UCalgary delivers on age-friendly university promise
From curriculum redesigns to new funding programs, the Centre on Aging, housed within the O'Brien Institute, is advancing age-inclusive initiatives across campus.
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2025 Vanier Scholars advance community-driven health and land equity research at UCalgary
From improving access to cervical cancer screening to advancing gender- and youth-focused land justice in the Amazon, two PhD researchers are shaping policy, practice and lived experience
In the News CBC Alberta at Noon
Dr. Erin Brennand and Dr. Jamie Benham answer listeners’ questions related to menopause and women's health, mid-life
O'Brien Institute 2025 Learning Health System Catalyst Awardees
Congratulations to all our awardees
Dr. Tolulope Sajobi appointed department head, Community Health Sciences
Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2026
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In the News CBC Alberta at Noon
Dr. Erin Brennand and Dr. Jamie Benham answer listeners’ questions related to menopause and women's health, mid-life
O'Brien Institute 2025 Learning Health System Catalyst Awardees
Congratulations to all our awardees
Dr. Tolulope Sajobi appointed department head, Community Health Sciences
Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2026
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Informing the fight against COVID-19
“Evidence and leading with science… One of the very first calls I made March the 8th was to [past O'Brien Institute Scientific Director] Dr. Ghali … saying, I’m going to need some help. He put together a group of incredibly skilled scientists, economists and others that I ask questions to.”
-Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi