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U of A teams up with venture capital firm to advance agricultural innovation in Alberta

Partnership with SVG Ventures|THRIVE will help researchers and startups move new technologies from the lab to the market.

August 10, 2022
By Bev Betkowski

Science and Technology, Research

Lime shows promise for controlling clubroot in canola crops

Spot-treating soil with the mineral could give farmers another option to stem the costly disease and improve soil health at the same time.

August 08, 2022
By Bev Betkowski

Health And Wellness, Research

Researchers pinpoint genetic defects that cause heart failure, pointing the way to more targeted treatments

Alberta heart tissue donors were critical for this breakthrough research, Canadian study lead says.

August 05, 2022
By Gillian Rutherford

Health And Wellness, Research

New report provides insights on injury-related ER visits for people experiencing houselessness

Detailed data will help community organizations in Alberta develop effective injury prevention programs.

August 03, 2022
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