News and events
Biomedical engineering news
In the News Calgary Herald
Compelling Calgarians: 20 remarkable people to watch for in 2025 (Bill Zheng)
New clinical trial begins in Calgary to improve stroke care in Canada
UCalgary research selected by CIHR to investigate a drug designed to protect brain cells after an ischemic stroke
In the News National Post
Biomedical engineering innovations driving discovery and economic development
Can earthworms bring relief to a global blood donor shortage? Enterprising UCalgary students are working on it
Multidisciplinary team wins iGEM competition for research into developing a surprising substitute for human-sourced hemoglobin
UCalgary scientists help solve a problem in the developing world
Researchers create a new vaccine to protect cattle from a devastating disease
Contextualize public health data behind increased HIV cases in Alberta, says nursing researcher
Dr. Aniela dela Cruz says it's important to examine broader social determinants behind the province’s 73 per cent increase of HIV cases last year; not simply an immigration issue
Biomedical engineering events
Alberta Biomedical Engineering Conference
This is an annual student conference that features presentations by undergraduate and graduate students from across Western Canada, with national and international guest speakers and industry participation.
Health Hack Competition
Focusing on a different theme each year, it brings multidisciplinary teams together with healthcare expertise and empowers them with mentorship and rapid prototyping facilities to address challenges in healthcare with technology solutions.