Researchers in the Department of Applied Mathematics are using computer-simulated drug trials to provide clinicians with insights on a promising cancer treatment.
The drug, called metformin, has traditionally been prescribed for diabetes but has been used in clinical settings as a cancer treatment in recent years.
Mathematics has historically been a multicultural project. It is a constantly evolving discipline that requires a diverse set of viewpoints and outlooks to grow.
Cheryl Lao, a master’s student at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, is one of 16 recipients across North America and one of four from Canada to receive a 2022 Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship. As a recipient of this prestigious award, she will receive $10,000 USD for education expenses and a year-long Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Axelar, a decentralized network that connects application builders with blockchain ecosystems, applications and users, has successfully completed a $35 million USD Series B funding round, bringing its market valuation to $1 billion USD and making it the newest Waterloo-linked unicorn.
The Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (CPI) is among a select few organizations involved in Canada’s new Cyber Security Innovation Network (CSIN).
