Research
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Mitchell Pawluk 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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Reconciliation in health care is essential for Indigenous communities, U of A professor says
A University of Alberta professor has expressed the need for proper reconciliation to address the inequalities faced by Indigenous communities…
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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…
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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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Correlation between supervised consumption sites and decrease in fentanyl-related deaths found by U of A researchers
A recent University of Alberta study found a correlation between increased visits to supervised consumption sites and a decrease in…
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U of A professor helps create social media campaign aiming to tackle COVID-19 misinformation
A University of Alberta professor is working alongside other researchers on a social media campaign to promote evidence-based information about…
Read More » - Roberto Vega
U of A deep learning researchers carry on legacy of coworker lost in Flight PS 752
Researchers at the University of Alberta are carrying on the legacy of a coworker they lost in the Flight PS…
Read More » - Helen Zhang
Black Canadians disproportionately affected by COVID-19, U of A researcher says
A University of Alberta researcher says Black Canadians are more likely to get infected with COVID-19 and less likely to…
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