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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Joined February 2009
From breakthroughs in breast cancer imaging to advances in water-based battery tech, U of A researchers are driving discoveries with global impact. Read the top stories from our community this month:
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Could the way we frame difficult conversations unintentionally fuel division? New U of A research shows how moral conviction, rather than misinformation alone, can entrench views and fuel echo chambers.
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New U of A research offers practical insights into how people get trapped in “echo chambers” — and how they can escape from entrenched views about contentious issues.
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How can a heart drug help treat ovarian cancer? . Graduate researcher Matthieu Zolondek shares how their work in the Dyck Lab at the U of A is contributing to real-world change. @UAlberta_FoMD
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Step inside the Dyck Lab at the U of A with student researcher Kush as he studies ovarian cancer cells under the microscope and explores ways to slow their growth. @UAlberta_FoMD
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Meet Kush Bapuji, a third-year cell biology student diving into ovarian cancer research at the Dyck Lab. He’s researching a protein linked to ovarian cancer and testing a heart drug that may block it, supporting a promising new treatment path. With guidance from Dr. Jason Dyck
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The glow of summer evenings hits differently on campus. Here’s to a restful weekend, everyone. ✨
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U of A researchers developed an AI-driven computer model of a vaccine that shows promise in priming the immune system to target melanoma cells, paving the way for faster, tailored treatments.
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Researchers have used AI to create a theoretical vaccine that trains the immune system to fight melanoma — and could eventually have the potential to significantly improve immunotherapy against...
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A research pivot at the U of A has led to a catalyst that could change the game for hydrogen production and Alberta’s energy future. Originally developed during research into electrochemical upcycling of lignin into petrochemicals, the catalyst was an unexpected byproduct. But
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Meet Joel Ray, a third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student at the University of Alberta, who is eager to return to his rural roots and make a difference in his community and patient care. . @UAlberta_Pharm.
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This new catalyst could turn Alberta’s dirty water into energy. U of A chemistry professor Jeff Stryker brings us into the lab to talk about the discovery. It all started with research into upcycling lignin to create petrochemicals. But along the way, the team discovered
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A new DNA discovery by U of A researchers could make immunotherapy work for colorectal cancers that usually resist it, offering hope for better outcomes.
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A U of A research team has identified DNA structures that could be added to current treatments to better activate the immune response in stubborn tumours like colorectal cancer.
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Imagine a world where even the most remote communities have access to sustainable, reliable energy. With small modular reactors (SMRs), that future is closer than ever. U of A engineering researchers are at the forefront of designing advanced materials that will make SMRs even
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