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Alumni Week(end) 2020

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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 virus (HCV).

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Alumni News

Fresh Faces: Jas Dhaliwal, Dental Hygiene

October 22, 2021

Young mother of two Jas Dhaliwal, who has always been drawn to working in dentistry, comes to the dental hygiene program from a career as an electrician.
Fresh Faces: Mashud Ahmad, DDS

October 14, 2021

After trying three times to get into the highly competitive doctor of dentistry program here at the University of Alberta, Mashud Ahmad is thrilled to be starting this fall.
Fresh Faces: Carly Baisa, MLS

October 07, 2021

Carly Baisa comes to the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry from Concordia University of Edmonton, where she graduated with a bachelor of science.
Five things we all need to know about reconciliation in health care

September 29, 2021

Dr. Alika Lafontaine, the first Indigenous president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association, speaks out about what it will take to overcome inequities.
Four leading researchers named to Royal Society of Canada

September 07, 2021

Innovators in women and children’s health, water safety, nutrition and archeology join the ranks of Canada’s most prestigious scholarly institute.
COVID-19 Culture Shock

August 13, 2021

Life is supposed to get back to normal. So why does it feel like we’re entering the unknown?
Nutrition researcher receives new funding to find out why diet affects immunity

August 11, 2021

Catherine Field leads one of 23 U of A projects receiving $4.8 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
It takes a village (Part 2): How Sather Clinic staff support Canadian athletes preparing for the Olympics

July 22, 2021

Sport and exercise medicine physician Marni Wesner is prepared for a very different Olympic experience.
Alumni Q & A: Jennie Z. Young

July 20, 2021

From undergraduate labs at U of A to the helm of a new Canadian research initiative, Jennie Z. Young has crafted a career devoted to the human brain.
It takes a village: How Sather Clinic staff support Canadian athletes preparing for the Olympics

July 15, 2021

Sports medicine physician Terry De Freitas reflects on providing medical care for Canadian athletes and preparing for the Olympics.
Convocation Spotlight - Jack Underschultz, ‘21 MD

June 25, 2021

MD graduate sets sights on equitable health care at home and abroad.
Meet Pediatrics graduate Zeenat Ladak, '21 M.Sc.

June 25, 2021

Peer educator, mentor, researcher and future developmental psychologist.
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