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Life saver: the biomedical engineering professor behind a radical wound dressing receives Alberta’s highest honour

October 11, 2019

Robert Burrell’s inventiveness has saved countless lives. And he’s driven to continue helping others through his biomedical engineering innovations.
Become a screening superhero

October 11, 2019

Help a team of OB/GYN residents spread the word about Cervical Cancer Awareness Week.
MOMENTUM DRIVERS || Precision health for mental health

October 10, 2019

Members of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute (NMHI) apply artificial intelligence to examine genetic, lifestyle and imaging data for more precise mental illness prevention, detection and intervention.
Passionate Preceptors || Christopher Fung

October 8, 2019

How a lifelong love of teaching advances clinical practice in radiology.
MOMENTUM DRIVERS || A powerhouse group targets breast cancer

October 7, 2019

A collective of internationally renowned researchers joins forces to target this common cancer, combining their unique perspectives and specialties in a search for the cure.
Reducing childrens pain one grant at a time

October 4, 2019

After a heartbreaking realization in emergency pediatric medicine, Samina Ali dedicated her career to researching children's pain management
Canadians told to stop taking aspirin to prevent first heart attack, stroke

October 2, 2019

Canadian family physicians warned potential harm of daily dose outweighs benefits.
VR game gives users 'eyes-on' experience with vision loss

October 1, 2019

Simulation developed by U of A ophthalmologists helps patients, families and health professionals understand what progressive vision loss feels like.
MOMENTUM || Indigenous students top priority in U of A's medical school

September 30, 2019

New policy redresses historic limitations on Indigenous student admissions to MD program.
MOMENTUM || Indigenous Health Initiatives Program

September 30, 2019

Leaders behind systemic change making meaningful momentum.