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Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research

Infrastructure funding will drive forward discovery and innovation across the sciences

$27 million from Government of Alberta will accelerate 11 research projects in health, energy, environmental sciences, agriculture and astrophysics.

November 25, 2021
By Niall McKenna

Health And Wellness

Skewed research results led to lack of access to mammography for women in their 40s, say researchers

An influential breast cancer screening trial was not randomized properly and should be withdrawn, new evidence shows.

November 23, 2021
By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology

Smart sound system could relieve anxiety for ICU patients

Researchers are using AI to create customized soundscapes that could help patients relax and sleep better while in intensive care.

November 23, 2021
By Geoff McMaster

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

Leading researchers team up to bring promising chemotherapy treatment to human trials

After a rejected patent application nearly derailed years of research, the new drug is now in clinical trials thanks to timely support from two top experts.

November 22, 2021
By Michael Brown

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