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Health And Wellness, Research

New anti-obesity drug shows promise in preventing heart failure related to Type 2 diabetes

Researcher finds experimental weight loss drug GDF15 improves heart function in mice with diabetes, independent of its weight loss effects.

  • October 21, 2024
  • By Gillian Rutherford
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The U of A’s performance in the latest Maclean’s rankings highlights long-standing excellence in nursing, with four additional programs ranked among the best in Canada. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business, Science and Technology

Maclean’s rankings highlight U of A excellence in nursing, education

Five programs ranked among the finest in Canada, showcasing expertise in a range of fields.

  • October 18, 2024
  • By Adrianna MacPherson
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Wyvern, an innovative space data startup founded by U of A graduates, is set to launch to its next level of growth with help from an investment by the university’s Innovation Fund. (Photo: Getty Images)
Society and Culture, Business, Science and Technology

Investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators

Donor-supported U of A Innovation Fund continues propelling promising startup ventures — including a company putting Alberta at the global forefront of satellite technology.

  • October 17, 2024
  • By Adrianna MacPherson
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Parkinson’s disease makes it harder to perform movements mentally as well as physically, according to new research that suggests rehabilitation efforts aimed at improving motor imagery could benefit people living with the disease. (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Research

For people with Parkinson’s, moving is a mental challenge as well as a physical one

Focusing on cognition and targeted rehabilitation could help balance deficits in motor imagery, researchers find.

  • October 16, 2024
  • By Adrianna MacPherson

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

U of A contributing world-leading expertise to new Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts

International initiative will focus on improving large-scale conversion of waste biomass into biodegradable plastics.
03 October 2024 By Don Bell

U of A, Lawcubator team up to simplify legal and HR regulatory compliance

Partnership will create the largest centre of excellence of its kind in North America offering diverse expertise and an easy-to-use global platform.
17 September 2024 By Adrianna MacPherson

From the President's Desk: Finding a path forward

President Flanagan provides an update to the university community on progress towards meaningful change for the university.
17 June 2024 By Bill Flanagan

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