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Biologist Lisa Willis and her interdisciplinary team have received $24 million in new federal funding to make Canada’s blood supply more resilient and equitable. (Photo: Dawn Graves)
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology

U of A team secures $24M to break barriers and create universal blood

Groundbreaking research targets systemic barriers facing the next generation of Black and racialized donors while working to guarantee safe, compatible blood for vulnerable patient populations.

  • October 23, 2026
  • By Geoff McMaster
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Irving Kipnes receives the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal from Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani in 2022. Kipnes will be remembered for his profound contributions to the University of Alberta and beyond as a distinguished alumnus, visionary entrepreneur and generous philanthropist. (Photo: Supplied)
Business, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

In Memoriam: Philanthropist Irving Kipnes found joy in changing lives and creating possibilities

The University of Alberta mourns the loss of a leader who worked tirelessly to advance discoveries in medicine, business, community-building and the arts.

  • October 22, 2026
  • By Gillian Rutherford and Jocelyn Love
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Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

Outstanding grad students and postdocs receive federal awards

Canada Research Training Awards support nearly 80 talented scholarship and award recipients from the U of A.

  • October 22, 2026
  • By Sean Townsend
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The Paul Major Oral Health Clinic was named at an event today in honour of the long-serving professor, leader and donor. Pictured left to right: U of A provost Verna Yiu; Dr. Paul and Elly Major; Sue McCoy, vice-president of philanthropy at the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation; Brenda Hemmelgarn, dean of the College of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry; and Leigha Rock, chair of the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry. (Photo: Christy Dean)
Research, Health And Wellness

Paul Major Oral Health Clinic honours long-serving professor, leader and donor

Paul Major’s own mother was once a patient at the clinic that has served the community for 114 years and counting.

  • October 21, 2026
  • By Gillian Rutherford

Folio Spotlight

Groundbreaking certificate program to help professionals shape policy in turbulent times

Online graduate program aims to build analytical and critical skills to challenge convention, exchange perspectives and tackle real-world problems.
20 October 2026 By Geoff McMaster

Synthetic omega-3 drug shows promise in protecting heart during cardiac events

In vitro testing demonstrates how the drug interacts with a key protein to protect mitochondria.
19 October 2026 By Gillian Rutherford

U of A researcher lends expertise to boost the science of oral hydration

New study involving local startup provides evidence to keep up with rapid pace of commercial product development.
08 October 2026 By Bev Betkowski
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