Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases

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

Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases

02/06/2026

Just because the symptoms are gone doesn’t always mean your body is “back to normal.” Some infections can leave lasting effects that fly under the radar. Recovery doesn’t end when you feel better. Keep listening to your body and take care of your health long after the infection is gone.

02/06/2026

We are proud to congratulate Snyder Institute members (L-R) Dr. Nicholas Jacquelot, Dr. Nargis Khan, Dr. Henry Nguyen, Dr. Mike Parkins, Dr. Marc Poulin and Dr. Tim Shutt on receiving CIHR Project Grants in the September 2025 competition.

Their awarded projects address a wide range of pressing health challenges, including colitis, cancer immunotherapy, metabolic liver disease, neurodegeneration, mitochondrial disorders and population-level substance use.

They secured a total of $6.8M in operating grants over five years, more than double the national average.

These grants will support innovative research with the potential to make meaningful impacts on patient care and health outcomes. Congratulations to all!

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

02/02/2026

We’re excited to share that Snyder member Dr. Craig Jenne appears in the Radio-Canada Science documentary "Measles: How Doubt Allowed the Virus to Return to Canada".

Take a look at these behind-the-scenes photos, and watch the full documentary on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_VlG2rz7TM

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

01/30/2026

Antibiotics save lives but only when we use them right. Using them when we don’t need to can do more harm than good, killing helpful bacteria and creating superbugs.

01/26/2026

The Mouse Phenomics Resource Laboratory at Snyder Institute is driving innovation in in vivo research by supporting scientists with advanced models, imaging technologies and expertise, helping turn discoveries into real-world health solutions.

Check out how this lab is advancing translational research: https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/advancing-translational-research-through-vivo-innovation-mouse-phenomics-resource-laboratory

The Mouse Phenomics Resource Laboratory (MPRL) is one of the cornerstones of translational biomedical research at the University of Calgary, providing investigators with specialized expertise, advanced in vivo models and cutting-edge imaging technologies.

01/23/2026

Inflammation = your body’s defense system at work.

The issue isn’t inflammation itself—it’s when balance is lost.
Don’t fear it. Learn how it works.