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May
2023

Dr. Matt Woolhouse (1965-2023)

With great sadness, the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) would like to acknowledge the passing of Dr. Matthew Woolhouse (1965-2023)....

May
2023

Loud and clear: Voice Canada launches in Hamilton with public talk and research fair

Everyone knows something about aging. Everyone has a story to share. Connecting to the experiences of the community and identifying what is most me...

May
2023

MIRA Launches Voice Canada with supports for McMaster Researchers

McMaster aging researchers interested in leveraging the Voice Canada platform to recruit participants, promote events, ask questions to the public ...

Apr
2023

McMaster and University of Birmingham launch seed fund to support collaborative research

McMaster University and the University of Birmingham (UoB) have partnered to establish a new seed fund that will support collaborative re...

Apr
2023

McMaster researchers trial primary care program for older adults

Published: March 28, 2023 | By Steven Ma and Erin Beaulieu ​A primary care program promoting the health of older adults was well received by famil...

Mar
2023

Townhall showcases the MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre

This story comes from our partners at Dixon Hall. The original version of the story is available on the Dixon Hall blog.   The McMaster...

Feb
2023

MIRA LAUNCHES 2023 SPRING FUNDING CYCLE WITH OVER SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN FUNDING FOR RESEARCHERS AND TRAINEES

MIRA is excited to kick off 2023 with the launch of the spring funding cycle​. To help researchers and trainees better plan their work and ali...

Feb
2023

MIRA early career researchers receive support through the Canadian Frailty Network’s Springboard Grant Program

Three early career researchers with the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) were recently awarded funding through the Canadian Frailty ...

Jan
2023

2023 #MIRATraineeTalks Seminar Series

MIRA is pleased to announce 2023’s series #MIRATraineeTalks, a monthly in-person seminar series held on Wednesdays from 12 – 1 PM in MD...

Jan
2023

Middle-aged adults with frailty had more challenges accessing health care in pandemic, says McMaster study

Middle-aged adults living with frailty in the community were more likely to find accessing health care difficult during the first year of the COVID...

Dec
2022

Ageism in tech: Older adults should be included in the design of new technologies

Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) we might hold towards others or ourse...

Nov
2022

Marla Beauchamp announced as first Associate Scientific Director of the MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) and Dixon Hall have announced Dr. Marla Beauchamp as the inaugural associate scientific directo...

Nov
2022

McMaster’s aging research expertise on display in Regina for CAG 2022

Over 500 aging researchers, trainees and experts gathered in Regina from October 20 to 22 for the 51st Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of...

Nov
2022

MIRA Member Carmela Laganse connects marginalized communities with emergent digital platforms

As an artist, MIRA Member Carmela Laganse (School of the Arts) sees knowledge woven into everything. As a community-based researcher, she knows tap...

Oct
2022

MIRA AWARDS NEARLY A QUARTER-MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ON MOBILITY IN AGING

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) and the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging (LCMA) announce newly funded research totaling $240,000 in 2022. Six research projects, one from each of McMaster’s Faculties, have been selected by MIRA to receive a Labarge Catalyst Grant in Mobility in Aging. The awards, each valued at $40 000, offer the opportunity to conduct collaborative and interdisciplinary research focused on mobility in aging, where mobility is broadly defined to include physical, social and community aspects. Beyond the $240,000 awarded by MIRA, the projects have secured an additional $90,000 in cash and in-kind support.

Oct
2022

MIRA AND AGE-WELL AWARD OVER $80 000 TO THREE MCMASTER TRAINEE PROJECTS

October 3, 2022  The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) and AGE-WELL are proud to announce $81,000 in new funding for three Mc...

Sep
2022

MIRA Member Andrea Gonzalez among four McMaster researchers named to Royal Society of Canada

By Danielle Fiorentino Four McMaster researchers have been recognized this year by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their contributions t...

Aug
2022

MIRA hosts interdisciplinary symposium exploring aging communities and infectious disease

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging, in partnership with Canada’s Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats, hosted the two-day event featuring speakers, panels, a trainee poster competition and a free public talk that drew over 300 people in-person and virtually.

Jun
2022

Parminder Raina, pioneer in research on aging, appointed to Order of Canada

McMaster professor Parminder Raina has been named a member of the Order of Canada for his research on aging and its impact on health and disease. R...

Jun
2022

Inclusive spaces for Aging Well

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) was pleased to host it’s first in-person event since 2020 on the evening of May 26 at the...

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