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Research targets faster, safer source of islet cells for people with Type 1 diabetes

U of A researchers are harnessing AI to analyze patients’ own cells to create islet cells for transplant.

April 08, 2021
By Keri Sweetman

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

U of A chemists discover how a plaque-fighting protein protects against Alzheimer’s

Research highlights potential pathway for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

April 07, 2021
By Katie Willis

Research, Health And Wellness

U of A team identifies new approach to tackling heart disease in people with Type 2 diabetes

Pharmacy researcher looks for ways to correct a common but often hidden type of diabetes-related heart failure.

April 06, 2021
By Gillian Rutherford

Science and Technology, Business, Research

Project to create jet fuel from biowaste gets federal funding boost

Industrial project based on innovative U of A research could provide a supply of renewable fuel while creating a new market for Alberta agricultural and food producers.

March 31, 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