Simon Fraser University

• How fruit fly genes are helping B.C. scientists reverse Parkinson’s symptoms

  Researchers at Simon Fraser University say they may have discovered a gene that appears to reverse Parkinson’s disease symptoms in fruit flies. And humans have a similar gene.

  Science

  Jul 31
  
• New SFU medical school names dean, aims for first classes by 2026

  The province and Simon Fraser University have named a founding dean for the school's planned new faculty of medicine. The school is expecting to begin classes by 2026.

  Health

  Jul 9
  
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• Older brains feel ‘reward’ from music, even if they don’t like it: study

  The brains of older adults feel a sense of reward when listening to music, even if it's a song they don't particularly like, a researcher at B.C.'s Simon Fraser University says.

  Science

  May 2
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• SFU researchers say ant pheromones could help prevent tick bites

  Researchers at Simon Fraser University have discovered that ant pheromones may be the key to warding off ticks.

  Science

  Apr 15
• Addicted inmates face substantially elevated risk of reincarceration: B.C. study

  People jailed in the province who have addiction and mental health issues are said to be at high risk of being reincarcerated within a few years of being released.

  Health

  Mar 22
• Could carbon dioxide be stored beneath Metro Vancouver? SFU researchers explore

  Shahin Dashtgard believes the climate-polluting greenhouse gas could be stored beneath up to 2,000 metres below the streets of Metro Vancouver.

  Environment

  Dec 12, 2023
• Nearly 40% of surveyed B.C. teens between 15 and 17 may have depression: SFU

  Half of those surveyed between the ages of 15 and 17 also reported their mental as fair or poor, Simon Fraser University research has found.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2023
• More than half of non-binary Canadian youth in sport witness discrimination: SFU

  The first-of-its-kind report found 66 per cent of non-binary youth have avoided joining an organized team sport because they would have to play on a gendered men's or women's team.

  Education

  Nov 9, 2023
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• SFU teaching assistants strike ends, tentative agreement reached

  The Teaching Support Staff Union at SFU announced the early deal on social media Thursday morning.

  Education

  Oct 19, 2023
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• Orange Shirt Day founder ‘so honoured to be honoured’ with degree from SFU

  Dressed in a red and blue gown and sash, the Orange Shirt Day founder beamed as she received an honourary doctorate of law from Simon Fraser University on Friday. 

  Perspectives

  Oct 6, 2023