C20/20 Innovation Hub

An ocular innovation hub at McMaster University in Canada advancing the development and commercialization of bioengineered technologies.

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We are thrilled to announce that @h_sheardown has been inducted into The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). The CAHS brings together Canada’s top-ranked health and biomedical scientists and scholars to address the urgent health concerns of Canadians. #Congratulations

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Last month, some of our team had the opportunity to present at the YSC session during @CRSScience Annual Meeting in Bologna, Italy! The conference was an excellent platform for showcasing our group's research and networking with industry experts. #CRS2024

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This week, we're thrilled to welcome Elias Huber to the team! Elias is studying Physics at the Technical University of Munich and is in his final semester of his master's program. He recently joined the Sheardown Lab as a summer student and will be with us until mid-November.

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This week, we are excited to welcome Chelsea Hang to the team. Chelsea is entering her 4th year of the Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization (BDC) program. She recently joined us in May as a summer student and will continue as an undergraduate thesis student until April 2025.

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We are excited to welcome Mike Williams to the team. Mike is a 3rd-year undergraduate student in the BEng program at TMU and has been working in the Sheardown Lab since September/October 2023. We're thrilled to have him on board and look forward to achieving great things together

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A huge shoutout to everyone who came out to The Phoenix for our Bake Sale on Friday! Thanks to your incredible support, we were able to raise hundreds of dollars for @FB_Canada. We couldn’t have done it without our volunteers, bakers and local contributors. #mcmasterengineering

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We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Bake Sale at The Phoenix Craft House & Grill, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8 on Friday, June 21st between 1:30-5pm. If you can't make it but would still like to donate, please see the link below.
https://t.co/XQUIyndH0J

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Last week, we held a meeting for C20/20 investigators to share insights into their lab's areas of expertise. The goal was to give each investigator the opportunity to present an overview of their work and provide valuable insights into their specific areas of focus. #mcmaster

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This week, we welcome our new Post Doc, Abdullah Ba Salem. Abdullah obtained a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from the @UWaterloo, where he gained expertise in polymer synthesis and characterization. He also has experience in the synthesis of small molecules & macromolecules. #Welcome

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We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at #ARVO2024 in Seattle this year. Our team excelled in presentations and discussions, and we eagerly anticipate returning for #ARVO2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. #ARVO #visionresearch #opthalmology #seattleconference #networking #mcmaster

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We're excited to be attending The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in Seattle this week! If you're also attending and would like to meet up, feel free to reach out! #ARVO #visionresearch #ophthalmology #SeattleConference #mcmaster #engineering

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This week, we are delighted to welcome Fanqing Ma to our team. Fan is a first-year Master’s student in Chemistry, dedicated to the development of a thermo-sensitive polymer capable of delivering protein drugs to the posterior segment of the eye. #HQP #McMaster #ChemistryResearch

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There have been some changes this year but as always, the members of my lab and I are excited to be participating in MOVE FOR SIGHT 2024 and raising funds for Fighting Blindness Canada. Click here to make a donation. https://t.co/AQyOMlAPdK

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This week we welcome Diego Hormiga Ribero to the team as a first-year Master's student. Diego's project will focus on the development of cornea models using 3D printing technology. His primary areas of interest include biofabrication & regenerative medicine #3DPrintingInnovation

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This week, we are thrilled to welcome Owen Segato to our team. Owen joins us as a transfer student in Material Engineering from the University of Waterloo, and we are excited to have him on board. Owen will be starting his second year with us this September. #HQP

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Last week, the C2020 team had the delightful opportunity to conduct an engaging outreach class for Grade 7 students at Lester B Pearson Public School. The session focused on exploring the states of matter, and we had a blast showcasing a variety of exciting experiments. #teaching

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Last week, we were lucky to be joined by Kaime Shearman from The Academy of Imagination & Dramatic Arts. Kaime led an engaging workshop, focusing on fostering confidence, improving communication, encouraging collaboration, and building a sense of community within our team.

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Last week, the C2020 team gathered for an highly successful meeting! 💼 We delved into discussions about grants, funding strategies, and brainstormed some amazing ideas for the future. Grateful for the collaborative spirit and looking forward to turning these ideas into reality.

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Last week we celebrated Marjan Tajik's last day working with The Sheardown Lab with a lunch at The Phoenix. We've been incredibly fortunate to have her working with us for the past few months and we wish her all the best in the future. #Innovation #SheardownLab #mcmaster #HQP

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The Sheardown Lab took time out last week for their annual Christmas lunch to look back on the year and also have a little holiday gift exchange fun! Season's greetings from the team! #teamwork #innovation #highlyqualifiedpersonnel