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We are #UAlberta! Always seeking, always challenging and, most of all, always leading with purpose. This account is monitored Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Joined February 2009
Innovation, discoveries, real-world impact. Take a moment to look back at some of the U of A’s most impactful research stories from the past month. https://t.co/OB6DiUrpSn
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Have you integrated APOL1 genetic testing into your practice? Discover the No-Cost APOL1 Genotyping Program for eligible patients sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals—helping you deliver precision care without added cost. Learn more today!
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U of A researchers have developed a new mapping tool to identify old-growth forests in British Columbia most likely to withstand climate change, helping conservation efforts focus on areas with the most significant long-term value. https://t.co/bAX37tVtuC
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U of A researchers have developed a new tool that can help preserve old forests in British Columbia by focusing conservation efforts on areas predicted to be stable in the face of climate change.
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Fuelled by more than 60 hydrogen experts, the U of A’s new Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach strengthens the university’s impact across the entire hydrogen value chain. It advances innovative research and trains the workforce that will shape the
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The U of A is recognized as a global leader in artificial intelligence, placing fifth worldwide in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects alongside strong results in science, engineering and health-related fields. https://t.co/jUdM5ckSC3
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The University of Alberta ranks fifth worldwide and second in Canada for artificial intelligence according to the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, which included AI as a subject area for the...
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A new U of A study shows that AI remains far from ready to perform clinical reasoning, as large language models struggle to adapt to new information while working toward a diagnosis.
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A U of A neurology resident developed a test to see how well large language models do at the clinical reasoning doctors need to diagnose patients — and found that even advanced AI struggles to adapt...
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The University of Alberta ranks #1 in Canada for artificial intelligence research. Researchers are using their expertise on groundbreaking projects in fields such as healthcare, energy, agriculture and more. The result? An ecosystem of innovation that drives innovation and
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ICYMI: Dr. David Wishart, a pioneer in metabolomics research, has been awarded Canada’s highest science honour: the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering.
🏆 NSERC celebrated the contributions and talent of outstanding members of its research community earlier this month. Learn more about this year’s #NSERC_Prizes recipients: ▶️ https://t.co/YPa61ogbwW
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A 13-year U of A study has uncovered 13 newly identified fungi species in Alberta, offering new insights into the province’s overlooked biodiversity and providing a vital resource for future conservation efforts.
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Thirteen species of tiny fungi completely new to science — and all from Alberta — have been discovered through University of Alberta research.
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Graduating with a master’s in speech-language pathology, Alyshah Walji is celebrating a milestone that reflects her resilience and dedication. Her journey, shaped by compassion and lived experience, is guiding her work to help children and families communicate with confidence.
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Graduating with a BA in Native Studies, Shannon Cornelsen is honouring a family legacy by helping reunite Indigenous families with loved ones buried far from home. Her work, grounded in history, advocacy and community research, aims to restore truth and dignity across
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Congratulations to all Fall 2025 grads! You did it! 🎓 Here’s to the passion, perseverance and hard work that brought you to this milestone. ✨
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Graduating as the U of A’s first doctoral degree holder in wind band conducting, Meijun Chen is emerging as one of Canada’s most promising classical musicians. She's uniting performance and education to expand the reach of wind band music. With a commitment to cultural
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U of A researchers have identified the most common bugs in widely used Jupyter Notebook software, offering insights that could strengthen data security and improve reliability for scientists and developers.
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Jupyter Notebook, a go-to software platform scientists use to do their work, could become less glitchy thanks to U of A researchers who pinpointed its most common bugs with an eye to improving the...
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U of A researchers are using AI to design a blueprint for a vaccine aimed at training the body’s immune system to fight cancer, like melanoma. Their goal: make cancer vaccines faster to develop, safer to use and more effective, paving the way for personalized treatments in the
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