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).
Read story More infoDriving the future
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
We are home to leading experts 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 aerospace to name 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
UAlberta professors provide the mentorship and guidance graduate students and postdoctoral fellows need for success.
The global COVID-19 vaccine hunt
With 100+ teams around the world racing to find a vaccine, what's the chance 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 recommendations.
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 - the only such facility in Western Canada and one of only a few 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 of our research strengths:
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 »Research creates the knowledge required to innovate and create new solutions and technologies. Transferring those innovations out of the university via commercialization is just one way our research is helping shape the future, improving quality of life, driving the economy and economic diversity and serving the public who help fund that research.
3
Spinoff companies created
130+
Active spinoffs
80
Patents filed
28
License/options executed
During April 2019 - March 2020
Entrepreneurship @UAlberta
Entrepreneurship @UAlberta provides the education, support and mentorship that helps our students become entrepreneurial thinkers.
Learn moreSpinoffs and Startups
A university spinoff is a new company created to commercialize and develop an idea and/or innovation developed at the University of Alberta.
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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.
Office of VP Research and Innovation