therapeutics development.
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Why Should We Use Aptamers to Address Public Health Concerns? Unlike traditional treatments, aptamers offer high specificity, rapid development, and cost-effectiveness, making them an ideal approach for combating emerging infectious diseases.
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Vaccination against shingles might also prevent dementia, such as that caused by Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study of health records from around 300,000 people in Wales. https://t.co/KHUA5tAuW3
nature.com
Nature - Analysis of nearly 300,000 people finds an association between the shingles jab and a lower rate of dementia — but questions linger.
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The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph is at it again! Continuing our cluster hires with tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Immunology and Virology (1 position each)! https://t.co/3FvyuLWUqP
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My new OpEd outlining why we need to be much more proactive about pandemic prevention
theconversation.com
COVID-19 exposed the many ways in which we were ill-prepared to prevent and respond to pandemics. Are we applying those lessons to prevent a bird flu pandemic?
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Matthew Miller (@Millerlab_atMac), director @McMasterIIDR and @MacGlobalNexus, spoke with @CBCNews about COVID-19—what it taught us and why he’s calling for a shift in the focus of pandemic preparedness planning. https://t.co/ICJ5JYrnQX
cbc.ca
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, its effects live on and continue to have an impact on the health of Canadians. Here's a look back at some of them, including the effectiveness of...
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Researchers at @McMasterU in #HamOnt have developed a COVID-19 vaccine with no need for needles. Fiona Smaill, study co-lead & professor @McMasterPMM, spoke with @CityNewsTO about the inhaled vaccine—explaining what the vaccine contains and how it works. https://t.co/yrZCFusypl
toronto.citynews.ca
McMaster University has developed an inhaled COVID-19 vaccine and studies are starting phase-two of human trials.
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Drug-resistant infections could kill 2M people per year by 2050. To fight back, Dr. Jonathan Stokes’ team @McMasterU has designed a “superbug killing” algorithm to accelerate antibiotic discovery. Learn more about this made-in-Canada innovation: https://t.co/4vReRn1oe4
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