Our top story of 2017 is a Q&A with three new MD students. Photo credit: Melissa Fabrizio.
Our health sciences students are leaders in their communities and the future of our health-care system. It's no surprise to see that student stories are among our most viewed of 2017.
Also popular in 2017 was world-class research done by faculty members working to improve the health of Canadians. Take a look at some of our faculty's successes over the past year.
1. FRESH FACES II Getting to know the new arrivals in our MD program
With the beginning of a new school year, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry welcomes several new MD students into the fold.
2. Solving the puzzle of Alzheimer's disease
UAlberta scientist Jack Jhamandas seeks to neutralize "rogue" protein believed to be a key player in development of Alzheimer's.
3. Innovative program puts medical students in the patient's shoes
The Patient Immersion Experience Program pairs medical students with patient-mentors to help them learn what it's like to live with chronic illness.
4. Good health beings in the gut
UAlberta scientists and clinicians explore how gut bacteria may lead to a healthy life and invited the public to learn more at our first Festival of Health in June, 2017.
5. Nothing short of a miracle
Scholarship support for Shahed Bayesteh allows him to give back to his community.
6. Convocation 2017 Spotlight Series | Ian King
Physician. Mental health advocate. Optimist. Ian King is inspired to help those in difficult circumstances.
7. UAlberta research may provide solutions for the future treatment of diabetes and insulin resistance
Jason Dyck's research points to how a new therapy to treat the effects of diabetes could reside in the feces from resveratrol-fed donors.
8. This week's Vitals: Better now
Author and outspoken MD Danielle Martin shared her six big ideas for a healthier Canada on Feb. 9, 2017 as part of the Dean's Lecture Series.
9. FRESH FACES || Getting to know the new arrivals at the School of Dentistry
The School of Dentistry in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry welcomes new faces into the Doctor of Dental Surgery and Dental Hygiene programs.
10. Alumni Q & A: Mary-Pat Schlosser welcomes new residents to Ottawa
Get to know the pediatric oncologist and her advice to new residents at the past welcome event Oct. 15.