The Owerko Centre
A team of researchers at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute dedicated to the study of neurodevelopmental disorders and the improvement of child mental health.
Understanding neurodevelopment, neurodevelopmental disorders, and child mental health requires collaboration, coordination and a multidisciplinary team science approach. Through research, education and community engagement, the Owerko Centre brings together multiple parallel efforts and serves as a multidisciplinary research hub with a broad translational focus on neurodevelopment, child mental health, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Research
We champion innovative research to catalyze discoveries in children’s brain and mental health.
Education
We offer educational and training opportunities to empower the next generation of researchers with cross-disciplinary approaches to children's brain and mental health.
Community Engagement
By engaging the community, we enhance connections that inform and translate innovative research and partnerships.
Owerko Centre Members
The Owerko Centre has a growing community of 50+ 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
Located in Inglewood, Calgary, the Little Red Reading House is a community branch of the Owerko Centre.
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