Research
HBI is conducting ground-breaking research in key focus areas which improves brain health and increases quality of life.
Members
Meet our members. HBI includes researchers from across 9 faculties at UCalgary, various departments and institutes.
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
Celebrating trainee research excellence at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Congratulations to the Hotchkiss Brain Institute's 2025 Postdoctoral and PhD Researchers of the Year and the Trainee Publication Award winners.
Engineering prof explores new way of detecting sepsis in newborns
Richa Pandey developing biosensor technology in her lab to more quickly and painlessly detect serious condition
International academic partnerships a vital part of UCalgary’s 60-year history
Two-decade collaboration with Nanyang Technological University illustrates how global relationships have advanced research, enriched student experiences and strengthened alumni connections
Young cancer patients set Canada’s top research priorities
UCalgary researchers co-lead study with the community to find out what adolescents and young adults want scientists working on
Celebrating the Career of Dr. Gregory Cairncross
Honouring a visionary leader whose discoveries transformed brain cancer research and care worldwide
Matthew Hill Appointed as Director of The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education
Appointment effective March 1, 2026
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