Community Catalyst Awards advance community-driven solutions to health inequities
Study with Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids examines supports beyond food assistance
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Canada’s health records are digital, but still disconnected
UCalgary nationwide study identifies gaps in digital health data collection and collaboration, impacting patient care, clinicians and the health system
Community Catalyst Awards advance community-driven solutions to health inequities
Study with Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids examines supports beyond food assistance
Giving Day 2026: Amplify your impact for a healthier future for all
From April 9-23, Giving Day presents an opportunity to strengthen public health impact
Health Equity HUB supports student to bridge data and lived experience in correctional health
Former masters student, Kat Dolguikh, incorporates community engagement into quantitative research
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Celebrating success
Congratulations to all O’Brien Institute members who have been recognized for excellence in community impact, leadership, research, and more, for the period of December 2025 - April 2026.
The O’Brien Institute pays tribute to Dr. Hude Quan
Feb. 10, 2026
2026 summer student opportunity - Health Equity HUB
The O'Brien Institute's Health Equity HUB welcomes applications from undergraduate students for a summer student position
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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