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Business, Science and Technology, Research

Edmonton startup’s simulated sunlight aims to help producers grow more food with less energy

G2V Optics is working with U of A researchers on LED technology with the potential to improve food security around the world.

May 17, 2021
By Michael Brown

Health And Wellness, Research

Researchers pinpoint possible way to prevent permanent hearing loss caused by common childhood cancer drug

Deeper understanding of how the chemotherapy drug cisplatin works in the body may potentially eliminate the toxic side-effect in childhood cancer survivors.

May 13, 2021
By Adrianna MacPherson

Society and Culture

Students help local food producers boost sustainability

Augustana students work hands-on with community producers to tackle problems ranging from marketing eco-friendly practices to reducing plastic packaging.

May 14, 2021
By Bev Betkowski

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

‘Debunk fast, debunk well’: Misinformation-fighting campaign takes on COVID vaccine hesitancy

Social media campaign co-created by U of A’s Timothy Caulfield aims to help people find credible information online.

May 13, 2021
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