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Nature vs Nurture: The Role of Genomics in Addiction and Mental Health
Genetic and environmental factors that can play a role in whether someone is likely to develop addictions or mental health problems will be discussed at this Café Scientifique. Read more -
Moving Towards Healthy Aging: Mobility in the Built Environment
Dr. Margaret Denton shares her views on how communities and programs are and can be developed, and the implications these decisions have on mobility. Read more -
Making the News: Media Relations Workshop
Facilitators provided an overview of how the media works, advice on how to communicate most effectively with journalists, and reliable techniques for crafting messages. Read more -
Evidence-Based Medicine Remains the Leading Force in Improving Patient Care
Dr. Gordon Guyatt and Dr. Victor Montori presented opposing views on the state of evidence-based medicine and its role in the 21st century. Read more -
Drugs, Deception & Diets: Falsehoods of the Health Industry
Tim Caulfield and Steven Hoffman shared their views with students on deciphering the media hype and conflicting information on how to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Read more -
Crossroads Talks: Poverty in Action
Panellists shared their views on how poverty affects primary and community care in Hamilton. Read more -
Controlling Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Panelists engaged students and community members in a discussion about controlling infectious disease outbreaks at a community, national and international level. Read more -
"Ill-Informed" The Future of Universal Healthcare in Canada
Panelists discussed the benefits and risks of altering some of the features of Canada’s medicare. Read more -
Access to Medicines: Innovation, Industry and Advocacy
Three Canadian experts shared their views on collaborations and innovative solutions needed in working towards universal access to medicines. Read more
