Ontario Chemist Spotlight: Alana Ogata

University of Toronto Mississauga analytical chemist Alana Ogata is one of five recipients of the prestigious  2022 John Charles Polanyi Prize, which recognizes outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career. An assistant professor in the department of chemical and physical sciences, Ogata is developing bioanalytical technologies that can help diagnose diseases sooner and lead to better treatment and… Learn More

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A better understanding of air pollution’s health toll

Low level air pollution is deadlier than current models suggest according to new Canadian research that is improving our understanding of how fine particulate matter affects human health. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 4.2 million people die every year from long-term exposure to fine particulate matter of 2.5 microns or less in diameter (PM2.5). But McGill… Learn More

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