News and Media Archive - 2018
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The Globe and Mail: Has Tim Caulfield become the Canadian nemesis of pseudoscience?
Timothy Caulfield is the host and co-producer of A User's Guide to Cheating Death.
National Post: The delusion of detoxing: There's no evidence to support holiday cleanses, experts say
The notion that detox diets and cleanses can purge our bodies of pollutants, pesticides and other toxic sludge is 'scientifically absurd,' experts say.
The Star Edmonton: From Cadence Weapon to Connor McDavid, some famous Albertans on the Christmas presents they'll remember forever
Christmas presents local celebrities remember, Timothy Caulfield is one of them.
Second Opinion: 2018 - A year of change in Canadian public health
Future medical historians may one day view this as a remarkable year.
Heliyon: Influenza vaccination discourse in major Canadian news media, 2017-2018
How is influenza vaccination portrayed? An article by Blake Murdoch and Timothy Caulfield.
The National Post: Canadian scientists call creation of gene-edited babies 'premature' use of technology
Caulfield notes the use of the technology to reshape human DNA is "premature".
folio: CBD in cannabis no panacea for what ails us, say U of A experts
When asked whether an abundance of encouraging anecdotal reports should count for something, Caulfield is unequivocal.
NBC Think: Holiday detoxes promise to cleanse our bodies of toxins - but this wellness trend sells more snake oil than science
There is no solid science to support the idea that we need to detox our bodies in the way the purveyors of detoxification suggest. By Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta.
The Bulletin: Cryotherapy arrives in Bend, but are its health benefits real or hype?
Timothy Caulfield talks about the cryotherapy hype and the possible placebo affect.
Oprah Magazine: 10 Factors You Should Consider Before Taking an at-Home DNA Test
Timothy Caulfield cautions that all the information may not be welcoming or positive.
canvax: Building Vaccine Confidence in the Era of Fake News
Timothy Caulfield discusses the challenges and opportunities for strengthening immunization promotion and building vaccine confidence in an era of fake news.
The Ringer: How Aura Photography Invaded Instagram
"There's a growing body of evidence that shows social media spreads misinformation, and unfortunately misinformation gets more traction than truth," says Timothy Caulfield.
Second Opinion: 'Call to Colleges' - to stop unproven stem cell therapies
Canadian college of physicians and surgeons have an obligation to stop their members from offering unapproved and unproven stem cell therapies - Blake Murdoch. (scroll half way down the page)
Psychology Today: When Doctors Have Extreme Views
Caulfield recently called for the creation of an independent body tasked with regulating the claims of alternative health professionals after complaints were filed about homeopathic assertions of a total cure of autism.
Policy Options: Vaccines, public trust and learning from my hate mail
Column by Timothy Caulfield.
Vox: Adaptogens, the mysterious herbs that supposedly alleviate your stress, explained
Adaptogenic dusts, oils, and pills have a veneer of science, but there's not much evidence to back them up. Professor Caulfield provides expert comment.
CTV News at Five Interview: Timothy Caulfield
Timothy Caulfield is interviewed by CTV News and touches on his show, 'A User's Guide to Cheating Death'.
Global News: Goop-age wellness: Why are people so desperate to feel good?
Wellness companies also do a good job at making pseudoscience sound believable. By using terms that sound scientific, Caulfield said, companies are able to position products and ideas in a way that make people think they will be bettering themselves if they buy into them.
The Globe and Mail: Chiropractors at a crossroads: The fight for evidence-based treatment and a profession's reputation
For more than a decade, Ontario's regulator has been steered by 'vitalists' who promote unscientific treatments for virtually any disease. Now a growing faction is urging change. Professor Caulfield's study is mentioned.
Radio Canada: Pourquoi l'entreprise controversée de Gwyneth Paltrow séduit-elle?
Le chercheur Timothy Caulfield a écrit un livre sur les vedettes, comme Gwyneth Paltrow, qui se lancent dans l'industrie du bien-être
The Modern Times: BTHC Foundation banquet raises thousands
The speaker this year was Timothy Caulfield, a lawyer and professor at University of Alberta and the star of Netflix's "A User's Guide to Cheating Death."
The Social: New TV show tackles the world's latest health trends
'A User's Guide to Cheating Death' and Timothy Caulfield are focused on The Social.
The Guardian: Is alkaline water a miracle cure - or BS? The science is in
"It is a science-y sounding idea that has intuitive appeal. Alkaline water is also part of the multitrillion-dollar wellness industry, much of which is built on the marketing of science-free products and practices. There seems [to be] an unquenchable thirst for new and unique strategies for maximizing health and avoiding disease." says Timothy Caulfield.
Global News: Wellness wizards or gurus for the gullible? Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop lands in Vancouver
"Gwyneth has recommended allowing bees to sting your face as a kind of therapy and people have actually died using that therapy, so it's potentially physically harmful," said Tim Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta
WRVO NPR: Health information: When it's right, when it's wrong and what it all means
Timothy Caulfield is among experts interviewed in this podcast on where you get your health and wellness information.
folio: Food bans not legally required in schools: study
"Given the prevalence of childhood food allergies and the amount of time kids spend at school where they may be exposed to allergens, we set out to better understand Canadian laws and policies that apply to managing food allergies in the school setting," said Timothy Caulfield, research director of the U of A's Health Law Institute, who led the study.
Daily Times: US craze for DNA 'heritage' tests may bolster racism, critics warn
Timothy Caulfield, a specialist in health care law at the University of Alberta in Canada, warns that the DNA tests might even be reinforcing racial interpretations of society.
folio: Science a tough sell in a world full of miracle cures, says U of A health skeptic
TV series featuring U of A professor Timothy Caulfield returns for second season to bust myths about sleep, germs, relationships and more.
CBC Listen: Tilting At the Health Claim Windmill
A new docu-series "A User's Guide to Cheating Death" is streaming on Netflix and with each episode, Timothy Caulfield challenges the science behind major health fads drawing upon his years as a health policy professor at the University of Alberta. Tim spoke with Russell Bowers about the show.
University Affairs: Academics fight back against junk science, health scams
Pseudo-science "erodes our critical thinking, and that might be the most serious damage in the long run," says Timothy Caulfield.
CBC RCI: The wonderful world of snake oil promoters and people who believe them
Claims vs science: New Canadian series explores miracle diets, anti-ageing cures, and other wellness fads
Vice: This Netflix Show Explores Why People Do Detoxes and Other Wellness Trends
Timothy Caulfield explores our attraction to alternative health practices in 'A User's Guide to Cheating Death.'
CBC: Hey, Health Canada - what's up with stem cell clinics?
The FDA is currently fighting two stem cell clinics in court, and one expert thinks Health Canada should be similarly aggressive. Timothy Caulfield provides comment.
STAT: 'There is so much health noise': Tim Caulfield teases fact from fiction in new Netflix show
Timothy Caulfield explores health fads in the new Netflix show "A User's Guide to Cheating Death."
The Edmonton Journal: Paula Simons: A user's guide to Timothy Caulfield, the University of Alberta's very public intellectual
It's an important opportunity, especially in this era of misinformation and twisting facts. This is a chance to set to record straight. Because trying to get the science right matters.
The Guardian: Collagin: beauty mixed with booze that tastes like the fear of ageing
The Canadian professor Timothy Caulfield, a man who spends his time debunking beauty cons, once told me: "We are always looking for an easy fix and I think these ingestibles have intuitive appeal. If we age because our collagen is breaking down, well, perhaps eating collagen will help! But, alas, our bodies don't work that way."
CBC: A Canadian professor is debunking health trends in Netflix's "A User's Guide to Cheating Death"
Canadian professor Timothy Caulfield is challenging major health fads in his new docuseries "A User's Guide to Cheating Death," which debuts this Friday on Netflix.
Netflix: A User's Guide to Cheating Death
Streaming September 28
The Gateway: Goop is endemic of growing pseudo-health movements
Goop may be coming to Canada, but pseudoscience medicine is already here. Professor Caulfield's book is featured.
Global News: Reality check: What are probiotics good for?
Professor Timothy Caulfield is quoted, "It's one of those areas right now that I thought was tremendously hyped and that people are leveraging the legitimate science that's going on in this area in order to sell what I think are largely unproven products."
National Public Radio: Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Agrees To Pay $145,000 To Settle False Advertising Lawsuit
Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand, Goop, has settled a lawsuit with several California district attorneys over the promotion of products with questionable health benefits. Professor Caulfield is interviewed for his expert comments.
SF Chronicle: Lofty promises, limited results
After 14 years and $3 billion, has California's bet on stem cells paid off? Professor Caulfield provides expert comment.
US News: Decoding Your DNA: What to Consider Before Genetic Testing
You won't get the full picture, and not all of the claims are steeped in science. Professor Timothy Caulfield provides expert comment.
IFL Science: Unscientific Claims About "Vagina Eggs" Land Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop With A Hefty Fine
Unsurprisingly, medically trained doctors weren't too happy with the idea of people squirting caffeinated drinks up their bum. Timothy Caulfield, a professor of health law & science policy, who wrote about Goop's science claims tweeted: "No, no, no! #GwynethPaltrow pushing an at-home coffee enema kit? Dangerous, dumb and, um, disgusting."
Business Insider: Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop must stop making bogus claims about its $66 'vaginal eggs' because of a legal settlement. Here's the real science.
Health law and science policy expert Professor Timothy Caulfield even wrote a book about celebrities peddling junk science, titled "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?" (Answer: when it comes to your health, probably.)
HuffPost MSN: Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Pays US$145,000 Settlement Over 'Misleading' Vagina Egg Claims
"Those jade eggs? Not a great idea," University of Alberta law professor Timothy Caulfield, author of Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash, tweeted Tuesday.
folio: Everything you need to know about weight training
Experts reveal how simple and effective a strength-training workout can be-and dispel some common myths. "The fact of the matter is, resistance training doesn't have to be fancy, you don't need fancy equipment and you don't need to do it in any fancy order," said Timothy Caulfield, "The research basically says you need to get in there, challenge the big muscle groups and get out."
ACM: Is Genomic Privacy Possible?
Professor Timothy Caulfield concludes, "Genomic privacy is a core concern for the public and researchers. It's a problem that must be addressed if we are going to achieve major improvements in healthcare. It's essential that people feel entirely secure about their data."
The Atlantic: How Misinfodemics Spread Disease
Researchers are finding more and more that online misinformation fuels the spread of diseases such as tooth decay, Ebola, and measles. Professor Timothy Caulfield is referenced for his health video series about extreme remedies around the world.
The National Post: Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop crosses over to Canadian backyard amidst push back from medical critics
Goop chief content officer Elise Loehnen announced Wednesday that the empire is bringing its series of 'In Goop Health' conferences to Canada for the first time this fall. "They're in our backyard now", said Timothy Caulfield. Professor Caulfield provides further expert comment.
Health News Reviews: CBD products don't need a marketing push from journalists
"The CBD craze is a classic example of how media and marketing hype can build around a new idea,". Professor Caulfield provides further expert comments.
CBC Radio: News flash: Stem cells don't regrow your brain
When it comes to news about stem cells, where there is hope, a hoax is often not far behind, says author and researcher Professor Timothy Caulfield.
NBC News: The multivitamin industry rakes in billions of dollars. But science says we're not getting healthier.
Unless you have a clinically identified deficiency, the research tells us there is little reason to consume supplements.
folio: COMMENTARY || Why researchers should use art to talk science
Mixing science and art can make the truth more interesting than lies, says health law expert and pseudoscience debunker Timothy Caulfield.
The Conversation: Mixing science and art to make the truth more interesting than lies (Indonesia)
SCI + POP is a new social media project that circulates images to communicate research findings and provides commentary on science and health policy. Written by Professor Timothy Caulfield.
The Conversation: Mixing science and art to make the truth more interesting than lies
SCI + POP is a new social media project that circulates images to communicate research findings and provides commentary on science and health policy. Author - Timothy Caulfield.
Global News: University of Alberta prof's show debunking health myths picked up by Netflix
A professor at the University of Alberta who is known for his book Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything? is taking his science-based approach to health crazes to Netflix.
Galileu: Gwyneth Paltrow é acusada de promover pseudociência com sua empresa
Criada pela atriz em 2008, a companhia Goop vende desde pedras que "aumentam a energia sexual das mulheres" até "pó comestível que traz sucesso"
The Star Edmonton: U of A law professor's show gets picked up by streaming giant Netflix
In the show, Caulfield wanted to explore all the crazy and sometimes extreme remedies individuals try for the health and beauty and see what science actually says about those practices.
Vox: Is Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop pseudoscience winning?
Goop has been called out for bullshit over and over. But the brand seems to be stronger than ever. Professor Caulfield's book and comments are highlighted.
CBC: Canada using DNA testing, ancestry websites to investigate migrants
Immigration officials are using DNA testing and ancestry websites to try to establish the nationality of migrants, the Canada Border Services Agency said on Friday. Privacy expert Timothy Caulfield breaks down the potential danger of using DNA testing.
Vox: Gwyneth Paltrow split with Condé Nast because they wanted her to use a fact-checker
"She equates not using science, and not using facts, with being open minded," said health researcher and author of Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything? Timothy Caulfield, "which is exactly wrong."
The Party of Reason and Progress: Are psychics really reading your mind?
People introduce scientific terms gives these ideas a veneer of legitimacy they do not deserve. People are leveraging scientific terminology to support their bunkem.' - Timothy Caulfield."
CSICon: GOOP, Netflix and Motion Sickness
Susan Gerbic interviews Professor Caulfield who will be speaking at CSICon on October 20.
The BMJ Opinion: Timothy Caulfield on Elle Macpherson, anti-Vaxx nonsense, and the opportunity to engage
Gossip that an alternative medicine loving supermodel is dating a fraudulent advocate of anti-vaccination nonsense matters. Article written by Professor Caulfield.
SciencesetAvenir: ESOF 2018 : Traitements à base de cellules souches, alerte aux cures miracles !
Professor Timothy Caulfield comments on unproven stem cell therapy (en français).
Global News: Did your genetic test flag that you're at risk of a terrible disease? Don't panic, experts say
"The increase in risk is generally marginal, especially when you think of your overall risks in life," said Caulfield. Professor Timothy Caulfield provides further comments.
The Toronto Star: Milked; We investigated organic milk in Ontario, tracking its journey from cow to carton, and found the product is no different than cheaper conventional milk. So why are we paying more?
Professor Timothy Caulfield provides expert comment.
Health News Review: Foundation misleads vulnerable cancer patients with clickbait diet advice
Professor Caulfield's tweet calls out the BC Cancer Foundation. Read more to find out their response...
The Hollywood Reporter: Goop Slammed for New Answer to "Deceptive" Advertising Claims
Professor Timothy Caulfield's book "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?" is featured.
The Edmonton Journal: DIY horsepox created from mail-order DNA prompts search for new gene editing rules at U of A
Professor Timothy Caulfield comments on reasonable regulatory decisions.
The Financial Post: Terence Corcoran: Regulators get drunk on junk science to stop you from drinking
Professor Caulfield: "that there's no doubt that high doses of alcohol is not a good idea. But the problem is that life causes cancer, and where do you draw the line?"
CBC: Les fausses nouvelles en santé, une menace pernicieuse
Timothy Caulfield "On voit des informations non véridiques être transmises par des célébrités, via les réseaux sociaux, mais aussi par des individus qui procurent de soi-disant services de santé basés sur des théories non démontrées. Malheureusement, les fausses nouvelles sont partout en ce moment!"
CBC: There's an epidemic of bogus health claims online, and no easy cure
Professor Timothy Caulfield wants to see more qualified medical professionals and government officials speaking out on social media and engaging with the public to understand why they're distrustful of proven treatments.
Soundbites: PODCAST EPISODE 092: CELEBRITIES, POP CULTURE & PSEUDOSCIENCE - TIMOTHY CAULFIELD
"The spreading of pseudoscience erodes critical thinking. Research tells us that the mere exposure to pseudoscience or 'fake news' makes it more believable. If the alternate science view is not part of the equation it makes that phenomenon so much more powerful. Critical thinking invites you to ignore the nonsense and follow the scientific story." - Timothy Caulfield
Stat News: Stem cell bank opens with backing from leading scientists. Is it worth the money?
Professor Caulfield comments on the collection of our cells.
The Edmonton Star: DNA ancestry testing poses privacy risks, Alberta health expert warns
Professor Timothy Caulfield warns how your information can be unknowingly accessed.
The Globe and Mail: Why your DNA test won't reveal the real you
Professor Timothy Caulfield comments on the twisted science and inaccurate ideas about the significance of biological difference.
Washington Post: Miracle cures or modern quackery? Stem cell clinics multiply, with heartbreaking results for some patients.
"What they're really selling is false hope," said Timothy Caulfield, a health law professor at the University of Alberta. "It's science-ploitation. They're taking a legitimate and developing field of science and using it to prey on patients who are desperate for a cure."
CTV News: Privacy expert warns of risks of submitting DNA to genealogy websites
Professor Caulfield cautions on the use of genetic information.
CBC: Probing your DNA could trigger future privacy violations
Canadian experts warn you may be giving up more than you thought when mailing off a DNA testing kit
National Post: Homeopath claims to have cured restless, growling child with rabid-dog spit
Professor Caulfield comments the lack of scientific evidence to support homeopathy.
CBC: B.C. health official voices 'grave concerns' after child given homeopathic remedy using rabid-dog saliva
University of Alberta Professor Timothy Caulfield expressed serious concerns about Zimmermann's claims.
The Gazette: Questionable claims, high-pressure sales tactics alleged by campus chiropractor patients
Professor Timothy Caulfield is referenced for his extensive writing on policy and ethical issues in medicine and the science-based approach.
The Washington Post: 'Natural' doctors face skepticism from practitioners of conventional medicine
Professor Timothy Caulfield has been a longtime skeptic of alternative medicine, says he understands why naturopathic medicine appeals to some consumers: NDs are attentive, and treatment plans are personalized. The problem, Caulfield says, is that many of their treatments aren't evidence-based. Professor Caulfield explains further.
Medical Daily: Do You Take Unnecessary Risks? Your Brain Structure Could Be To Blame
Professor Timothy Caulfield comments on study using brain scan technology to inform financial decisions.
Forbes: Are You A High-Risk Investor? A Brain Scan May Soon Be Able To Tell
Professor Timothy Caulfield urges caution on the use of imaging for financial planning purposes.
Tonic Vice: This Ex-Naturopath Is Speaking Out Against Her Former Profession
She was a licensed naturopath in two states, and is now is now one of the fields biggest critics. Professor Caulfield provides expert comment.
The National Post: Are genetic ancestry tests reinforcing wrongheaded ideas of race?
In a new essay, Alberta health policy expert Timothy Caulfield argued wildly popular DNA ancestry tests risk 'reifying' race.
Genetic Literacy Project: Viewpoint: Consumer genetic tests may reinforce 'fiction' of race concept
Article written by Professor Timothy Caulfield.
The Globe and Mail: Why our insatiable appetite for wellness isn't helping in the long run
Professor Caulfield comments on the wellness industry.
CBC Listen The Current: Why U.K. doctors are doling out 'social prescriptions' to treat mental health
Professor Caulfield, however, notes the evidence base is not very strong.
Chateline: Vaccins: ce que les parents doivent savoir
Parents are more and more hesitant to vaccinate their children and it's difficult to change their perception. His new book, The Vaccination Picture, Professor Caulfield hopes will help.
Policy Options: Is direct-to-consumer genetic testing reifying race?
Written by Professor Timothy Caulfield, he provides expert comment on the direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
Outside Magazine: Dave Asprey Wants to Make the Gym Bulletproof
Professor Caulfield comments on the scienceploitation of this kind of market.
FiveThirtyEight: Anyone Can Now Take This Breast Cancer Gene Test, But It Probably Won't Tell You Much
Professor Timothy Caulfield provides expert comment.
CBC: 'Science-ploitation': stem cells being used to market dubious therapies, prof says
From apple-cell face creams to blood cleansing, public is often misinformed about treatment: Timothy Caulfield
CBC: SECOND OPINION | Chiropractic critics being monitored by Ontario's College of Chiropractors
College registrar says 'it is important to know what people are saying'. Professor Caulfield provides expert comment.
Buzzfeed News: On Facebook, Cabbage Juice Is The New Snake Oil
Professor Caulfield provides comment.
CBC: Des Albertains qui refusent de se faire vacciner
Le taux de vaccination en Alberta est parmi les plus bas du pays. Si la province comme Ottawa tentent de corriger le tir en expliquant l'importance de l'immunisation, certains Albertains défendent tout de même leur droit de s'y opposer.
Business Insider: 8 terrible health tips from Tom Brady
Brady's strict salt preference is one of his practices that "register as full out kook," Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta, wrote for the Canadian publication Policy Options.
The Quad: No, That's Not Our Website
Doppelgangers - they're everywhere. For example, have you seen Timothy Caulfield around campus?
Vox: "Personalized nutrition" isn't going to solve our diet problems
Timothy Caulfield provides expert comment.
Straight Talk MD: Health, Medicine, Healthcare Policy, Health Education, Anesthesiology
Talk with Timothy Caulfield about his two national bestsellers: "The Cure for Everything: Untangling the Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness and Happiness" and "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything? When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash." Tim talks about what the evidence really tells us is good for our health, and deconstructs the misinformation, myths, and bogus claims coming from the pseudoscientists and some celebrities. Tim is also the host of the popular Canadian documentary TV series: "A User's Guide to Cheating Death."
The Star: Scientists, researchers fight against online plague of nutrition pseudoscience
"Celebrity opinions used to be seen as harmless entertainment, but that's changing in the era of fake news," says Timothy Caulfield, professor and research director at Health Law Institute of the University of Alberta.
CBC News: Wellness expo backlash continues amid David Stephan controversy
Professor Timothy Caulfield urges science, evidence-based community to be vigilant.
Global News: U of A professor 'glad' expo cancels appearance of David Stephan
A University of Alberta professor said he felt "intense frustration" after hearing a man convicted in the death of his toddler was scheduled to speak at Health and Wellness Expos taking place across the country, including a stop in Edmonton. Timothy Caulfield provides comment.
CBC Radio: Health and the genome puzzle: Mapping DNA has gotten cheaper, but do we know how to use the data?
Expert comment from Timothy Caulfield is played.
The Washington Post: These skeptics are using science to fight a wave of bad nutrition advice on the Internet
Professor Caulfield is highlighted for his work on debunking.
Smithsonian: Now You Can Genetically Test Your Child For Disease Risks. Should You?
Genomics is cheaper and more available then ever, but its usefulness for parents has yet to be proven. Professor Caulfield provides expert comment.
Best Health: Is Technology Shaming You? Or Is It Making You A Better Person?
Technology has its good side - and its bad side. But like anything, moderation is key. Here is how to find balance in this digital age. Professor Caulfield is highlighted.
Business Insider: Tom Brady claims an extreme diet and fitness regimen keep him playing at age 40 - but science says it's mostly bogus
Professor Caulfield talks about Pseudoscience and diet.
CBC: Big Pharma blinked. But why?
Professor Caulfield provides expert comment on Homeopathy.
BBC News: The scientists calling Tom Brady and Gwyneth Paltrow's bluff
Professor Caulfield debunks celebrity "Quackery".
CBC News: 'This is snake oil': Scientists don't buy balance-boosting clips featured on Dragons' Den
Professor Caulfield provides expert comment.
Consumer Report: How 'Natural' Doctors Can Hurt You
Professor Caulfield provides expert comment.
MSN: The Sign You Are Oversharing On Social Media
"Even just trying to be more active isn't enough on its own. You can't just do CrossFit anymore - the whole world has to know you do CrossFit, says Timothy Caulfield."
Health News Review: Podcast: The promise of precision medicine
Professor Caulfield provides expert comment.
CTV Edmonton: Vaccinations: myths and facts
Video interview of Professor Caulfield on controversial health topic and his new book: 'The Vaccination Picture'.
Folio: Genomics project, Metabolomics Centre get major funding boost
Health law expert Timothy Caulfield and Metabolomics Innovation Centre director David Wishart saw their respective initiatives receive more than $21 million from Genome Canada and its funding partners.
UofA Faculty of Arts: Meet the Caulfields: a Family of Creatives
Art and science are often viewed in opposition to one another, but in the Caulfield family, these pursuits co-mingle in extraordinarily creative and collaborative ways.
WorkofArts: Meet the Caulfields: A Family of Creatives
Art and science are often viewed in opposition to one another, but in the Caulfield family, these pursuits co-mingle in extraordinarily creative and collaborative ways
Research2Reality: What Can They Do With Your Tissue?
Professor Caulfield on public policy.
Research2Reality: Painting a Picture of the Anti-Vax movement
Professor Caulfield's book 'The Vaccination Picture' is highlighted.
CBC: Raw water trend puts the 'gotta go' into H2O, says U of A health professor
'They are paying a lot of money for what's basically dirty water,' says Timothy Caulfield.
Gizmodo: How DNA Testing Botched My Family's Heritage, and Probably Yours, Too
Professor Caulfield provides comment.
folio: Raw water is the dangerously stupid 'natural food' fad nobody asked for
By Timothy Caulfield
NBC News: Think: Opinion: Raw water is a dangerous 'natural food' fad that promises health but gives diarrhea
"Raw water" = 100% bonkers health trend!
The Globe and Mail: In 2018 we need less nonsense and more science
Professor Caulfields notes how celebrities using "sciency language" can create the illusion of scientific authority.