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McCaig Institute News
UCalgary receives more than $4.7 million in funding for innovative research
Federal government announces winners of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund
Transformative Talent Internships expand on campus to create new opportunities for graduate students
The Faculty of Graduate Studies program connects students with UCalgary teams for short-term, skill-building projects
UCalgary sport scientist key to Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog’s NHL comeback
Cutting-edge Plantiga technology co-developed by Faculty of Kinesiology's Dr. Matthew Jordan helps rehabilitate fallen hockey hero
Jayna Holroyd-Leduc re-appointed department head, Department of Medicine
Appointment effective July 1, 2025
Class of 2025: Summer research projects inspire a career in biomechanics research
Student impresses at adidas with experiences gained as a UCalgary undergraduate
Dr. Carolyn Emery named new scientific director for UCalgary's Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship
Faculty of Kinesiology professor begins new role effective July 1, 2025
McCaig Institute events
McCaig Institute seminar series
The seminar series is put together by a group of dedicated student leaders. Speakers and topics are chosen to reflect the breadth of the research produced by members of the McCaig Institute.
Cy Frank Legacy Lecture Series
The Cy Frank Legacy Lectureship honours and commemorates the late Dr. Cy Frank, an internationally acclaimed visionary who championed the application of research to create solutions for patients.
On Wednesday, September 28 2022, Dr. Ewa Roos delivered an inspiring lecture sharing the successes of the GLA:D program with us and answering the question, "Osteoarthritis: Putting science into action – why not now?". She honoured the memory of Dr. Cy Frank with her encouragement to, "just do it" by applying research to create solutions for patients today.
Wood Forum
The Wood Forum is an annual free public forum on bone and joint conditions held each year in the Fall.
On Saturday October 29, we had the privilege to hear from experts in the field of joint health at the Wood Forum 2022. Topics included gut health, diet and their affect on osteoarthritis, how to reduce pain from osteoarthritis, understanding when imaging may (or may not) be required and what to do after a knee injury.