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.
Featured news
The prevalence of adverse childhood experiences in 102 countries
Dr. Sheri Madigan and her team publish a comprehensive meta-analysis in The Lancet Public Health
Study helps explain spike in heart health-impacting conditions like diabetes for women after menopause
UCalgary Thompson lab uncovers how estrogen and stem cells help maintain healthy fat tissue
Cultivating mentorship: Sheri Madigan’s decade in the Determinants of Child Development Lab
Personal experiences helped shape researcher’s drive to help mentees and families, alike
The complex relationship between screen time and child development
Dr. Sheri Madigan discusses the realities of children’s screen use ahead of the Owerko Centre Conference on child development and family well-being