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University of Alberta grads contribute $250B to global economy

Survey shows the impact of U of A grads, including creating 560,000 jobs in Alberta — more than 22 per cent of the province’s total workforce.

May 07, 2024
By Kalyna Hennig Epp

When the next pandemic hits, Canada will be ready thanks to new federally-funded research at U of A to expand Canada’s biomanufacturing knowledge and capacity. (Photo: Getty Images)

Research, Health And Wellness

U of A research teams awarded $100 million for pandemic preparedness

Federal grants will support cross-Canada research to find and make new vaccines, diagnostic tests and treatments against a wide range of pathogens.

May 06, 2024
By Gillian Rutherford

University of Alberta nurses are leading the way towards better patient care, through advocacy, innovation and education. (Photo: John Ulan)

Health And Wellness, Research

Celebrating nurses as global change-makers

As the world celebrates the contributions of nearly 28 million nurses worldwide, U of A nurses advocate for patients, innovate new ways to deliver health care and educate the next generation of professionals.

May 06, 2024
By Gillian Rutherford

Anita Kozyrsky’s research found that exclusive breastfeeding for the first three months helped mitigate the effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy. (Photo: Getty Images)

Health And Wellness, Research

Smoking during pregnancy raises odds of overweight children

The risk is linked to changes in infant gut bacteria, study shows.

May 02, 2024
By Don Bell

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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 (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

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.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown