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HBI is conducting ground-breaking research in key focus areas which improves brain health and increases quality of life.
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Meet our members. HBI includes researchers from across 9 faculties at UCalgary, various departments and institutes.
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HBI trainees are vital to the discoveries and research conducted at the institute. Our trainees come from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets.
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UCalgary study investigates the use of common vitamin to treat the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma
Findings indicate vitamin B3 looks promising to help rearm a compromised immune system
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UCalgary-led study reveals a genetic factor behind who may and may not benefit from opioids prescribed for pain
Findings from international and cross-faculty collaboration provide insight on responses, including why some people may be at higher risk of dependency
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Digital fingerprint of driving patterns identified as potential predictor of Alzheimer’s
UCalgary’s Healthy City Lab develops “route complexity metric” to track subtle changes in older adults’ everyday navigation behind the wheel
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Dr. Jennifer Chan reappointed director of Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute
Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2026
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Dr. Tolulope Sajobi appointed department head, Community Health Sciences
Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2026
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