January 29, 2014

The scholarly work of Concordia faculty and researchers informs and improves society on many issues that affect our daily lives. Visit the Research section to read news stories involving research at Concordia, or read the most recent items here:   

• Research conducted by Ingrid Bachmann, professor in the Department of Studio Arts, in collaboration with a Toronto-based medical research group, investigates the emotional or psychological states of a heart transplant recipient post-surgery. The project is called Hybrid Bodies and is an evolving multi-sensory exhibit that provides a creative context in which to discuss and explore organ recipients’ experiences and cultural views about transplantation. The project will be on display at the Phi Centre from January 23 to March 15: The Globe and Mail and The Health News Network.
  
  
• Canadian Art interviews Montreal curator Vincent Bonin about his two-part exhibit, “D’un discours qui ne serai pas du semblant / Actors, Networks, Theories,” which saw its first half recently close at the Leonard and Bina Ellen Gallery.
  
  
• William Bukowski, professor in the Department of Psychology and Director of the Centre for Research in Human Development, appeared this morning on Minnesota News Radio to discuss research conducted in collaboration with Kate Drury, PhD candidate in the Department of Psychology. Their study found that all-girl schools present challenges for students who don’t conform to gender norms.
  
  
• Research conducted by psychology PhD candidates Christopher Cardoso and Anne-Marie Linnen in collaboration with Mark Ellenbogen, professor in the Department of Psychology and CRDH researcher, appears on Radio Canada International (Spanish-langauge). Their study found that the off-label use of oxytocin by healthy adults shows an increase in emotional oversensitivity.

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