Closing the gap: How the O’Brien Institute is driving change in women’s health
Dr. Erin Brennand, director of the O'Brien Institute Sex, Gender & Women's Health Research Hub, leads efforts to close the gaps in women’s health research, care, and policy.
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Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should know
Two UCalgary linguists walk into an epidemiology lab …
And the results are no joke. Faculty of Arts alumni Lindsay Hracs and Joseph Windsor lead ground-breaking research paper on the evolution of inflammatory bowel disease
Dr. Carolyn Emery named new scientific director for UCalgary's Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship
Faculty of Kinesiology professor begins new role effective July 1, 2025
Cumming School of Medicine events explore what we can learn about sexual violence through comedy
A panel of diverse voices including comedians, UCalgary experts, and those working on the front lines share insights during Sexual Violence Awareness Month
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Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should know
Thank you, Stephen Samis
Stephen leaves his role as Associate Scientific Director, Policy and Partnerships this spring
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 Dec. 2024 – April 2025.
11 O'Brien Institute members awarded CIHR project grants
Members of the O'Brien Institute received project funding to support public health research
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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