News - Archive 2023
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Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
Researchers reveal full structure of ‘ancient genetic parasite’ implicated in human diseases15 December 2023
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research
10 stories that inspired us in 202314 December 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Study reveals inequities in access to cancer clinical trials in Canada12 December 2023
Employees
Student researcher speaks about the importance of empowering community voices11 December 2023
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
U of A, Cornell researchers team up on technology to hide transplanted islet cells from the immune system5 December 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Grad students with Type 1 diabetes aim to build a better future as researchers, advocates and mentors30 November 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Research reveals risk factors for poor asthma control in children29 November 2023
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research
Participatory research gives people living with Type 1 diabetes a voice to reshape their care23 November 2023
Health And Wellness
Leading researcher on Type 1 diabetes discusses new advances in addressing the disease20 November 2023
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
‘It’s an excellent fit’: New Canada Excellence Research Chair in Antiviral Drug Design builds on U of A’s leadership in pandemic preparedness research16 November 2023
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
Renowned diabetes researcher will bolster world-leading expertise at U of A16 November 2023
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Could a pill cure diabetes? A U of A researcher is working on it14 November 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
New process produces purer, safer pancreas stem cells for potential transplant6 November 2023
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture
Four ways to stay safe with cannabis edibles this Halloween31 October 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
New guidelines: If you’ve never had a heart attack, don’t take daily Aspirin until you talk to your doctor30 October 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Researchers identify amino acid that may play a key role for predicting and treating long COVID26 October 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
New statistical tool could mean clinical trials yield better information with fewer patients25 October 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Studies confirm an overlooked risk for cardiovascular disease16 October 2023
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
Blood test for prostate cancer could help avoid unnecessary biopsies5 October 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
‘Fire keepers’: Women elders share advice for healthy aging28 September 2023
Research
Four U of A researchers elected 2023 Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences21 September 2023
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
AI-driven vision for heart health comes into focus21 September 2023
News
Toshifumi Yokota elected 2023 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences20 September 2023
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
U of A enters new frontier of scientific research19 September 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
‘Laughing gas’ helps relieve kids’ pain and distress in emergency rooms, study shows18 September 2023
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Cancer discovery earns U of A grad the Breakthrough Prize14 September 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Gut bacteria hold key to stimulating immune system against colorectal cancer cells: study13 September 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Expert training video helps surgical teams protect patients from germs in the operating room7 September 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
U of A team revamps Alberta’s prenatal hepatitis C screening program6 September 2023
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Leading researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada5 September 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Drug-delivering grafts would make islet transplants safer, accessible to more people with diabetes31 August 2023
Students, Research
Student Spotlight: Jasmine Maghera, recipient of the 2023 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship31 August 2023
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
New Precision Human Health Lab will explore how people with chronic diseases can get the most benefit from exercise29 August 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Devices designed for athletes could help save lives of children with malaria23 August 2023
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
U of A to share expertise, equipment to foster Alberta’s burgeoning health technology industry22 August 2023
Research, Instructors, Health And Wellness
Local partnership is leading to big health innovations22 August 2023
Instructors, Health And Wellness, Employees, Research
Congratulations to Fatima Mraiche, 2023 Vargo Teaching Chair11 August 2023
Research, Employees
In Memoriam: Dr. Michael N. G. James, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Biochemistry10 August 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Friend or foe? Study reveals evolution of controversial human gut microbe14 July 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Indigenous men in Alberta get fewer prostate cancer tests, face worse outcomes than non-Indigenous men10 July 2023
Science and Technology
Researchers develop ‘ice inhibitors’ to protect cells during cryopreservation28 June 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
U of A Indigenous researchers lead process to create new guidelines for including Indigenous people in Canadian clinical trials26 June 2023
Students, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness
Dental hygienist combines knowledge and community connections to remove barriers to oral health21 June 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Combining cancer-targeting virus therapy with radiation to fight brain cancer works better than either treatment on its own: study14 June 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
The last word on sepsis: IV fluids help … except when they don’t13 June 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Grad’s passion for learning and leading is as infectious as the diseases she wants to cure9 June 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of male infertility5 June 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Research reveals clues to why immune cells seem to cause brain damage30 May 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
U of A study identifies why immunotherapy isn’t effective for many cancer patients26 May 2023
Employees, Research
Community support key to building individual resiliency: U of A Community Leader Award winner17 May 2023
Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
Machine learning model able to detect signs of Alzheimer’s across languages15 May 2023
Society and Culture
Nine inspiring individuals to receive U of A honorary degrees this spring10 May 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Reddit posts reveal youth struggles with mental health and getting support5 May 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Researchers pinpoint neurochemical marker linked with loss of motor function in ALS4 May 2023
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
New funding of $3.14M to expand University of Alberta’s SMART network into a national platform28 April 2023
Health And Wellness, Students
Community health fair provides culturally safe and inclusive health care25 April 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Genetic testing offers insight to improve care for youth living with autism spectrum disorder, says psychiatry researcher24 April 2023
Students, Health And Wellness
Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Alberta is making a big difference in the lives of underserved children and their families18 April 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
‘Milking’ umbilical cord before clamping benefits newborns who are not breathing well: study11 April 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Uncovering clues to the sex disparity in tissue in osteoarthritis cases29 March 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Rapid test for HIV and syphilis approved thanks to U of A research28 March 2023
Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness
An Rx against racist behaviour in Alberta emergency departments24 March 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Machine learning programs predict risk of death based on results from routine hospital tests21 March 2023
Health And Wellness, Research, Business
Drug manufacturing facility gets green light thanks to federal dollars17 March 2023
Health And Wellness, UAlberta
New national network brings together expertise and experience to tackle long COVID9 March 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Groundbreaking research program recognized with prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship15 February 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Boost to endowed chair from GSK positions U of A to expand leadership in virology research8 February 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
National study shows Indigenous patients with autoimmune liver disease face worse symptoms and outcomes2 February 2023
Health And Wellness
New AHS chair will bring Indigenous perspectives to health research and policy1 February 2023
Research, Science and Technology
New researchers will help shape the evolving landscape of AI31 January 2023
Instructors, Health And Wellness
Popular pediatric gastroenterology podcast offers education, information and connection30 January 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Researcher takes another step toward discovering how a brain molecule could halt MS23 January 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Key Alzheimer’s risk factors affect men more than women, study shows20 January 2023
News
New dentistry elective lets students explore career options in the dental community19 January 2023
Research
Diabetes Canada announces $1.5 million of new research funding for five U of A recipients17 January 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
COVID long-haulers face stigma as well as lingering symptoms, study shows16 January 2023