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Lessons learned from Nobel winner Michael Houghton drive innovation for pharmacy researcher

For Khaled Barakat, a focus on teamwork and patient needs has led to breakthroughs in the search for cancer therapies, antivirals and safer drugs.

January 21, 2021
By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Health And Wellness

Discovery could lead to more precise way to treat symptoms of advanced Parkinson’s disease

U of A researcher finds potential biomarker that would help with optimal electrode placement in deep brain stimulation surgery.

January 21, 2021
By Adrianna MacPherson

Society and Culture

Family-friendly podcast decodes basics of criminal law for children

In “Translating Criminal Law: Rated G,” law professor Peter Sankoff co-hosts with his 11-year-old daughter and learns tween secrets in return.

January 20, 2021
By Helen Metella

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