Researchers perform lab study in the Essex Centre of Research (CORe). (FILES/University of Windsor)
In a significant boost to the well-being, mental health and professional development of individuals in the research community, WE-SPARK has announced the launch of Program LEAD: How Can a Program Focused on Professional and Lifelong Learning Support the Mental Well-Being of Highly Qualified Personnel Engaged in Health Science Research?
— Published on Sep 22nd, 2025
Rachel Elliott of the Faculty of Nursing receives an IDEA Grant. [KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor]
By Sara Elliott
Health research in Windsor-Essex just got a half a million-dollar boost.
WE-SPARK Health Institute and its funding partners awarded 32 new research grants totalling $499,000 to help address pressing health challenges, at an awards ceremony at the Ambassador Golf Club on Aug. 27
— Published on Sep 5th, 2025
Kaitlyn Ferraro rappels down CIBC Building at Brave Day event. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Ferraro)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
Eyes were trained skyward Saturday morning in downtown Windsor as hundreds of people took part in Brave Day to support cancer research fundraising.
More than 100 people rappelled down the CIBC Building on Riverside Drive as part of a Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation Show Us Your Brave campaign event.
Fundraising participants were invited to put away their own fears in support of cancer patients.
— Published on Aug 6th, 2025
BioMed 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.
— Published on Jun 16th, 2025
Researchers perform lab study in the Essex Centre of Research (CORe). (FILES/University of Windsor)
