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About the Media Relations Team

The Media Relations team provides journalists with speedy access to our faculty experts, newsworthy stories, research discoveries and resources. We manage and promote events and campus announcements, assisting journalists with their requests. If you are a reporter requiring more information or an academic expert, please contact any member of our team.

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Michelle Donovan

Associate Director, Media Relations

Wade Hemsworth

Manager, Media Relations

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Andrea Lawson

Media Relations Specialist

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For inquiries related to the Faculty of Health Sciences, please contact:

Jennifer Stranges

Manager, Communications and Media Relations

Adam Ward

Communications Officer (Media Relations)

Recent Releases, News & Announcements

Analysis: Why can’t we die at home? Expanding home care could reduce the financial and environmental cost of dying in hospital Learn More

Most people would prefer to die at home than in hospital. If dying at home could be made more feasible and well-resourced, both the dying and the living would benefit.

McMaster researchers uncover potential treatment for rare genetic disorders Learn More

In a groundbreaking study, McMaster researchers have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases – two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

Analysis: Climate inequality must take centre stage at COP29 Learn More

Centring climate justice in our global efforts against climate change could bring myriad benefits for us all. COP29 in Baku must make this dream a reality.

Analysis: 10 privacy violations in the federal government's proposed changes to the Canada Election Act Learn More

Bill C-65 would help political parties exploit Canadians’ data without real limits, transparency or consent, undermining privacy, engagement and public confidence, writes Sara Bannerman.