U of A Headlines
March 12, 2021
Graduate student uses technology to support Indigenous language learning
After finding few digital resources available, Delaney Lothian (Science) decided to create a game and app for learning Cree language.
U of A researcher to work with Northwest Territories communities to promote HPV vaccination, improve COVID-19 vaccination experience
A collaboration led by Sangita Sharma (FoMD) to develop a culturally appropriate program is among 19 U of A projects to receive new funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Radiation therapy graduates strive to improve care for LGBTQ2SPIA+ cancer patients
A national survey conducted by Samantha Chan, Samie Ly, Jordyn Mackie and Serena Wu (all FoMD graduates) identifies potential issues and areas for improvement among radiation therapy professionals.
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Made-in-Alberta COVID-19 vaccine candidate headed for clinical trials
John Lewis (FoMD), U of A researcher and CEO of Entos Pharmaceuticals, says the COVID-19 vaccine Entos has developed has taken another significant step on its way to the first phase of clinical trials—and offers advantages that could make it easier to deliver to Canadians if approved.
Celebrating the life of David Schindler
The University of Alberta community mourns the loss of the world-renowned ecologist and environmentalist, and honours his lasting achievements as a scientist and advocate.
U of A researchers push scientific boundaries, overcome stigma so women don’t have to ‘suffer in silence’
In honour of International Women’s Day, we celebrate three research-focused clinicians who are improving women’s health.
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Global News
March 12, 2021
COVID-19: How being a doctor in Alberta has changed throughout the pandemic
Neeja Bakshi (FoMD), one of the leaders of the Royal Alexandra Hospital’s COVID-19 ward, says, “Physicians have been really tested both from the knowledge perspective as well as just how they’re working from day to day.” Family physician Ernst Schuster (FoMD) says for most doctors, dealing with patients through phone or video calls was a big learning curve.
Global News
March 10, 2021
Alberta opens second age bracket for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Appointments for first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses in Alberta are now spaced up to 16 weeks apart, but Ilan Schwartz (FoMD) says that may not always be the case as vaccine supply ramps up: “It’s certainly possible that the door has been left open to be able to revert back to the timelines that were on the box, on the label, and that we have more data for.”
Radio.com
March 9, 2021
Airborne transmission of COVID-19 with air quality expert Brian Fleck, P.Eng.
On the Engineering the Future podcast, Brian Fleck (Engineering) discusses his research on ventilation and how it affects the transmission of COVID-19.
CBC Edmonton AM
March 11, 2021
A study reveals why bears use trees for more than scratching an itch
Andrea Morehouse (Science) reveals why bears use trees for more than scratching an itch.
Edmonton Journal
March 11, 2021
GraceLife Church has been charged with violating COVID-19 public health orders. What does that mean?
Eric Adams (Law) discusses the case against GraceLife Church and its pastor, recently charged with violating COVID-19 health orders.
Calgary Herald
March 11, 2021
Calgary research to underpin massive magic mushroom grow operation
Peter Silverstone (FoMD) notes that psilocybin in magic mushrooms has a "significant medical health possibility but this only works when given with the proper psychotherapy.”
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