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Research, Health And Wellness

COVID-19 will lead to more child marriages, unintended pregnancies and sexual violence for teens in low- and middle-income countries: researcher

U of A nursing professor leads an international team to study the problem and evaluate solutions that could improve girls’ health and quality of life.

March 02, 2021
By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

Limiting invasive species may be a better goal than eliminating them, new research suggests

U of A biologist leads new study on “functional eradication” to curtail numbers of invasive species based on achievable targets for preventing ecological damage.

March 02, 2021
By Katie Willis

Society and Culture

PhD student explores how to help young immigrants reach post-secondary education

Arts-based research project will help young Syrian women articulate the challenges they face—and the strengths and supports they’ve found.

February 26, 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