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Newly named AI chairs will help advance game-changing research at U of A

Twelve of the U of A’s top experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning have been named Canada CIFAR AI Chairs at Amii.

January 19, 2021
By Michael Brown

Society and Culture, Science and Technology

State-of-the-art sonic lab will help U of A researchers shape the sound of things to come

Sound3 Lab will support innovative research on designing soundscapes for everything from music therapy in hospitals to community-building and computer gaming.

January 18, 2021
By Geoff McMaster

Science and Technology, Research

Research reveals new clues to hunting habits of elusive falcons

Study conducted at Edmonton grain terminal gives a rare glimpse into urban behaviour of birds of prey that are difficult to observe in the wild.

January 15, 2021
By Bev Betkowski

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology , Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research , Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research , Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020