University of Alberta

New U of A research suggests young adults who regularly use e-cigarettes may already be experiencing early signs of lung and cardiovascular damage, even when standard clinical tests appear normal. The findings add to growing evidence about the potential long-term health risks of va**ng.

Va**ng e-cigarettes leads to early signs of lung disease in young adults A University of Alberta study on 23-year-old e-cigarette users shows they have lower exercise capacity and early signs of lung disease.

More than a building, the new First Peoples’ House is a place of truth, healing and belonging. In this reflection, Shana Dion shares the significance of its opening this summer and the powerful symbolism of a doorway created to welcome generations of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/the-quad/2026/06/more-than-a-building.html

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Inspired by the efforts of The National Indian Brotherhood (now the Assembly of First Nations), the month and day coincide with the Summer Solstice, which is a traditional time of celebration for many Indigenous communities.

National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day invite us to walk together as we reflect, engage, celebrate and learn.

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/indigenous/index.html

Graduating with a Bachelor of Science Honors degree at the U of A’s Spring Convocation 2026, Christopher Moore earned a rare trio of the university’s most prestigious undergraduate honours. Now pursuing graduate studies in particle physics, he hopes to answer some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.

Space is the limit for the U of A’s top undergraduate student Science student Christopher Moore has achieved a rare academic sweep by joining a select group who have convocated with a trio of the University of Alberta’s most prestigious undergraduate honours.

Graduated with a PhD in pharmacy at the U of A’s Spring Convocation 2026, Dr. Fadumo Isse transformed a lifelong passion for learning into a career in research. Through her work in women’s heart health, she hopes to improve lives while mentoring and uplifting those following in her footsteps.

From Somalia to Canada: A journey of resilience and determination New Pharmacy PhD grad Fadumo Isse has followed her educational dreams all the way from Somalia to the University of Alberta, but has always found strength in her connection to home.

For researcher Meghan Riddell, WCHRI's early investment helped launch a career dedicated to unlocking the mysteries of the placenta, one of the most essential yet overlooked organs in human health.

By advancing pregnancy research and mentoring future scientists, she is helping shape healthier futures from the very earliest stages of life.
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/giving/why-give/impact-stories/wchri/where-great-ideas-grow.html