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Six things to know about primary progressive aphasia

  • Helen Metella - FOLIO
  • 26 June 2024
Connor Young

Convocation Spotlight: Connor Young

  • 10 June 2024
Jenni Mason

Convocation Spotlight: Jenni Mason

  • 05 June 2024
Sami Al Sufi Mohammed

From lecture halls to lab coats

  • 03 June 2024
U of A researchers will use artificial intelligence to read brain images of suspected stroke patients, creating a blood flow map and highlighting blocked arteries to allow quicker diagnosis and treatment. (Photo: Getty Images)

AI project aims to diagnose stroke more accurately so patients can get faster treatment

  • Folio - Gillian Rutherford
  • 29 May 2024
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2024 Teaching Awards

  • 24 May 2024
Anushka Sharma

Speech-language pathology student inspired by ISTAR experience

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 20 May 2024
Chloe Korade

Chloe Korade's unique journey in speech-language pathology

  • Jon Pullin
  • 16 May 2024
Brett Nisbet

From video game designer to speech-language pathology student

  • Jon Pullin
  • 14 May 2024
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“Physiotherapy aligns perfectly with my aspiration”

  • 08 May 2024
Robi Lawal

SLP student sees bright future advocating for underrepresented patient groups

  • 07 May 2024
Awatef (Tiff) Kabbara

Speech-language pathology student highlight: Awatef (Tiff) Kabbara

  • Danica Erickson
  • 02 May 2024
Erin Morgan

Second-year MSc student in physical therapy has a plan to make physical therapy more accessible

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 01 May 2024
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Saxion and Waterloo visit U of A’s rehabilitation medicine

  • 18 April 2024
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U of A students’ campaign to address loneliness and social isolation

  • Cindy Tran - Edmonton Journal
  • 03 April 2024
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U of A researcher finds meaning helping people hear

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 03 April 2024
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Le certificat francophone en orthophonie signifie un soutien accru au développement pour les enfants de la Francophonie

  • Danica Erickson
  • 28 March 2024
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A joint speech-language certificate means more development support for Francophonie children

  • Danica Erickson
  • 28 March 2024
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MSc student’s curiosity about language learning started in childhood

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 13 March 2024
Karim Fouad

Rehabilitation expert leading research into spinal cord injuries

  • Jon Pullin
  • 13 March 2024
Dr. Lauren Beaupre

Researcher aims to improve patient outcomes through new treatments and improved delivery

  • 12 March 2024
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ISTAR helps nine-year-old find his voice

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 06 March 2024
Dr. David McConnell

A passionate advocate for people with disabilities

  • 04 March 2024
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Hope in Motion

  • Anna Schmidt - New Trail
  • 15 February 2024
Victor Ezeugwu

Innovator Spotlight: Victor Ezeugwu

  • The Quad
  • 08 February 2024
Adriana Rios Rincon

U of A researcher believes people of all abilities deserve to enjoy play

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 07 February 2024
Student volunteer Delton Owens (left) assists an Indigenous Wellness Clinic client with weight training at the Saville Community Sports Centre. (Photo: Jennifer Fitzgerald)

Wellness program fosters fitness and learning for Indigenous clients and student volunteers

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald - FOLIO
  • 02 February 2024
Meghan Ray Peters

Innovator Spotlight: Meaghan Ray Peters

  • Jeremy Cherlet
  • 18 January 2024
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Rhodes Scholar writes a children’s book inspired by her ISTAR experience

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 12 January 2024
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New Trail: Can We Talk?

  • Jenna C. Hoff, ’02 BSc Physical Therapy)
  • 10 January 2024
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Breaking the curve: A call for comprehensive scoliosis awareness and care

  • The Conversation
  • 10 January 2024
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U of A expert working to determine how many Canadian seniors go missing due to dementia:

  • Morgan Lowrie - The Canadian Press - CTV
  • 18 December 2023
U of A robot helps rural patients rehab shoulder

U of A robot helps rural patients rehab shoulder

  • Edmonton's Miriam Valdes-Carletti
  • 15 December 2023
Students Mahtab (standing) and Javad (seated) practise a telerehabilitation procedure using markerless motion capture to measure a patient’s shoulder range of motion. (Photo: Supplied)

Remote rehabilitation program gives rural patients an arm up on shoulder injuries

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald - FOLIO
  • 13 December 2023
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The first cohort of new program for business leadership in occupational therapy share their experience

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald
  • 11 December 2023
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Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine 2023 year-end story round-up

  • 05 December 2023
Jessica Harasym

Speaking through art: PhD grad finds new ways for concussion patients to express themselves

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald - FOLIO
  • 22 November 2023
Youran Lin

Convocation spotlight: Youran Lin MSc/PhD Speech-Language Pathology

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 21 November 2023
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HiMARC graduate researchers share their experiences supporting readiness, resilience and growth

  • As jointly told by graduate students Rashell Wozniak and Myrah Malik
  • 09 November 2023
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Top 40 Under 40 2023 Paige Reeves

  • EDIFY - ELIZA BARLOW
  • 31 October 2023
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Opinion: To create a truly accessible society, we need to change attitudes

  • Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell
  • 25 October 2023
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Overcoming stuttering to command the stage

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald
  • 20 October 2023
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A new non-profit in Edmonton is hoping water rehab will help strengthen people with physical impairments because of brain tumours.

  • Sarah Ryan - Global News
  • 10 October 2023
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U of A and Treaty 8 First Nations offer rehab medicine program for Indigenous students

  • Emily Mertz - Global News
  • 28 September 2023
Signing of Treaty 8 and University of Alberta Agreement for education

Memorandum signed between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the U of A aims to enhance public education opportunities for students

  • Daniel Barker-Tremblay | cfweradio
  • 28 September 2023
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Historic agreement between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and U of A aims to enhance public education opportunities for students

  • FOLIO - Ross Neitz
  • 28 September 2023
Ken M’Pindou

Hard work, perseverance bring great rewards in speech and in sport, says ISTAR client Ken M’Pindou

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 15 September 2023
Kathryn Lambert

Rehabilitation graduate student Kathryn Lambert receives Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship

  • 12 September 2023
Esther Kim

Esther Kim believes instilling confidence is a key factor in helping people with communication disorders

  • 08 September 2023
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Sarah Joly inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame

  • University of Alberta Alumni Association
  • 07 September 2023

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