3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (316+ words) How Lois Aspenes Award recipient Stephanie Booth built a life grounded in the natural sciences and liberal arts, and an enduring connection with Augustana Donna McKinnon - 10 September 2026 It only took a single lecture on epidemiology with associate professor Dr. Sheryl…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (484+ words) U of A team finds the commonly used molecules stop the neurodegenerative disease without any additional drugs. A family of nanoparticles — tiny, biodegradable molecules commonly used to deliver drugs to patients — shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease without additional medication,…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (700+ words) Researchers combine smartwatch tracking and personalized coaching to cut sitting time and boost daily activity. September 08, 2026 By Bev Betkowski A new program developed by University of Alberta researchers is showing promise in helping stroke survivors stride towards recovery after leaving…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (364+ words) Researchers with the Office of Global Surgery are leveraging data, technology, and health system planning to improve access to safe surgical care from rural Alberta to sub-Saharan Africa. The Office of Global Surgery collaborates with global partners Across the world,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (190+ words) August 26, 2026 By Sarah Vernon University of Alberta researchers have discovered a novel drug that unlocks the secret of snail hibernation, allowing them to safely put non-hibernating animal organs into a deep metabolic sleep. The study, published in Nature Communications, is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (492+ words) Five U of A research leaders named to Canadian Academy of Health Sciences University of Alberta Five U of A research leaders named to Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Innovators recognized for outstanding contributions to inclusive care, women’s and children’s…...