Child Health and Wellness
For better health and wellbeing of children, families and communities around the world.
Focus on Children and Families
Research in child health and wellbeing has the power to transform the future for children, families and communities. When we effectively treat illnesses and prevent stressors in babies and children, the benefits to children and their families are monumental.
Research Highlights
Study uncovers critical role cilia play in brain development and communication
Drs. Jiami Guo and Lizheng Wang say scientists are just beginning to appreciate the significance of cilia in the brain.
Researchers help preserve fertility options for children impacted by cancer
Drs. Sarah McQuillan, Gregory Guilcher and team are giving children and adolescents whose fertility may be impacted by cancer, or treatments associated with cancer, new hope of having their own biological child, one day.
Community partnership aims to enhance child wellness
Dr. Gabrielle Wilcox is partnering with the Calgary Police Youth Foundation to evaluate the efficacy of their Integrated School Support Program (ISSP).
One Child Every Child
A Canada-first research initiative with a vision for all children to be healthy, empowered and thriving.
Latest news
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Plans to expand Alberta Children’s Hospital move ahead
Project to include new paediatric Centre for Research and Innovative Care, and an increase in inpatient capacity
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UCalgary nutritionist co-pilots launch of online resource touting health benefits of fermented foods
Faculty of Kinesiology’s Dr. Raylene Reimer advocates for addition of fermented foods to Canada’s Food Guide
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Maternal and Child Health Experiential Learning program launched
Graduate students to explore career opportunities outside of academia
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A decade of discovery in neurodevelopment and children’s mental health
Celebrating 10 years of UCalgary's Owerko Centre
Collaboration
The Child Health and Wellness research strategy is led by the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) in partnership with Alberta Health Services, the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, and our visionary community to create a better future for children through research. This collaborative community includes investigators from: Arts, Cumming School of Medicine, Kinesiology, Nursing, Owerko Centre, Schulich School of Engineering, Science, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine and Werklund School of Education.
Collaborations with Cumming School of Medicine Research Institutes; Infections, Inflammation and Chronic Diseases; Human Dynamics in a Changing World; Engineering Solutions for Health; Brain and Mental Health; UCalgary Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; the Azrieli Accelorator as well as ii' taa'poh'to'p are critical to accelerating outcomes.
Child health has long been the focus of this diverse group of researchers at the University. Four decades of generous support from the community has fueled research excellence. Today, this group includes over 370 investigators and more than 700 trainees and research staff.
Child Health and Wellness researchers from across campus engaged with child and youth-facing agencies, community members and leaders to develop this strategy. This dynamic journey, involving 640 participants from 40 organizations, illuminated the intersection between the University of Calgary’s research strengths, strategic opportunities and the needs of the community.
Partners
Partners who contribute resources to the Child Health and Wellness research strategy include:
- Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
- Alberta Health Services
- Canada-wide community organizations, leaders and members