University of Alberta

A University of Alberta-led consortium of researchers from around the world has received a 2023 New Frontiers in Research Fund grant of just over $5M. The funds will be used to support a multi-year research project to engage…

Children in daycares could be breathing easier during wildfire season, thanks to a new University of Alberta research project. A set of recommendations for outdoor and indoor air quality monitoring has been drawn up for Alberta’s…

A pair of new University of Alberta studies show how to make firefighters’ clothing safer to wear, maintain and manufacture. One study revealed that some fibres used in the protective gear break down when exposed to warm water, showing…

A University of Alberta research team will use artificial intelligence to diagnose and treat stroke patients more quickly and easily, potentially saving lives and improving prognosis. The research is funded by a grant from Alberta…

People with neurological disease have a greater chance of death after contracting COVID-19, according to a new U of A study. The research also confirms a higher risk of developing new neurological disorders after COVID infection.…

A law professor who champions Indigenous Peoples’ rights, a search-and-rescue expert and a Nobel Prize-winning scientist who helped make laser eye surgery possible are among this year’s eight inspiring spring honorary degree recipients.…

University of Alberta researchers will help Canada get ready for the next infectious disease pandemic, thanks to nearly $100 million in new federal research grants to find and make new vaccines, diagnostic tests and treatments against a…

New research has turned up another reason for women to avoid smoking during pregnancy. A recent study in the journal Gut Microbes has found an association between mothers smoking during pregnancy and a higher risk of their children becoming…

New research has found that social determinants of health — including race, language and socio-economic deprivation — shape how children and their families seek care at emergency departments. In a systematic review and…

University of Alberta students in Camrose are helping their community plan for better resilience against climate-related hazards. Third-year Augustana Campus undergraduates teamed up with the City of Camrose to research and…