Media Release Archives

2010

• September 9, 2010
  Exposure to stress puts brain on high alert

• August 12, 2010
  Summer of neuroscience research fulfills a dream

• August 6, 2010
  HYRS student lands a job close to his heart

• June 21, 2010
  Alberta Innovates announces $43 million for outstanding research across Alberta

• June 3, 2010
  Alberta Innovates announces $43 million for outstanding research across Alberta

• May 20, 2010
  Fido can teach us a few tricks...

• May 12, 2010
  Free screening of Shine in series Science in the Cinema

• April 20, 2010
  Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions announces CEO

• March 19, 2010
  Free screening of Shine in series Science in the Cinema

• March 12, 2010
  Three outstanding students win health research scholarships

• March 9, 2010
  Free screening of The Sea Inside in Science in the Cinema

• March 8, 2010
  Alberta HEART invites Albertans to be partners in a new research program

• February 23, 2010
  Alberta team of experts reaches out to Albertans with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis

• January 22, 2010
  Free screening of The Sea Inside in Science in the Cinema

• January 20, 2010
  Leap Project research team reaches out to teens with depression

2009

• December 18, 2009
  Free screening of Philadelphia in series Science in the Cinema

• November 26, 2009
  Physician‐scientist proves stem cells heal lungs of newborn animals

• November 4, 2009
  Free screening of I am Legend in series Science in the Cinema

• October 14, 2009
  AHFMR partners with CIHR to study pandemic flu and pregnancy

• October 14, 2009
  Study seeks participants with Type 1 diabetes willing to pump some iron

• September 24, 2009
  Free screening of I am Legend in series Science in the Cinema

• September 23, 2009
  APrON study seeks help from pregnant women

• August 12, 2009
  HYRS Student in "dream job" - Local high-school student gets hands-on experience unraveling the genetics of cancer

• July 30, 2009
  Patient ethnicity a predictor of distress in cancer care – the 6th vital sign

• June 17, 2009
  Alberta scientists invent technology to improve the lives of people with stroke and spinal cord injury

• June 3, 2009
  Free screening of Away from Her in series Science in the Cinema

• May 22, 2009
  Special screening of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly kicks off a new series ‐ Science in the Cinema

• April 20, 2009
  AHFMR invests $25 million in research teams with members across Alberta
  One team designing devices for people with devastating brain and spinal injuries (slideshow video)

• March 26, 2009
  AHFMR announces $39 million to fund outstanding research across Alberta

• February 25, 2009
  Three outstanding students win health research scholarships

• January 9, 2009
  AHFMR researcher garners cover story of British Medical Journal, one of the world's leading journals for physicians

• January 8, 2009
  Research finds older women who are physically fit have better cognitive function

2008

• December 11, 2008
  AHFMR and CCFC join forces to step up research on inflammatory bowel disease

• October 23, 2008
  Canada's richest health research award attracts leader in brain science to Lethbridge
  
  Government of Alberta officials congratulate AHFMR Polaris Award winner (Video Messages)
  Premier Ed Stelmach (.wmv)
  Minister Doug Horner (.wmv)

• September 15, 2008
  Information about AHFMR Lougheed and Klein Prizes

• August 27, 2008
  Kraft Dinner® not a comfort food for people obliged to eat it, study finds

• August 14, 2008
  Local high school student investigates MSG's impact on the brain

• August 6, 2008
  Local high school student delves into neonatal research

• April 3, 2008
  Researcher develops a better weight-loss plan

• March 13, 2008
  AHFMR announces $59 million in new health research funding

• February 19, 2008
  Two University of Calgary students receive major health research award

• January 23, 2008
  Eminent Canadian neuroscientist wins AHFMR Lougheed Prize

• January 15, 2008
  Major Funding Announcement: Research to prevent premature births

2007

• September 26, 2007
  AHFMR and BioAlberta establish partnership to boost expertise in early stage biotechnology companies

• August 30, 2007
  AHFMR President Resigns

• August 28, 2007
  U of A researcher uses MRI to investigate schizophrenia

• April 24, 2007
  New research investigates mental health for new mothers

• March 20, 2007
  AHFMR awards $59 million for Alberta health research

• February 21, 2007
  New Funding Boost to Accelerate Commercialization

• February 14, 2007
  Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research launches Multi-million dollar "superstar" recruitment awards

• January 25, 2007
  Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development to honour the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research for its contribution to the well-being of children

• January 12, 2007
  University of Alberta student receives major health research award

2006

• December 12, 2006
  New research addresses fitness behaviours and low participation rates

• November 22, 2006
  Peter Lougheed receives Champion of Health Research award

• October 17, 2006
  AHFMR honours longstanding researchers around the Province

• September 28, 2006
  AHFMR Fall receptions

• September 13-14, 2006
  Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research to offer richest awards in Canada

• September 12, 2006
  Heritage researcher tackles type 2 diabetes

• September 8, 2006
  New directions for AHFMR-award changes and new initiatives announced

• July 27, 2006
  New Mental Health Research Opportunities

• July 04, 2006
  AHFMR gives Alberta students the coolest summer jobs ever

• June 20, 2006
  Research for Everyday Health

• June 19, 2006
  New Initiatives to Assist Alberta Innovators

• April 28, 2006
  AHFMR honours Harley Hotchkiss with a new program to treat brain injuries

• March 22, 2006
  Heritage researcher investigates causes of heart disease

• March 22, 2006
  Heritage researcher investigates adolescent sport injuries

• March 22, 2006
  University of Lethbridge Heritage researcher investigates memory loss

• March 6, 2006
  Heritage researcher receives FDA approval for innovative medical device

• February 22, 2006
  AHFMR's ForeFront Program assists early stage start-up companies

• February 7, 2006
  Antibe Therapeutics Receives $500,000 Commercialization Award from Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research

• February 3, 2006
  University of British Columbia student wins major health research award

2005

• December 19, 2005
  AHFMR attracts medical virologist to Alberta

• December 8, 2005
  Heritage researcher investigates Green Tea to treat Heart Disease

• December 1, 2005
  AHFMR appoints new Board of Trustees Chair

• November 21, 2005
  AHFMR Trustee appointed to the Order of Canada

• November 15, 2005
  AHFMR announces major new awards honouring Lougheed and Klein

• October 26, 2005
  Calgary researcher launches new study to investigate binge drinking among university students

• October 25, 2005
  A special invitation for high school science students and teachers - Edmonton

• October 24, 2005
  A special invitation for high school science students and teachers - Calgary

• October 5, 2005
  AHFMR honours 20 and 25 year University of Alberta researchers

• October 3, 2005
  AHFMR honours 20 year University of Calgary researchers

• September 23, 2005
  New initiative allows mothers to return to research

• September 21, 2005
  Dr. Lorne Tyrrell wins top Manning Award

• September 13, 2005
  Heritage Investigator Publishes Key Prion Discovery

• August 12, 2005
  High School students teach their science teachers for the day

• July 26, 2005
  New Research Addresses Care For Seniors In Alberta

• July 6, 2005
  AHFMR gives 45 students the coolest summer jobs with top university researchers

• June 14, 2005
  New research addresses everyday health concerns

• March 22, 2005
  Heritage researcher investigates chronic kidney disease

• March 22, 2005
  Heritage researcher develops unique approach to confronting obesity epidemic

• February 23, 2005
  Heart researchers spend the day educating in Edmonton

• February 9, 2005
  Sleep Apnea researcher discusses study results

• January 11, 2005
  Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research endowment given $500 million by Alberta government

• January 6, 2005
  University of Calgary student wins major health research award

2004

• December 14, 2004
  AHFMR attracts top brain surgeon-scientist from the US

• December 7, 2004
  Unique AHFMR Program helps train health professionals to deal with Chronic Pain

• November 30, 2004
  Researcher seeks to improve cancer patients' quality of life

• October 18, 2004
  Nobel Prize winner speaks to students

• September 28, 2004
  Alberta researcher appointed to study patient safety

• September 17, 2004
  Top marks for Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
  Premier Klein congratulates foundation

• September 9, 2004
  AHFMR honours 20 year University of Alberta researcher

• September 7, 2004
  AHFMR honours 20 year University of Calgary researchers

• August 13, 2004
  High School students and their science teachers switch places for a day

• July 7, 2004
  New options for Calgarians suffering from depression

• June 16, 2004
  AHFMR gives 45 students awesome summer jobs with top university researchers

• June 15, 2004
  Heritage researcher and MD student probe genetic eye diseases

• May 4, 2004
  Researchers aim to prevent heart disease

• March 25, 2004
  Heritage researcher discusses unique recovery program with stroke patient

• March 24, 2004
  AHFMR annouces $22 million for health research

• March 23, 2004
  AHFMR clinical researcher and patient tackle kidney transplant for the second time.

• March 22, 2004
  AHFMR researcher and patient set to unravel the mysteries behind Crohn's and Colitis

• February 23, 2004
  New research fellowship to address patient safety

• February 20, 2004
  AHFMR researcher investigates birds and influenza

• February 19, 2004
  Heritage researcher discovers mechanisms at cellular level that regulate communication

• January 27, 2004
  Heritage supported researchers study brain injuries in hopes to improve rehabilitation

• January 12, 2004
  AHFMR announces new president and CEO

• January 8, 2004
  University of Alberta student wins major health research award

2003

• December 16, 2003
  Schizophrenia: Calgary research leads to better treatment options

• November 17, 2003
  From anorexia to obesity - devastating problems facing Calgary's youth

• October 21, 2003
  International Research Helps Edmontonians - HIV Co-Discoverer is one of a Trio of Internationally Recognized Scientists Visiting the University of Alberta

• October 14, 2003
  Local Doctors and University Researchers Present at Super Research Saturday

• September 22, 2003
  Cytovax Success Contributes To Million Dollar Payback

• August 13, 2003
  HYRS students and their science teachers reverse roles for a day

• July 30, 2003
  Heritage Supported Researchers are First in the World - Working to Identify Proteins Necessary for Memory and Forgetting

• June 24, 2003
  AHFMR Funds Unique Scientific Driving Test for Medically At-Risk Drivers

• June 12, 2003
  AHFMR gives 45 students summer jobs with top university health researchers

• May 20, 2003
  AHFMR Summer Student/Supervisor Study Liver Disease and its Affect on the Heart

• May 20, 2003
  AHFMR Summer Student/Supervisor Use MRI to Research Children with Dyslexia

• May 07, 2003
  AHFMR Collaborator Discusses Findings on Emergency Department Fast-Tracking

• April 10, 2003
  Heritage researcher studies SARS family of viruses

• April 1, 2003
  AHFMR announces over $27 million for health research

• February 20, 2003
  Heritage researcher finds hormone in brain linked to obesity

• February 11, 2003
  What makes a rural doctor? Research hopes to find future rural physicians

2002

• December 11, 2002
  Heritage researcher studies cholesterol and related lipid disorders at the U of A

• November 1, 2002
  UBC student wins major health research award

• October 28, 2002
  AHFMR, Cytovax partner to train technology commercialization intern

• October 24, 2002
  New treatments for breast cancer, clot busters to stop heart attacks and combating chronic pain: get the latest information

• October 22, 2002
  National forum explores role of research in health care decision-making

• September 12, 2002
  AHFMR, U of A honour 20 year researchers

• September 11, 2002
  AHFMR, U of C honour 20 year researchers

• August 29, 2002
  Red Deer company first to pay back AHFMR Technology Commercialization funding

• August 12/14, 2002
  High school kids teach their science teachers
  Edmonton    Calgary

• July 30, 2002
  High school students "having a blast" as summer scientists

• July 4, 2002
  What kind of information do cancer patients seek when they consider complementary therapies?

• June 27, 2002
  Why are some hip and knee replacements unsuccessful?

• June 7, 2002
  AHFMR matches top students and researchers over the summer

• May 21, 2002
  Heritage research challenges assumptions on heart treatment for women, the elderly

• May 16, 2002
  AHFMR Summer Student and her supervisor use snails to study how brain cells connect

• May 13, 2002
  AHFMR 2002 Summer Studentship Awards Results

• May 13, 2002
  AHFMR Summer Student/supervisor use MRI to detect blood vessel disease

• April 16, 2002
  New AHFMR program fast tracks biotech innovators

• April 15, 2002
  AHFMR announces $5 million for new awards, $45 million total for 2002

• March 18, 2002
  AHFMR announces $40 million in personnel awards

2001

• December 3, 2001
  Heritage supported researchers appointed Canada Research Chairs

• November 27, 2001
  University of Calgary student wins major health research award

• October 29, 2001
  Matching Up Innovators and Experts with ForeFront

• October 16, 2001
  Panic Disorder, Depression, Stem Cell Research Among Topics to be Discussed at Health Research Awareness Lectures

• Sept 12, 2001
  Heritage Foundation, U of A Honour 20 Year Researchers

• Sept 7, 2001
  Heritage Foundation, U of C Honour 20 Year Researchers

• August 13, 2001
  Heritage youth researchers teach their teachers for a day (Calgary)

• August 13, 2001
  Heritage youth researchers teach their teachers for a day (Edmonton)

• June 26, 2001
  $1.87 million for health research in Alberta

• June 7, 2001
  AHFMR matches students and top researchers over the summer

• May 16th, 2001
  Heritage researchers share in $346 million in new funding

• April 18, 2001
  Heritage researchers share in $234 million in funding

• March 20, 2001
  AHFMR awards nearly $53 million for medical and health research

• February 9, 2001
  Alberta Universities receive millions to create a Synchrotron Institute

• January 25, 2001
  Does flex time make you a heathier worker?

2000

• December 7, 2000
  Gene delivery successfully used to induce intestinal cells in mice to produce insulin

• December 6, 2000
  AHFMR researchers receive prestigious national appointments

• November 7, 2000
  University of Alberta student wins major award

• October 31, 2000
  New treatment offers hope to Crohn's sufferers

• October 17, 2000
  Research...for the health of it!

• September 20, 2000
  Major gift to honour important Albertan

• August 14, 2000
  Teachers learn from top students

• August 10, 2000
  Teachers learn from top students

• June 27, 2000
  AHFMR puts bright students in labs for the summer

• June 13, 2000
  Alberta -- Federal partnership creates new chair in nursing research