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About 20 per cent of drivers caught distracted, new study finds

Francesco Biondi standing in front of UWindsor Human Kinetics buildingIn a recent article in the Conversation, kinesiology professor Francesco Biondi says human error may have contributed to the Key Bridge disaster.

With summer fast approaching, it’s not just the temperature that’s rising — so are the risks on the road. A new study suggests drivers are more likely to be distracted this time of year.

Francesco Biondi, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and an expert in driver behaviour, led a study with Windsor Police Service examining rates of distracted and aggressive driving in school zones and business improvement areas (BIAs) around the city.

Schulich medical students embark on transformative health research projects in Windsor-Essex

BioMed students in lab at University of WindsorBioMed students at University of Windsor

Thirteen future physicians are tackling pressing health challenges — from cancer care to vaccine hesitancy — through hands-on research projects grounded in the Windsor-Essex community. 

Supported by the Schulich-UWindsor Opportunities for Research Excellence Program (SWORP), these innovative projects give first- and second-year medical students early exposure to research while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with University of Windsor faculty and clinical leaders.