Gateway renews partnership with the University of Guelph

(Front row): Dan Stringer, Gateway CERH Board Chair, Dr. John Cranfield, Interim Dean OAC, Gwen Devereaux, Gateway CERH President, Dr. Shayan Sharif Acting VP Research and Innovation. (Back row): Jessica Bowes, Assistant VP Research U of G, Dr. Scott Brown, Research Chair Gateway CERH, Dr. Ryan Gibson, Research Chair Gateway CERH, Dr. Leith Deacon, Research Chair Gateway CERH, Dr. Al Lauzon, Research Chair Gateway CERH, Sage Milne, Research Assistant Gateway CERH, Jill Rogers, Managing Director Research Operations U of G.

A pivotal advancement in rural health research was celebrated with the recent renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) and the University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD).

This partnership is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of rural residents through collaborative research and knowledge mobilization.

“Gateway's commitment to improving the health and well-being of rural communities through innovative research and outreach has aligned perfectly with SEDRD’s mission to enhance rural resiliency,” said John Granfield, Interim Dean, Ontario Agriculture College, University of Guelph.

“Looking ahead, I am excited to see what the next chapter of this partnership will bring as we continue to strengthen rural health initiatives and foster sustainable development.”

This revitalized collaboration will harness the resources and expertise from both organizations to increase student research opportunities, facilitate joint dissemination of knowledge, and drive the development of innovative solutions to healthy sustainable rural communities.

“This partnership gives Gateway CERH and the community access to academic leaders, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as institutional resources,” said Gwen Devereaux, President Gateway CERH Board of Directors.

“We thank SEDRD for their commitment to help build Gateway CERH as a very unique organization in rural Canada and we look forward to a renewed energy in advancing our collaboration to better the health of rural residents through research, education, and communication.”

For more information about the MoU renewal or any of Gateway CERH’s Projects, check out our website: www.gatewatruralhealth.ca.