The Calvin, Phoebe and Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases

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Nicole Sarden, Bryan Yipp find reason behind and therapy for serious fungal infection in the lungs

UCalgary study offers new insight into deadly fungal invasion of the lungs

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Dr. Daniel Gregson, MD

Dr. Dan Gregson warns Albertans that a big influenza season may be ahead of us

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Bill Sembo, CM, Chair, Snyder Strategic Advisory Board

Bill Sembo named Member of the Order of Canada

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Dr. Christophe Altier and his research team discover a molecule in the nervous system that may treat chronic pain.

Research by Snyder Institute members Dr. Christophe Altier, Dr. V. Wee Yong and Dr. Michael Parkins highlighted in the top ten most-read UCalgary research stories of 2022

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Bill Sembo, CM, Snyder Institute Strategic Advisory Board

Leaders in UCalgary medicine and business appointed to Order of Canada

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Dr. Valerie Taylor, MD, PhD

Experts calling for delay to MAiD legislation that will add mental disorders as options for assessment

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Paul Kubes

Canada Foundation for Innovation awards UCalgary almost $10M for lab upgrade to study pathogens

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Simon Hirota, Joshua Lee and Améline Delanne

UCalgary study points to potential new treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases

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Dr. Nathan Peters appointed department head, Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases

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The University of Calgary hosted a celebration of life to honour visionary philanthropist and community builder Dr. Joan Snyder, Hon. LLD’11, as well as announce $67.5 million in new investments into the University and other charities.

Joan Snyder: Sparking a stronger community

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