Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases

04/16/2026

Dr. Samuel Lee is working alongside First Nations communities to improve access to screening, treatment and culturally informed care for liver disease, including hepatitis C.

By prioritizing collaboration, trust and innovative approaches like telehealth, this work is helping reduce barriers and bring care closer to home. It’s a powerful example of how partnerships can lead to meaningful, lasting change in health outcomes.

Read the full story: https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/liver-researcher-samuel-lee-first-nations?mkt_tok=MTYxLU9MTi05OTAAAAGhNeQQusgkui251kjOs9ZBeF8pYU-1TXUE3xCPjpcs68cI2EcfzJh8c0UwZF_G3rG38gbvfAulJYi4C8AYrC9YSW3C2-8grSck-J9d7c6UAVf6_UgC9A

University of Calgary University of Calgary's Cu***ng School of Medicine

Samuel Lee has been central to expansion of the study of liver disease in southern Alberta

04/09/2026

Giving Day is back!

Your gift to the Snyder Institute will be matched dollar for dollar (while matching funds last), doubling your impact.

Donor support is already making a difference. The TAMARATT Lung Suite is advancing cutting-edge research and care for lung diseases, bringing scientists and clinicians together to improve lives. Read more here: https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgarys-tamaratt-lung-suites-impact-driven-philanthropy?mkt_tok=MTYxLU9MTi05OTAAAAGhEdZ-6IlWQdWl5QSxqsasxETnKMQeEF6fPUg5v4rz624qsGpuqM55vaK8HVME_owtX5ZkVxHHW77GaKwwAzMqfV2zuLamorPnHp-yyDdKcZgsS3M6Kw

Be part of something meaningful. Help create spaces for collaboration, innovation and discovery. Give today:
https://give.ucalgary.ca/schools/UniversityofCalgary/giving-day-2026/pages/csm/snyder

University of Calgary

04/07/2026

On March 30, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Ann Gregory and Dr. Alyson Kelvin for a fascinating lecture on “The Hidden Virome: The Vast Viral World Living Inside You.”

We were thrilled by the incredible turnout at this Mini-Medical School Series lecture, without an empty seat in sight!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this engaging evening of science and discovery. Stay tuned for the final lecture of the season on May 4th—we hope to see you there!

University of Calgary University of Calgary's Cu***ng School of Medicine

03/23/2026

We’re excited to invite the University of Calgary research community to the first official Bioinformatics Hub Showcase this April!

The Bioinformatics Hub was created to support researchers navigating today’s increasingly data-rich and complex biomedical landscape.

Whether you’re starting a new project, strengthening your analyses or exploring better ways to manage and interpret complex data, this Showcase is for you.

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Health Sciences Centre (HSC), Theatre 4

Reserve your spot today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdZBP1LT4fvBU5oQhbK1Aux4zNUJpqxP6JOSyQP512S5LkLw/viewform

University of Calgary University of Calgary's Cu***ng School of Medicine

03/17/2026

Researchers Dr. Michael Parkins and Dr. Casey Hubert aare expanding Canada’s leading wastewater monitoring program into an integrated “living laboratory” network, supported by a $4M federal innovation investment.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4bsjZB0

UCalgary researchers Dr. Michael Parkins and Dr. Casey Hubert expand nation-leading wastewater monitoring program into an integrated 'living laboratory' network with $4M federal innovation investment https://bit.ly/4bsjZB0

University of Calgary's Cu***ng School of Medicine | University of Calgary Faculty of Science

03/06/2026

Prevention is just as important as treatment. Research isn’t only about curing disease, it’s also about stopping it before it starts. Science has the power to protect health long before illness begins.

03/05/2026

We had a fantastic event on March 2nd exploring the future of kidney care at our Mini-Medical School session “Beyond Standard Treatment: Precision Medicine and the Next Era of Nephrology.”

A big thank you to our outstanding presenters, Dr. Dan Muruve and Dr. Nathan Bracey, for sharing their expertise and insights into how precision medicine, immunology and innovative research are shaping the future of nephrology and kidney disease treatment. From immune research to translational approaches in patient care, the discussion highlighted the exciting possibilities ahead for personalized medicine.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for this engaging and thought-provoking event. Here are a few highlights from the evening!

University of Calgary University of Calgary's Cu***ng School of Medicine

02/27/2026

Health isn’t just about your gut — it’s about every ecosystem in you.

02/13/2026

You can’t change your genes, but you can change your choices.

Small daily habits matter. What you eat. How you move. How you sleep. How you manage stress.

02/10/2026

We thank Dr. Mayur Brahmania for an engaging presentation, on how research is advancing liver cancer care and improving outcomes for patients, at our recent Mini-Med session.

Stay tuned for an audio podcast of this lecture and check this page for future Mini-Medical School lecture details and past lecture podcasts: https://snyder.ucalgary.ca/mini-med/series-eleven

University of Calgary University of Calgary's Cu***ng School of Medicine

02/10/2026

Dr. Mark Swain reflects on how Wenzel family’s generosity truly changed everything. A powerful reminder of the impact philanthropy can have on science and community.

https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-liver-researcher-reflects-how-philanthropy-changed-everything

UCalgary liver researcher, Dr. Mark Swain, reflects on how philanthropy ‘changed everything’ https://bit.ly/4016jHW

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