Child Health Research - for lifelong health and well-being
Children are not small adults: at every age, they are unique. Preventing stressors and treating illnesses in babies and children have lifelong benefits. Our institute is devoted to child health research in a wide spectrum of disciplines – all focused on better lifelong health and well-being for children, families and communities.
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5-Year Impact Report (2021-2025)
This Report shows what's possible when a community commits to the health and well-being of children and families. Over the past five years, our researchers, clinicians, partners, and supporters have continued to propel ACHRI into one of Canada’s most active and collaborative child and maternal health research communities.
New Centre for Research & Innovative Care Update
Plans are advancing to increase inpatient capacity at the Alberta Children’s Hospital and to build a new pediatric “Centre for Research & Innovative Care”, thanks to an initial $2 million investment from the Government of Alberta and an additional $2 million from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
One Child Every Child
A Canada-first research initiative with a vision for all children to be healthy, empowered and thriving.
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What matters to patients drives research: UCalgary’s first role in UNIFIED
Dr. Deborah Marshall named to lead Calgary-based part of international study
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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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Dr. Jennifer Chan reappointed director of Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute
Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2026
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Plans to expand Alberta Children’s Hospital move ahead
Project to include new paediatric Centre for Research and Innovative Care, and an increase in inpatient capacity