RT @UAlberta: February is Black History Month—a time to celebrate Black Canadians' achievements, reflect on their histories, and engage in…

New Team-Based Collaborative Care Certificate for health care professionals Upskill your team knowledge and skills, activate your knowledge and skills and access interprofessional expertise with this new non-credit, micro-credential. Through a hybrid delivery model, including self-paced online learning and in-person simulation, participants develop hands-on experience to strengthen teamwork, clarify roles, and deliver patient-centered care. Pre-register now:

Pain medication finds new purpose fighting toxins from kidney disease In a study led by Tony Kiang, associate professor, Mefenamic acid, long approved for treating pain, has proven to reduce a toxic uremic compound in people with kidney disease. Read more in Folio:

Jan. 25 | noon | In-person at MSB 2-27 and remote via Zoom Research at the MICRO Lab: Discoveries, Challenges & Opportunities Speaker: Dr. Prasanna Neelakantan; MDS, FHEA, PhD Associate Professor; Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta Alberta Dental Association & College Chair in Oral Health Research Zoom:

Jan. 25 | noon | In-person at MSB 2-27 and remote via Zoom Research at the MICRO Lab: Discoveries, Challenges & Opportunities Speaker: Dr. Prasanna Neelakantan; MDS, FHEA, PhD Associate Professor; Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta Alberta Dental Association & College Chair in Oral Health Research Zoom:

RT @janicekung: Kudos to Dr. John Seubert for his latest review article, The role of CYP-sEH derived lipid mediators in regulating mitochon…

Want to become a pharmacist? Discover where your path begins with Program Pathways virtual info sessions. Register here:

RT @UAlberta: This year marks 5 years since the U of A community was affected by the tragic downing of Flight PS752. As a community, we hon…

On November 26, 2024, the Climate Health Action Talks (CHAT) presented For Winter, a National Geographic Society documentary following Alison Criscitiello's daring expedition to Mount Logan. Learn more about what the Climate Health Hub offers. Watch the short video here:

RT @UAlberta: Happy New Year #UAlberta! We’re looking forward to welcoming students back on campus next week.

Winter Closure begins for the U of A community. University buildings will be closed from Dec. 25 through to Jan. 1. We wish you all rest and relaxation during this time. We look forward to seeing you again on Jan. 2, 2025. Please visit for information about holiday hours. Note: Social channels will not be monitored during the winter closure

U of A toxicology expert works to unravel the mysteries of free radicals and adverse drug reactions. Dr. Arno Siraki and his lab also perform pre-clinical testing for potential new drugs. @ArnoSiraki Learn more about Siraki's research:

Convocation '24 Malaz Yousef, PhD Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Cultural immersion, international research opportunities abound in dual pharmacy PhD with Brazil university. Pharmaceutics research set graduate Malaz Yousef on the path from Sudan to her lifelong goal of making a meaningful difference in global health — while exploring new cultures in Edmonton and Sao Paulo. Read the featured story here: Congratulations to Malaz and the Fall Class of 2024.

🎓Congratulations to our Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Fall Class of 2024 who convocate today!🎉 Read more about some of the students graduating here: #UAlberta24

Convocation ‘24 Saba Abbasi Dezfouli, MSc in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences “Know your ‘why.’” Having a clear reason for why you chose this field will help carry you through the tough times. Work hard and always remember the positive impact your research can have on people's lives — it’s incredibly motivating!” To balance out the rigours of graduate research and learn more about the culture of her new home country, international student Abbasi Dezfouli threw herself into extracurricular activities and volunteering while pursuing her master of science in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Read the full spotlight here: Congratulations to Saba and the Fall Class of 2024.

Convocation ‘24 Conor O'Croinin, MSc in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences Conor O’Croinin was drawn to the field of pharmaceutical research because of the tremendous impact it has on so many people. Now that he has graduated with his master of science, his experience in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will provide a solid foundation as he begins medical school at the University of Alberta. “I’m very grateful for the support funding provided to allow me to successfully complete my research and graduate degree.” Full spotlight here: Congratulations to Conor and the Fall Class of 2024.

U of A professor, Tony Kiang discusses research on how listening to music can affect the body’s interaction with drugs: Kiang explains that music affects emotions, and how the body produces and eliminates hormones. Kiang says his team predicts that music also impacts the way the body metabolizes medications, impacting their efficacy. @tonykiang

RT @neseyuksel4: It was an honor to be part of this campaign for Partnership for Women’s Health Research (PHWR)! And a pleasure to present…

On Nov. 14, the Partnership for Women's Health Research Canada is hosting an expert panel on Menopause (mis) Information part of the PWHR 2024-2025 Seminar Series. The panel will combat menopause misinformation and stigma and provide science-based community-informed resources. Register

Conversations between pharmacists and patients reveal factors behind pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy. Better understanding why some patients refuse the recommended vaccination helps Better understanding why some patients refuse the recommended vaccination helps pharmacists provide more effective counselling and improves uptake, say researchers Scot Simpson, Danielle Nagy and Darius Ramrattan. Read more: