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McCaig Institute News
A $9.5-million gift from the Canadian Cancer Society is fuelling groundbreaking research for rare and hard-to-treat cancers at UCalgary
Shonalie Biafore, whose daughter passed away, is inspired by the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute’s work to help other people living with cancer
Cancer care forever changed in southern Alberta after OWN.CANCER fundraising campaign exceeds $250 million goal
More than 17,000 donors helped support world-leading research, innovation and care at the new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary
Highly specialized UCalgary lab brings new understanding of skin cancer linked to burn scars
Study provides insights that could help in the diagnosis and treatment of invasive skin cancers that grow on chronic burn wounds
Vanier Scholars blaze new paths in children’s health research at UCalgary
Two PhD candidates recognized for their innovative studies into treating post-concussion symptoms and improving focus in kids with ADHD
Svare Chair focuses on child health and well-being Canada-wide
Understanding what matters to children and families with arthritis an important focus of team’s research under leader Dr. Deborah Marshall
Five UCalgary researchers inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Scholars join prestigious ranks of country’s top health scientists addressing urgent concerns
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.