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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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Jan. 12, 2026
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“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