Student-athlete Chevy Thomas has become a team captain, community builder, Academic All-Canadian — and when he crosses the convocation stage, a U of A grad with his sights set on law school and the CFL. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)
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Driven by gratitude and a passion for the game, arts grad and athletic standout Chevy Thomas created a football camp for disadvantaged youth.

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  • By Connor Hood
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Protein ‘referee’ could hold key to stopping some breast cancers from spreading

Research team now on the hunt for existing drugs that can control BAD protein and stop unwanted cell growth.

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Research helps rural communities look to their dark skies for tourism potential

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Kate Melino looks out a window at downtown San Francisco, where she conducted her PhD research on how to better meet the mental health needs of vulnerable people. (Photo: Supplied)
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Moving beyond meds to improve mental health care

Nursing PhD grad Kate Melino seeks ways to address the root causes of mental illness for her most vulnerable patients.

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Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.
08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford
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Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.
08 October 2020 By Michael Brown
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Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.
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