Our Researchers in the News
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Measles on the rise in Canada
Lynora Saxinger
Cases of measles have been reported in Quebec, Ontario and B.C. Dr. Lynora Saxinger is an infectious diseases expert from the University of Alberta. Click here to listen to the episode on Edmonton AM.
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Building a better kefir
Ben Willing
It's been around for a couple of thousand years. Kefir is a fermented dairy drink said to offer significant health benefits. It's enjoying a modern-day resurgence in popularity. But does the store-bought stuff have the same health benefits as the original? That's what Ben Willing, UofA researcher and professor in the faculty of agriculture, life and environmental sciences, is looking into. Click here to listen to the full interview.
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International Symposium on One Health Research: Improving Food Security and Resilience
Galveston, Texas
Apr 21-23, 2024
This symposium will feature lectures from the beef, dairy, egg & poultry, pork, aquaculture, fresh produce, and processed food industry experts. Research topics include emerging infectious diseases, the environmental, social, and public communication factors that impact food security, and successful One Health mitigation approaches to food security problems. For more info click here.
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2024 NIAMRRE Annual Conference: Bridging the Gaps in AMR
Columbus, Ohio
May 14-16, 2024
The National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education presents the fourth annual conference, hosted by The Ohio State University. Bringing together professionals within academia, industry, and government from across the One Health spectrum, working together in "Bridging the Gaps in AMR". For more info click here.
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7th International Conference on the Environmental Dimension of AMR
Montreal, Quebec
May 26-31, 2024
Join the EDAR7 Conference, an event uniting global experts in AMR. Explore sessions and workshops, gain invaluable insights and participate in networking opportunities. Be part of this transformative event and contribute to the fight against AMR! For more info click here.
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New Approaches to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Ascona Switzerland
Jun 9-13, 2024
This conference will review the current knowledge on clinical activity of antibiotics; the role of microbiota; micro-tissue infection models; bacterial physiology in patients; mechanisms of antibacterial candidates, and non-conventional therapies. For more info click here.
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One Health Summer Institute
Bow River Basin, Alberta
Jun 9-15, 2024
This class and field-based program will explore a One Health approach to watershed planning. Develop an understanding of watershed science, foster collaborative skills and capabilities, and build transdisciplinary professional networks. For more info click here.
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One H International Symposium
Saint-Brieuc, France
Jun 12-14, 2024
This symposium will allow scientists and professionals to meet and discuss science covering the main One Health challenges to be faced in order to tackle infectious diseases. For more info and to register click here.
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ESCMID/ASM Conference on Drug Development to Meet the Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance
Porto, Portugal
Sep 17-20, 2024
Call for abstracts! This multidisciplinary meeting will address the challenges, opportunities and current requirements for antimicrobial drug development to address antimicrobial resistance. Abstract submissions accepted May 27 - to June 17. For more info click here.
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Cornell University, Department of Clinical Sciences: Postdoctoral Associate
The Cazer Lab in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral associate in the area of antimicrobial resistance surveillance, using methods from computational biology, machine learning, and statistics. Deadline to apply Mar 31. Click here for more info.
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Microbial Biotechnology
Microbiology plays a pivotal role in contributing to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which aims to ensure good health and well-being for all at all ages. Microbial Biotechnology is pleased to announce a Special Issue on this theme, which will encompass opinion articles, mini-reviews, original research papers and brief reports with a broad scope. Submission deadline Apr 30. Click here for more info.
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Agriculture Funding Consortium
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) is a body of agricultural organizations that provide coordinated funding and stimulates private/public sector participation for research and innovation that support sustainability, diversification, and long-term growth for agriculture and food industry in western Canada. Click here for more info.
Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline: Apr 15, 2024
Full proposal deadline: Jul 31, 2024
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Accelerating Agricultural Innovations (AAI) 2.0
RDAR invites eligible applicants to submit Letters of Intent that support research projects that demonstrate and accelerate the farm-gate adoption of agricultural innovations and processes for the livestock and crop industries in Alberta. Applications will be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis subject to the Program eligibility criteria, assessment criteria, and funding constraints. For more info please click here.
LOIs will be accepted on a continual basis.
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New Frontiers in Research Fund – 2022 Horizon Global Platform
The objective of the International stream is to support international research collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners at the international level. NFRF 2022 Horizon Global Platform grants are valued at up to $250K per year (including indirect costs) for a maximum of two years. For more info please click here.
Program application deadline: Jun 30, 2024
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The following documents provide updates on the conduct of research and clinical trials for researchers and research teams. Please visit the following pages to keep up-to-date with institutional specific directives.
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