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A training ground for some of the best stroke physicians in the world, the Calgary Stroke Fellowship Program is changing stroke care in Canada and beyond.
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Six Pivotal Developments in Stroke Treatment and Care
The Calgary Stroke Program is an incubator for research breakthroughs and developments that have led to transformative methods for diagnosis, treatments and therapies from game-changing clot-busting drugs and stroke-assessment tools to life-altering treatments and rehabilitation technologies.
Rewiring the Brain: A Stroke Survivor’s Journey to Recovery
After experiencing a life-altering stroke in November 2022, Don Snider was faced with uncertainty and daunting obstacles on his road to recovery. However, through his resilience and the support of the Calgary Stroke Program, he began to regain strength, mobility and hope.
From Trial to Triumph
Nearly 10 years ago, a team of Calgary stroke researchers contributed to a revolution in stroke treatment around the world. The same team is poised to launch another monumental trial that could dramatically improve outcomes yet again.
Seven Things to Know About Antimatter and Why it Matters
What are the building blocks of the universe and how do they work? Quantum physicists are piecing together the story of the smallest particles in existence.
‘I Don’t Tell You My Story to Make You Feel Sorry for Me’
April 7, 2024, marks 30 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It’s a milestone that reminds survivor Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King, PhD, of the commitment she made to help others and stem violence through courageous storytelling.
Roses Are Red, Revenge Makes Me Blue, Can I Hold a Grudge, And Still Love You?
Dr. Susan Boon, PhD, illuminates the bright sides of romantic dark sides — and reminds us that even our most meaningful relationships are messy.
Glass Alchemy: A Look Into a Scientific Glass-blowing Studio
Have you ever wondered who makes all the glass you find in a chemistry lab? The answer isn’t very far away. It’s tucked into the basement of the Science building, in UCalgary’s very own glass-blowing shop.
From Nursing to Volunteering and Back Again
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed an oncology nurse into becoming a major community builder, breaking down barriers to create wider access to food, resources, and health services for vulnerable Calgarians.
Reshaping the Learning Landscape for Indigenous Children
For parents in a northern Alberta community, it feels as though their school division is embarking on a new era, one in which the needs of their children will be placed front-and-centre in determining the direction of their educational journey. For them, and for their Indigenous communities, this is no small thing.
When Your Science Lab is a 6,000-tonne Icebreaker
There’s no typical day for the chief scientist aboard Canada’s famed Amundsen icebreaker, a high-tech hub for dozens of researchers aiming to understand the changing Arctic Ocean.
Gathering Sage: Knowledge Keeper shares the sacred traditional practice
What does it mean to begin in a good way? A Traditional Knowledge Keeper serves as a helper to the community on picking sage, including why and how to gather it using culturally aligned and reciprocal practices that honor and respect Mother Earth.