Each week we will be highlighting posts to show what’s new on Instagram for those that do not have an account. Thank you to everyone who has shared with us so far.
CLICK to WATCH OVC graduate students’ research video HERE and help them win #NSERC’s
social media competition. This video tells you why your view matters
so much 👍.“The ability of the tiny leopard gecko to regenerate its lost
tail is the focus of a video made by University of Guelph students for a
national science competition. The video by graduate students in the
Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) looks at regeneration for the Natural
Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) contest. The “NSERC
Science, Action!” competition offers cash prizes for short, creative
videos designed to interest Canadians in science and engineering
research.
The minute-long OVC video has been named among 40 finalists
in the contest. The 25 videos attracting the most views from Feb. 1 to
Feb. 28 will be shown to a judges’ panel to compete for 15 cash prizes.
The U of G video, made by Rebecca McDonald and her classmates in the
Vickaryous Lab, focuses on research by biomedical sciences professor
Matthew Vickaryous looking at why some body parts regenerate while
others cannot. McDonald said the gecko can lose and regrow its tail
after being attacked by a predator, making it the closest reptile to
humans capable of appendage regeneration. Injuries to the gecko can heal
without leaving a scar.
“Our research aims to understand the biology
of regeneration and eventually bring humans closer to successful wound
healing and repair,” McDonald said.
“ From bench to bedside. Highlighting cancer research and care at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph today. See the stories behind each of these pics on @Ontvetcollege’s Twitter feed for #worldcancerday “
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We are always looking for photos to share on Instagram. If you have an interesting case, images of your team working in your lab or research out in the field, currently on rotation or other images that would help show what it is like to learn and work at OVC please email Jane Dawkins, OVC Marketing Communications/Social Media Manager at jdawkins@uoguelph.ca with “Instagram Post” in the subject line or private message @OntVetCollege on Instagram.