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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UCalgary delivers on age-friendly university promise
From curriculum redesigns to new funding programs, the Centre on Aging is advancing age-inclusive initiatives across campus
$2.5 million CIHR grant invests in youth-led research to improve health and wellness services
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Frank W. Stahnisch recognized for work in history of neurosciences and medicine
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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