Department of Medicine

Cheers to DoM's Dr. Padma Kaul, Dr. Ross Mitchell and Dr. Puneeta Tandon on their successful applications!

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Kudos to recipients of 2026 grants and scholarships from CIHR, tri-council and MSI Foundation.

Research on snail hibernation by Dr. Evanglos Michelakis and team leads to a new drug that could improve organ transplants.

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Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 9 for The Truth About GLP-1 Medications: Separating Facts, Myths, and Headlines

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Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Stephanie Smith, recipient of the 2026 Champion of Change Award!

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Study by DoM's Dr. Michael Stickland shows cardiopulmonary impairment and pulmonary vascular dysfunction in 23-year-old chronic e-cigarette users.

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Significance of 100 Years of Medicine

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Department News

Employees

Have you met our new academic department manager, Wendy Barton?

Did you know this night owl who prefers camping and hates dirty dishes came to us from engineering?

September 10, 2026

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

Research by DoM's Dr. Satyabrata Kar and team reveal nanoparticles as potential new treatment for Alzheimer’s

Dr. Kar and team finds the commonly used molecules stop the neurodegenerative disease without any additional drugs.

September 10, 2026

A healthcare provider holds a stethoscope against a patient's chest during a medical examination. (Photo: Getty Images)

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology

U of A, Edmonton Public Library team up to counter confusion about health information

Let’s Talk Health series connects physicians with the public to provide evidence-based information on weight-loss drugs, burnout, sun safety and more.

September 4, 2026

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