Research

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Bill Flanagan and Cam Linke stand smiling in front of work stations, with neon Amii signs in the background
technology artificial intelligence

Amii funds 20 new research chairs in AI at U of A

The University of Alberta is about to go on a global shopping spree in search of experts to fill 20 new positions in artificial intelligence after a $30-million investment from the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii).

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A smiling Sunil Rajput holds his name tag at the Inventures conference
health research

Symposium to explore advancements in medical cannabis and psychedelics

Alberta Innovates will be hosting its first virtual symposium on medical cannabis and psychedelic research on Oct. 26, showcasing ongoing research projects and creating an opportunity to look ahead to the future of the field.

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A closeup of a tattooed hand holding a lit joint
health research

Peer-led study investigates cannabis use and mental health among in-risk populations

People who use drugs seldom have much sway in the studies they're the subject of, or the government policies they're subjected to. A peer-led, community-based research project in Alberta is working to change that while filling knowledge gaps in the relationship between cannabis use and mental health for in-risk people.

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Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, a smiling man in a suit wearing glasses
health university of alberta

Virologist Lorne Tyrrell wins Hepatitis B Foundation's highest honour

Dr. Lorne Tyrrell of the University of Alberta has won the Hepatitis B Foundation's Baruch S. Blumberg Prize for his contributions to advancing the science and medicine of hepatitis B.

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