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News - Archive 2021
News - Archive 2021
Recent Posts
FoMD’s 10 essential stories of 2021
FoMD news staff
21 December 2021
Judgment-free “conversation clinic” offers vaccination advice for expecting parents
Kirsten Bauer
17 December 2021
Awards & Accolades - November/December 2021
Kirsten Bauer
16 December 2021
Agreement aims to train more Indigenous physicians, improve health care for six northeastern Alberta First Nations
Gillian Rutherford
15 December 2021
Natural environment linked with quality of life for people with COPD
Ross Neitz
13 December 2021
Wastewater testing for SARS-CoV-2 virus expands to most Alberta cities
Gillian Rutherford
8 December 2021
Study links overactive bladder to increased falling risk in older adults
Ryan O’Byrne
7 December 2021
COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages five to 11: What families need to know
Gillian Rutherford
6 December 2021
No clear answer to whether prescribed opioid use in children leads to later drug misuse: study
Gillian Rutherford
2 December 2021
New provincial research funding for U of A aims to create made-in-Alberta vaccine and drug development pipeline
Gillian Rutherford
1 December 2021
Diabetes: a complex disease with pancreatic cells in the spotlight
Stepheny Zani
29 November 2021
U of A’s newest Rhodes Scholar headed to Oxford with goal of transforming health care in Canada
Geoff McMaster
26 November 2021
Fresh Faces: Christina Popescu, MD
Sasha Roeder Mah
26 November 2021
Infrastructure funding will drive forward discovery and innovation across the sciences
Niall McKenna
25 November 2021
Drug used to treat diabetes could also be effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease
Ryan O'Byrne
25 November 2021
Skewed research results led to lack of access to mammography for women in their 40s, say researchers
Gillian Rutherford
23 November 2021
Invention is designed to switch thoughts into action
Ryan O'Byrne
23 November 2021
Leading researchers team up to bring promising chemotherapy treatment to human trials
Michael Brown
22 November 2021
Are we missing the chance to treat metabolic syndrome in young adults in Alberta?
Shelby Soke
22 November 2021
Fall 2021 Convocation Spotlight: Shima Shahbaz, ’21 PhD in Medical Sciences - Oral Biology
Ross Neitz
19 November 2021
Fall 2021 Convocation Spotlight: Pranidhi Baddam, ’21 PhD in Medical Sciences—Oral Biology
Tarwinder Rai
19 November 2021
Lived experience fuels passion for health research and advocacy in Pediatrics master’s grad
Kirsten Bauer
18 November 2021
Fall 2021 Convocation Spotlight: Alexandra Ouellette Zuk, ‘21 MSc, Neuroscience
Adrianna MacPherson
18 November 2021
Fall 2021 Convocation Spotlight: Cole Delyea, ’21 MSc in Immunology
Ross Neitz
17 November 2021
Influential U of A experts rank among world’s most cited
Michael Brown
17 November 2021
Family doctor, program administrator and award-winning teacher adds master’s degree to her long list of achievements
Sasha Roeder Mah
16 November 2021
Fall 2021 Convocation Spotlight: Amirali Bukhari, ‘21 PhD in Cancer Sciences (Department of Oncology)
Adrianna MacPherson
16 November 2021
Fall 2021 Convocation Spotlight: Chalina Huynh, ’21 BSc in Radiation Therapy
Ross Neitz
15 November 2021
Scientists use machine learning to help combat crime by identifying potential street drug compounds
Andrew Lyle
15 November 2021
How are diabetes and the immune system connected?
Stepheny Zani
15 November 2021
Link between obesity and insulin resistance could hold key to improving immunity against COVID-19
Gillian Rutherford
12 November 2021
SARS-CoV-2 uses sugars to invade human cells, new study shows
Michael Brown
10 November 2021
Landmark study points to source of rapid aging, chronic inflammation in people living with HIV
Ryan O'Byrne
9 November 2021
Researchers aim to forecast COVID-19 cases further into the future
Andrew Lyle
8 November 2021
I have diabetes. Here’s why I’m glad I live in Alberta
8 November 2021
ARCHE provides expertise for healthcare decision-makers
Tamara Vineberg
5 November 2021
Indigenous mentorship program uses research to foster young people’s mental, physical and spiritual health
Gillian Rutherford
4 November 2021
Fresh Faces: Max Li, DDS
Sasha Roeder Mah
4 November 2021
Medical research leads U of A performance in latest U.S. News ranking of world’s best universities
Michael Brown
3 November 2021
U of A-industry partnership poised to close Canada’s drug supply gaps
Niall McKenna
2 November 2021
The End of Insulin: Research Is Bringing Us Closer to a Cure Than Ever Before
Lisa Szabo
1 November 2021
Fresh Faces: Hannah Lawson, Radiation Therapy
Sasha Roeder Mah
29 October 2021
Innovative project aims to transform inflammatory bowel disease care in communities
Crohn's and Colitis Canada Staff Writer
28 October 2021
Infections from respiratory viruses follow a predictable seasonal pattern, researchers find
Bev Betkowski
27 October 2021
Taking the first steps to dismantle systemic inequities in academic medicine
Sasha Roeder Mah
27 October 2021
Researchers confirm how to decontaminate and reuse masks during COVID-19 pandemic
Ross Neitz
25 October 2021
Fresh Faces: Jas Dhaliwal, Dental Hygiene
Sasha Roeder Mah
22 October 2021
U of A team uncovers new compounds to slow SARS-CoV-2 replication mechanism
Gillian Rutherford
21 October 2021
Awards & Accolades - October 2021
Kirsten Bauer
21 October 2021
Mentorship key to breakthrough science in women and children’s health
Gillian Rutherford
20 October 2021
Canada should limit use of forceps in childbirth to prevent lifelong injuries to women: study
Gillian Rutherford
19 October 2021
Researchers take the first steps towards treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders
15 October 2021
Fresh Faces: Mashud Ahmad, DDS
Sasha Roeder Mah
14 October 2021
Sex matters when it comes to immune responses against infection and disease, study shows
Ross Neitz
12 October 2021
Exploring barriers faced by transgender Albertans
8 October 2021
Fresh Faces: Carly Baisa, MLS
Sasha Roeder Mah
7 October 2021
Two researchers named Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research
Adrianna MacPherson
5 October 2021
Killer T cells could be recruited to ignite immune response against cancer, new study suggests
Adrianna MacPherson
4 October 2021
The passionate mentor
1 October 2021
Five things we all need to know about reconciliation in health care
Gillian Rutherford
29 September 2021
Truth and reconciliation brought hope and a pathway to resilience
Greg ZoBell
28 September 2021
U of A researcher part of team receiving $2M from Health Canada to fight overdose epidemic
Michelle Crossland
27 September 2021
Awards & Accolades - September 2021
Kirsten Bauer
23 September 2021
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences welcomes five FoMD researchers as new Fellows
Ryan O'Byrne
22 September 2021
Convalescent plasma doesn’t help severely ill COVID-19 patients, Canadian study shows
Gillian Rutherford
16 September 2021
Biomanufacturing partnership boosts Canada’s life-saving treatment and vaccine capacity
Gillian Rutherford
13 September 2021
Brain molecule helps ‘wake up’ cells that could help tackle MS and similar diseases, study shows
Adrianna MacPherson
9 September 2021
Space designers take flight to test bioengineered knee cartilage in low gravity
Bev Betkowski
8 September 2021
Four leading researchers named to Royal Society of Canada
Michael Brown
7 September 2021
Book donation project for children turns into research for clinician
Tamara Vineberg
2 September 2021
Discovery of protein’s role in cell migration may improve understanding of how breast cancer spreads
Adrianna MacPherson
31 August 2021
Seeking common ground for rare diseases
Peter Kannu
27 August 2021
U of A project aims to use AI to help patients with respiratory issues
Ben Proulx
26 August 2021
Robotics, AI key to faster cardiac ultrasound system under development
Gillian Rutherford
17 August 2021
$2.85 million awarded to create new platform to accelerate and support ALS research
Adrianna MacPherson
16 August 2021
COVID-19 Culture Shock
Lisa Szabo
13 August 2021
COVID-19 Culture Shock
Lisa Szabo
13 August 2021
Nutrition researcher receives new funding to find out why diet affects immunity
Michael Brown
11 August 2021
U of A researchers pinpoint promising inhibitors that could lead to new antiviral drugs to treat COVID-19
Erin Matthews
10 August 2021
Existing inequities intensify effect of COVID-19 on ethnocultural community members living in vulnerable conditions: study
Kim Barnhardt with files from Ross Neitz
9 August 2021
Getting childhood health research into the hands of parents
6 August 2021
Awards & Accolades - June/July 2021
Kirsten Bauer
4 August 2021
Researchers find possible culprit of inflammation that causes death in COVID-19 patients
Ryan O'Byrne
4 August 2021
New laser equipment at U of A gives medical technology developers a boost
Gillian Rutherford
3 August 2021
Women’s Health Research Spotlight: Cheng-Han Lee
WCHRI
30 July 2021
Biosensors embedded in bandages could monitor diabetic foot wounds to prevent amputations
Gillian Rutherford
29 July 2021
Genetic variant linked to hearing loss in children treated with common chemotherapy drug
Keri Sweetman
27 July 2021
New texting services launched to support first responders’ mental health
Bev Betkowski
26 July 2021
Exploring the connection between COVID-19 and ABO blood groups
23 July 2021
It takes a village (Part 2): How Sather Clinic staff support Canadian athletes preparing for the Olympics
Danica Erickson
22 July 2021
Digging into data, disrupting unhealthy patterns
Maria Ospina
21 July 2021
Alumni Q & A: Jennie Z. Young
Adrianna MacPherson
20 July 2021
Firefighters found to have persistent lung damage from Fort McMurray wildfire
Gillian Rutherford
19 July 2021
Empowering women with mental health support
16 July 2021
It takes a village: How Sather Clinic staff support Canadian athletes preparing for the Olympics
Danica Erickson
15 July 2021
Species of gut bacteria linked to enhanced cognition and language skills in infant boys
Ross Neitz
13 July 2021
Hepatitis C vaccine could be available within five years, says U of A Nobel laureate Michael Houghton
Michael Brown
12 July 2021
U of A launches safe data-sharing and analytics platform to boost AI, machine learning and digital health research
Laura Vega
7 July 2021
Investing in the future of vaccines
Ryan O'Byrne
6 July 2021
Fecal transplant plus fibre supplements improve insulin sensitivity in severely obese patients, clinical trial shows
Gillian Rutherford
5 July 2021
Online resource will speed up development of new approach to treating genetic diseases
Keri Sweetman
29 June 2021
New mindset needed to better address the growing prevalence of childhood obesity and the weight stigma that comes with it
By Ross Neitz
28 June 2021
Meet Pediatrics graduate Zeenat Ladak, '21 M.Sc.
25 June 2021
Convocation Spotlight - Jack Underschultz, ‘21 MD
25 June 2021
Imagining home-grown primary care in Northern Canada
Kirsten Bauer
24 June 2021
Convocation Spotlight - Rebekah Rashke, ‘21 BSc MLS
24 June 2021
Bearing the weight of COVID-19 numbers
Ryan O'Byrne
24 June 2021
Convocation Spotlight - Brandy Love, ‘21 MD
Kirsten Bauer
23 June 2021
Honorary doctor of science degree the perfect reward for a lifetime of scientific curiosity, child-health advocacy and lifesaving public-health contributions
Sasha Roeder Mah
22 June 2021
Indigenous student association expanding to include all Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry programs
Sasha Roeder Mah
21 June 2021
Incidents of serious parasitic disease on the rise in Alberta
Ross Neitz
17 June 2021
Two FoMD faculty renewed as Canada Research Chairs
Ryan O'Byrne
16 June 2021
Program uses novel approach to improve diabetes care in First Nations communities
Gillian Rutherford
15 June 2021
‘Using my voice to start a conversation’: Grad school experience leads scientist to role fighting anti-Black racism
Gillian Rutherford
14 June 2021
Islet transplant patient #252: ‘A second chance at a better life’
Gillian Rutherford
11 June 2021
Cross-disciplinary program will train industry-ready grads in growing field of SMART technology
Gillian Rutherford
10 June 2021
New AI research chair developing ‘21st-century stethoscope’ to make diagnosing injury and illness faster and easier
Michael Brown
9 June 2021
Can cannabis help with arthritis? U of A team funded by Alberta Innovates to develop decision tool for patients and health-care providers
Gillian Rutherford
9 June 2021
Community Leader Award winner driven to give back by his own childhood challenges
Sasha Roeder Mah
8 June 2021
Provincial data show a link between visits to supervised consumption services and decreased fentanyl-related overdose deaths
Adrianna MacPherson
7 June 2021
Have you met ... Nicole Cardinal?
Ryan O'Byrne
7 June 2021
U of A research examines how perinatal stressors impact babies’ cardiovascular development
4 June 2021
