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Inaugural Chair in Mathematical Biology
Dr. Mark Lewis joins the Faculty of Science as the inaugural Gilbert and Betty Kennedy Chair in Mathematical Biology and Professor in the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics and Biology.
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Congratulations to Nick Paroshy for receiving the
Weston Family Award in Northern Research (Master’s Level).
Invasive fish species Alberta researchers want you to know about
Researchers at the University of Alberta studying climate change are increasingly concerned about invasive species in the province. Kim Smith spoke with Stephanie Green, an associate professor at the U of A, about her research and why aquatic invaders can pose a big risk.
Global News
April 24, 2022
New evidence shows cancer is not as heritable as once thought
Recent review highlights need to gain a broader scientific view of cancer to better prevent and treat it.
Adrianna MacPherson
Folio
April 21, 2022
Cancer may not be purely about genetics, new University of Alberta research review suggests
New research from the University of Alberta suggests cancer may be more preventable than previously thought.
CTV News Edmonton
April 21, 2022
Congratulations to Peter Harrington for receiving the
Anton Alexander Cseuz Gold Medal in Mathematics
for his PhD thesis!
How beetles and warm weather are driving up lumber prices: 'I'm listening to my trees being killed'
Janice Cooke remembers the first time she heard bugs murder a tree over the phone.
By Bill Weir, Chief Climate Correspondent
CNN
February 12, 2022
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Mountain pine beetle researchers ponder whether Alberta should prepare for 'Mr. Freeze'
Chilly winters have helped keep Alberta’s mountain pine beetle population at bay but researchers now want to know how quickly those that survive the cold pass their resilience onto offspring and if that could hypothetically create a new villain.
Ashley Joannou
Edmonton Journal
February 7, 2022
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Using machine learning to project COVID numbers
Pouria Ramazi, post-doctoral fellow in the Lewis Research Group (Science) is leading a study on how AI can forecast COVID-19 numbers farther into the future.
Full Story by City News Edmonton
November 8, 2021
Spotting connections: Graduate student studies population dynamics for more sustainable fishing
Emma Atkinson is a 2021 recipient of the Vanier Scholarship funded by NSERC.
Katie Willis
Faculty of Science
July 15, 2021
Brock research uses machine learning to predict future of COVID-19
Justin Steepe
The Brock News
May 5, 2021
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Rapid community-driven development of a SARS-CoV-2 tissue simulator
Interview with Thomas Hillen
faculti.net
April 29, 2021
Why dead trees are 'the hottest commodity on planet'
Blame climate change, wildfires, hungry beetles … and Millennial home buyers
Robinson Meyer
The Atlantic
April 27, 2021
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U of A researchers using type of A.I. to predict different COVID-19 scenarios
A team of researchers at the University of Alberta is using machine learning to predict what could happen with COVID-19 in the province.
Julia Wong
Global News
April 14, 2021
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Forecasting – a powerful weapon in battling the pandemic
U of A team uses machine learning to predict cases and deaths
Alberta Innovates
February 23, 2021
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Canada home to health research successes, but needs culture shift: expert
Brenna Owen
Vancouver
The Canadian Press
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University of Alberta - Images of Research
Images of Research (IOR) is an opportunity for current University of Alberta graduate students from all disciplines to capture, share, and present the essence of their research in one image.
Congratulations to Dean Koch for his second place win!!
The life mathematic: Redesign of mathematical biology courses shares new perspectives in understanding the biological world
Two University of Alberta professors overhaul the course focusing on the practical applications of mathematics to the study of life.
Faculty of Science
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U of A researchers receive $1.4M in provincial funding to fight COVID-19
Research to predict spread of pandemic a month in advance among five projects aimed at stemming spread, developing better tests and improving patient care.
Folio
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Seven COVID-19 research projects split $2.1 million in Alberta government funding
The grants from provincial Crown corporation Alberta Innovates will support five projects at the University of Alberta totalling $1.4 million, plus two projects at the University of Calgary.
Edmonton Journal
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Congratulations to Charlotte and Chris Heggerud!
on the safe arrival of their babies - Elsie Marilyn (4lbs 15oz) and Beckett Christopher (4lbs 10oz)
Mathematical biologist honoured for contributions to research and scholarship
Professor Mark Lewis receives the University of Alberta’s J. Gordin Kaplan Award for Excellence in Research for 2020.
Congratulations Mark!
Congratulations to Adam and Meghan!
