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Can we really regenerate the brain? Strategies to overcome stroke, spinal cord injury and blindness

Can we really regenerate the brain? Strategies to overcome stroke, spinal cord injury and blindness

When:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Where:
School of Medicine/Abramsky House
Room: The Britton Smith Lecture Theatre, Room 132A
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With over a thousand failed clinical trials in stroke, inventing a new approach may seem daunting. We wondered if we tried something completely different if it would give us hope to regenerate the brain after a traumatic injury like spinal cord injury or stroke. However, even delivering therapeutics to the brain is non-trivial as the common ways of taking medications orally or intravenously are ineffective at getting into the brain. So, we found a new way to achieve local delivery to the brain by circumventing what is commonly called the blood-brain barrier. With a newly invented, injectable material, we were able to deliver therapeutics directly to the brain and spinal cord and these promoted both tissue and functional repair in models of disease. At the same time, we wondered if we could stop or reverse degeneration of the retina that leads to blindness. For this, we took advantage of the power of stem cells to replace those cells lost due to disease, which led to some vision repair in models of disease.  

Dr. Shoichet is currently a University Professor and Michael E. Charles Chair in Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto, where her research is focused on drug and cell delivery strategies in the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, retina) and 3D hydrogel culture systems to model cancer. She is actively engaged in translational research and science outreach.

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Queen's Health Sciences
fhsadv@queensu.ca
Cost:
FREE
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R4R@Q - Fostering an inclusive lab environment

R4R@Q - Fostering an inclusive lab environment

When:
Monday, April 15, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where:
Joseph S. Stauffer Library
Room: 014 (lower level)
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Inclusivity is essential to creating an enriching and innovative environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute to scientific advancements. In this session we will share some practices we employ to create and foster a research environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We have found these practices to enhance our ability to communicate, collaborate, and solve problems within our research team. Our discussion will focus on relatively easy-to-implement, sustainable, and effective approaches that contribute to an inclusive and efficient lab environment. 

Presenters:
Dr. Jacqueline Monaghan
Dr. Márcia Gonçalves Dias
Dr. Virginia Miguel

Resources for Research at Queen’s (R4R@Q)

Queen’s greatly values the incredible contributions of our researchers and their teams on the local, national and international stages. But you are not alone! Queen’s offers a myriad of services to help researchers develop the best possible roadmap to success from project conception through to knowledge mobilization. To learn more, please join us for R4R@Q.

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HAPPY - A H’art Centre Production

HAPPY - A H’art Centre Production

When:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where:
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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HAPPY - H’art Centre’s opera-inspired, heartwarming, showstopping return to the spotlight 

Produced by H'art Centre
In association with Watershed Festival
Artistic Director Katherine Porter
Direction & Choreography by Camille Spencer
Original Music by Barbara MacDougall
Ensemble Led by Audra Philips
Starring: H’art Studio Artists 

Enter into a world of creation, and discover personal stories from a diverse community as they find happiness in everyday life. As the H’art Studio actors take the stage, you'll witness them uncover the true essence of happiness ––helping one another and appreciating each other's abilities. 

HAPPY is not just a show, but a cheerful reminder that the arts have the power to bring immense joy and break down barriers. With captivating opera-inspired music, stunning dance, fun costumes, and incredible visuals, this is a performance like no other. 

For the past year, the H’art artists have poured their hearts and souls into singing, choreography, painting, and honing their musical accompaniment skills. They can't wait to share their creation with Kingston. Their ultimate hope is that their performance will inspire others to accept their own talents and make a lasting impact in our community. This production brings a diversity of talents and skill sets while showcasing what H’art does best. Spread joy! 

 

Accessibility Features: 

Family-friendly

Accessible venue and seating

Live captioning provided

 

Contact:
Andrea Fitzgerald
hartinfo@hartschool.ca
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Second-hand Shuffle

Second-hand Shuffle

When:
Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Where:
Rideau Building
Room: Outside in the fenced compound area
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Students are welcome to donate their gently used items and also pick up any items they need from others' donations for FREE. 

This event promotes environmental responsibility and helps reduce waste, while also providing an opportunity to give back to our community. From furniture and household items to electronics and clothing, we accept a wide range of functional items that can have a new home.  We are unable to accept donations from community members but community members are welcome to come to the event and pick up any items for free.

We will not be accepting mattresses or mattress pads. ***Items will only be accepted from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm daily. Only items that are functioning and unsoiled will be accepted. All Items accepted are at the discretion of the event organizers. ***

Contact:
Mary Ann Tierney
ocla@queensu.ca
613-533-6745
Cost:
FREE
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Climate Change Disinformation teach-in this coming Thursday March 21st 5.30-7pm

Climate Change Disinformation teach-in this coming Thursday March 21st 5.30-7pm

When:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where:
Biosciences Complex
Room: 1101 Main auditorium
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Climate Change Disinformation teach-in this coming Thursday March 21st 5.30-7pm Biosciences 1101

Why is this teach-in necessary?  It’s a response to disinformation about the role of Canadian fossil fuel production in a Paris-aligned world (both generally and specifically promoted at a recent talk at the Smith School of Business).

  • Climate denial has been replaced with other forms of mis- and dis-information that don’t question the science but seek to slow down the transition away from fossil fuels
  • These ‘discourses of delay’ are prevalent in Canada (and on Queen’s campus) and are pushed by the industry
  • These discourses involve legitimate concerns that people express—such as high costs or uncertain efficacy of climate action—but qualify as disinformation because these concerns are intentionally distorted and amplified into misleading claims
  • This is important because evidence suggests that disinformation can be more persuasive than scientifically accurate information

Format: Short (10 minute) responses to different “discourses of climate delay” by a variety of experts with specific reference to the Canadian context. 1-1.5 hours in total (including time for questions).  See full details in attached poster.

Free registration:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-change-disinformation-teach-in-tickets-818643563937; Some pizza provided!

 

 

Contact:
Paul Grogan
groganp@queensu.ca
Cost:
free
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Innovation In Motion - The A.I. Revolution: Transforming Health

Innovation In Motion - The A.I. Revolution: Transforming Health

When:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where:
Goodes Hall
Room: Virtual (Zoom)
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Innovation In Motion - The A.I. Revolution: Transforming Health

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the AI revolution and its profound implications for the health and well-being of individuals worldwide. Gain valuable insights and perspectives from leaders Jordan Loewen-Colon and Niraj Dalmia and stay at the forefront of innovation.

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Café Scientifique: Public Health Research Using Data Collected from Smartphones

Café Scientifique: Public Health Research Using Data Collected from Smartphones

When:
Monday, April 22, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Where:
Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning/ZOOM (Hybrid event)
Room: Rehearsal Hall
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Description:

Join us for an exciting Café Scientifique event discussing the topic of Mobility Data! Learn about the new and upcoming world of aggregated data collated from smartphone providers and its impact in the future of research. This public outreach hybrid event will start with short presentations from 3 panelists on their area of expertise in the field of mobility data research, followed by open discussion between the audience and the panelists. 

The in-person component will be held at the Rehearsal Hall at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning in Kingston, ON. Light refreshments from Juniper will be provided. The virtual component will be offered through Zoom. 

Get ready to explore the nature, innovative applications, and ethical considerations in the field of mobility data research with experts and fellow community members. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.mobilitycafesci.com/. 

Contact:
Angel Zhou
21sjz1@queensu.ca
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Comparing Health Systems: What We Can Learn From Scandinavia

Comparing Health Systems: What We Can Learn From Scandinavia

When:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Join PhD Candidate Anna Hallberg and current MD student Matthew Hynes as they compare health systems from Canada with Scandinavian countries. 

They will be joined by Dr. Samantha Buttemer and Dr. David Walker to share their expertise.

Anna Hallberg, MSc in Political Science, is a PhD student in the research group Health Services Research at Uppsala University in Sweden. She is currently visiting the Health Services and Policy Research Institute at Queen’s University through funding from the Matariki network. Her thesis project focuses on the relation between governmental levels as an aspect of healthcare governance.

Matthew Hynes is a current MD student at Queen’s University. He previously completed an MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) at the University of Oxford. His MPP research focused on primary care reforms in Norway to extract lessons for Canada’s primary care system.

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A Way Forward: A Virtual Roundtable on Improving Equity and Access in Cancer Clinical Trials

A Way Forward: A Virtual Roundtable on Improving Equity and Access in Cancer Clinical Trials

When:
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Please join CCTG on April 10 from 11:00 to 12:00 pm EST for a virtual roundtable on strategies for improving equity and access in cancer clinical trials. We are honoured to bring together Dr. Don Dizon and Dr. Sara Moore to guide us in this conversation. The goal of this discussion is to help participants consider strategies for enhancing clinical trial diversity and for making clinical trials more accessible to all populations that may benefit from them. We encourage participants to ask questions to our panelists during the Q&A portion of the roundtable to help guide the open discussion. 

 

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"Bridging the Gap: Israel-Palestine Student Discussion" - A Moderated Panel Discussion

"Bridging the Gap: Israel-Palestine Student Discussion" - A Moderated Panel Discussion

When:
Thursday, April 11, 2024
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where:
Robert Sutherland Hall
Room: 202
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The Department of Political Studies and the Centre for the Study of Democracy and Diversity present:

"Bridging the Gap: Israel-Palestine Student Discussion" - A Moderated Panel Discussion

Thursday, April 11, 2024 *Please note the change of time & date for this event*

7:00-9:00 PM

Robert Sutherland Hall | Room 202

The Department of Political Studies and the Centre for the Study of Democracy and Diversity are hosting a moderated panel discussion, featuring the York University group "Bridging the Gap."  This student dialogue group was formed on the York University campus by Palestinian/Arab and Israeli/Jewish students and alumni who wanted to change the way that the conversation about Israel/Palestine was/is happening at York, and with the purpose of sharing multiple perspectives in a respectful manner.  The Department of Political Studies and the Centre for the Study of Democracy and Diversity has invited the group to share with the Queen's community the important dialogue work they are doing.

York University Professor Randal Schnoor will moderate a public panel discussion with student leaders of York University's BRIDGING THE GAP to explore student motivations for starting this dialogue group, views on the current campus climate, challenges, and opportunities for dialogue. Question and discussion period with the audience will follow.

Contact:
Rachel Lang | Communications and Events Assistant | Department of Political Studies
polscomms@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free!
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