Owerko Research Highlights

Carly McMorris

Six UCalgary researchers named Canada Research Chairs

Dr. Carly McMorris amongst UCalgary faculty awarded new Canada Research Chairs this year 

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Chad Bousman in his lab at UCalgary

Genetic study treats patients with mental health conditions

Dr. Chad Bousman leads a first of its kind genetic study to treat patients with mental health conditions at Alberta Children's Hospital. 

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How universities can become neuro-inclusive

Dr. Carly McMorris writes for the Conversation Canada about how universities can help autistic students thrive. 

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Elizabeth Condliffe

High-tech devices headed to a couple of Calgary schools

Dr. Elizabeth Condliffe talks to CBC News about her pilot study exploring the use of robotic walking devices in schools. 

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Owerko grant supports study on robot assisted walking device

Owerko Centre Catalyst Grant supports Dr. Elizabeth Condliffe's exploration into the use of devices in Alberta schools. 

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mother wearing face mask holding toddler in a grocery store

Pandemic babies turn 5

Dr. Gerald Giesbrecht write in Conversation Canada about what research has revealed about the development and resilience of pandemic babies. 

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Sheri Madigan and Tyler Williamson at Foothills Campus

Global online hub for adverse childhood experiences research

Dr. Sheri Madigan developed the ACEs Hub to help track the latest findings and trends related to adverse childhood experiences. 

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Nicole Letourneau

Researching child and family mental health and violence

Dr. Nicole Letourneau has received funding from the Canadan Institutes of Health research (CIHR) for her Alliance against Violence and Adversity (AVA) and Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) studies. 

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Carly McMorris

Improving mental health for neurodiverse kids

Dr. Carly McMorris works with neurodivergent youth and their families to help improve their access with support systems. 

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Kara Murias

Seeking individualized non-drug treatment for ADHD

Dr. Kara Murias leads a pioneering research study that combines advanced neuroimaging with non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to unlock the mysteries of ADHD.