Department of Biological Sciences

U of L scientists develop new medical cannabis cultivars that show promise in combatting COVID-19 virus

Preliminary study results show certain cannabis extracts have the potential to help fight COVID-19

Parasitic worm manipulating ants into zombie-like behaviour the focus of recent U of L study

Lancet liver fluke infects ants and causes them to cling to vegetation and wait to be eaten by animals, including cattle and sheep

Power Corporation of Canada, Canada Life gift to support scientific discovery at University of Lethbridge

The donation, which totals $400,000 between the two organizations, includes $250,000 from Power Corporation and an additional $150,000 from Canada Life

CancerBlast concert raises more than $50,000 for cancer research

Important research into the effects of chemotherapy on the brain can continue at the U of L thanks to the CancerBlast fundraising concert

Biology student projects earn awards at international conference

Justin Miller and Darren Van Essen credit Dr. Steve Wiseman for giving them the opportunity to be involved in research as undergraduates

Research paper opens eyes on how much pollution may be affecting our endangered species

Plant ecologist Dr. Jenny McCune has provided a baseline look at how sources of pollution overlap the known ranges of nearly 500 at-risk species

Financial investment spurs genome sciences research in Alberta

U of L will be the lead hub in BioNet Alberta, a newly established provincial genome sciences and bioinformatics research network

Opening of Science Commons ushers in new era for University of Lethbridge

At 38,500 sq. metres, it is the largest development on the U of L campus since the original construction of University Hall began in 1969

U of L researchers awarded more than $1.8 million in NSERC funding

Grants will spur research in multiple disciplines

U of L researchers receive Canada Research Chair funding

Dr. Matthew Bogard has been named a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Environments. In addition, Drs. Louise Barrett and Andrew Iwaniuk had their CRC funding renewed

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