Public health researcher Sherilee Harper heads up the new interdisciplinary Climate Change and Health Hub, which brings together more than 30 experts from across the U of A’s three colleges. (Photo: School of Public Health)
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research

New research hub focuses U of A expertise on how climate change affects health

First interdisciplinary group of its kind in Canada will create more opportunities for collaborative research, learning and advocacy.

Naiomi Metallic makes her case before the Supreme Court of Canada. The court cited Metallic’s argument and academic work in its recent decision upholding a federal law granting Indigenous people the authority to write their own child welfare laws. (Photo: Supplied)
Society and Culture

Doctoral student’s day in court helps uphold Indigenous child welfare law

Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision could have groundbreaking implications for other areas of Indigenous jurisdiction.

Maria Ioannou is leading foundational research on understanding lipids in the brain that could reveal new targets for therapies to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. (Photo: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry)
Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

Fat in the brain could be key to new treatments for Parkinson’s disease, says researcher

A U of A neuroscientist is leading the way toward better understanding the role lipids play in neurodegenerative diseases.

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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

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Research, Science and Technology

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

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Research, Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize