The Calvin, Phoebe and Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases
Joan Snyder’s $35M legacy gift to advance excellence
Gift will allow safer testing and new treatments for chronic, infectious, and inflammatory diseases at the Snyder Institute.
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At the Snyder Institute, we work to build impactful partnerships with community members that advance awareness and education of chronic, infectious and inflammatory disease research, and highlight the importance and benefits of philanthropic stewardship. As a locally relevant and internationally recognized centre of excellence in research and training, we are committed to delivering exceptional outreach initiatives and programming to our communities.
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Snyder researchers report results of Phase 2 clinical trial translating UCalgary discovery
The results of the Phase II study represent the first-ever evidence validating DPEP-1 as a mediator of organ inflammation and relevant therapeutic target in humans.
Meet the 2024 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Awards recipients
UCalgary changemakers celebrated at annual awards ceremony
How some heart medications impact gut health
UCalgary study finds certain medications decrease diversity and beneficial micro-organisms found in the gut, which may affect overall health
UCalgary research finds direct communication path between the lungs and the brain
Findings show that communication can alter the way the brain functions and the way someone behaves
New Foothills campus exhibit combines art, science and medicine
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