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Hotchkiss Brain Institute

Healthy brains for better lives

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Research

HBI is conducting ground-breaking research in key focus areas which improves brain health and increases quality of life.

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Members

Meet our members. HBI includes researchers from across 9 faculties at UCalgary, various departments and institutes.

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Trainees

HBI trainees are vital to the discoveries and research conducted at the institute. Our trainees come from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets.

In the news

UCalgary philanthropists Geoff Cumming, Brian and Stephanie Felesky named to Alberta Order of Excellence

The three will be officially inducted at an October ceremony in Edmonton

Schulich researchers develop next-generation gut-health system

Scientists say gut-on-a-chip model faster and smarter than traditional disease and safety tests

Dr. Carolyn Emery named new scientific director for UCalgary's Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship

Faculty of Kinesiology professor begins new role effective July 1, 2025

From sci-fi to small intestines: How a capsule you swallow could revolutionize Parkinson’s research

UCalgary groups support new innovations in clinical trials research

Five UCalgary scholars named 2025 Killam Annual Professors

Internationally recognized scholars honoured for transformative contributions to research, education, and community impact

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