The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation within Alberta (including Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).
The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. On this land and in this place we strive to learn together, walk together, and grow together “in a good way.”
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COMBATING HARMFUL PATHOGENS
Uniting researchers to stay ahead of the exponential rise in bacteria and viruses that are resistant to current anti-microbial treatments.
UNDERSTANDING BIOFILM BIOLOGY
Understanding genetic and environmental factors in biofilm formation, and developing methods to counter infections and prevent damage.
ADVANCING DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY
Developing game-changing new techniques for rapidly diagnosing infection and disease, accelerating lab tests and treatments to improve outcomes for patients.
The Science District will create a Health Innovation research area to advance surveillance and intervention of harmful pathogens. New facilities and strategic renovations will bring biologists, chemists, biomedical engineers and physicians together to tackle key health challenges including
A purpose-built research space to facilitate current and future biohazardous research in a safe and secure environment
High-throughput prototyping and testing facilities to facilitate rapid genetic analysis and culturing of biological samples
Teaching labs and incubator spaces to elevate research translation, strengthen industry partnerships, and prepare future biotech leaders
We need $10 million in philanthropic support to advance research that will accelerate discoveries and save lives.
Microbiology professor Dr. Joe Harrison (right) and his research team collect samples from wetlands on UCalgary’s campus for their work to better understand biofilms. Dr. Harrison leads the Canadian Centre for Biofilm Research to fight potentially deadly biofilm infections.