We are the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, one of the world’s elite academic health sciences centres, where top students are taught by award-winning educators and mentored by renowned scientists in a dynamic learning environment.
We conduct our teaching, research and patient care in accordance with the highest international standards. We work with our partners in education, research and health care for the greater good of the local, regional and global community.
Outstanding areas of medical research at the University of Alberta include diabetes, obesity, virology, heart disease, motor control and rehabilitation, protein structure and function, and transplantation.
May 25, 2018
First scanner of its kind in Western Canada, PET-MR will be housed at Cross-Cancer Institute and give clinicians information to provide personalized treatment.
May 24, 2018
UAlberta’s oncology leaders and innovation drivers reflect on the Department of Oncology’s 25 years of success.
May 23, 2018
Pioneering U of A program showing results in empowering preventive health behaviour in seniors.
May 22, 2018
UAlberta scientist Joan Robinson to discuss how to evaluate the evidence and make informed decisions about vaccines at the Festival of Health.
May 18, 2018
A round-up of news stories featuring the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
UAlberta researcher Rose Yeung will discuss new breakthroughs in diabetes research at the Festival of Health May 26.
May 17, 2018
Professor emerita and trailblazer Carol Cass broke barriers in oncology education, research and care in Alberta.
From possible new treatments, to using games to increase awareness, get the facts about addiction and opioids at the Festival of Health.
May 16, 2018
Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students.
Learn about why and how to access specialized geriatric services in Alberta at the Festival of Health.