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The lack of diversity in education and literature on dermatological conditions led U of A professors Ravina Sanghera and Parbeer Grewal to co-author a new addition to an authoritative pharmacy resource. (Photo: Getty Images)

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research

New chapter in pharmacy reference book seeks to diversify dermatology

Patients with skin of colour are often misdiagnosed or experience delays in treatment. Two U of A professors are looking to change that.

March 20, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

Vivian Mushahwar, director of the U of A’s iSMART and ST Innovations, leads a large interdisciplinary research team that received $24 million from the New Frontiers in Research Fund - Transformation program to develop smartwear clothing that will assist with joint injury repair, posture, balance, arm movements, and even standing and walking. (Photo: Laughing Dog)

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research

The ‘smartwear revolution’ begins: clothing with built-in sensors will improve balance, reduce injuries and support people with muscle weakness

Interdisciplinary U of A team wins $24-million federal grant to advance the frontier of assistive technology.

March 19, 2025
By Gillian Rutherford

Shannon Scott, dean of the Faculty of Nursing, says the faculty is making strides to address the shortage of rural nurses by recruiting and retaining rural and Indigenous students, supporting them while at school and giving them more hands-on training opportunities in communities. (Photo: Faculty of Nursing)

Health And Wellness

Nursing program sees surge in rural placements and enrolment

Alberta government investment addresses critical shortage of rural nurses.

March 18, 2025
By Gillian Rutherford

To help singing and music programs recover from COVID, a U of A professor is leading a research project studying how the pandemic may have affected children’s attitudes toward singing. (Photo: Getty Images)

Society and Culture, Research

Music professor aims to spark a ‘singing renaissance’

After COVID curtailed group singing, a new research project explores how to help kids rediscover their voices.

March 17, 2025
By Bev Betkowski

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research, Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020