News out of the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health

Approximately 40% of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, underscoring the importance of earlier detection, more accurate diagnoses, and better-targeted treatments. Genomics (the study of genes and their functions) has potential to significantly reduce the impact of cancer in Canada. Oncology nurses are in a great position to ensure that patients benefit from advancements in cancer genomics, but research shows that many Canadian nurses are not yet equipped to apply these genomic practices – especially because Canada lacks specific policies in this area.

The aim of this project was to conduct a series of studies to develop a sustainable peer-led intervention that could slow down and/or prevent the progression of frailty in British Columbia’s older adults.

A recent study by IALH Research Fellows Ingrid Handlovsky and Allie Slemon, alongside Shivinder Dhari, has shed light on nursing students' experiences with discrimination within their educational programs. The study, conducted between September and November 2023, aimed to gather students' insights on how nursing programs can address and mitigate discrimination.

In an article by Andrew Duffy, published in the Ottawa Citizen, University of Victoria neuropsychology professor and IALH Research Fellow Mauricio Garcia-Barrera discusses the often-overlooked issue of brain injuries resulting from non-fatal opioid overdoses. These hypoxic brain injuries complicate the recovery process and present additional challenges for those struggling with addiction.

Research from Dr. Sarah Nutter, Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies and IALH Research Fellow

Recent research update from the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health