Our Impact
Our researchers, clinicians, partners, and supporters propel ACHRI into one of Canada’s most active and collaborative child-health research communities.
Drs. Serena Orr and Keith Yeates
Children with genetic link to migraines more likely to suffer post-concussion headaches: researchers
ACHRI's Drs. Serena Orr and Keith Yeates, led the study which looked at more than 600 children aged eight to 16 who presented with symptoms of concussion, and followed them for six months post injury.
“There’s a signal here that having migraine genes might increase your risk of having more headaches after concussion, which we know is associated with worse long-term outcomes after concussion,” says Dr. Serena Orr.
Rethinking how we understand Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
ACHRI researcher Dr. Tamara Bodnar is bringing together community and clinicians to change how fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is understood and addressed in Canada. Bodnar is working to destigmatize FASD and improve treatment for the estimated one in 25 Canadians with the disorder.
“Despite its high prevalence and substantial societal impact, FASD remains significantly underprioritized, underfunded, and stigmatized within both research and health-care systems,” says Dr. Tamara Bodnar.
Drs. Guang Yang and Micheil Innes
UCalgary study brings families closer to answers about rare neurodevelopmental disorders
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation brings researchers one step closer to answering the question: Why do children with mutations in the same gene often experience very different symptoms? The team included ACHRI researchers Drs. Guang Yang and Micheil Innes.
"Our goal with this study was to understand the biological cause of those symptoms. If we understand what's happening inside the cell, we can start thinking about how to diagnose patients more accurately," says Dr. Guang Yang.
Five-Year Impact Report (2021-2025)
The ACHRI Five-Year Impact Report is a testament to what is 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.
Thank you
Our research is generously supported by community donations through the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation.