University of Lethbridge to launch two new programs with PrairiesCan investment Programs include a neuroengineering centre of excellence and a work-integrated learning centre for Indigenous youth
University of Lethbridge study investigates the effects of space travel on male and female astronauts Dr. Gerlinde Metz is leading a team of researchers in examining the effects of stresses on astronauts during space flight
Male experimenters make female rats uneasy Results show the sex of an experimenter is a crucial variable in preclinical studies using rodents
University of Lethbridge student team captures a first-place finish in big data challenge The team's analysis pointed to ways the COVID-19 pandemic might have been slowed
Study examines importance of social interaction on brain health in wake of pandemic isolation New study seeks to understand the mechanism behind how oxytocin works in the brain
Alzheimer’s research at U of L gets significant funding boost Dr. Athan Zovoilis has received a $918,000 grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for research in Alzheimer's disease
U of L researchers net $1.8 million to help solve the mysteries of Alzheimer’s disease Drs. Robert Sutherland and Robert McDonald will examine the potential of cannabis compounds and track the spread of abnormal proteins
U of L scientists add to knowledge of RNA-based mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease New research findings will help guide the way for future studies to identify early indicators of Alzheimer's disease before symptoms occur
Researchers find potential new diagnostic tool to help pregnant women at risk As part of her master's degree in neuroscience, Hannah Scott led a study that identified a technique that could one day help identify women at risk of developing diabetes early in their pregnancy
U of L scientists unveil a novel molecular mechanism underlying Alzheimer’s disease Preliminary findings pave the way for future studies to look for new therapeutic targets