UAlberta Med & Dent

Anatomical donation is a profound act of generosity. The university’s Anatomical Gifts Program has been operating since 1921. Each spring, students and faculty gather on campus to honour those who have bequeathed their bodies to the program. We are grateful to donors and their families for their lasting contribution to medical education for the next generation. cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

U of A medical students are in Yellowknife kicking off a multi‑day Northern Medicine adventure! Today they spent time with Elder Paul Andrew before learning from family physicians and specialists about practicing medicine in the NWT. @UAlberta_DoM @UAlberta_FoMD

✨ The MSK Bootcamps Are Back! The MSK Knee Bootcamp is an interactive, hands-on workshop for healthcare providers looking to strengthen their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing common knee conditions. 🍽 Dinner included 🔗 ualberta.ca/en/medicine/pr… @UAlberta_FoMD

The University of Alberta continues to rank among the world’s Top 100 in five subject areas, according to the latest Times Higher Education subject rankings, reflecting sustained excellence across teaching and research. ualberta.ca/en/news/spotli…

💚💛Jan. 23 is GREEN+GOLD Spirit Day! This is your chance to snag free rewards just for showing up in your school colours.💚💛 Don't be the only one not wearing GREEN+GOLD. Plan your #TGIGGF 'fit now! All the details can be found at uab.ca/GreenGold

Matthias Götte, FoMD professor and director of Striving for Pandemic Preparedness - The Alberta Research Consortium (SPP-ARC), tells CBC how the U of A's cryo-electron microscope can help develop drugs and vaccines. Listen to his interview: bit.ly/49AfV24

Ozempic and Wegovy are changing lives by helping people lose weight, but what about their impact on growing bodies? 📉 Supported by @stollerykids, WCHRI summer student Darius Sahid is investigating how these popular semaglutide drugs affect muscle and heart health in young people. wchri.org/our-impact/sum…

Congratulations to Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, distinguished professor and founding director of the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, on being promoted to companion in the Order of Canada, reaching the highest appointment. Thank you for everything you do to better our communities.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful winter break! See you in the new year! Note: This account will not be monitored until we return on January 2, 2026. For a list of available U of A resources during the winter break, please visit uab.ca.

U of A med student Jessica is in Inuvik today teaching high schoolers mini-med skills, including using a portable ultrasound! @Ualberta_FoMD

Congrats to Peter Light and Masoud Baghelani of Fringe Field Technologies Inc. (pictured), as well as Gregory Korbutt and Andrew R. Pepper of Transcyto Therapeutics Inc., whose companies received 2025 Innovation Awards. Read more: bit.ly/3KOmHYu

On Dec. 6, we honour the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Let's remember the 14 women murdered in an act of misogyny at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal, as well as those who continue to die as a result of gender-based violence.

Congratulations to Dr. Sue Tsai (Medical Microbiology and Immunology) on being recognized as one of @CIHR_IRSC's Outstanding Peer Reviewers! Thank you for your work to strengthen health research in Canada.

"Can influenza forecasts be more reliable than weather forecasts?" That is the topic of our latest edition of Science Talks that you can join us for this Thursday, Nov. 27! ualberta.ca/en/events/scie… @UAlbertaAlumni #UAlberta

Striving for Pandemic Preparedness – The Alberta Research Consortium (SPP-ARC) just finished its retreat in Banff. Thank you to everyone who attended. The SPP-ARC team can't wait to host the event next year! Matthias Götte shares the high points of the retreat

🎓 Congratulations to all 2025 Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry grads convocating this week! 🥳 Your hard work, determination, leadership and passion are truly inspirational! Here's to many more exciting milestones ahead! 🎉 #UAlberta #2025fallconvocation

On World Diabetes Day, we raise awareness about this chronic condition and advocate for holistic and equitable treatment. Building on the Edmonton Protocol, U of A's James Shapiro and his team are advancing the islet transplantation program. Learn more: bit.ly/4jy0n0y

Join the Faculty of Science for a film screening and Q&A telling the story of the North Saskatchewan River through the voices of scientists, stewardship groups, Indigenous peoples and communities. FREE for students with a valid ONEcard. Register here: bit.ly/47w65xj

✨ The MSK Bootcamps Are Back! The Knee Bootcamp is an interactive workshop designed for healthcare professionals seeking practical, evidence-informed experience in diagnosing and managing common knee conditions. Registration: ualberta.ca/en/medicine/pr… @UAlberta_FoMD @UAlberta

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tibetha Kemble (Stonechild) as WCHRI’s academic lead of Indigenous women's health research. This vital new role underscores WCHRI’s commitment to advancing health equity by ensuring research is informed by and responsive to the priorities of Indigenous women, families and communities. Kemble (Stonechild), who is nêhiyawipwâtinâhk and a registered member of the Piapot First Nation (Treaty No. 4), will collaborate closely with the WCHRI leadership team. Read more: wchri.org/our-impact/sto…