Innovation and Research
Amplify the power of research and innovation to tackle health, wellness and societal challenges
Celebrating Dr. Tracie Risling's leadership in nursing innovation and research
In July Dr. Tracie Risling took over as president of the Canadian Nurses Association. In March she a joined Dr. Julia Hews-Girard and Dr. Jessalyn Holodinsky from Cumming School of Medicine for a Science in the Cinema panel exploring AI in health care.
Dr. Tracie Risling sits with Dr. Julia Hews-Girard and Dr. Jessalyn Holodinsky from the Cumming School of Medicine at a recent Science in the Cinema event panel.
Megan Zolorycki
Dr. Jacqueline Smith pictured in the Mental Health and Wellness Clinic at UCalgary Nursing.
Dr. Jacqueline Smith leads study on mental health stigma in emergency care
Dr. Smith and her team developed trauma and resilience training for frontline ER workers, informed by a six-year study of mental health care in a Calgary hospital.
Dr. Shane Sinclair named inaugural Cross-Canada Research Chair in Compassionate Care
Dr. Sinclair’s appointment as Cross-Canada Research Chair in Compassionate Care will help advance compassionate care for patients, families and health-care providers across Canada.
Dr. Shane Sinclair, pictured in the Faculty of Nursing at UCalgary.
Adrian Shellard
From left: Suzanna Crawford, Yu Yinping, Maria Sosa Ponce and Shannon Parker at the Precision in Practice: Improving IV Care Through Co-Design event.
Megan Zolorycki
Transdisciplinary project combines sport science, patient insights to advance IV insertion education
A multidisciplinary international network of researchers from across UCalgary and overseas is combining sport science, patient insights, and clinical expertise to transform how nursing students learn IV insertion.
Dr. Bukola Salami - Canadian Institutes of Health Research Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black and Racialized Peoples' Health
Dr. Bukola Salami was the featured speaker at the March Food for Thought breakfast lecture, exploring racial inequities in health-care access and outcomes among Black communities in Canada. Her research highlights disparities in prescription medication access and coverage among black adults.
Dr. Bukola Salami
Awards for UCalgary Nursing researchers
Three faculty members and a former student received awards that recognised their significant contributions to research and teaching across our unit and the broader health-care community.
Sondra Wesner - 2025 Teaching Award for Graduate Assistants (Teaching)
Jennifer Jackson - 2026 Parex Fellowship
Undergraduate research event builds presentation skills and confidence
Dr. Anmol Shahid, a post-doctoral fellow in Dr. Karen Benzies’ research lab identified an opportunity for undergraduate researchers to showcase their work and build presentation skills. With support from the Nursing Research Office, the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) format was adapted into an event for undergraduate students.
The event grew from six presenters in 2025 to nine in 2026, with hopes to continue raising awareness of nursing research across UCalgary.
Participants and organizers of the Undergraduate 3MT research event, pictured following the 2nd annual event.
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