Inaugural Professorial Lectures
Monday, November 30
Allard Family Theatre, Katz Group Center for Pharmacy and Health Research
Welcome Reception 4:30 p.m.
Lectures 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Lisa Hornberger
“Insights into fetal heart disease”
Dr. Kathryn Todd
“Glia: the other cells of the brain”
All are welcome to attend
Battle of the Blades benefits spinal-cord injury
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta are doing triple lutzes today after learning they will receive a $100,000 donation as the result of a former Edmonton Oiler and an Olympic figure skater winning the "Battle of the Blades."
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U of A team claims iGEM synthetic biology competition honours
A student group from the faculties of medicine & dentistry, science and engineering were the only Canadian team and one of just three North American squads to take home an award from the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition.
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International group honours U of A researcher for nanotech silver treatment
Sometimes two wrongs do make a right. That's the short story behind one of the most significant discoveries in wound care during the last half-century, leading to a product that has eased suffering and saved countless lives around the world.
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Associate dean recognized for contribution to medical education
The Canadian Association of Internes and Residents has announced that Dr. George Elleker, associate dean of postgraduate medical education at the U of A, is the recipient of the 2009 Dr. Joseph Mikhael Award for Medical Education.
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Nov 23
International Swine Flu Conference (SURG)
Nov 23, 12:00 PM
The Inclusion of Aboriginal People in Health Research: Experience from the Determinants of TB Transmission Project (FOMD)
Nov 23, 12:00 PM
ADI Research in Progress Seminars (FOMD)
Nov 23, 1:00 PM
Anti-inflammatory Activity of Nanocrystalline Silver (BME)
Nov 23, 6:00 PM
Journal Club (OPHTH)
