September 29, 2023
Developing a less invasive way to diagnose and better manage treatment for kids with brain cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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September 28, 2023
‘Fire keepers’: Women elders share advice for healthy aging
Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance is essential to wellness for Indigenous women, say Maskwacîs participants in sharing circle research.
September 18, 2023
‘Laughing gas’ helps relieve kids’ pain and distress in emergency rooms, study shows
Inhaled nitrous oxide is safe and effective for kids in the ER — and could help prevent lifelong issues like needle phobia, says U of A expert.
September 15, 2023
Summer studentship awards give young researchers a chance to make a difference
Learn more about the 15 student projects we supported in 2023
September 15, 2023
Developing a “weed killer” to treat a type of muscular dystrophy
A WCHRI student is researching a DNA-like molecule to prevent muscle damage
September 15, 2023
Helping endometrial cancer survivors stay healthy after treatment
U of A researchers are testing a digital health program designed to reduce the risk of heart problems
September 6, 2023
Leading researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada
Seven U of A standouts, including Stollery Science Lab Distinguished Researcher Lisa Hartling, are making an impact in diverse fields from biology and computer engineering to food science and visual culture
September 6, 2023
U of A team revamps Alberta’s prenatal hepatitis C screening program
New universal screening program, one-step test and streamlined pathway to care mean more cases are now being identified for treatment.
August 29, 2023
New Canada Research Chair aims to advance a health systems approach to family violence response and prevention
Health policy and systems researcher Stephanie Montesanti is among the newly named Canada Research Chairs at the U of A.
August 23, 2023
Devices designed for athletes could help save lives of children with malaria
Measuring lactic acid in the blood could help identify which children need care most urgently, say researchers.