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Business, Science and Technology

U of A venture mentoring service helps entrepreneurs navigate the unknowns

ThresholdImpact VMS manager and entrepreneur Lazina McKenzie helps bring the collective experience of more than 100 volunteer mentors to a diverse array of startups.

December 03, 2020
By Michael Brown

Society and Culture

Archeologist uses science to counter misconceptions of Indigenous peoples

For Maggie Spivey-Faulkner, unearthing evidence is the best way to change public perceptions—and public policy.

December 02, 2020
By Geoff McMaster

Health And Wellness, Research

Research reveals how baby’s first breath triggers life-saving changes in the brain

Discovery may help explain cases of sudden infant death syndrome.

December 02, 2020
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