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.
Featured Stories
Dangers of a sedentary COVID-19 lockdown: Inactivity can take a toll on health in just two weeks
Reducing daily steps to fewer than 1,500 — similar to the activity level of people who are housebound during this pandemic — for just two weeks can reduce an older person’s insulin sensitivity by as much as one-third.
Polypropylene, the material now recommended for COVID-19 mask filters: What it is, where to get it
Everything you need to know about non-woven polypropylene, which is recommended for use as a filter in cloth face masks.
McMaster researchers study saliva-based, asymptomatic testing as a route to limit the spread of COVID-19
Saliva samples resolve many issues related to nasal swab testing, which can be unpleasant and requires trained medical professionals who are at risk from a procedure that often induces coughing and sneezing.
Interim report shows results of COVID-19 tests for arriving international travellers
Ninety-nine per cent of travellers who participated tested negative for COVID-19, interim results show.
Generous $2 million investment from Canadian philanthropist Stephen Jarislowsky accelerates impact of new nexus for pandemics and biological threats research
The Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Pandemic Research and Prevention is a cornerstone of the recently launched Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats, an international network of McMaster researchers and partners.
EXPERT VIDEOS
This isn’t the first pandemic and it won’t be the last
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.
Crushing COVID-19 with saliva testing
Eric Brown, a professor of biochemistry and biomedical sciences, explains how saliva testing could hold the key for widespread, accessible COVID-19 testing — which could then help health authorities beat the pandemic once and for all.
Fighting a deadly complication of COVID-19
Dr. Alison Fox-Robichaud is the scientific director of a new national network that focuses on improving the treatment and outcome for patients with sepsis — a dangerous immune response that is one of the leading causes of death in patients with COVID-19.