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.
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.
Michael Houghton discovered hepatitis C virus and now is developing a vaccine.
Research to predict spread of pandemic a month in advance among five projects aimed at stemming spread, developing better tests and improving patient care.
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.
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.
Recent evidence no cause for panic, says U of A infectious disease specialist.
“Their passion to serve a community in need is driving them to work hard to research and develop solutions."
U of A programs use virtual reality and online gaming to help people overcome PTSD and build resilience.
Study among 13 U of A projects receiving $11.3 million in federal funding for rapid research response to pandemic.
Mutations in the virus as it spreads around the world provide clues to virulence, diagnostics, potential treatments.
“It’s been exciting to be part of the effort to support frontline workers,” says convocating graduate student David Moises Baca Lopez.
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.
In hopes of reducing fentanyl-related deaths, UAlberta Students have proposed a much-needed technology to test fentanyl at the street level.
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.
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.
Business professors see long-term growth possibilities in post-pandemic landscape.
Business professors rise to the challenge with innovations in remote delivery of classes.