Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats
Preventing the Next Pandemic
Now is the time for Canada to seize the opportunity sparked by COVID-19 and create a nexus that brings together our world-class resources, elevates our capabilities and amplifies impact. McMaster’s researchers are leading the way. Join us.
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Featured Stories
Profit-driven, private ownership of long-term care homes in Ontario shaped trajectory of COVID-19 crisis, research
An analysis of Ontario’s long-term care (LTC) sector, involving dozens of interviews with residents’ families and frontline staff from across the province, has shown the structure and funding of nursing homes—over half of them for-profit—shaped the trajectory of the COVID-19 crisis.
A new tool in the global fight against malaria
McMaster researchers contribute to updated international guidelines that will guide the research and development of genetically modified mosquitoes
McMaster researchers identify how VITT happens
A McMaster team of researchers has found how the COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia or VITT.
Primary care teams use oximeters to monitor COVID-19 patients
Patients receive home oximeters to monitor their symptoms as part of a program developed by McMaster University experts that has already saved dozens of lives.
Researchers discover unique ‘spider web’ mechanism that traps, kills viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza
Immunologists at McMaster have discovered a previously unknown mechanism which acts like a spider web, trapping and killing pathogens such as influenza or SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
EXPERT VIDEOS
Understanding COVID-19 variants of concern Learn More
Canada’s Global Nexus researcher Andrew McArthur talks about the risks posed by COVID-19 variants and what Canadians need to do to stay safe.
Overcoming vaccine hesitancy Learn More
Canada’s Global Nexus researcher Matt Miller talks about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
This isn’t the first pandemic and it won’t be the last Play Video
Infectious disease researcher Gerry Wright and virologist Karen Mossman explain how the Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats is a global leader in responding to the current COVID–19 pandemic and in preparing for the next.