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The U of A’s Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology is Canada’s leader in virus research and vaccine development. And when COVID-19 emerged as the most urgent health challenge the world has seen in a century, our experts were ready to start finding solutions. As the province’s flagship post-secondary institution, the U of A is a key driver of Alberta-made innovation to improve the quality of life for the people of our province and planet.
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Viral Impact
We’re home to Canada’s first Nobel laureate in medicine in nearly a century. Michael Houghton didn’t just discover the hepatitis C virus—he’s demonstrated how tenacity and collaboration make life-saving ideas a reality.
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 virus (HCV).
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