Research
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Supplied U of A medical and engineering students test bioengineered cartilage in microgravity flight
The sky is the limit for an interdisciplinary University of Alberta team who took a parabolic flight to test bioengineered…
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U of A professor publishes article on dangers of sitting for extended periods of time
Research conducted by a University of Alberta professor has highlighted the dangers associated with sitting for extended periods of time.…
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Undergraduate research journal Crossings features interdisciplinary voices
A newly published journal in the faculty of arts attempts to promote diversity in academia and expand access to student…
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U of A team wins national STEM Fellowship Big Data competition
A U of A team competed with 400 other participants to be named winners at the Canadian STEM Fellowship Big…
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U of A study identifies genetic variant contributing to hearing loss in children treated with cancer-drug cisplatin
A recent University of Alberta study identified a genetic variant that contributes to the risk of hearing loss in children…
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U of A course aims to uplift Indigenous voices in STEM
After seeing a lack of Indigenous representation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) growing up, a University of Alberta…
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U of A researcher takes action against waste in the food industry
A University of Alberta student has launched a survey directed towards Albertan food businesses to gather information on potential avenues…
Read More » - Rosty Soroka
In-person U of A classes will continue as of Monday September 20
In accordance with the Government of Alberta’s newly announced public health measures, the University of Alberta will continue in-person operations…
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U of A researcher identifies galectin-9 protein as possible culprit for inflammation in COVID-19 patients
A recent University of Alberta study found a correlation between increased levels of galectin-9 protein and pro-inflammatory cytokines in the…
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Long-term lung damage in wildland firefighters found by U of A study
A recent University of Alberta study found a correlation between long-term health issues in firefighters and wildfire exposure. Lead researcher…
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