Our Impact
Our Five-Year Impact Report shows what's possible when a community commits to the health and well-being of children and families. Our researchers, clinicians, partners, and supporters have continued to propel the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) into one of Canada’s most active and collaborative child-health research communities.
Kinsmen Chair in Pediatric Neurosciences Dr. Jay Riva-Cambrin.
Improving Quality of Life for Babies with Potentially Fatal Brain Condition
Dr. Jay Riva-Cambrin is researching whether a less-invasive treatment for children with hydrocephalus could lead to fewer side-effects and a higher quality of life long-term.
“The biggest advantage of this procedure is it usually only has to be done once and may lead to less infections. It could have a huge impact on the patient’s overall quality of life,” says Dr. Riva-Cambrin.
Research Helps Kids With Acute Gastroenteritis Recover at Home
Canadian collaboration identifies optimal treatment approach to improve outcomes after emergency department discharge. Dr. Stephen Freedman led a national study to guide at home treatment after children are discharged from emergency for frequent vomiting.
“Gastroenteritis results in over two million visits by children to Emergency Departments and over 50,000 hospitalizations each year in North America," says Dr. Freedman.
Dr. Stephen Freedman at the Alberta Children's Hospital.
Drs. Sheri Madigan and Tyler Williamson at Foothills Campus.
Online Hub for Better Decision-Making
Drs. Sheri Madigan and Tyler Williamson, developed ACEs Hub, a one-stop shop of all the research that currently exists on how adverse childhood experiences impact health.
“What we know is adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, tend to be strongly related to the difficult experiences someone might have later in life in terms of their physical and mental health,” says Dr. Madigan.
Thank you
Our research is generously supported by community donations through the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation.