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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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 April – Sept. 2026.
University names 15 new research excellence chairs across seven disciplines
UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs program builds capacity and provides leadership for strategic and transdisciplinary research initiatives
Research centres Métis voices in understanding health and well-being
Métis-guided research explores the connections between identity, culture, spirituality and health
Reflections on a sabbatical (“RSL”) abroad – 11 weeks later
By Dr. Frank W. Stahnisch
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CIHR Project Grant review: Have your say
Share your feedback on proposed changes to the CIHR Project Grant program and the supports that matter most to O’Brien Institute members
Welcome Emily Tam to the O’Brien Institute
Sept. 14, 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