New USask infrastructure to bolster agricultural research
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received $11.8 million in funding for two new facilities that will provide critical workspace for crop and soil science research and teaching.
USask researchers discover genes that protect wheat from disease
Bacteria, viruses and fungi are masters at evolving new strategies to infiltrate plants and cause disease that harm crops.
Nitrogen’s role in food systems
Envision change as a ripple effect, reverberating outwards to affect various interconnected domains. The impact can be substantial, especially if the starting point is a central element like nitrogen, where a shift in practices can lead to benefits across multiple areas, suggests University of Saskatchewan researcher Kate Congreves.
USask’s Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies receives $3M investment
The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies (CFBSJS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received funding that will provide significant support for its research and operations.
Verge, Yang, Lang honoured as top USask researchers
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is honouring groundbreaking neuroscientist Dr. Valerie Verge (PhD), a professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, with its top academic honour of Distinguished Researcher. The award will be presented June 5 during Spring Convocation at Merlis Belsher Place.
USask researchers developing non-invasive tool for removing lung cancer tumours
Dr. Chris Zhang (PhD) knows and understands the amount of time it takes to recover from lung cancer surgery.
Illuminating enzymes
Innovation in radio-imaging techniques – promising to uncover once-invisible connections and unlock diagnostic tools and interventions – illustrates a powerful convergence at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).