Lethbridge iGEM teams hit the ground running The U of L collegiate iGEM team has been awarded a pipetting robot and $2,000 in cash for demonstrating the think-design-test cycle for lean start-ups
Igniting southern Alberta students for science First annual Let's Talk Science Challenge engaged more than 100 middle school students from southern Alberta
Alberta Innovates grant facilitates joint research project on the hepatitis B virus HBV is a global public health problem responsible for a million deaths every year
New NSERC program links RNA research and industry partners The U of L, along with the Université de Sherbrooke and industry partners, have established the RNA Innovation program to give students the chance to develop skills in RNA research and scientific leadership while gaining industry experience
SynBridge hosts province-wide iGEM skills workshop High school students from across southern Alberta launched the iGEM season by attending the recent geekStarter Wet Lab Skills workshop hosted by the U of L's SynBridge Maker Space
New study finds smoking speeds up biological clock, making people older than their chronological age Using blood biochemistry markers and artificial Intelligence age predicting, study shows young smokers, and women in particular, age faster
U of L researchers working to unravel the mystery behind one of the deadliest forms of cancer Team's research work helping to build understanding of glioblastoma
U of L chemist wins prestigious national award Dr. Stacey Wetmore has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to the chemical professions
U of L partnership with Flexahopper, WD, leads to new Green Polymer and Technology Centre The U of L is taking a leading role in combatting environmental pollution through the establishment of a Green Polymer and Technology Centre
U of L faculty members help students save money on textbooks When textbooks for a year can cost $1,500, professors who adopt Open Educational Resources are saving students' money in a big way