April 2008

Stuart Kauffman	Finding God with biocomplexity April 25, 2008 Renowned U of C systems biologist Stuart Kauffman redefines spirituality through science in new book. Kauffman argues in his forthcoming book that nature’s infinite creativity should become the basis for a new worldview and a global spiritual awakening.
Sam Weiss	U of C scientist wins prestigious Gairdner International Award April 15, 2008 Samuel Weiss, PhD, director of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, has earned one of the world’s most prestigious medical science awards, a Gairdner International Award. Historically, one in four Gairdner awardees has gone on to win a Nobel Prize.
	Sea salt worsens coastal air pollution: study April 9, 2008 Air pollution in the world's busiest ports and shipping regions may be markedly worse than previously suspected, according to a new study showing that industrial and shipping pollution is exacerbated when it combines with sunshine and salty sea air.
Click graphic to learn more about COPD	Prevalence of Lung Disease Being Measured Across Canada April 9, 2008 Dr. Bob Cowie is joining forces with researchers across the country to investigate how many Canadians have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This disease is currently recognized as the fourth leading cause of death and morbidity in North America and is usually caused by smoking.
Julio Mercader	Keeping African artifacts in Africa directly benefits locals April 8, 2008 A University of Calgary researcher has established the first museum of its kind in Mozambique as a way to help stop the excavation and permanent removal of artifacts from history rich communities in Africa while engaging the local population in Western and African academic research-two initiatives that should have started long ago, according to the U of C archaeologist Julio Mercader and Arianna Fogelman, a Boston University PhD student.

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