Women and Children's Health Research Institute
@wchriuofa.bsky.social
The Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) supports research dedicated to improving the health and lives of women and children.
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Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
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Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children.
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
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Thank you again for this recognition and for supporting Canada’s future! Cc @wchriuofa.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social
Dr. Anastassia Voronova, a Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry researcher at the U of A, receives the Killam Accelerator Research Award for the outstanding promise demonstrated by a combination of research output and impact bit.ly/4nGwmyc @ualberta.bsky.social @amvoronova.bsky.social #researchexcellence
Dr. Anastassia Voronova Wins The Killam Accelerator Research Award!
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September 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Thank you again for this recognition and for supporting Canada’s future! Cc @wchriuofa.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social
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Congratulations to Harry from our lab for receiving the Oral Presentation Award at the 2025 WCHRI Research Day!
His talk, “Customized exon skipping therapy to treat a young boy with DMD” highlights the promise of precision antisense therapy for rare diseases.
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His talk, “Customized exon skipping therapy to treat a young boy with DMD” highlights the promise of precision antisense therapy for rare diseases.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Congratulations to Harry from our lab for receiving the Oral Presentation Award at the 2025 WCHRI Research Day!
His talk, “Customized exon skipping therapy to treat a young boy with DMD” highlights the promise of precision antisense therapy for rare diseases.
@wchriuofa.bsky.social
His talk, “Customized exon skipping therapy to treat a young boy with DMD” highlights the promise of precision antisense therapy for rare diseases.
@wchriuofa.bsky.social
Wildfire smoke from NWT fires has blanketed northern Alberta, and even when the air quality index looks “better,” the health risks remain.
WCHRI member Anne Hicks warns that repeated smoke exposure can harm lungs, heart and long-term health.
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WCHRI member Anne Hicks warns that repeated smoke exposure can harm lungs, heart and long-term health.
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'We need to be proactive, not reactive': Wildfire smoke from N.W.T. blankets northern Alberta
Northern Alberta and the province's capital have been blanketed by wildfire smoke largely coming from fires in Fort Providence.
edmontonjournal.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Wildfire smoke from NWT fires has blanketed northern Alberta, and even when the air quality index looks “better,” the health risks remain.
WCHRI member Anne Hicks warns that repeated smoke exposure can harm lungs, heart and long-term health.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
WCHRI member Anne Hicks warns that repeated smoke exposure can harm lungs, heart and long-term health.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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New hope for Duchenne muscular dystrophy💙
Our team identified DG9, a peptide that boosts delivery of exon-skipping therapy to the heart — a key unmet need in DMD. This approach restored cardiac & skeletal muscle function in mice. www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/... @wchriuofa.bsky.social
Our team identified DG9, a peptide that boosts delivery of exon-skipping therapy to the heart — a key unmet need in DMD. This approach restored cardiac & skeletal muscle function in mice. www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/... @wchriuofa.bsky.social
Researchers build on a breakthrough in treating muscular dystrophy
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August 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
New hope for Duchenne muscular dystrophy💙
Our team identified DG9, a peptide that boosts delivery of exon-skipping therapy to the heart — a key unmet need in DMD. This approach restored cardiac & skeletal muscle function in mice. www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/... @wchriuofa.bsky.social
Our team identified DG9, a peptide that boosts delivery of exon-skipping therapy to the heart — a key unmet need in DMD. This approach restored cardiac & skeletal muscle function in mice. www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/... @wchriuofa.bsky.social
WCHRI member Tehseen Ladha and other infectious disease experts say the province’s new approach to COVID-19 vaccination puts Albertans at greater risk.
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Opinion: 'New approach' to COVID shots puts Albertans at risk
This “New Approach” is either a massive failure to plan or an actual plan to fail.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
WCHRI member Tehseen Ladha and other infectious disease experts say the province’s new approach to COVID-19 vaccination puts Albertans at greater risk.
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🎉 Congratulations to our graduate student Umme Sabrina Haque on receiving the prestigious WCHRI Graduate Studentship!
Her work in medical genetics is helping advance therapies for neuromuscular disorders that affect children.
@wchriuofa.bsky.social www.wchri.org/our-impact/s...
Her work in medical genetics is helping advance therapies for neuromuscular disorders that affect children.
@wchriuofa.bsky.social www.wchri.org/our-impact/s...
Psychology graduate student explores link between social media and youth mental health through WCHRI support – WCHRI
From understanding self-perceptions to advancing disease treatments, WCHRI's graduate students are shaping the future of women's and children's health research.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🎉 Congratulations to our graduate student Umme Sabrina Haque on receiving the prestigious WCHRI Graduate Studentship!
Her work in medical genetics is helping advance therapies for neuromuscular disorders that affect children.
@wchriuofa.bsky.social www.wchri.org/our-impact/s...
Her work in medical genetics is helping advance therapies for neuromuscular disorders that affect children.
@wchriuofa.bsky.social www.wchri.org/our-impact/s...
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June #TopRead from @ualberta.bsky.social and @wchriuofa.bsky.social found distinct gene expression profiles in CD71+ erythroid cells at various developmental stages, suggesting a critical role for Gal-3 in modulating erythropoiesis and enhancing immunoregulation. Read more: ow.ly/L8uv50WiiFm.
Galectin-3 regulates erythropoiesis and enhances the immunoregulatory properties of CD71+ erythroid cells across developmental stages
The Editors have selected this article as a highlight of the issue.
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July 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
June #TopRead from @ualberta.bsky.social and @wchriuofa.bsky.social found distinct gene expression profiles in CD71+ erythroid cells at various developmental stages, suggesting a critical role for Gal-3 in modulating erythropoiesis and enhancing immunoregulation. Read more: ow.ly/L8uv50WiiFm.
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🎉 Meet the winners of the 2025 @pwhrcanada.bsky.social Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award:
🔬 Dr. Fairbrother (Women’s Health Research Institute)
🧭 Dr. Montesanti (WCHRI)
💡 Dr. Eder (Women's College Hospital)
💬 Dr. Rosen (IWK Health)
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/PWHRaward
🔬 Dr. Fairbrother (Women’s Health Research Institute)
🧭 Dr. Montesanti (WCHRI)
💡 Dr. Eder (Women's College Hospital)
💬 Dr. Rosen (IWK Health)
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/PWHRaward
July 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🎉 Meet the winners of the 2025 @pwhrcanada.bsky.social Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award:
🔬 Dr. Fairbrother (Women’s Health Research Institute)
🧭 Dr. Montesanti (WCHRI)
💡 Dr. Eder (Women's College Hospital)
💬 Dr. Rosen (IWK Health)
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/PWHRaward
🔬 Dr. Fairbrother (Women’s Health Research Institute)
🧭 Dr. Montesanti (WCHRI)
💡 Dr. Eder (Women's College Hospital)
💬 Dr. Rosen (IWK Health)
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/PWHRaward
When standard genetic tests failed, the Translational Genomics Hub (TGH) stepped in to solve a rare, complex case.
Read more about the TGH’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Read more about the TGH’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
June 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
When standard genetic tests failed, the Translational Genomics Hub (TGH) stepped in to solve a rare, complex case.
Read more about the TGH’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Read more about the TGH’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Work with Maskwacîs men’s support group highlights the power of community-led research and Cree ways of knowing.
Read more about trainee Adam Purificati-Fuñe and his @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Read more about trainee Adam Purificati-Fuñe and his @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
June 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Work with Maskwacîs men’s support group highlights the power of community-led research and Cree ways of knowing.
Read more about trainee Adam Purificati-Fuñe and his @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Read more about trainee Adam Purificati-Fuñe and his @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Bo Cao, WCHRI member, is using machine learning to predict future opioid overdose cases. A new computational model could support earlier outreach and inform data-driven public health planning.
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U of A researchers use machine learning to predict future opioid overdose cases
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June 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Bo Cao, WCHRI member, is using machine learning to predict future opioid overdose cases. A new computational model could support earlier outreach and inform data-driven public health planning.
www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/...
www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/...
Researcher Andrea Haqq oversees the Edmonton sites of an international study of mothers with diabetes and their children that aims to improve health outcomes for both.
Read more the @stollerykids.bsky.social -funded research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Read more the @stollerykids.bsky.social -funded research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
June 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Researcher Andrea Haqq oversees the Edmonton sites of an international study of mothers with diabetes and their children that aims to improve health outcomes for both.
Read more the @stollerykids.bsky.social -funded research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Read more the @stollerykids.bsky.social -funded research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
WCHRI member Maria Ioannou delves into the unexplored world of lipid droplets and their potential to improve outcomes for infants with brain damage.
Read more about Ioannou’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Read more about Ioannou’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
June 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
WCHRI member Maria Ioannou delves into the unexplored world of lipid droplets and their potential to improve outcomes for infants with brain damage.
Read more about Ioannou’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
Read more about Ioannou’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research:
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#WCHRIAR2025
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Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children.
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
ar.wchri.org
June 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children.
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
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read the important and amazing work done by WCHRI!! #WCHRIAR2025
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children.
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
ar.wchri.org
June 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
read the important and amazing work done by WCHRI!! #WCHRIAR2025
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So great to read about the research being done by my fellow @wchriuofa.bsky.social members in the 2024-2025 annual report, Lighting the Way! #WCHRIAR2025
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children.
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
ar.wchri.org
June 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
So great to read about the research being done by my fellow @wchriuofa.bsky.social members in the 2024-2025 annual report, Lighting the Way! #WCHRIAR2025
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WCHRI members are doing amazing things and I can honestly say WCHRI fosters one of the best environments to do perinatal research in the world. Check out what they did this year!
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children.
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
ar.wchri.org
June 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
WCHRI members are doing amazing things and I can honestly say WCHRI fosters one of the best environments to do perinatal research in the world. Check out what they did this year!
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children.
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
ar.wchri.org
June 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children.
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
We are lighting the way!
Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:
ar.wchri.org/
#WCHRIAR2025
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One of the major partners supporting our world-class reserachers in the Department fo Cell Biology
@ualberta.bsky.social
is the Women's Children's Health Reserach Institute
@wchriuofa.bsky.social
See how in their 2024-2025 annual report. #WCHRIAR2025
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@ualberta.bsky.social
is the Women's Children's Health Reserach Institute
@wchriuofa.bsky.social
See how in their 2024-2025 annual report. #WCHRIAR2025
ar.wchri.org
Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
ar.wchri.org
June 17, 2025 at 2:09 AM
One of the major partners supporting our world-class reserachers in the Department fo Cell Biology
@ualberta.bsky.social
is the Women's Children's Health Reserach Institute
@wchriuofa.bsky.social
See how in their 2024-2025 annual report. #WCHRIAR2025
ar.wchri.org
@ualberta.bsky.social
is the Women's Children's Health Reserach Institute
@wchriuofa.bsky.social
See how in their 2024-2025 annual report. #WCHRIAR2025
ar.wchri.org
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New research: Women with asthma, particularly active asthma, are at higher risk for preterm birth, low birth weight, & C-section. These findings highlight the need for improved asthma monitoring & management during pregnancy. @wchriuofa.bsky.social
Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
May 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New research: Women with asthma, particularly active asthma, are at higher risk for preterm birth, low birth weight, & C-section. These findings highlight the need for improved asthma monitoring & management during pregnancy. @wchriuofa.bsky.social
Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Dr. Padma Kaul will lead a #OneChildEveryChild program exploring how clinical, genetic, socio-economic, & behavioral factors impact neonatal & early childhood outcomes following pregnancy complications. @wchriuofa.bsky.social
Read more about the OCEC initiative ⬇️
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Read more about the OCEC initiative ⬇️
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UCalgary experts investigate effects of climate change on child health, and possible solutions
Transdisciplinary project one of six research programs announced by One Child Every Child initiative
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May 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Dr. Padma Kaul will lead a #OneChildEveryChild program exploring how clinical, genetic, socio-economic, & behavioral factors impact neonatal & early childhood outcomes following pregnancy complications. @wchriuofa.bsky.social
Read more about the OCEC initiative ⬇️
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Read more about the OCEC initiative ⬇️
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Overdose deaths are declining across North America, following trends in Alberta & BC.
WCHRI member Elaine Hyshka (@ehyshka.bsky.social) continues to advocate for evidence-based public health approaches.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/ove...
WCHRI member Elaine Hyshka (@ehyshka.bsky.social) continues to advocate for evidence-based public health approaches.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/ove...
April 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Overdose deaths are declining across North America, following trends in Alberta & BC.
WCHRI member Elaine Hyshka (@ehyshka.bsky.social) continues to advocate for evidence-based public health approaches.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/ove...
WCHRI member Elaine Hyshka (@ehyshka.bsky.social) continues to advocate for evidence-based public health approaches.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/ove...
WCHRI member Anne Hicks reminds us that poor air quality has lasting impacts on kids’ lung health — and the cleaner the air, the healthier the child.
Read more on @cbcnews-rss.bsky.social:
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Read more on @cbcnews-rss.bsky.social:
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
After an epic year of wildfires, Canada's air isn't as clean as it used to be | CBC News
A new report finds that last year's unprecedented wildfire season made Canada's air quality up to three times worse than the World Health Organization's recommended safe levels. As climate change sets...
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April 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
WCHRI member Anne Hicks reminds us that poor air quality has lasting impacts on kids’ lung health — and the cleaner the air, the healthier the child.
Read more on @cbcnews-rss.bsky.social:
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Read more on @cbcnews-rss.bsky.social:
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Contraception access = health, autonomy & opportunity. Yet, too many Albertans face barriers. The #ShiningTheLight report by the Alberta Women's Health Foundation reveals key gaps & solutions.
Read the report: www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/our-impact/s...
Read the report: www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/our-impact/s...
April 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Contraception access = health, autonomy & opportunity. Yet, too many Albertans face barriers. The #ShiningTheLight report by the Alberta Women's Health Foundation reveals key gaps & solutions.
Read the report: www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/our-impact/s...
Read the report: www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/our-impact/s...
Congrats to @ualbertanursing.bsky.social and Dean Shannon Scott for ranking 14th worldwide in the QS subject rankings.
A testament to the faculty’s excellence in training top nurses and addressing healthcare gaps.
Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
A testament to the faculty’s excellence in training top nurses and addressing healthcare gaps.
Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
The University of Alberta has 18 subjects ranked in the Top 100 and four in the Top 20 globally, according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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March 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Congrats to @ualbertanursing.bsky.social and Dean Shannon Scott for ranking 14th worldwide in the QS subject rankings.
A testament to the faculty’s excellence in training top nurses and addressing healthcare gaps.
Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
A testament to the faculty’s excellence in training top nurses and addressing healthcare gaps.
Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...