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High school students reflect on six weeks of hands-on research in university labs

Faculty of Kinesiology researchers Lauren Benson and Robyn Madden have found that caffeine may be beneficial in increasing physical contact or high-intensity skating in male collegiate ice hockey players, without causing any detriment in performance. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

Kinesiology study finds caffeine boosts hockey players' physicality

԰��'s Stephanie Peacock says her resesarch helps address the knowledge gap around how health interacts with other stressors to influence caribou population dynamics in the Arctic. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

Researcher brings a mathematical ecologist's lens to understanding disease in caribou populations

University of Calgary's Mokarram Hossain says his research, if successful, could lead to a new treatment for colorectal cancer liver metastasis that could be used alongside chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

Researcher looks for ways to slow the growth of liver metastasis

Three ԰�� researchers awarded Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

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Meet the 2018 Killam Laureates

Silver’s popularity as a bacteria killer has led to companies embedding tiny, nano-sized silver particles in running shirts, underwear, socks, shoe insoles, food cutting boards, toothbrushes and an expanding array of other "antibacterial" consumer goods. But there is concern that these growing non-medical applications could lead to some bacterial strains becoming resistant to silver and other antimicrobial metals, says Natalie Gugala, a PhD student in Ray Turner’s lab at the University of Calgary.

Scientists seek a deeper understanding of how silver kills bacteria

What's the link between doctor pay and health-care outcomes?

Amanda Black, a Kinesiology student who specializes in sport-related concussions, is completing her PhD.

Postdoctoral scholars draw on personal experience to pursue groundbreaking research

Natasha Kenny, U Make a Difference Award recipient, poses with President Elizabeth Cannon at the 2018 Recognition Awards ceremony on May 8.

We recognize the people who shape this amazing university community