Author Archive: Dick Mathison
Table Salt Discovered to be Key in Water Purification Method
Queen’s University researchers have developed a new process to make drinking water safer by using table salt. This development may be especially beneficial for developing countries where 80 per cent of disease is due to poor water quality and sanitation. “The need for clean water for drinking, hygiene and sanitation purposes in developing regions is [...]
Researchers: Spread of Cancer Can Be Slowed By Blocking Protein
New research by Dr. Peter Greer and colleagues in the Queen’s University Cancer Research Institute and the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine could ultimately impact the methods used to treat cancer patients. Their research shows that blocking expression of a protein called calpain in breast cancer cells reduced tumor growth by interfering with cancer [...]
Queen’s University Unveils New Research Magazine
Queen’s University has launched a new biannual research magazine highlighting the passion and dedication of Queen’s scholars and researchers, whose important discoveries and innovative research make an impact around the world. (e)AFFECT is the first magazine of its kind at Queen’s and aims to bring the complex world of academic research, and its importance, to [...]
Parteq Innovations Earns 20 Patents in 2011
PARTEQ Innovations enjoyed a successful year in 2011-12 as 20 patents were issued for innovations being commercialized by the Queen’s University technology transfer office. The patents included 10 US, four Canadian and six international. A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to an inventor in exchange for the disclosure of an invention. Stephen [...]
Queen’s University Faculties Unite for Arctic Research
Queen’s professors from more than 10 faculties are collaborating on Arctic research, creating links across disciplines. Professors, researchers and students are currently working and studying in Canada’s Arctic regions, helping to impact Arctic landscapes and communities. “Rapid change is taking place in the Arctic right now,” says professor Ryan Danby, who teaches in the geography [...]
Queen’s University Eye Specialist Honoured for Teaching Innovations
The Ontario Medical Association has recognized Dr. Sanjay Sharma, of Ophthalmology and Epidemiology at Queen’s University, for his innovative education methods that include the use of short videos to instruct students on how to diagnose and treat eye conditions. “To receive this recognition is really an honour,” Dr. Sharma, who is also a retina specialist [...]
Water Treatment Research Leads to Fuel Cell Innovation
Julia van Drunen (Physical Chemistry, PhD ’13) at Queen’s University recently received one of five summer fellowships from the international Electrochemical Society for her research in the fields of water treatment and fuel cell technology. Ms van Drunen began her graduate studies testing a nickel-based catalyst design for water treatment. The catalyst looks like a [...]
Queen’s University to Aid Development of World’s Largest Brain Database
Queen’s has been selected to help develop the world’s largest brain research databases. The High Performance Computing Virtual Laboratory (HPCVL) at the university will manage data for the Ontario Brain Institute’s (OBI). Brain-CODE (Centre for Ontario Data Exploration). “We provide the highest level of security for the protection of intellectual property and compliance,” says Ken [...]
Bombardier Opens Factory in Brazil, Kingston to Build & Test Train
On Friday, Bombardier Transportation inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art monorail vehicle manufacturing facility in Hortolândia – São Paulo, Brazil. The new production site design and construction is based on technology transferred from Bombardier’s manufacturing and engineering hubs here in Kingston – where one of Brazil’s trains will also be built and tested – as well as [...]
Queen’s University to Ban Water Bottles This Fall
Queen’s University is on track to ban all bottled water sales across campus in September, aiming to help create a greener community. “We’re among the first few universities in Canada to implement a bottled water ban,” says Aaron Ball, Sustainability Manager. “It is important that Queen’s takes a lead on this because water is essential [...]
