When Michael Houghton joined the University of Alberta’s vaunted virology group in 2010, he brought with him not only a research pedigree that would one day win him a Nobel Prize, but also a deep dedication to team-building.
University of Alberta-made tools built to study ABO blood group issues in organ transplant patients have been brought into the COVID-19 fight to determine why people with different blood types react differently to COVID-19.
The assumption that pandemics affect everyone equally is wrong and is helping to unnecessarily stigmatize socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, according to a University of Alberta diversity expert.
To regulate their body mass, birds use a tried-and-true method—diet and exercise, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.
A donation by Geoffrey and Robyn Sperber—one of the largest ever to the University of Alberta Library—will help build a new health sciences library at the university.
A researcher at the University of Alberta and his colleagues helped bring hidden stories to light for a new documentary film on the Ukrainian Canadian war effort, called "A Canadian War Story."
Canadians will get their say on who they think should get any COVID-19 vaccine first, thanks to a research team led by a University of Alberta nursing professor.
Almost one in five patients with COVID-19 may only show gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a review of academic studies published in the journal Abdominal Radiology. The findings of the review suggest abdominal radiologists need to remain vigilant during the pandemic while imaging patients.
Problems with memory and cognition have long been identified as a predictor of dementia, but now researchers have identified a crucial physical indicator that warrants equal attention—gait speed, or how fast a person walks.
Social service providers must be more alert to the role of social media and communications technology in domestic abuse, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new commentary co-written by a University of Alberta graduate student.
Lorne Cardinal turned down a role in the popular television series North of 60 to attend theatre school.
While you may be looking forward to catching some extra sleep when we change our clocks on Nov. 1, the amount of rest that you get will depend in part on your current sleep habits.
Labs at the U of A are among more than a dozen across Canada joining a growing international effort to sample wastewater for traces of SARS-CoV-2
A smoking gun revealing a new species was a surprising discovery in the fingers of a fossil find. A collection of three fossilized bird-like dinosaurs has resulted in the discovery of an entirely new species by a team led by a University of Alberta alumnus.
At a time when reliance on digital technology and online interaction is a daily fact of life, fewer than half of Canada’s provinces and territories include computing science in their elementary and middle-school curricula. A University of Alberta secondary education expert is working with a national network of teachers, computing scientists and other educational stakeholders to change that.
Students are enrolling in the Transition Year Program, a one-year open studies program that prepares First Nations, Métis and Inuit students for admission into one of nine U of A faculties, including ALES.
A University of Alberta scientist has identified a drug that can prevent diabetes in obese individuals by interfering with the way the muscles metabolize ketones.
The concentration of specific metabolites in the blood could act as the foundation for a quick, inexpensive blood test that detects not only the presence of COVID-19 but which patients are at risk of becoming critically ill, according to a pan-Canadian study that included researchers from the University of Alberta.
Low muscle quality and quantity are both predictive of poor outcomes in colon resection surgery, according to a new study published in JAMA Surgery.
A new partnership is being celebrated by the University of Alberta and Yellowhead Tribal College to jointly deliver a continuing education program important to building relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, and a deeper understanding of worldviews of the Indigenous peoples of these shared lands.
Chickadees will change their feeding behaviour if they think predators are nearby, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.
When a friend asked Ryan Bencic for tips on how to represent himself in a personal injury lawsuit, the University of Alberta Faculty of Law alumnus saw a gap in the marketplace that led him to co-create legal technology that guides users through the heart of the process.
Mummery, a social psychology researcher, and a colleague wrote a paper in 2006 while at the Central Queensland University searching for the mechanism that links loneliness and a lack of positive health outcomes.
New research outlines factors that lead cougars to select habitats near roadways in Alberta.
Edmonton company Entos Pharmaceuticals, led by John Lewis (FoMD), receives federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine.
U of A graduate students are teaching Edmonton elementary students how to write computer code for simple games and apps. And though the coding may be simple, the logic is the same as you find in more sophisticated software that runs our increasingly digital world.
Guest speaker Jason Edward Lewis, a design and computation arts expert, says AI is being developed with built-in biases.
Law 589: Coding the Law, an upper-year law course developed and taught by Jason Morris, teaches students how to use Docassemble, which is open-source software written Jonathon Pyle—a lawyer who works in the pro bono sector in the United States—designed to help build online interviews to guide people through filling out legal paperwork.
Being highly connected to a strong social network has its benefits. Now a new University of Alberta study is showing the same goes for trees, thanks to their underground neighbours.
University of Alberta scientists have identified the mechanism of action behind a new type of precision cancer drug for blood cancers that is set for human trials, according to research published today in Nature Communications.
For most of us, office cooling and heating systems are like wallpaper: you only really notice them if they catch fire. But for University of Alberta computing scientist Omid Ardakanian, office buildings offer potential energy savings on a skyscraper scale.
Canada should have a mandatory vaccination policy for childhood infectious diseases where vaccines are freely available, according to a University of Alberta health law expert, but not for influenza or COVID-19.
A University of Alberta-led initiative drawing together cutting-edge research projects from across the province into one co-ordinated effort focusing on AI technologies to automate transportation, surgery, manufacturing and industry received substantial provincial funding support today.
Artificial intelligence can do a lot to help businesses, but its complex nature can also make it challenging to learn—which is where machine learning educator Stephanie Husby loves to step in.
A group of University of Alberta business students have been tapped to help small businesses in Edmonton boost their online presence in an effort to keep up with a rapidly shifting economic landscape exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Intranasal administration of an anti-inflammatory drug helped reduce disease progression in a preclinical model of multiple sclerosis, according to recent research out of the University of Alberta.
A new University of Alberta program with an unlikely origin sees Indigenous students serve as paid interns on environmental research projects.
A University of Alberta family doctor has made an app he hopes will improve medical care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The University of Alberta’s agricultural research capacity is being strengthened as it welcomes key programs being transferred from the Government of Alberta.
U of A professor says COVID-19 crisis has provided much-needed public education in how vaccines can prevent deadly viruses.
New course teaches learners how to think critically about science—and how to tell the difference between sound scientific studies and pseudoscience.
U of A rehabilitation medicine researcher gains entrepreneurial experience as Mobili-T device hits the market.
The University of Alberta is powering up new continuing education courses to help meet demand for workers in the renewable energy sector—one of the fastest-growing in the world.
New research by a leading glycomics expert at the University of Alberta points to new drug targets that could help reduce death rates and prevent future flu pandemics.
A pilot project leveraging the University of Alberta’s artificial intelligence expertise to improve the process of making drinking water safe is up and running in the town of Drayton Valley.
An ultrasound device developed at the University of Alberta has been shown to help patients who wear braces get faster results and avoid long-term complications, according to recently published studies.
University of Alberta researchers are teaming up with a precision-health innovator to develop a low-cost wearable sensor to help people suffering from chronic neurologic conditions treat their illness remotely, while reducing the frequency and costs of hospital visits.
Powered by 3-D printing and a desire to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, a University of Alberta lab technician has been busy creating mask straps and face shields—and helping community causes along the way.
U of A engineering researcher Hyo-Jick Choi's work on oral vaccines yielded a discovery that led to a new kind of protective mask, with a salt coating capable of killing viruses and bacteria.
Research review determines aerosol-generating procedures that require enhanced personal protective equipment.
A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.
Created using synthetic DNA, viltolarsen is an excellent example of precision medicine.
Ancient lizard’s long, crocodile-like snout suggests it carved out a niche in a competitive marine ecosystem.
Giving the heart more ketones makes it produce more energy but doesn’t make it more efficient, U of A researcher finds.
Discovery of diamonds in small rock sample hints at possibility of new deposits in area similar to world’s richest gold mine in South Africa.
U of A education researcher offers advice on how post-secondary schools and students can foster a sense of belonging and improve learning.
Michael Houghton discovered hepatitis C virus and now is developing a vaccine.
"I became more aware of my own global context and the differences between cultures," says CIL graduate Aislinn Makowski.
Athletes can find opportunities amid the challenge of cancelled sporting events, say U of A master's student and sport psychology researcher.
U of A researchers identify specific bacteria linked with changes in gut microbiome of infants.
"There are always silver linings when you look for them. This year didn’t go as expected, but no experience is wasted.”
Research to predict spread of pandemic a month in advance among five projects aimed at stemming spread, developing better tests and improving patient care.
Researchers focus on post-traumatic stress injuries to Canadian military personnel, veterans and public safety personnel during COVID-19.
Getting too much vitamin D can also cause health problems, says U of A pediatric kidney specialist.
Sharing academic expertise is integral for public awareness, says Lynora Saxinger, who has been a near-daily presence in media since the pandemic began.
Understanding how the conditionally approved COVID-19 drug works is key to improving treatments, says researcher.
Pandemic inspires innovation in emergency and critical care.
Project will help inform provincial tracking of COVID-19’s spread in youth as they return to school.
Study assessing physical and mental health effects of treating COVID-19 patients one of two U of A projects receiving more than $1.2 million in new federal funding.
Need to supply enough for herd immunity may push down the price per dose, according to U of A expert.
Alberta has capacity, experience to lead the way in the new field of “crisis psychiatry,” say U of A psychiatrists.
Fast-tracked research leads to phase 1 clinical trials.
Masks are safe and don’t limit breathing, says U of A respiratory expert who offers five ways to help people of all ages get used to wearing one.
U of A experts offer tips on how to handle your money during the pandemic—including decontaminating bills and coins.
Vocal acoustics expert recruiting singers and infectious disease specialists to assess risk of transmission.
Biophysicists find similarities between “frameshifting” processes in new coronavirus and SARS virus—which could open door to new drugs that prevent both viruses from replicating.
Study shows those living with disabilities average 25 per cent less in assets—and COVID-19 is making the situation worse.
UAlberta international student Gurbani Baweja shares her top tips for succeeding in the transition to online learning.
New understanding leads researchers to try a new class of drugs against SARS-CoV-2 and HIV.
Local responses to pandemic are a necessity to protect people at higher risk of infectious diseases—and a strong assertion of sovereignty, says U of A expert.
Edmonton study suggests making underused roads available to pedestrians and cyclists encourages healthier behaviour during pandemic—and likely afterward.
University of Alberta experts share their knowledge, hopes and fears about the chances of finding a way to inoculate the world against the deadly pandemic virus.
How can schools reopen safely, and if they remain closed, will women's workforce participation be disproportionately affected? Tristan Patterson uses an adaptive leadership lens to suggest we can do better than "getting back to normal."
We asked Becca Tanner, one of our Calgary-based MSc students, what it was like to learn from home last academic year. Read about her experiences and discover some tips for success in this new learning environment.
New consumer psychology research shows people under financial stress want to eat more of everything.
Recent evidence no cause for panic, says U of A infectious disease specialist.
New coronavirus and cardiovascular disease are linked thanks to ACE2 enzyme and may respond to same treatments.
Augustana music professor Ardelle Ries sees making and listening to music as vital for health, wellness and even the human soul...especially during a pandemic that has brought concerts, festivals and choirs to an abrupt halt.
Charity event will see runners choose their own 50-kilometre courses through Edmonton’s river valley trails.
Contributors to new website put experiences in words, music and visual art running the gamut from optimism to despair.
U of A printmaker Sean Caulfield teams up with his brother, pseudoscience debunker Timothy Caulfield, to tackle COVID-19 infodemic.
Designer, emergency room doctor work on award-winning projects that show how to stop the spread.
New research has implications for reopening arenas to fans during COVID-19 pandemic.
U of A librarian offers advice to help you sift through an endless stream of info and sort out what’s accurate and trustworthy.
Rapid shift in perception shows people are heeding public health advice—and points to differences in how Asian and non-Asian Canadians view wearing masks, say U of A researchers.
Media coverage, political tension between Canada and China may be fuelling ‘shadow pandemic’ of racist behaviour, says U of A social psychologist.
Developing an "intercultural ear" can help prevent us from isolating ourselves from diverse communities in our midst, says U of A ethnomusicologist.
“Their passion to serve a community in need is driving them to work hard to research and develop solutions."
Immediate improvements for nursing home workforce needed before next crisis hits, says U of A researcher who chaired expert working group.
New eating and shopping habits likely here to stay as pandemic measures ease, U of A food economist predicts.
U of A programs use virtual reality and online gaming to help people overcome PTSD and build resilience.
Art’s role in inspiring thoughtful conversations about the coronavirus pandemic.
Capitalizing on an educated workforce and taking a hard look at taxation would help the province diversify its post-pandemic economy, according to two U of A experts.
Encouraging greater density in the city doesn’t mean overcrowding—and could lead to better public health, argue urban planning experts.
Short-term measures to protect workers and inmates during pandemic could lead to rethinking incarceration more generally, say criminologists.
New guide shows how planners can revive social life of urban centres by shifting focus of vacant spaces from commercial to cultural.
Study among 13 U of A projects receiving $11.3 million in federal funding for rapid research response to pandemic.
Emergency departments are safe, say U of A experts who explain when you should take your child to the hospital and what to expect.
With a coronavirus vaccine likely years away and other viral threats emerging every year, shoring up health care for vulnerable groups is critical, say experts.
Ophthalmologists encouraged to take extra precautions while working with patients who have conjunctivitis.
Mutations in the virus as it spreads around the world provide clues to virulence, diagnostics, potential treatments.
Alberta’s plan to distribute single-use protective masks through fast-food outlets is “inequitable and ineffective,” say public health experts.
“It’s been exciting to be part of the effort to support frontline workers,” says convocating graduate student David Moises Baca Lopez.
Expert advice on navigating the job search without sacrificing mental health
David King took his passion for helping Augustana Campus into the community by printing PPE for frontline healthcare workers at the University of Alberta hospital when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Alberta Precision Laboratories, major universities, health foundations and AHS team up to support search for better diagnostics and treatments.
Billy Wang explains that in the face of the unprecedented effort to advance our understanding and address the COVID-19 crisis, it is imperative that we safeguard the integrity of science to avoid dissemination of misleading and unproven information that may lead us astray.
In hopes of reducing fentanyl-related deaths, UAlberta Students have proposed a much-needed technology to test fentanyl at the street level.
Hope is a fleeting concept for many and can seem even more so when faced with a pandemic. UAlberta professor emeritus, registered psychologist and founding member of the Hope Foundation of Alberta Ronna Jevne examines hope and what it means to find it.
Canada is home to exceptional people working in all areas of health research—and many of them are now directing their expertise to the messy but vital work of figuring out what we should do next.
Dr. Joanne Lemieux is leading a team that includes chemists and a virologist from the University of Alberta to see if a drug used for a feline infection could be used to treat humans diagnosed with COVID-19.
Dr. Matthias Götte previously studied HIV and hepatitis C, but when the World Health Organization published a special report about preventing epidemics, he felt it was a call to action.
Dr. Lexuan Zhong believes that there is an important element missing from discussions about our collective efforts to curb the virus’s spread: airborne transmission.
U of A researchers find staying active has physical and mental health benefits for mothers and children, including toddlers and preschoolers.
Business professors see long-term growth possibilities in post-pandemic landscape.
Project aims to document decisive response to pandemic by First Nations and remote communities, says U of A undergrad.
U of A veterinary disease expert offers tips to help protect pets and livestock from possible infection.
U of A virus expert offers recommendations that would be easier to implement and enforce than other public health measures.
U of A buildings to serve as “living lab” for study on whether HVAC systems can help viruses spread, and how to improve filtration to prevent it.
U of A computing science grad students build interactive tool for displaying and interpreting ever-changing data as pandemic unfolds.
Nanostics using diagnostic technology to help health professionals intervene more quickly and efficiently with patients who are likely to need hospital care.
'We hope we'll get a very effective vaccine but this is a disease that may well come back sporadically.'
Medical researchers recommend rheumatic drugs, exercise to boost immune-regulating “natural killer” cells.
Textiles expert creates website with instructions to help people fashion homemade cloth masks based on best available evidence.
Mistrust, fear and rumours helped the virus spread, but training trusted local leaders helped stop it, U of A researchers find.
Social isolation can be deadly for people struggling with addictions, says U of A expert.
Thinking differently about leisure time can help you get a family getaway despite the pandemic, say experts.
Cardiorespiratory therapy a vital part of treatment for patients during and after illness, say U of A physiotherapists.
Humans account for up to 80 per cent of Alberta’s wildfires in May, but that’s likely to change this year as public health measures keep people at home.
Evidence reviews of masks, goggles and shoe covers suggest individual pieces of personal protective equipment aren’t enough by themselves to protect health workers.
As we deal with COVID-19, it’s important to use technology—the very tools once thought to encourage social isolation—to fight against it, says U of A sociologist.
Recognizing the factors that lead to a willingness to believe in conspiracy theories—including fear, uncertainty and mistrust—can help us deal with misinformation and how it spreads, says Augustana professor.
Business professors rise to the challenge with innovations in remote delivery of classes.
U of A expert helping lead national pilot project to test wastewater for signs of COVID-19.
Arts and crafts are more than distractions—they’re healthy, meaningful ways to deal with our disrupted daily lives, says U of A occupational therapist.
The benefits of competitive sports may be taking a hit during the pandemic, but there’s still plenty parents and coaches can do, says U of A expert.
Partnerships like this one can dramatically accelerate efforts to move research from lab to community, says virologist.
Using smartphones to track possible infection is ethical—as long as it’s done with users’ consent and doesn’t identify them, says U of A expert who warns against misusing data.
Substandard equipment could pose as much risk as lack of equipment.
Overloading health systems and making doctors decide who lives and who dies in a pandemic is fundamentally unfair, say U of A experts.
Peter Sankoff raises more than $120,000 to help law students find summer work during pandemic.
How video games keep people connected
When your job involves keeping front-line workers safe, you never get a day off.
Local manufacturing capacity could ensure Canadian supply of two drugs needed to put COVID-19 patients on ventilators.
The detrimental effects of loneliness and isolation have been studied by sociologists and societies long before COVID-19. But now, more than ever, it's important to stay connected.
As with any skill, you need to practise.
Alberta’s chief medical officer has always shown the calmness, compassion and leadership that mark her daily COVID-19 updates, say her former professors.
U of A researcher and senior care provider partner to promote healthy aging in elderly communities.
Patients with heart disease are delaying treatment because of COVID-19, but women may need it now more than ever, says U of A expert.
The Steadward Centre for Personal and Physical Achievement creates at-home programming to help those living with disabilities active during isolation.
Virtual talking circles, one-on-one counselling sessions allow two Elders to stay connected with students looking for guidance.
Film portrayals of barren streets and public panic resemble the real world in the grip of COVID-19, says U of A cultural historian.
There’s no shortage of opportunities to help others in need, say experts who recommend some ways to get involved.
U of A researcher weighs in on how families can balance technology use in a time when we are using it more than ever.
University of Alberta infectious disease specialist sifts through the evidence.
U of A physical therapists offer practical advice for a fast, effective exercise routine to avoid aches and pains from sitting too long.
U of A researchers conducting survey of Canadian parents to find out how young children are moving during COVID-19.
U of A infectious disease specialist explains why underlying conditions and old age are linked to higher risks of severe disease and death.
Here’s a list of arty stuff to see, do, watch and try. It’ll help you enjoy and understand the times we're in.
Student volunteers save Alberta Health Services workers “months of work” in preparation for patient influx.
U of A Augustana public services librarian Kara Blizzard offers tips on how to sift through the overwhelming amount of information related to COVID-19.
The IG in Conversation series explores intersectional research of moment. In this interview, Dr. Susanne Luhmann, Director of IG, interviews UAlberta's Dr. Amy Kaler about COVID-19 and gender.
Learning how to teach in the age of physical distancing.
Subscribers receive practical tips on how to break the cycle of negative thoughts associated with stress, anxiety and depression.
Biophysicist aims to identify already approved drugs that could be repurposed to treat COVID-19 infection.
ROHIT Group and Covenant Foundation team up to say thanks to MD students helping stop the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta.
For some fundamentalist Christians, the pandemic is far more than a public health threat, says U of A religious studies instructor.
U of A researcher conducting survey about how Canadians are keeping in touch while isolated during COVID-19.
A new study looks to understand the barriers the pandemic has on physical activity for pregnant and postpartum women.
It’s good to review your estate planning, even in the best of times.
The “Stitching the Curve” project seeks to capture the day-to-day values of COVID-19 cases across Canada in a work of yarncraft.
Tragic death toll among seniors in nursing homes was half a century in the making, says elder care expert.
Understanding the effect now could help in directing effort for potential therapies.
From policy responses to implications on the global scale, researchers are closely watching an unprecedented pandemic.
U of A researchers, startup company team up to prevent spread of viral infections through high-touch surfaces.
MedROAD, a virtual clinic originally developed to extend health care to remote communities, could help provide patient care while maintaining distance, say U of A computing scientists.
Regulation of new COVID-19 tests, drugs and vaccines is a federal responsibility for good reasons, say Alberta health law experts.
Response must battle unique challenges, say global health experts who recommend a three-pronged approach.
Professor Tomislav Terzin reflects on the anatomy of a virus and how we can use biomimicry to learn from living nature and apply the best solutions to human society to prevent or lessen the spread of future disease.
Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology houses the critical facilities, human resources needed for success.
We can't control our negative thoughts and feelings, but we can choose how we respond to them, says U of A expert.
Economic support from governments must include the energy, resource and agricultural sectors, argues U of A business dean.
COVID-19 is taking a toll on companies. Owners offer some helpful tips.
Stress, isolation and boredom can tempt us to overindulge in alcohol, say U of A experts who recommend healthier ways to cope.
While most of us have recently become more diligent about washing our hands — and washing them properly — the soap-and-20-seconds rule is nothing new for Timothy Caulfield, professor of Law and Public Health.
Ergonomics expert offers advice to help employees maintain good posture while working in less than ideal settings during COVID-19 pandemic.
New project aims to 3-D print up to 2,000 reusable face shields for use in health-care settings.
Data from ecological project provides valuable resource for students who can’t conduct summer field work because of pandemic.
From attending a birth to running a bingo: a recreation therapist’s surprising roles.
How the provincial laboratory system has ramped up to do thousands of tests per day.