Meet Dr. Eva Kaufmann, an Assistant Professor at Queen’s University, recently honored as a 2023 Banting Discovery Awardee for her innovative research in immunology. Exploring the lasting impact of mold exposure on the immune system, Dr. Kaufmann’s work holds tremendous potential for the future of immunology and infectious disease. Join us in celebrating her exceptional contributions to health and biomedical research.

Discover the pioneering work of Dr. Faith Brennan, a Banting Discovery Awardee 2023. Her innovative research in neurological recovery could significantly enhance our understanding of the brain and spinal cord’s immune responses following injuries. This in-depth profile explores her career, research, and the impact of her work on neurological disorders.

Dr. Andrew Harris, an assistant professor at Carleton University, is making significant strides in the field of biomechanics and platelet formation. He was recently recognized as a 2023 Banting Discovery Awardee, an honor given to outstanding early-career researchers in health and biomedical sciences in Canada. His research focuses on the mechanical properties of cells and tissues, with a special interest in how changes in the actin cytoskeleton impact cellular force generation and the formation of platelets. His work has the potential to lead to new approaches for generating platelets outside of the body and a better understanding of platelet disorders.

Dr. Marie-Claude Sincennes, a renowned Professor at the Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), was recently honored with the prestigious Jarislowsky Fellowship-Banting Discovery Award for her exceptional contributions to the field of muscle stem cell biology. Her research, focusing on the role of genes influencing the onset and progression of neuromuscular diseases, offers new insights and opens new avenues for potential treatments.

The Banting Research Foundation is proud to spotlight Dr. Brice Batomen Kuimi, an Assistant Professor of epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and recipient of the University of Toronto 100th Anniversary Discovery of Insulin Banting Award. His innovative research on traffic calming measures promises to significantly contribute to our understanding of public health and safety.

Sergio Crespo-Garcia, PhD, is a highly accomplished Assistant Professor who has made significant contributions to the field of retinal degeneration research. With his extensive expertise and diverse academic background, he continues to push the boundaries of knowledge in his quest to understand and treat age-related macular degeneration

Meet the 2023 Banting Discovery Awardees – exceptional Canadian researchers pioneering groundbreaking projects in the health and biomedical sciences. Learn more about their innovative work and join us in celebrating their achievements. Banting Research Foundation: Driving innovation in health research.

Recap of the first-ever Discovery Mentorship Open House organized by the Banting Research Foundation, highlighting the event’s success, engaging discussions, excellent venues, and delicious food. Learn more about the insightful IDEA presentation by Shift Health and the exciting future of research and mentorship.

Dr. Kimberly Dunham-Snary, Assistant Professor at Queen’s University and recipient of the prestigious Banting-Mitacs Discovery Award 2022, is exploring a novel concept in the field of cardiometabolic diseases—mitochondrial-metabolomic fingerprinting. This innovative approach could revolutionize how we understand, diagnose, and treat a range of heart and metabolic conditions. Her work exemplifies the pioneering spirit of Banting Research Foundation-supported research, pushing the boundaries of our knowledge to improve human health. By donating to the Banting Research Foundation, you are directly supporting promising Canadian early-career researchers and their innovative projects. Together, we can make a difference. Please consider making a donation today

Banting Discovery Awardee Discovers New Therapeutic Approach for HIV-1 Treatment: INRS Team Identifies a Key Metabolic Advantage for Immune Cells Researchers from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) have made a significant breakthrough in finding a therapeutic approach to restore the effectiveness of immune cells in people infected with HIV-1. The study, published…

The Banting Research Foundation Celebrates 100 Years Since Banting’s Nobel Prize Win This year marks the 100th anniversary of Sir Frederick Banting’s Nobel Prize win for the discovery of insulin. The Banting Research Foundation, established to honor his legacy, is commemorating this important milestone. Banting’s discovery of insulin revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, which at…

The Innovations of Dr. Jeffrey Leyton: Enhancing Cancer Treatment with Antibody-Conjugates Meet Dr. Jeffrey Leyton, recipient of a 2014 Banting Research Foundation Discovery Award and an Associate Professor at the Université de Sherbrooke – CHUS in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology in Canada. Dr. Leyton is a biochemist and a molecular biologist with…