Leading with purpose in precision health innovation
We’re identifying rare and undiagnosed diseases so patients can get answers — and treatment — faster than ever.
Hydrogen
One of the cleanest sources of energy, hydrogen could deliver up to 25% of global energy demand by 2050.
Alberta has the resources, infrastructure, workforce and vision to become a leading source of hydrogen for local and global markets — and U of A researchers are on the forefront of making that happen.
That’s one of the ways we’re leading with purpose and making the world a better place.
Greener, Cheaper Hydrogen
A new startup could help push Alberta closer to a net-zero future.
Hydrogen research heats up
A new process could lead to low emissions and high-value byproducts.
The next big thing in Alberta energy
Alberta could become a global leader in the export of hydrogen.
A great idea can change the world. But first it needs a push forward.
At the University of Alberta, we give great ideas power, leading with purpose to make the world better.
What are we up to?
Celebrate Innovation Week with a peek at some of the exciting things happening right here at the U of A.
Indigenous innovation
The University of Alberta is situated on territory that, for thousands of years, has been the gathering place where diverse Indigenous peoples, thinkers, scientists and philosophers lived and came to share and exchange knowledge.
Our courses are exploring the complexities of the histories and contemporary realities of Indigenous Peoples and we’re integrating Indigenous Ways of Knowing across the university — inspired by how diversity influences all forms of innovation.
We are working together alongside and in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to lead with purpose.
Science as a tool for Indigenous governance
Two professors take on the myths about Indigenous Peoples, science and technology
Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization
Indigenous perspectives in conservation planning
Indigenous knowledge can help redefine land and wildlife management.
Precision Health
Rare medical conditions are more common than you may think. In this province alone, more than 400,000 Albertans have a rare disease.
Our researchers are on the forefront of groundbreaking health research like doing a better job of diagnosing rare diseases through sequencing RNA. What’s more, we’re identifying PTSD through text and creating treatments for diabetes that could transform people's lives.
That’s how the U of A leads with purpose to help thousands of Albertans.
Accessible screening for PTSD
A machine learning model can accurately identify people with PTSD through text data alone.
Milestone in diabetes research
Insulin-producing cells grown from stem cells can be safely implanted in patients with diabetes.
Diagnosing rare diseases
RNA sequencing could help diagnose and treat thousands of patients with rare diseases.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is already changing every aspect of our lives.
From predicting new street drugs before they are made, to transforming healthcare and making it more accessible, to delving into the privacy, power and ethical factors at play, our researchers have made Alberta a global AI hub.
It’s one of the ways we’re leading with purpose — and imagining a better world.
Making health care more equitable
An AI-powered ultrasound system makes scans and diagnoses accessible from anywhere.
Fighting crime and saving lives
Big Energy Savings with AI
Computing scientist working on software to make buildings more comfortable while cutting emissions.
Space
At the University of Alberta, we're leading with purpose and boldly going beyond — researching the impacts of space weather on the climate of our changing planet, and protecting future astronauts as they explore the moon, Mars, and beyond.
U of A-led space mission
Satellite mission will assess the effects of space radiation on Earth’s climate.
The space overhead
Our ability to tinker is allowing us to travel farther than ever.
