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A Concordia University School bringing disciplines & communities together to further health research and expand training capabilities. Montreal CA
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November is #FallPreventionMonth, a good time to highlight the work of Karen Li, Psychology Prof and Director of the Lab for Adult Development and #Cognitive #Aging. They research #motormultitasking to better understand how these abilities change with age.
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Meet The Researcher: Karen Li, Psychology - Motor Multitasking and Aging
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November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Falls are a leading causes of injury, but with the right training they’re often preventable.​

Take a look at what a fall risk prevention session is like: practical, progressive, and tailored to each client's needs.​

#FallRiskPreventionMonth #SeniorsHealth

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November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Meet Afaf Alanzarouti, an undergraduate research intern in the Applied Perception Lab at @concordia.ca, where the team uses virtual reality to make MRI scans less stressful for children.

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#ConcordiaUniversity #VirtualReality #VR #MRI #StudentResearch #HealthResearch
Student Research: Afaf Alanzarouti - using virtual reality to make MRIs less stressful for children
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November 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In this @ca.theconversation.com article, Emma Chen, PhD Candidate in Health & Exercise Science at @concordia.ca, writes about using online #dance classes as accessible balance-training programs for seniors to reduce risk of falls and injury

#fallpreventionmonth

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Bringing the dance studio home can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls for older women
Even post-pandemic lockdowns, online programs enhance access, supporting fitness and independence as women age.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Did you know that #walking indoors can be as effective as heading outside? 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️
Christina Weiss, PERFORM Gym Manager, joined Sonali Karnick on All in a Weekend to share how indoor walking can offer the same health benefits as walking outdoors, just in time for #winter! ❄️
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November 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If we can brag, we're really proud of the #kinesiology interns who work in our PERFORM Gym - one of the best gyms in the area if we do say so ourselves.

#NDG / #MontrealOuest if you're looking ;)

#gym #workout #personaltraining #cardio #weightligting

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Student tour of the PERFORM Gym
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November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Hiring: Canada Research Chair Tier II in Applied Synthetic Biology

Biology Dept at Concordia is #hiring a #tenuretrack faculty position and Tier II #CanadaResearchChair (CRC) in Applied #SyntheticBiology at the rank of Assistant Professor.

#facultyjobs

Details:
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Canada Research Chair Tier II in Applied Synthetic Biology | Faculty of Arts and Science - Concordia University
The Department of Biology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position and Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Applied Synthet...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Meet Alisa Piekny, Biology Professor at @concordia.ca and Associate Dean of Research & Infrastructure at @schoolofhealth.concordia.ca. Her lab studies #CellDivision; research that guides discovery of new #cancer drugs, delivery, and diagnosis tools.

#DrugDiscovery
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Meet the Researcher: Alisa Piekny, Biology Prof, Her Lab Studies Cell Division
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November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Meet Mia Consalvo, Professor of Communication Studies at Concordia & Canada Research Chair in Game Studies & Design. Her lab studies video games, the people who play them, and the game industry.

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#GameStudies #WomenInGames #DigitalCulture #GenderAndMedia
Meet The Researcher: Mia Consalvo, Professor, Communication Studies, Video Game Researcher
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October 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🎃👻 Mindful Halloween Tips!
🍬 SOH Dietitian Oriana Bellissimo shares 4 practical ways to stay mindful with your treats - while still having fun!
🍫✨ Because balance means enjoying the moment and feeling good after.

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🎃👻 Mindful Halloween Tips! 🍬Dietitian Oriana Bellissimo shares 4 practical ways to stay mindf
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October 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Nous recherchons des participants pour une étude de recherche sur le rétablissement après une césarienne et la reprise des activités.

Avez-vous eu une #césarienne? Partagez-nous votre experience!

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Participants Wanted for a Research Study on Cesarean Recovery & Return to Activity
Have you had a Cesarean birth? Active? We want to hear from you!
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October 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Participants wanted for a Research Study on Cesarean Recovery & Return to Activity

This survey aims to explore women/assigned female at birth’s views and experiences regarding physical recovery guidance and return to activity after a #cesarean birth.
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Participants Wanted for a Research Study on Cesarean Recovery & Return to Activity
Have you had a Cesarean birth? Active? We want to hear from you!
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October 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Meet Dr Marta Kersten-Oertel, Associate Prof of CompSci & Software Engr and head of the Applied Perception Lab focusing on the intersection of medical technologies and human-computer interaction.
#BreastCancer #Neurosurgery #MultipleSclerosis #AugmentedReality #AR

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Meet The Researcher: Marta Kersten-Oertel, Associate Professor, Applied Perception Lab
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October 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New publication! "Effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia during sedative-hypnotics withdrawal on sleep and cognition in older adults" from researchers at the SOH, @concordia.ca HKAP, CSBN, CRIUGM, and CIUSSS.

#sleep #cognition #insomnia #cbti

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Effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia during sedative-hypnotics withdrawal on sleep and cognition in older adults
Our objective was to assess the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) on subjective and objective sleep quality (including sleep …
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October 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
As #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth continues, we're proud to spotlight another @concordia.ca researcher making a difference: Dr Hassan Rivaz, Professor in @ginacodyschool.bsky.social & researcher in #medicalimaging with #deeplearning, using #ultrasound in cancer staging

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Meet The Researcher: Hassan Rivaz, Professor Electrical & Computer Engineering
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October 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It's #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth - a great opportunity to shine a light on the important work of Dr Elena Kuzmin, Assistant Prof, Biology @concordia.ca

Her lab studies triple negative breast cancer, the most aggressive type of #breastcancer

#breastcancerawareness

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Meet The Researcher: Elena Kuzmin, Assistant Professor, Biology & Breast Cancer Researcher
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October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
New publication: "Sequential #antibiotic exposure restores antibiotic susceptibility" by @concordia.ca's Farhan Chowdhury & Brandon Findlay, using drug-cycling protocols to extend efficacy of antimicrobial drugs

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#antibioticresistance #biology @chemtips.bsky.social
Sequential antibiotic exposure restores antibiotic susceptibility
AbstractBackground. The prevalence of antibiotic resistance continues to rise, rendering many valuable antimicrobial drugs ineffective. Pairwise cyclic ant
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October 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Modalités d’écoute du cerveau endormi : la perception des sons au cours des différentes phases du sommeil: Une équipe de #recherche de l’Université @concordia.ca découvre comment le cerveau établit un équilibre entre sécurité et récupération durant le #sommeil

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Modalités d’écoute du cerveau endormi : la perception des sons au cours des différentes phases du sommeil | École de la santé - Concordia University
Lorsque nous nous endormons, notre cerveau fait face à un choix délicat : il doit protéger notre sommeil et consolider nos souvenirs tout en demeurant alerte à des bruits potentiellement importants,…
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October 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
How the sleeping #brain listens: tracking sounds across different sleep stages

@Concordia.ca researchers uncover how the brain balances safety and rest during #sleep

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How the sleeping brain listens: tracking sounds across different sleep stages | School of Health (SoH) - Concordia University
When we drift off to sleep, our brains face a delicate challenge: they must protect our rest and consolidate memories while remaining alert to potentially important sounds, like an alarm or a baby…
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October 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Concordia Research: A new #AI tool developed at @concordia.ca enhances #CPR monitoring

The novel system boosts decision making in cardiac emergencies through faster, clearer and more reliable data

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RESEARCH: A new AI tool developed at Concordia enhances CPR monitoring | School of Health (SoH) - Concordia University
The novel system boosts decision making in cardiac emergencies through faster, clearer and more reliable data.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Recherche : Un outil d’IA pour améliorer la surveillance de la réanimation cardiorespiratoire est développé à @concordia.ca

Le nouveau système facilite la prise de décision en cas d’urgence cardiaque grâce à des données plus rapides, claires et fiables
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RECHERCHE : Un outil d’IA pour améliorer la surveillance de la réanimation cardiorespiratoire est développé à Concordia | École de la santé - Concordia University
Le nouveau système facilite la prise de décision en cas d’urgence cardiaque grâce à des données plus rapides, claires et fiables
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October 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"Food for Thought" Gairdner Global Health Symposium 2025
Insights from International and Canadian Experts on Nutrition, Policy, and Food Systems
October 21, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Register here:
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Food for Thought: Insights from International and Canadian Experts on Nutrition, Policy, and Food Systems
A half day symposium focusing on major challenges in nutrition worldwide, and how those trends are reflected in the experiences of Canadians.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM