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Sweet success: world’s largest islet transplant program celebrates 20 years of changing lives for people with diabetes

Edmonton Protocol team reports long-term results showing the treatment is safe and reliable for helping people with hard-to-control diabetes stabilize their blood sugar.

May 19, 2022
By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

Watershed moment

Maricor Arlos grew up surrounded by water, but it wasn’t until she came to Canada that she found her purpose in sustaining it for future generations.

May 18, 2022
By Donna McKinnon

Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

Uptick in avian flu cases poses little threat to humans

Risk of transmission to people and pets is very low unless you regularly come into contact with birds, says U of A expert.

May 17, 2022
By Adrianna MacPherson

Research, Health And Wellness

In good hands: examining everyday nursing ethics through touch and technology

On International Nurses Day, Folio highlights one researcher’s work to improve nursing care.

May 12, 2022
By Gillian Rutherford

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