Institute News in 2020

How to build an ‘it’ team to take on the world’s deadliest viruses

December 08, 2020

It’s no accident that the University of Alberta is home to so many top virologists.

Ottawa still negotiating with provinces on how to roll out COVID vaccines

November 18, 2020

The federal government is negotiating with provinces on how to roll out COVID-19 vaccines

Nobel Laureates Up Close at TLMdX

November 16, 2020

A Conversation with the Newest Nobel Laureates

Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous

November 10, 2020

Dr. Lorne Tyrell, the Founding Director of the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology at the University of Alberta, joins us for the hour to answer your questions about a potential COVID-19 vaccine.

630 CHED - Talking with Dr. Lorne Tyrrell – Pfizer has announced their COVID-19 vaccine may be 90% effective

November 09, 2020

Guest: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Founding Director of the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Distinguished University Professor - University of Alberta, Professor -Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Adjunct Professor, Departments of Biochemistry and Medicine.

For U of A Nobel Prize winner Michael Houghton, life-saving science is a team effort

November 06, 2020

World-leading virologist and hepatitis C virus co-discoverer will speak at virtual fall convocation Nov. 20 and receive an honorary degree in person at a later date.

Dr. Michael Houghton awarded Nobel Prize

October 05, 2020

Michael Houghton was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine today in recognition of his discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

U of A lab uncovers new mechanism of action against SARS-CoV-2 by antiviral drug remdesivir

September 24, 2020

Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a novel, second mechanism of action by the antiviral drug remdesivir against SARS-CoV-2, according to findings published today in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

Results: University of Alberta COVID-19 and other Emerging Pathogens Research Fund

September 17, 2020

Congratulations to the University of Alberta COVID-19 and other Emerging Pathogens Research competition awardees!

LKSIoV Experts Lending their Knowledge on National COVID-19 Task Forces

September 07, 2020

Three members of the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology are serving on the National COVID-19 Task Forces

Finding ways to prevent detrimental effects caused by Zika virus infection

September 04, 2020

Q&A with post-doctoral fellow Daniel Limonta, winner of the FoMD Med Star Award for Postdoctoral or Clinical Fellows.

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award - 2020 Recipients

September 04, 2020

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame - Award for Medical Students

630 CHED Afternoons - Talking to a world-renowned virologist and researcher

September 04, 2020

Guest: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Founder and Director, Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology at the University of Alberta - Distinguished University Professor.

Tips on housecleaning from viral experts during COVID-19 crisis

June 29, 2020

If you were a clean freak before this pandemic, there's a good chance you're even more so now. A lot of families wonder how much they actually need to clean to protect themselves from COVID-19. Laurel Gregory went to a pathogen-fighting power couple for tips.

Understanding immunity is a matter of the heart

June 29, 2020

U of A researcher awarded CIHR Early Career Investigator Award in Circulatory and Respiratory Health

U of A researcher to test whether COVID-19 antibodies provide long-term immunity

June 25, 2020

Study among 13 U of A projects receiving $11.3 million in federal funding for rapid research response to pandemic.

Why we need to learn to live with COVID-19

June 19, 2020

With a coronavirus vaccine likely years away and other viral threats emerging every year, shoring up health care for vulnerable groups is critical, say experts.

Alberta researchers genome sequence COVID-19 samples to track strains of virus, monitor spread

June 16, 2020

There's still a lot scientists don't know about the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. But work is underway in Alberta to dive deeper — through genome sequencing. Julia Wong explains how that could help.

Respiratory virus builds ‘doorbell’ to trick its way into cells, researchers find

June 03, 2020

Study led by U of A microbiologist shows how the common respiratory syncytial virus manipulates two gene receptors in our cells to gain entry and infect us.

Calgary Eyeopener with David Gray, Angela Knight - May 27, 2020: Antivirals for COVID-19

May 27, 2020

We speak to a U of A researcher who says antivirals will be our best defence against a disease that may be here to stay.

Antivirals best defence against a disease that may be here to stay, says COVID-19 researcher

May 26, 2020

'We hope we'll get a very effective vaccine but this is a disease that may well come back sporadically'

Changing the course of covid-19

May 26, 2020

Dr. Lorne Tyrrell is the founding director of the U of A’s Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology and he’s here to explain why “changing the course” of COVID-19 is a phrase at the top of his mind

U of A researchers and Tonix Pharmaceuticals race to develop and test candidate vaccines for COVID-19

May 14, 2020

Partnerships like this one can dramatically accelerate efforts to move research from lab to community, says virologist.

U of A virologist developing hepatitis C vaccine now focused on finding vaccine to stop SARS-CoV-2

May 14, 2020

Similar approach may work against coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Canada’s race to find a COVID-19 vaccine

April 15, 2020

It’s a current global challenge. Finding the right vaccine for COVID-19.

Remdesivir: 'Very potent inhibitor' of SARS-CoV-2?

April 15, 2020

Experimental Ebola drug remdesivir could stop SARS-CoV-2 from replicating by acting on a key enzyme, according to a new study from the University of Alberta.

Failed Ebola drug shows promise as COVID-19 treatment: U of A study

April 14, 2020

A drug that failed clinical trials as a potential Ebola cure may be effective in stopping the replication mechanism of the virus that causes COVID-19, researchers at the University of Alberta have found.

U of A study finds SARS drug attacks engine behind COVID-19 virus

April 14, 2020

U of A virology lab finds drug originally meant for Ebola is effective against a key enzyme of coronavirus that causes COVID-19

April 13, 2020

Remdesivir already in human trials in search for treatment of deadly disease.

Remdesivir is a direct-acting antiviral that inhibits RNA-dependent RNA polymerase from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 with high potency

April 13, 2020

How the U of A's Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology is responding to the COVID-19 crisis

March 23, 2020

Institute was designed for rapid response to viral pandemic.

Hicks on Biz: U of A researchers hot on the trail of COVID-19

March 20, 2020

The Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology is involved in the critical work to help stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus.

Researchers at the U of A are working to develop a vaccine for the new Coronavirus

March 16, 2020

Ryan Jespersen with Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, founding director, Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology

How bad are things with COVID-19 & how bad can it get?

March 16, 2020

Ryan Jespersen with Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, founding director, Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology

Drug meant for Ebola may also work against coronaviruses

February 27, 2020

Researchers who have discovered why the drug remdesivir is effective in treating the coronaviruses that cause Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) expect it might also be effective for treating patients infected with the new COVID-19 strain.

By CDC/ Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM - This media comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library (PHIL), with identification number #23312.

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Institute News in 2020

How to build an ‘it’ team to take on the world’s deadliest viruses

Ottawa still negotiating with provinces on how to roll out COVID vaccines

Nobel Laureates Up Close at TLMdX

Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous

630 CHED - Talking with Dr. Lorne Tyrrell – Pfizer has announced their COVID-19 vaccine may be 90% effective

For U of A Nobel Prize winner Michael Houghton, life-saving science is a team effort

Dr. Michael Houghton awarded Nobel Prize

U of A lab uncovers new mechanism of action against SARS-CoV-2 by antiviral drug remdesivir

Results: University of Alberta COVID-19 and other Emerging Pathogens Research Fund

LKSIoV Experts Lending their Knowledge on National COVID-19 Task Forces

Finding ways to prevent detrimental effects caused by Zika virus infection

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award - 2020 Recipients

630 CHED Afternoons - Talking to a world-renowned virologist and researcher

Tips on housecleaning from viral experts during COVID-19 crisis

Understanding immunity is a matter of the heart

U of A researcher to test whether COVID-19 antibodies provide long-term immunity

Why we need to learn to live with COVID-19

Alberta researchers genome sequence COVID-19 samples to track strains of virus, monitor spread

Respiratory virus builds ‘doorbell’ to trick its way into cells, researchers find

Calgary Eyeopener with David Gray, Angela Knight - May 27, 2020: Antivirals for COVID-19

Antivirals best defence against a disease that may be here to stay, says COVID-19 researcher

Changing the course of covid-19

U of A researchers and Tonix Pharmaceuticals race to develop and test candidate vaccines for COVID-19

U of A virologist developing hepatitis C vaccine now focused on finding vaccine to stop SARS-CoV-2

Canada’s race to find a COVID-19 vaccine

Remdesivir: 'Very potent inhibitor' of SARS-CoV-2?

Failed Ebola drug shows promise as COVID-19 treatment: U of A study

U of A study finds SARS drug attacks engine behind COVID-19 virus

U of A virology lab finds drug originally meant for Ebola is effective against a key enzyme of coronavirus that causes COVID-19

Remdesivir is a direct-acting antiviral that inhibits RNA-dependent RNA polymerase from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 with high potency

How the U of A's Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology is responding to the COVID-19 crisis

Hicks on Biz: U of A researchers hot on the trail of COVID-19

Researchers at the U of A are working to develop a vaccine for the new Coronavirus

How bad are things with COVID-19 & how bad can it get?

Drug meant for Ebola may also work against coronaviruses

'We're responding to this threat': University of Alberta works to help stop novel coronavirus

U of A looks to acquire coronavirus for research

Coronavirus vaccine the goal for local scientists

U of A looks to acquire coronavirus for research