The Owerko Centre
A hub for researchers at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute dedicated to the study of neurodevelopmental conditions and the improvement of child mental health.
Through research, education and community engagement, the Owerko Centre takes a multidisciplinary approach to better understand neurodevelopment, neurodevelopmental conditions and child mental health.
Owerko Centre Members
The Owerko Centre has a growing community of 80+ members representing nearly all UCalgary faculties including the Cumming School of Medicine, Werklund School of Education and Faculties of Arts, Science, Kinesiology, Nursing and Social Work.
Partnerships
A key strength of the Owerko Centre is our network of close partners and collaborators. The Owerko Centre is at the centre of a thriving ecosystem facilitating research, education and community engagement to advance initiatives related to neurodevelopment and child health.
Azrieli Accelerator
Led by Owerko Centre Director, Dr. Susan Graham, the Azrieli Accelerator brings together transdisciplinary teams across UCalgary to explore and transform neurodevelopment research across the lifespan.
One Child Every Child
The Owerko Centre is proud to be a part of UCalgary's One Child Every Child, a Canada-first research initiative that is transforming child health research.
Little Red Reading House
The Owerko Centre stewards the Little Red Reading House, a site dedicated to supporting literacy and early development for children and families.
Kids Literacy Collective
We are a part of the Kids Literacy Collective, a network of educators, community leaders, program providers, and literacy changemakers working together to ensure children can read by Grade 3.
In the News
$4.6M investment powers health, environmental, aerospace, financial research
CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund supports next generation of UCalgary research
Azrieli Accelerator and Owerko Centre 2026 Catalyst Grants recipients announced
Supporting new discoveries in neurodevelopmental research at UCalgary
UCalgary postdoctoral researchers win awards for innovation
Five faculties represented in annual award recognizing research with societal impact
UCalgary study brings families closer to answers about rare neurodevelopmental disorders
Research reveals why different CELF2 variants can lead to different childhood neurological symptoms
Celebrating a legacy of partnership and innovation
Saifa Koonar retiring as president and CEO of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
Introducing UCalgary’s 2026 Killam Annual Professors
Five scholars from medicine, science, social work and engineering recognized
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