International Microbiome Centre
@UCalgaryIMC
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The International Microbiome Centre at the University of Calgary is a one of kind, translational microbiome research centre.
University of Calgary, Alberta
Joined January 2020
We are recruiting! If you are interested in joining the @UCalgary team check out the job posting to learn more:
We are currently inviting applications for a tier-II CRC position in Wild Microbiome. The successful candidate will be appointed to Tenure Track at the rank of Assistant Professor or early Associate Professor and will be nominated for a CRC Tier II Chair:
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The International Microbiome Centre received a gift to support innovative approaches to treating chronic disease. Coming from a science background, Lanny Fenwick was intrigued when he was connected to the world of research at @UCalgaryMed. Read more:
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RT @UCalgary: We talk to Dr. Paul Kubes, a @UCalgaryMed infectious disease expert, about what goes into studying a deadly disease, how #COV…
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Big congratulations to all this years @KillamTrusts recipients - especially our own @ArrietaLab and Kirsty Brown. Both are leading translational microbiome research at the International Microbiome Centre @UCalgaryMed:
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RT @UCalgaryMed: Listen to Dr. Kathy McCoy, PhD, share an important microbiome research discovery that could influence receptivity to cance…
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RT @ArrietaLab: Could we expect babies born during the pandemic to have a reduced risk of asthma later on? It will be also interesting to m…
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RT @UCalgaryMed: Bacteria may hold the key to cancer immunotherapy. Listen to a new podcast on the topic with Dr. Kathy McCoy, PhD. @KathyD…
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UCalgary researchers discover which gut bacteria help our immune system battle cancerous tumours and how they do it. Study shows combining immunotherapy with specific microbial therapy boosts immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. Read more:
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RT @UCalgary: You changed our world for the better! Your giving has led to medical breakthroughs, new technologies and countless innovation…
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RT @IMPACTT_Canada: Happy celebration of the diversity of our microbes🎉- Visit and travel the world to celebrate…
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Many fundamental scientific questions about the relationships between microbiomes & their hosts remain unanswered. A recent study done in the germ free facility shows fungi have a larger role in the development of the gut microbiome than ever realized:
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RT @ArrietaLab: New paper from our lab @NatureComms showing that #fungi are true gut residents and directly involved in host immune educati…
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RT @IMPACTT_Canada: Working from home can be tricky, @nresearchnews is organizing a webinar to provide early career #researchers some tips…
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RT @UCalgaryMed: Researchers from @UCalgary have developed a new method to test for #COVID19 that can provide results in 30 minutes without…
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#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity – the perfect time to support the International Microbiome Centre #UCalgary. Our microbiome investigations are sparking translational discoveries that will benefit millions of Canadians. Donate now:
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On #NationalSuperHeroDay, we are celebrating Dr. Braedon McDonald, MD, PhD. Dr. McDonald is a microbiome researcher at #UCalgary who is also an attending physician directly on the frontlines delivering patient care in the ICU for those diagnosed with #COVID19. We thank you!
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RT @UCalgaryMed: Working together is the best way to effect change. Our partnerships are critical to progress and we’re so grateful to have…
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