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U of A Headlines
April 1, 2021
Project to create jet fuel from biowaste gets federal funding boost
An industrial project based on innovative U of A research by David Bressler (ALES) could provide a supply of renewable fuel while creating a new market for Alberta agricultural and food producers.
U of A spinoff company named Edmonton Startup of the Year
True Angle Medical Technologies co-founder and CEO Jana Rieger (Rehabilitation Medicine) talks about the successful launch of the company's life-changing device that helps cancer patients regain their ability to swallow.
U of A team identifies protein that blocks body’s ability to clear bad cholesterol
Dawei Zhang (FoMD) says the researchers are now using their findings to develop a drug that will boost existing statin drugs to prevent heart disease.
Augustana professors collaborate with African university to create online course
Peter Berg and Jeremy Sylvestre (both Augustana) are creating a free online platform that will allow students to learn computational physics and mathematical modelling in Africa—and anywhere in the world.
Popular Stories
Pediatric heart transplant method developed by U of A doctors allows for more surgeries, better outcomes: study
Simon Urschel (FoMD) led new research showing that pediatric heart transplant procedure pioneered by Canadian doctors including Lori West (FoMD)—once deemed impossible—has been shown to be at least as effective as the traditional approach.
University of Alberta and TELUS partner on a 5G ‘living lab’
The $15-million partnership focuses the U of A’s innovation and commercialization capacity in areas of strength, starting with precision agriculture and autonomous vehicle systems.
‘Car choir’ puts an inventive spin on live concerts during pandemic
U of A choral director Tim Shantz (Arts) conducts live performances in a parking lot, with singers performing from the safety of their cars.
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Green Car Congress
April 1, 2021
Canada invests C$2.89M in U of Alberta biojet technology
The investment will support a project based on research led by David Bressler (ALES) to generate renewable jet fuel from a range of feedstocks, including waste materials from the restaurant and livestock industries. The research has the potential to reduce the aviation industry’s greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent.
Global News
March 31, 2021
‘Millions of data points’ should override AstraZeneca fears: health expert Tim Caulfield
Timothy Caulfield (Law/Public Health) says reports of blood clots from the AstraZeneca vaccine are evidence the surveillance system is working.
Grainews
March 30, 2021
Taking the soil microbiome to lunch
Sheau-Fang Hwang (ALES) discusses using a holistic approach to improve soil quality and crop yields.
CTV News
March 31, 2021
Regina woman recovering in hospital from 'Brain on Fire' disease
Jennifer McCombe (FoMD) describes "Brain on Fire" disease as a condition where a patient’s immune system creates antibodies that attack a specific part of the brain.
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