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Cancer-killing compound spares healthy cells

Concordia-led research finds first compound that kills cancer cells and extends lifespan.

Vladimir Titorenko is a professor in the Department of Biology and Concordia University Research Chair in Genomics, Cell Biology and Aging. | Photo by Concordia University

Lithocholic acid (LCA), naturally produced in the liver during digestion, has been seriously underestimated. A study published in the journal Oncotarget shows that LCA can kill several types of cancer cells, such as those found in some brain tumors and breast cancer. More...

 

Researchers honoured

Six Concordia scholars honoured for exceptional achievements and contributions.


From left: Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies Louise Dandurand poses with research award recipients Zhigang Tian, Marguerite Mendell, Zeynep Arsel, Ted Stathopoulos, Alexandre Champagne, Dave Secko, and Concordia President Frederick Lowy. | Photos by David Ward / lab six and a half

Six of Concordia’s most promising and innovative researchers were recently recognized at a reception hosted by Concordia’s Vice-President of Research and Graduate Studies Louise Dandurand.

Four individuals received research awards of $5,000 each while two received Petro-Canada Young Innovator Awards of $10,000 each. The annual awards recognize and promote excellence in research and creative activity at Concordia University. More...

 
Research

Office of Research

The role of the Office of Research (OOR) is to provide the services required to support the development and growth of funded research and scholarship at Concordia University.

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Graduate Studies

School of Graduate Studies

The School of Graduate Studies guides students, faculty and administrators through the academic and administrative components of Concordia’s graduate programs.

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Concordia International

Concordia International

The Concordia International office supports Concordia’s internationalization policy and offers high quality international liaison services to students, faculties and partner institutions. Our motto is: Challenge us!

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The Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery

The Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery is a place that reflects upon the practice of contemporary artmaking, of curating and of exhibition making. It strives to be a place where art specialists, the public at large and youth are able to experience art as a way of thinking and of being in the world. The Gallery presents exhibitions, artist and curator talks, organizes public debates, concerts and film screenings as well as offers various educational programs.

 

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