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Over three years, the HAY! program used an implementation science and population-based approach to target inclusive health and health system improvements for young people in two rural Ugandan districts. Come discover more about this exciting adolescent health initiative, implemented by Ugandan partners and the Cumming School of Medicine. Presenters will highlight intervention processes, engagement, results, and advocacy impact, including impressive health and unexpected social outcomes. On April 22, hear more about this collaboration from Mbarara University of Science & Technology and UCalgary partners. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVVbF7FX One Child Every Child 

Congratulations to #UCalgaryMed’s Dr. Antoine Dufour, PhD, who has been honoured with a 2025 Alumni Award from the Oswego Alumni Association (OAA)! Dr. Dufour, an expert in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, is dedicated to identifying markers of inflammatory diseases in order to tailor treatments for each patient. An associate professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Cumming School of Medicine, Dr. Dufour is being recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award for his scientific contributions to understanding the body’s immune responses in inflammatory diseases and cancer. He is also honoured for his international expertise in translating laboratory discoveries into practical strategies to enhance health and quality of life. Join us in celebrating Dr. Dufour’s recognition! https://lnkd.in/gzPH4eeu McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health | Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases Trainee Committee | Hotchkiss Brain Institute | State University of New York at Oswego

Passionate about inspiring the next generation of researchers? We are now accepting mentors for the 2025 Highschool Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) Program! Guide talented high school students in biomedical and health research projects from July 2 - August 13 and make a difference in the lives of these budding scientists. Help shape the future of health research. Learn more and complete the Mentor Information form at the link below. 🔬 https://lnkd.in/gj2UKKfU   #HYRS #AlbertaInnovates #UCalgaryResearch 

Your gift to the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) can have triple the impact this year with matching incentives, bonuses and challenges. Find a cause and give to an area you are most passionate about, or support urgently needed projects through the CSM! 🩺♥️ 🥼 >>> https://lnkd.in/gXYPE8yU Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute | Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases | Hotchkiss Brain Institute | Libin Cardiovascular Institute | McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health | O'Brien Institute for Public Health

A global study led by #UCalgary researchers shows one in five people who experience a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack will have another stroke within 10 years. Dr. Faizan Khan, PhD, postdoctoral fellow at the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and lead author of the study says these findings are important for ongoing monitoring and lifelong preventative care for stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, long after hospital discharge. The study, spanning 171,068 patients in 20 countries was led by researchers at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, CSM. Neurologist Dr. Michael Hill, MD, principal investigator of the study and #UCalgaryMed professor, notes that as individuals feel better over time, they may question the necessity of medication and lifestyle changes, especially as time passes after their first stroke. The researchers hope these findings will further research on prevention strategies and will serve as a benchmark for enhancing long-term prevention care efforts for patients and health-care providers. The findings are published in JAMA. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6U_dkqG Libin Cardiovascular Institute | O'Brien Institute for Public Health

The Charbonneau Cancer Institute is proud to be a part of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN), a powerful platform of leading cancer centres across Canada to collaborate on precision medicine that will benefit cancer patients and drive innovation. Explore MOHCCN's groundbreaking first paper, published in Cancer Cell by Cell Press, developed in collaboration with 1,200 researchers—including many investigators from the Charbonneau and the Cumming School of Medicine UCalgary —as well as key research platforms essential to this work. Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHuD4KWJ

📣 Join Precision Health Spotlight Week for an inside look at the Cumming School of Medicine's innovative, fully online Precision Health Program. Learn how the graduate program prepares working professionals for success in the dynamic field of precision medicine. Join experts as they explore innovative, flexible education pathways, essential skills and career possibilities in the world of precision health. It’s innovative and collaborative, and welcomes students from various backgrounds at all stages of their career. Join the webinar, The Precision Health Program: Leading the Future of Health Care, on April 14 at noon. 👉 REGISTER now: https://lnkd.in/gwA8ZZcu Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gdvnivKm UCalgary Faculty of Graduate Studies | UCalgary Faculty of Science | Haskayne School of Business | UCalgary Faculty of Arts | W21C, University of Calgary #HealthcareInnovation #CareerGrowth #Leadership #UCalgaryMed

University of Calgary researchers have uncovered important clues that could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. A recent study published in the medical journal Neuron, led by Dr. Minh Dang Nguyen, PhD, and first author Dr. Milene Vandal, PhD, shows how the brain interacts with the vascular system may be key to reducing disease risk. The discovery, which focused on a protein called CD2AP, reveals important information about how the brain interacts with the vascular system and, particularly, the cells that form the brain blood vessels. These findings could dramatically change how the disease is perceived and treated. 👉🏼 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gUgm9F2U Hotchkiss Brain Institute | One Child Every Child #BrainHealth #ResearchMatters #UCalgaryMed

Collaborative research led by Dr. Aaron Goodarzi, PhD'05, is influencing national policy and helping to prevent radon-induced cancers. As Scientific Director of the Evict Radon National Study, Dr. Goodarzi leads a multidisciplinary team that is investigating how people are exposed to the radioactive gas, which is a leading cause of lung cancer. You have to break down silos that traditionally exist in places like universities, research institutions and governments, says Dr. Goodarzi, who believes Canada is at the forefront of this kind of collaboration due in part to its newer, more nimble institutions. Meanwhile #UCalgary is leading research with a major impact, as building codes across Canada are poised to mandate that pro-active radon reduction systems are installed in new residential constructions. “Doing this could be one of the single greatest lung cancer prevention things that has happened since tobacco smoking reduction,” says Dr. Goodarzi. As data gathered by the Evict Radon National Study builds a clearer picture of radon exposure in homes across Canada, it could prevent tens of thousands of potentially deadly cancers over the next decade. ➡️ Read more below about how Dr. Goodarzi’s work is advancing cancer prevention: https://lnkd.in/ga8bzfM4 Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute | Evict Radon #Collaboration #CancerPrevention

The Cumming School of Medicine and The University of Lethbridge are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard M. Buck, MD, as the inaugural associate dean of the Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP). Dr. Buck is an associate professor with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary and a clinical assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta. He is also a clinician practicing in Lethbridge at Chinook Regional Hospital. As associate dean, the respected physician and teacher will lead SAMP program development and implementation as it supports medical education training in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Indigenous and rural communities throughout Southern Alberta. “Since the announcement of this partnership between the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, community members, leaders at both universities, and the physicians that I have spoken to have been extremely and supportive about the ability to train medical students locally,” says Dr. Buck. “It is an exciting time to participate in medical education in Southern Alberta!” We are delighted to welcome Dr. Buck to his new leadership role! 👉🏼 Read more: https://lnkd.in/grkzrfRG #Leadership #MedicalSchool #RuralInitiatives