5 stories tagged #University of Calgary

  1. Calgary Researchers Pioneer New CAR T-Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors
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    Calgary Researchers Pioneer New CAR T-Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors

    University of Calgary researchers and the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre are testing a novel CAR T-cell therapy called GCAR1 for advanced solid tumors.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Canada Launches New Advisory Panel on Preventative Cancer Screenings
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    Canada Launches New Advisory Panel on Preventative Cancer Screenings

    Ottawa establishes a new 14-member committee led by Dr. David Keegan to update guidelines for breast and cervical cancer screenings, replacing a suspended task force.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Philanthropist's Legacy Fuels Groundbreaking Mental Health Research at University of Calgary
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    Philanthropist's Legacy Fuels Groundbreaking Mental Health Research at University of Calgary

    Calgary businessman Norm Johnson's life and openness about mental health challenges inspire significant research into trauma and brain injury treatments at the University of Calgary.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. High-Dose Vitamin B3 Shows Promise Against Aggressive Brain Cancer
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    High-Dose Vitamin B3 Shows Promise Against Aggressive Brain Cancer

    Early human trials suggest niacin enhances immune response and improves disease control in glioblastoma patients when added to standard therapy.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  5. Alberta Small Businesses Face Soaring Fuel Costs Amid Global Energy Shock
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    Alberta Small Businesses Face Soaring Fuel Costs Amid Global Energy Shock

    Calgary gas prices spike following Middle East conflict. Local courier owners absorb massive increases while economists predict significant household budget impacts.

    4mo ago 1 min read