Providing cardiac care to children in need
Dr. Nurin Jivani-Tajdin (BSc '07, Health Studies) is a pediatric cardiologist who co-founded a cardiac surgery initiative for children in Congo.
Class notes - Spring 2026
Catch up with Faculty of Health alumni throughout the decades.
Building Waterloo's healthiest campus and community
Leaders across sectors explored how a collaborative region can turn evidence into coordinated community action.
Capstones, collaboration and community
Redefining capstone learning by bringing Health students, faculty and community partners together to tackle real-world challenges
Using AI to accelerate drug development
Dr. Helen Chen and PhD candidate Bing Hu demonstrate how machine learning empowers collaboration between computer science, math and medical research.
Swipe right, but safer
A new interactive Safety Map, developed by a team led by Dr. Diana Parry, helps people better understand and navigate safety, risk and support when using dating apps.
Rethinking community life for people living with dementia
Dr. Laura Middleton and the Dementia Capable Communities project team help communities rethink how they plan and deliver everyday services.
AI radar system tracks subtle health changes
New technology from Waterloo researchers, including Drs. Rich Hughson and Plinio Morita, allows doctors to detect early signs of health issues by analyzing a patient's walk.
Process before podiums
Rob Holmgren (BSc '98, Kinesiology) is the newly appointed coach of Australia’s national mountain bike team. His assignment: Pave the way to the Olympics.
Honouring leadership and legacy
The Faculty of Health celebrated two remarkable alumni at fall convocation: Dr. Albert Wong (BSc ’80, Kinesiology) and Caryl Russell (BSc ’80, MSc ’92, Kinesiology).
Hair offers clues to children's mental health
A study led by Dr. Mark Ferro (Public Health Sciences) shows how high hair cortisol can act as an early warning sign.
What happens inside the brain of a passionate hockey fan?
A study led by Dr. Luke Potwarka (Recreation and Leisure Studies) gives us a closer look at how the brain functions when watching sports.
Class notes - Fall 2025
Catch up with Faculty of Health alumni throughout the decades.
More than hoops and dreams
Mano Watson (BA '99, Recreation and Leisure Studies) uses lessons from basketball to inspire healthier lives.
AI and health care
Dr. John Hirdes (PhD '89), a professor in the School of Public Health Sciences, discusses what AI brings to health care, and what it’s missing.
Older adults at nutritional risk
A study led by Dr. Heather Keller, a researcher in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, found that one-third of older adults are at nutritional risk.
Preventive health futures
Message from the Dean.
Prevention through play
Mary Afable promotes the importance of leisure for mental well-being and quality of life.
Prevention through intervention
Erin Hobin discusses the efficacy of warning labels for smarter alcohol consumption.
Celebrating our 2024 Alumni Award recipients
The Faculty honours Analyssa Cardenas, Steven Rebellato and Jillian Fleming for their accomplishments and contributions.
Share your stories
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