Making tumour tracking 5X faster
A new faster way to track tumour movement of tumours during radiation therapy, could significantly improve outcomes for cancer patients.
Learn More »University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize
Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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via knowledge, discovery and innovation
One of Canada's top five research universities, we are a research and innovation hub that is helping create tomorrow today.
Leading Experts
Home to leading experts, we have expertise in both established and emerging fields including health, artificial intelligence, energy, food safety & security, nanotechnology, the environment and earth's resources, our past, clean technology, climate change, smart technology and space to name but a few. By asking why, our researchers push the boundaries of knowledge and create discoveries and innovations that improve our lives and the world, and help shape our future.
Ranked
Top 5
Research Universities in Canada
91
Canada Research Chairs
Great Mentors
From land reclamation and dinosaur experts to speech physiology and artificial intelligence authorities, UAlberta professors offer the mentorship and guidance graduate students need for success.
The global COVID-19 vaccine hunt
With 100+ teams around the world racing to find a vaccine, what are the chances of getting something that works?
Learn More »Advanced Facilities
We are home to some of Canada's, and the world's, best and most advanced research facilities, equipment and resources. These, along with our strategic networks and partner hospitals, facilitate research across the entire spectrum; from discovery to innovation, to technology development and evidence-based policy-making.
Libraries
We are home to Canada's 2 nd largest research library, with over 4.7 million titles, 8.7 million volumes, and access to over 1.3 million e-books, over 1,700 databases and over 40,000 items.
nanoFAB
A micro/nano fabrication and characterization facility supporting academic and industry R&D. The largest such academic based nanotech centre by active user base and available tools in Canada.
Alberta Cell Therapy Manufacturing
A multi-use GMP cell therapy manufacturing and training facility. Only such facility in Western Canada & only 1 of 5 in Canada.
Key Research Strengths
Our research spans established and emerging areas and multiple fields including health and life sciences, social sciences, energy, business, computer science, agriculture, AI, humanities and engineering. Our expertise and strength attracts over $500 million annually from various research funders and partners including federal and provincial government, industry, foundations and other organizations.
$500 +
Million
Annual Research Funding 2019
Here are some key areas of research strength and expertise:
Zebrafish offers clues to human nicotine addiction
Study on how fish respond to nicotine exposure offers clues to find ways for treating human withdrawal more effectively.
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Exploring COVID-19 drug targets
Similarities found between processes in SARS-CoV-2 and SARS which could pave the way for drugs to prevent both viruses replicating.
Learn More »Transferring our research discoveries and innovations out of the university via commercialization helps ensure our research has the greatest reach and impact for society and the economy.
TEC Edmonton
Our dedicated commercialization arm and business accelerator is TEC Edmonton-a non-profit joint venture between the university and the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation.
11
Spinoff Companies Created
130+
Active Spinoffs
54
Patents
43
License/Options Executed
April 2018 - March 2019
Entrepreneurship @ UAlberta
Entrepreneurship @ UAlberta provides education, support and extensive mentorship for the University of Alberta students to help them become entrepreneurial thinkers.
Learn MoreSpinoffs and Startups
A University spinoff is a business founded by researchers to enhance the results of their own research activity and scientific knowledge, in which the University of Alberta may be a partner.
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VP Research and Innovation
Walter Dixon, Interim Vice-President
The Office of Vice-President (Research and Innovation) supports UAlberta's large and complex research and innovation enterprise. Led by Interim Vice-President Walter Dixon, the portfolio works within the university, and with external partners and stakeholders, to provide leadership, support and services to the university's research community, in all stages of research and innovation, across five campuses and in conjunction with our partner hospitals, sponsors and partners. The portfolio also plays a key role in fostering, developing and supporting major research initiatives and partnerships.