Alberta Research

• Alberta testing anti-malaria drug as early COVID-19 treatment; U of A studying Ebola drug

  The Alberta Hope COVID-19 study will recruit 1,600 at-risk Albertans to determine whether taking a five-day treatment of hydroxychloroquine lowers their hospitalization rates.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2020
  
• Albertans fear budget 2020 means hundreds of layoffs in agriculture and research

  The budget indicates that 277 people in permanent positions with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry are facing layoffs.

  Economy

  Feb 28, 2020
  
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• Scientists studying whether melting glaciers will affect Alberta’s drinking water

  "The glaciers themselves, with increased melt, they actually are banks of contaminants that have accumulated for decades," said researcher Rolf Vinebrooke.

  Environment

  Dec 11, 2019
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• U of A-developed micro-implant could restore spinal function in patients dealing with paralysis

  The research involves extensive mapping of the spinal cord and using a wire thinner than a human hair that can reach deep inside the spine.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2019
• U of A partners with Edmonton cannabis company to research treatment of neurological diseases

  Atlas, an Edmonton-based medical cannabis company, has donated $300,000 to fund three research studies at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

  Cannabis

  Dec 3, 2019
• Alberta scientist part of international discovery of ‘piece of the puzzle’ snake fossil

  The discovery is the culmination of years of research and a collaboration between the University of Alberta and Universidad Maimónides in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  Science

  Nov 20, 2019
• U of A researchers discover new drug that could revolutionize cancer treatment

  The newly discovered drug works by preventing cancer cells from repairing their own DNA during treatment.

  Science

  Nov 19, 2019
• Made-in-Alberta ‘robot body’ that allows lungs to stay alive between surgery helps with 12 successful transplants

  The Ex-Vivo Organ Support System (EVOSS) essentially mimics the human body, using negative pressure that allows the lungs to breathe similarly to how they would in a person.

  Health

  Nov 7, 2019
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• Edmonton doctor to participate in 5-day underwater mission for scientific research

  Dr. Shawna Pandya was selected as part of the five-member scientist team that will take part in the NEPTUNE research mission.

  Science

  Sep 30, 2019
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• Alberta Cancer Foundation discontinues Bust a Move fundraiser

  The Alberta Cancer Foundation has decided to end its Bust a Move six-hour workout event in 2019, stressing the need to keep fundraising costs low.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2019