Mac scientists on ‘dream team’ fighting deadly brain cancer
McMaster University scientist Dr. Sheila Singh has joined what the Terry Fox Research Institue is calling a national “dream team” assembled to find new treatments for the most common and deadly form of brain cancer among adults. Singh, who recently identified an abnormal stem cell that may drive the formation of brain tumours and is believed to be behind tumour recurrence and relapse, said she hopes the national team will use cancer stem cell models to target the cells responsible for treatment evasion and find therapies to tackle them.
For more information, please see the full article at the Hamilton Spectator.
Workplace Communication Skills for Human Services
Mohawk College is offering a free course on workplace communication skills for Human Services (Early Childhood Educators and Child and Youth Workers).
Location and Schedule:
Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
April 3 - July 31, 2012
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
PLUS 1 hour online per week and 1 Saturday per month
To learn more or to register, contact:
Patrice Palmer
905-928-7475
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For more details and information, click on the attached flyer.
Workplace Communication Skills for Health Care
Mohawk College is offering a free workplace language course for Health Care.
Location and Schedule:
Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
April 3 - July 31, 2012
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
PLUS 2 hours online per week
To learn more or to register, contact:
Patrice Palmer
905-928-7475
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For more details and information, click on the attached flyer.
South Asian Heritage Festival - May 14, 2011
Make peace your way this holiday season
During the oft-stressful times of the holiday/winter season, we should look towards ways of making peace amongst everyone. The Times of India features an article which reflects on various ways we could do this in our lives. Perhaps it's volunteering at a retirement home or going green - there are many ways to make peace.
To see the full article, click here.
