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Faculty of Health Sciences researchers Drs. Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez and Amanda Rowlands each received a Postdoctoral Fellowship award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Background photo: rawpixel.com by Sharon Mah Two researchers at the Faculty of Health Sciences have each successfully secured a prestigious CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship Award.

Skip to content Skip to main navigation SFU News News SFU awarded $14.6 million from NSERC to support diverse and high-quality research Awards and recognition The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has announced more than $14.6 million in funding to support research excellence across SFU, in its latest round of Discovery Grants.

Simon Fraser University researchers are driving Canada’s involvement on a major upgrade of the renowned ATLAS experiment as scientists seek to enhance our understanding of the universe. Deep within a high-tech lab at SFU’s Burnaby campus, researchers are assembling new detector components for the ATLAS experiment, which aims to boost the discovery potential of the Large Hadron Collider. The world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator, the collider shut down yesterday for upgrades.

We are pleased to distribute the June 2026 issue of the GGGRC News! This issue showcases the activities and accomplishments of the GGGRC and department, including faculty, community partners, and students. Articles in this edition include: The Gloria Gutman Gerontology Research Centre Renaming Gloria Gutman's SFU Honorary Degree Convocation Address 33rd John K.

Research Simon Fraser University researchers are driving Canada’s involvement on a major upgrade of the renowned ATLAS experiment as scientists seek to enhance our understanding of the universe. Deep within a high-tech lab at SFU’s Burnaby campus, researchers are assembling new detector components for the ATLAS experiment, which aims to boost the discovery potential of the Large Hadron Collider.

Today, I am sharing personal news: I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am receiving excellent medical care, and I feel well, supported by my partner, family, and close friends. It is with deep regret that I share that I have decided to step down from my role as President and Vice-Chancellor, effective December 31, 2026. This decision has not been made lightly.

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leader on the world stage on climate action and supporting sustainable cities and communities, as recognized by this year’s Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. SFU is among the Top 10 globally (7th and 9th) in both categories in the 2026 international rankings, which rate more than 1,600 universities based on their progress advancing the United Nation’s 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Coercive control is widely discussed in the intimate partner violence literature, but has been underexamined by those concerned about elder abuse. As populations age and more people live with chronic illness, disability, or social isolation, it is important to understand this form of abuse and develop effective prevention, detection, and intervention strategies. Originally published in the NGO Committee On Ageing New York Newsletter.

by Sharon Mah Faculty of Health Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Callista Ottoni, has secured a coveted Health Systems Impact (HSI) fellowship from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This award embeds Ottoni with Vancouver Coastal Health’s Healthy Environments and Climate Change (VCH HECC) team, under the dual supervision of VCH Health System Supervisor, Michael Schwandt, and FHS Professor and CIHR Applied Public Health Chair Meghan Winters.

Marie-Françoise Malo, a PhD candidate in bioethics in a joint program between Simon Fraser University and Université de Montréal. by Laurence Gagnon (reprinted with permission from the Office of Francophonie and Francophile Affairs) La version française suit A researcher’s path is not always linear; it is often shaped by turning points guided by curiosity and experience.