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The international ice core research team at the Müller Ice Cap on Axel Heiberg Island, Nunavut celebrates completion of the deepest ice core ever drilled in the Americas. (Photo: Supplied)

Deepest ice core in the Americas drilled in Canadian Arctic

613-meter long ice core and three shallower cores set to unlock ancient climate secrets.

May 21, 2025
By Michael Brown

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

Harnessing AI to improve access to quality health care

U of A’s new interdisciplinary AI + Health Hub aims to turn research into solutions for everything from disease diagnosis to hospital management and drug discovery.

May 20, 2025
By Gillian Rutherford

A U of A researcher recruited family doctors from across the country to study the best time of day to take blood pressure meds, answering a critical question for patients — and creating a valuable research network in the process. (Photo: Getty Images)

Health And Wellness, Research

Family doctors’ research answers critical questions that ‘otherwise don’t get asked’

First studies by Pragmatic Trials Collaborative settle the controversy over when it’s best to take blood pressure meds.

May 15, 2025
By Gillian Rutherford

U of A researchers did field work at the Mattheis and Roy Berg Kinsella research ranches, contributing to a global study examining plant biodiversity across the world. (Photo: Supplied)

Research, Science and Technology

Uncovering ‘silent’ species losses key for conservation efforts: study

To get the most accurate view of biodiversity, we need to look beyond what’s there and find out what’s missing, says plant ecologist.

May 14, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

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