Global Nexus

Eight remarkable professors named University Scholars Eight McMaster professors have been named 2025 University Scholars, in recognition of their research leadership and the impact of their work. University Scholars are mid-career . . .

Global Nexus Director Matthew Miller has been named University Scholar — an honour recognizing international research excellence, mentorship, and community impact. Congratulations to Dr. Miller and the other outstanding recipients! 👏

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🦠 Clinical Trial Update 🦠

McMaster University's inhaled COVID-19 #vaccine safely generates immune responses associated with protection in the lungs, according to phase-1 clinical trial data published in Nature Communications. Our inhaled vaccine is now in ongoing phase-2 trials. Learn more 👇

Today, on the five-year anniversary of the WHO's pandemic declaration, we're proud to commence Phase-II human trials on our inhaled aerosol vaccine. Learn more about this exciting next-gen vaccine candidate, including how to enrol in the ongoing study. 👇

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How an Ontario Startup Is Fighting Superbugs With AI - Macleans.ca Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are overpowering existing treatments. One Hamilton-based lab is using medical AI to fight back.

New from @macleans.bsky.social: How IIDR member Jon Stokes is working at the intersect of academia and industry to get new antibiotics to the finish line faster. #IDSky

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Government of Canada invests $4M in McMaster to fast-track drug discovery initiatives The funding will support the establishment of a research centre that will significantly expand the university’s capacity for research, partnerships and training to drive new therapies to market.

The Government of Canada announced today a $4M investment in Global Nexus, which will be leveraged for bold new drug discovery and development initiatives at McMaster.

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Hey #IDSky, #Microsky and #ImmunoSky - I'm so pleased that @mcmasteriidr.bsky.social and @mcmasternexus.bsky.social are now here, as well as microbiologists extraordinaire @gdwantibiotics.bsky.social @dr-lori-burrows.bsky.social and @lkalan.bsky.social - get these folks in some #starterpacks!

YouTube video by McMaster University Ants and antibiotics: How insects could help beat drug-resistant superbugs

Putting the 'ant' in antibiotic discovery: how IIDR researchers are harnessing an eons-old relationship between ants, fungi, and bacteria to find new antimicrobial medicines. #AMR #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek

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