News - Archive 2012

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Medical students score top spot on licensing exams

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 24 December 2012
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UAlberta research working towards treatment for aortic aneurysms in the abdomen

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 19 December 2012
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Med and dent students top campus fundraisers for Movember

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 14 December 2012
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UAlberta medical researchers discover new potential chemotherapy that attacks Achilles' heel of some cancers

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 13 December 2012
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UAlberta medical researchers make key discovery in fight against Alzheimer's disease

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 11 December 2012
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New iPhone app keeps up the beat

  • Colin Zak
  • 7 December 2012
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Urine test could detect pancreatic cancer in early stages

  • Phoebe Day
  • 5 December 2012
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Medical and dental students raise over $20,000 for Movember

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 30 November 2012
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UAlberta researcher wins Banting Award

  • Bryan Alary
  • 30 November 2012
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Faculty home to Governor General's Medal recipient

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 23 November 2012
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Faculty recognizes four major donors

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 20 November 2012
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$2.5M awarded to UAlberta for breast cancer research

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 20 November 2012
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UAlberta prostate cancer researcher and team developing 'homing beacon drugs' to target cancer cells

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 20 November 2012
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Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry aims to reduce the death rate of moms and newborn babies in Ethiopia

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 16 November 2012
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Kids need at least seven minutes a day of 'vigorous' physical activity, but most aren't getting that

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 9 November 2012
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UAlberta medical researcher part of international team to combat incontinence

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 8 November 2012
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New research chair joins FoMD

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 5 November 2012
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Overweight patients hospitalized with pneumonia more apt to survive than their normal weight counterparts

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 5 November 2012
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Dr. David Olson and Dr. Peter Mitchell U of A doctor heads team hoping to prevent pre-term births

  • Edmonton Journal
  • 4 November 2012
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Medical podcasts cover wide range of topics - with heaping dose of humour

  • Ottawa Citizen
  • 30 October 2012
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U of A medical researchers use simple intervention to improve osteoporosis treatment rates

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 24 October 2012
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Aboriginal youth get view of career horizons

  • University of Alberta
  • 19 October 2012
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Faculty's efforts to help a Nepali medical school highlighted in research journal

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 18 October 2012
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A global perspective on rural medicine

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 18 October 2012
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Faculty's newest CRC harnessing viruses to fight cancer

  • Michael Brown
  • 16 October 2012
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UAlberta researchers part of international team to prevent pre-term births

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 15 October 2012
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Severe allergic asthma linked to gene variation

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 12 October 2012
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UAlberta medical researchers receive $830,000 for project to help anxious teens

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 11 October 2012
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U of A medical students say work in Kenya will make them better physicians

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 28 September 2012
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University Cup winner thrives on student success

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 27 September 2012
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Research in the lab and clinical setting dovetails to advance treatment for diabetes

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 26 September 2012
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UAlberta medical researchers pen new guideline to help diagnose Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 21 September 2012
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Congratulations! 2012 ADI RESEARCH DAY AWARDS

  • ADI
  • 20 September 2012
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Run without Borders fundraiser this weekend

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 20 September 2012
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Gene therapy for obesity successful in lab models: UAlberta medical researchers

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 19 September 2012
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Chinese exchange program enlightening for U of A medical students

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 17 September 2012
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Evidence-based Practice Center receives funding renewal

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 10 September 2012
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U of A medical scientists first in the world to look at structure of vital molecule

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 7 September 2012
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U of A medical researchers draw link between kidney stones and kidney failure

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 6 September 2012
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Income, 'screen time' affect soda, junk food consumption

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 23 August 2012
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High school student loves doing research that "could change the world"

  • Alberta Innovates Health Solutions
  • 10 August 2012
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New drug cocktail improves Duchenne muscular dystrophy in lab models: U of A research

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 9 August 2012
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Ghanaian doctor takes home new skills thanks to global health program at U of A medical school

  • Staff
  • 9 August 2012
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Rockin' Docs summer camp a success

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 3 August 2012
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Medical researchers working with IT company to design tablet survey on healthy childhood weight

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 30 July 2012
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Parents find terms 'large' or 'gaining too much weight' less offensive than 'obese': U of A research study

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 30 July 2012
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Helping those in need

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 26 July 2012
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Sports drinks don't live up to their claim: study

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 26 July 2012
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Parkinson's disease guidelines set standard of care

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 26 July 2012
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Diets high in salt could deplete calcium in the body: UAlberta research

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 24 July 2012
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Minister of State meets with medical researchers

  • CIHR & EN staff
  • 20 July 2012
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Wary doctors put the 'wait' in weight loss drugs - ABC News

  • ABC News Medical Unit
  • 20 July 2012
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Two Faculty members named to the Order of Canada

  • Julia Necheff
  • 13 July 2012
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FoMD cryobiology grad student honoured at international meeting

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 9 July 2012
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Researchers moving towards ending threat of West Nile spreading to the brain

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 4 July 2012
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Medical researchers discover a potential explanation for why a diet high in DHA can improve memory

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 28 June 2012
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U of A student creates neat diary of experiences during ICC

  • Lisa Peters and Amy Crofts
  • 21 June 2012
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Cancers with disorganized 'traffic systems' more difficult to treat: U of A medical and science research

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 21 June 2012
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FoMD discovery increases understanding of how bacteria spread

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 20 June 2012
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Back-to-back studies reveal kidney disease risks

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 20 June 2012
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Gripping tale of invention

  • AHS
  • 19 June 2012
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Resveratrol may be a natural exercise performance enhancer: U of A medical research

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 19 June 2012
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Bringing eye expertise to Ethiopia

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 18 June 2012
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Another honour for FoMD Rhodes Scholar Peter Gill

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 18 June 2012
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Aboriginal Graduates Celebrated

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 12 June 2012
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Trainer braves desert race for brain research

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 11 June 2012
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Research sheds light on ER mental health visits

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 11 June 2012
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UAlberta breakthrough may offer new isotope source

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 11 June 2012
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Med student cleans up

  • Edmonton Sun
  • 6 June 2012
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Hard work sparks success for med school graduate

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 6 June 2012
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Centennial Lectures spark new collaboration between FoMD researchers

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 1 June 2012
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New finding important to heart health, also changed faculty members entire research path

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 31 May 2012
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Discovery may help prevent vision loss with age

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 30 May 2012
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FoMD med student wins excellence award at international student research forum

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 28 May 2012
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Rural COPD patients receiving vital care thanks to U of A developed program

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 24 May 2012
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Two faculty members awarded for their excellence in teaching

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 16 May 2012
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An ACE in the hole for treating diabetes?

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 16 May 2012
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New discovery in Alzheimer's protein puzzle

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 11 May 2012
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Student group launches educational website

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 11 May 2012
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Med student's NASA mission a dream come true

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 9 May 2012
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FoMD researcher unlocking secrets of ovarian cancer

  • Ileiren Poon
  • 1 May 2012
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Medical students bare it all for charity

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 26 April 2012
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Rural medicine program proves its worth

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 24 April 2012
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Seeking autism clues in siblings

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 18 April 2012
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Development of WCHRI Research Laboratories

  • Centre for Neuroscience
  • 13 April 2012
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Surgery 101 learning tool now available as an app

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 12 April 2012
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Abstracts due April 20 - IFESS 2012 September 9-12 in Banff

  • Centre for Neuroscience
  • 11 April 2012
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Preventing problems after cancer

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 11 April 2012
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Bringing smiles to Cambodia

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 5 April 2012
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First ever Mini Docs Camp fun for all

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 2 April 2012
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New dean of medicine and dentistry announced

  • Michael Brown
  • 30 March 2012
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A contradiction in tumours

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 28 March 2012
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Abstracts still accepted - 6th Annual Canadian Neuroscience Meeting

  • Centre for Neuroscience
  • 28 March 2012
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The word on mental health

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 26 March 2012
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TB on the rise

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 23 March 2012
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Research VP wins top prize

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 21 March 2012
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Preventing clots in obese kids

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 21 March 2012
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Tale of two passions

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 15 March 2012
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Health Booklet Aims to Open Dialogue

  • Metro News
  • 14 March 2012
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The book on health

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 13 March 2012
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Two Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry researchers renewed as Canada Research Chairs

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 13 March 2012
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Taking control of T-cells

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 7 March 2012
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Seniors transport lacking: Study

  • St. Albert Leader
  • 2 March 2012
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2012 ADI Studentship for Diabetes Research Awards

  • ADI
  • 2 March 2012
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Sight for sore eyes

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 2 March 2012
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U of A researcher receives Canadian Cancer Society grant

  • Canadian Cancer Society
  • 29 February 2012
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2012 ADI Summer Studentship For Diabetes

  • ADI
  • 17 February 2012
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The secret to forming memories

  • Brian Murphy
  • 15 February 2012
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South Asians living with coronary disease experience lower quality of life: study

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 15 February 2012
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Vaccine discovered for hep C

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 15 February 2012
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Huntington breakthrough

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 13 February 2012
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Faculty researcher receives NSERC money to study water

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 13 February 2012
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New understanding of DNA repair could eventually lead to cancer therapy

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 10 February 2012
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2012 CIHR Awards - Kudos

  • 2012 CIHR Awards - Kudos
  • 9 February 2012
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Projects that save lives

  • Michael Davis-Venn
  • 9 February 2012
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Four 3M awards for U of A

  • Jamie Hanlon
  • 9 February 2012
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A new take on cirrhosis

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 7 February 2012
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Making sure the beat goes on

  • Alberta Health Services
  • 3 February 2012
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Smart-e-Pants aim to prevent bedsores

  • CBC News
  • 1 February 2012
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Smart-e-Pants ease pressure

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 1 February 2012
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Medical student picks up two medals at swimming championships

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 31 January 2012
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Tracking teenage drinking

  • Raquel Maurier
  • 25 January 2012
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NRD 2012 Detailed Schedule of Events

  • Centre for Neuroscience
  • 24 January 2012
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Top honour for health research

  • FoMD Staff
  • 24 January 2012
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New money for cardiac research

  • Holly Roy
  • 19 January 2012
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NRD 2012 Student Abstracts

  • Centre for Neuroscience
  • 18 January 2012
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NRD 2012 Kenote Address - Dr. Michael Graziano

  • Centre for Neuroscience
  • 18 January 2012
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Centennial Lectures kick off

  • Quinn Phillips
  • 17 January 2012
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13th annual Neuroscience Research Day

  • Centre for Neuroscience
  • 13 January 2012
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Strategic partnership in China

  • University of Alberta ExpressNews
  • 9 January 2012
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Seminar speakers requested

  • Centre for Neuroscience
  • 4 January 2012

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