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New Institute for Applied Health Sciences is officially open

The future of health sciences education and research was front and centre as officials from the Ontario Government, Mohawk College and McMaster University officially opened a shared Institute for Applied Health Sciences (IAHS)on Friday, Sept. 15. "This institute represents a major step forward in providing training for the high-quality health care professionals Ontario needs," said Dianne Cunningham, minister of training, colleges and universities. The $25.85 million, four-storey facility is a unique partnership of two health care educators. Located at the McMaster campus, it is home to 1,200 full-time and 3,500 part-time students from both Mohawk College and McMaster University. For a "virtual tour" of the institute, click on Read More below and scroll down to the photographs. Photo right: Education minister Dianne Cunningham speaks at institute opening