Closing the gap: How the O’Brien Institute is driving change in women’s health
Dr. Erin Brennand, director of the O'Brien Institute Sex, Gender & Women's Health Research Hub, leads efforts to close the gaps in women’s health research, care, and policy.
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Cumming School of Medicine events explore what we can learn about sexual violence through comedy
A panel of diverse voices including comedians, UCalgary experts, and those working on the front lines share insights during Sexual Violence Awareness Month
Research collaboration charts global four-stage evolution of inflammatory bowel disease
Investigators from UCalgary and Chinese University of Hong Kong say findings point to a major rise in prevalence in Canada by 2045
UCalgary and MRU to co-host global nursing conference on pressing public health issues
International community of nurses will gather in Calgary to propose solutions to emerging concerns
Global study led by UCalgary researchers establishes long-term risk of stroke
Study shows one in five people who experience a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack will have another stroke within 10 years
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Celebrating success
Congratulations to all O’Brien Institute members who have been recognized for excellence in community impact, leadership, research, and more, for the period of Dec. 2024 – April 2025.
11 O'Brien Institute members awarded CIHR project grants
Members of the O'Brien Institute received project funding to support public health research
11 O'Brien Institute members awarded CIHR project grants
Members of the O'Brien Institute received project funding to support public health research
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Informing the fight against COVID-19
“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