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Dr. Kathy McCoy, PhD
In the News: The Scientist

Recent research by Drs. Kathy McCoy and Carolyn Thomson (Snyder Institute, Cumming School of Medicine) is revealing the increasing possibility that a mother’s microbiome may, to some extent, shape the health and well-being of baby before birth.

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World Hepatitis Day

On July 28, World Hepatitis Day, we honour and congratulate several of our Snyder Institute members advancing hepatitis research

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Dr. Michael Parkins, MD

Research proves that testing hospital wastewater for COVID-19 can help catch localized outbreaks faster

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Kathy McCoy

Microbiome researcher Kathy McCoy awarded Killam Memorial Chair

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Dr. Daniel Muruve, MD

Snyder Institute members awarded CIHR team grant to study prevention of lung and kidney injury during critical illness

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Dr. Kerri Johannson, MD

Congratulations to Snyder Institute member Dr. Kerri Johannson, MD, for several recent successes

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Dr. Paul Kubes, PhD
In the News: The Atlantic

Neutrophils: the best migrators in your body to help you heal. But then they die. Or do they?

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Snyder Institute member Dr. Ranjani Somayaji, MD

UCalgary is one of seven sites across Canada seeking participants for a study on preventing COVID-19 infection

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UCalgary arch and sign

3 UCalgary faculty named Canada Research Chairs

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Dr. Chris Mody, MD

Drs. Chris Mody and Craig Jenne answer COVID-19 vaccine questions

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