Research Showcases + Events
Build your research journey into something innovative and impactful and learn to make your research accessible to wider audiences.
Three Minute Thesis
Explain the breadth and significance of your research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes.
Communicate the essence of your research in one image and capture the attention of new audiences.
Falling Walls Lab
Showcase your groundbreaking ideas in this world-class pitch competition — how will your research change the conversation?
EPL On The Edge
On The Edge is a speaker series featuring cutting-edge research presented by scholars and researchers from Edmonton's academic community. Presented by the 黑料不打烊's Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), these sessions take place monthly at the Strathcona Library Branch. All are welcome to attend and explore the forefront of academic discovery with us! For more info
Fighting the adverse effects of chemotherapy: The power of omega-3’s in colorectal cancer
Fats make foods like chocolate, pastries, chips, cheese and steak irresistible — but they also impact health. This talk explores how omega-3 fatty acids from fish and marine algae, known for their anti-inflammatory properties, may protect colorectal cancer patients from gut damage caused by FOLFIRI, a harsh chemotherapy regimen.
Sarah Parsons, a registered dietitian and PhD candidate in Human Nutrition, investigates how diet influences cancer treatment effects. On The Edge, hosted by U of A's Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, showcases cutting-edge research monthly at the Strathcona Library. Join us to uncover the power of omega-3’s in colorectal cancer.
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. MDT | Online (Zoom)
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