Medical Genetics
The Department of Medical Genetics provides leadership in clinical, translational and basic research in human genetics and genomics, in undergraduate and graduate education. Clinical services are delivered through the Clinical Genetics Unit and the Inherited Metabolic Disease Clinic in Alberta Health Services, and Genetic and Genomics laboratories specializing in the three genetic laboratories in Biochemical Genetics, Cytogenetics (cancer and constitutional) and Molecular Genetics in Alberta Precision Laboratories. The integrated clinical and laboratory genetic services and research programs provide an exceptional interactive core platform for excellence in education, research and service in Medical Genetics.
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Jayna Holroyd-Leduc re-appointed department head, Department of Medicine
Appointment effective July 1, 2025
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Six UCalgary faculty among Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women
List includes scientific director of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health
A $9.5-million gift from the Canadian Cancer Society is fuelling groundbreaking research for rare and hard-to-treat cancers at UCalgary
Shonalie Biafore, whose daughter passed away, is inspired by the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute’s work to help other people living with cancer
Cancer care forever changed in southern Alberta after OWN.CANCER fundraising campaign exceeds $250 million goal
More than 17,000 donors helped support world-leading research, innovation and care at the new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary
Five UCalgary faculty members named 2024 Killam Annual Professors
Scholars internationally recognized for research excellence, community engagement and mentorship across disciplines