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Congratulations to first-year medical student and @ucalgarydinos @ucalgaryknes alumnus Ameen Alizada, BSc’25! Ameen has been named an Alberta Top 30 Under 30 award recipient by @acgc_now. 
 
Ameen’s work bridges sport and healthcare, where barriers to access can often determine opportunity.  
 
“Sport shaped my sense of community growing up and taught me many important lessons that have helped me over the course of my education,” says Ameen. “For many children, the barrier is not motivation, but it is the gap between wanting to participate and having a fair chance to do so.” 
 
Guided by a belief that people thrive when they feel heard, respected, and included, he focuses on creating pathways for children to build belonging, confidence, and lifelong health through sport. 
 
In 2023, Ameen co‑founded the Cleats4Kids Foundation, a non‑profit that is reducing barriers to sport for low‑income families, refugee and newcomer youth, and children living with disabilities.
 
Through partnerships with schools, settlement agencies, and local sport organizations, Cleats4Kids delivers free, inclusive soccer programming and community events, including an innovative visually impaired soccer program designed with
accessibility and confidence building at its core.  
 
“For many families, it is one of the first sporting spaces where their child can participate fully and feel like they belong,” he says. 
 
As he looks toward his future, these experiences have helped shape how Ameen approaches medicine and healthcare. “Health outcomes depend on more than clinical care. They depend on access, understanding, and whether people feel welcome engaging
with the system,” he says.  
 
Through his work with Calgary’s Student Run Clinic and his role as the Orbis Canada UCalgary Lead, he continues to build toward a future where medicine is more accessible and rooted in community. 
 
Congratulations Ameen on this well‑deserved recognition! 
 
Visit the link in bio to learn more about his work.

Congratulations to first-year medical student and @ucalgarydinos @ucalgaryknes alumnus Ameen Alizada, BSc’25! Ameen has been named an Alberta Top 30 Under 30 award recipient by @acgc_now. 
 
Ameen’s work bridges sport and healthcare, where barriers to access can often determine opportunity.  
 
“Sport shaped my sense of community growing up and taught me many important lessons that have helped me over the course of my education,” says Ameen. “For many children, the barrier is not motivation, but it is the gap between wanting to participate and having a fair chance to do so.” 
 
Guided by a belief that people thrive when they feel heard, respected, and included, he focuses on creating pathways for children to build belonging, confidence, and lifelong health through sport. 
 
In 2023, Ameen co‑founded the Cleats4Kids Foundation, a non‑profit that is reducing barriers to sport for low‑income families, refugee and newcomer youth, and children living with disabilities.
 
Through partnerships with schools, settlement agencies, and local sport organizations, Cleats4Kids delivers free, inclusive soccer programming and community events, including an innovative visually impaired soccer program designed with
accessibility and confidence building at its core.  
 
“For many families, it is one of the first sporting spaces where their child can participate fully and feel like they belong,” he says. 
 
As he looks toward his future, these experiences have helped shape how Ameen approaches medicine and healthcare. “Health outcomes depend on more than clinical care. They depend on access, understanding, and whether people feel welcome engaging
with the system,” he says.  
 
Through his work with Calgary’s Student Run Clinic and his role as the Orbis Canada UCalgary Lead, he continues to build toward a future where medicine is more accessible and rooted in community. 
 
Congratulations Ameen on this well‑deserved recognition! 
 
Visit the link in bio to learn more about his work.

Congratulations to first-year medical student and @ucalgarydinos @ucalgaryknes alumnus Ameen Alizada, BSc’25! Ameen has been named an Alberta Top 30 Under 30 award recipient by @acgc_now. 
 
Ameen’s work bridges sport and healthcare, where barriers to access can often determine opportunity.  
 
“Sport shaped my sense of community growing up and taught me many important lessons that have helped me over the course of my education,” says Ameen. “For many children, the barrier is not motivation, but it is the gap between wanting to participate and having a fair chance to do so.” 
 
Guided by a belief that people thrive when they feel heard, respected, and included, he focuses on creating pathways for children to build belonging, confidence, and lifelong health through sport. 
 
In 2023, Ameen co‑founded the Cleats4Kids Foundation, a non‑profit that is reducing barriers to sport for low‑income families, refugee and newcomer youth, and children living with disabilities.
 
Through partnerships with schools, settlement agencies, and local sport organizations, Cleats4Kids delivers free, inclusive soccer programming and community events, including an innovative visually impaired soccer program designed with
accessibility and confidence building at its core.  
 
“For many families, it is one of the first sporting spaces where their child can participate fully and feel like they belong,” he says. 
 
As he looks toward his future, these experiences have helped shape how Ameen approaches medicine and healthcare. “Health outcomes depend on more than clinical care. They depend on access, understanding, and whether people feel welcome engaging
with the system,” he says.  
 
Through his work with Calgary’s Student Run Clinic and his role as the Orbis Canada UCalgary Lead, he continues to build toward a future where medicine is more accessible and rooted in community. 
 
Congratulations Ameen on this well‑deserved recognition! 
 
Visit the link in bio to learn more about his work.

Congratulations to first-year medical student and @ucalgarydinos @ucalgaryknes alumnus Ameen Alizada, BSc’25! Ameen has been named an Alberta Top 30 Under 30 award recipient by @acgc_now. 
 
Ameen’s work bridges sport and healthcare, where barriers to access can often determine opportunity.  
 
“Sport shaped my sense of community growing up and taught me many important lessons that have helped me over the course of my education,” says Ameen. “For many children, the barrier is not motivation, but it is the gap between wanting to participate and having a fair chance to do so.” 
 
Guided by a belief that people thrive when they feel heard, respected, and included, he focuses on creating pathways for children to build belonging, confidence, and lifelong health through sport. 
 
In 2023, Ameen co‑founded the Cleats4Kids Foundation, a non‑profit that is reducing barriers to sport for low‑income families, refugee and newcomer youth, and children living with disabilities.
 
Through partnerships with schools, settlement agencies, and local sport organizations, Cleats4Kids delivers free, inclusive soccer programming and community events, including an innovative visually impaired soccer program designed with
accessibility and confidence building at its core.  
 
“For many families, it is one of the first sporting spaces where their child can participate fully and feel like they belong,” he says. 
 
As he looks toward his future, these experiences have helped shape how Ameen approaches medicine and healthcare. “Health outcomes depend on more than clinical care. They depend on access, understanding, and whether people feel welcome engaging
with the system,” he says.  
 
Through his work with Calgary’s Student Run Clinic and his role as the Orbis Canada UCalgary Lead, he continues to build toward a future where medicine is more accessible and rooted in community. 
 
Congratulations Ameen on this well‑deserved recognition! 
 
Visit the link in bio to learn more about his work.

What if we could give the body new “living” tools to not only treat diseases but prevent them altogether?
 
As @UCalgary marks its 60th anniversary, #UCalgaryMed’s Living Medicines interdisciplinary research initiative highlights how the university’s medical research continues to shape the future of health care.
 
It builds on the momentum of our world-leading International Microbiome Centre (IMC), Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy, and seven research institutes at the Cumming School of Medicine.
 
Led by Drs. Kathy McCoy, PhD, and Kevin Hay, MD, the Living Medicines Initiative (LMI) is working to advance therapies based on cells, genes and microbes, and how these therapies could transform treatment for cancer, autoimmune disease and more.
 
Building on research in microbiome science and cancer immunotherapy, teams are working to better understand how the body’s own systems can be used to fight illness—opening new possibilities for conditions that are still difficult to treat today.
 
Visit the link in bio to learn more about living medicines and this next pillar in modern medicine and individualized patient care.

What if we could give the body new “living” tools to not only treat diseases but prevent them altogether?
 
As @UCalgary marks its 60th anniversary, #UCalgaryMed’s Living Medicines interdisciplinary research initiative highlights how the university’s medical research continues to shape the future of health care.
 
It builds on the momentum of our world-leading International Microbiome Centre (IMC), Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy, and seven research institutes at the Cumming School of Medicine.
 
Led by Drs. Kathy McCoy, PhD, and Kevin Hay, MD, the Living Medicines Initiative (LMI) is working to advance therapies based on cells, genes and microbes, and how these therapies could transform treatment for cancer, autoimmune disease and more.
 
Building on research in microbiome science and cancer immunotherapy, teams are working to better understand how the body’s own systems can be used to fight illness—opening new possibilities for conditions that are still difficult to treat today.
 
Visit the link in bio to learn more about living medicines and this next pillar in modern medicine and individualized patient care.

What if we could give the body new “living” tools to not only treat diseases but prevent them altogether?
 
As @UCalgary marks its 60th anniversary, #UCalgaryMed’s Living Medicines interdisciplinary research initiative highlights how the university’s medical research continues to shape the future of health care.
 
It builds on the momentum of our world-leading International Microbiome Centre (IMC), Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy, and seven research institutes at the Cumming School of Medicine.
 
Led by Drs. Kathy McCoy, PhD, and Kevin Hay, MD, the Living Medicines Initiative (LMI) is working to advance therapies based on cells, genes and microbes, and how these therapies could transform treatment for cancer, autoimmune disease and more.
 
Building on research in microbiome science and cancer immunotherapy, teams are working to better understand how the body’s own systems can be used to fight illness—opening new possibilities for conditions that are still difficult to treat today.
 
Visit the link in bio to learn more about living medicines and this next pillar in modern medicine and individualized patient care.

Celebrating 2026 Top 30 Under 30 Honouree: Prosper Komolafe! ✨ 
 
Prosper, a Calgary‑based global health advocate, has been named one of this year’s @acgc_now Top 30 Under 30 for his leadership in advancing youth-centered health equity. At just 20 years old, Prosper has established himself as a committed researcher, community builder, and emerging voice in public health. 
 
Propser is a current Bachelor of Science student who has worked with an impressive list of UCalgary
initiatives and institutes, including @healuofc, @obrien_iph and @righttoplayuofc. He is currently a research assistant with @libininstitute.  
 
Across these roles, he focuses on improving access to health and wellness supports for young people, particularly those facing systemic barriers. He also helps connect people separated by systems, creating spaces where knowledge can move in both directions.
 
“Meaningful development cannot occur in isolation. Connection is the bridge between evidence and impact; it is how research becomes relevant, how policy becomes responsive, and how systems remain  accountable to the people they serve,” says Prosper.
 
His approach blends evidence‑based research with a strong emphasis on empathy and youth engagement. He champions the belief that meaningful progress occurs when young people are empowered to shape the policies and programs that affect their lives. 
 
Prosper’s guiding principle reflects this commitment: “Equity becomes real when evidence meets empathy, and when youth are trusted to  co‑create the change they want to see.” 
 
Prosper’s recognition as a 2026 Top 30 Under 30 honouree highlights both his impact to date and his growing influence in the field of global health. His work continues to inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to building more equitable, inclusive systems of care. 
 
Visit the link in bio to read more about his work.

Celebrating 2026 Top 30 Under 30 Honouree: Prosper Komolafe! ✨ 
 
Prosper, a Calgary‑based global health advocate, has been named one of this year’s @acgc_now Top 30 Under 30 for his leadership in advancing youth-centered health equity. At just 20 years old, Prosper has established himself as a committed researcher, community builder, and emerging voice in public health. 
 
Propser is a current Bachelor of Science student who has worked with an impressive list of UCalgary
initiatives and institutes, including @healuofc, @obrien_iph and @righttoplayuofc. He is currently a research assistant with @libininstitute.  
 
Across these roles, he focuses on improving access to health and wellness supports for young people, particularly those facing systemic barriers. He also helps connect people separated by systems, creating spaces where knowledge can move in both directions.
 
“Meaningful development cannot occur in isolation. Connection is the bridge between evidence and impact; it is how research becomes relevant, how policy becomes responsive, and how systems remain  accountable to the people they serve,” says Prosper.
 
His approach blends evidence‑based research with a strong emphasis on empathy and youth engagement. He champions the belief that meaningful progress occurs when young people are empowered to shape the policies and programs that affect their lives. 
 
Prosper’s guiding principle reflects this commitment: “Equity becomes real when evidence meets empathy, and when youth are trusted to  co‑create the change they want to see.” 
 
Prosper’s recognition as a 2026 Top 30 Under 30 honouree highlights both his impact to date and his growing influence in the field of global health. His work continues to inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to building more equitable, inclusive systems of care. 
 
Visit the link in bio to read more about his work.

Celebrating 2026 Top 30 Under 30 Honouree: Prosper Komolafe! ✨ 
 
Prosper, a Calgary‑based global health advocate, has been named one of this year’s @acgc_now Top 30 Under 30 for his leadership in advancing youth-centered health equity. At just 20 years old, Prosper has established himself as a committed researcher, community builder, and emerging voice in public health. 
 
Propser is a current Bachelor of Science student who has worked with an impressive list of UCalgary
initiatives and institutes, including @healuofc, @obrien_iph and @righttoplayuofc. He is currently a research assistant with @libininstitute.  
 
Across these roles, he focuses on improving access to health and wellness supports for young people, particularly those facing systemic barriers. He also helps connect people separated by systems, creating spaces where knowledge can move in both directions.
 
“Meaningful development cannot occur in isolation. Connection is the bridge between evidence and impact; it is how research becomes relevant, how policy becomes responsive, and how systems remain  accountable to the people they serve,” says Prosper.
 
His approach blends evidence‑based research with a strong emphasis on empathy and youth engagement. He champions the belief that meaningful progress occurs when young people are empowered to shape the policies and programs that affect their lives. 
 
Prosper’s guiding principle reflects this commitment: “Equity becomes real when evidence meets empathy, and when youth are trusted to  co‑create the change they want to see.” 
 
Prosper’s recognition as a 2026 Top 30 Under 30 honouree highlights both his impact to date and his growing influence in the field of global health. His work continues to inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to building more equitable, inclusive systems of care. 
 
Visit the link in bio to read more about his work.

Celebrating 2026 Top 30 Under 30 Honouree: Prosper Komolafe! ✨ 
 
Prosper, a Calgary‑based global health advocate, has been named one of this year’s @acgc_now Top 30 Under 30 for his leadership in advancing youth-centered health equity. At just 20 years old, Prosper has established himself as a committed researcher, community builder, and emerging voice in public health. 
 
Propser is a current Bachelor of Science student who has worked with an impressive list of UCalgary
initiatives and institutes, including @healuofc, @obrien_iph and @righttoplayuofc. He is currently a research assistant with @libininstitute.  
 
Across these roles, he focuses on improving access to health and wellness supports for young people, particularly those facing systemic barriers. He also helps connect people separated by systems, creating spaces where knowledge can move in both directions.
 
“Meaningful development cannot occur in isolation. Connection is the bridge between evidence and impact; it is how research becomes relevant, how policy becomes responsive, and how systems remain  accountable to the people they serve,” says Prosper.
 
His approach blends evidence‑based research with a strong emphasis on empathy and youth engagement. He champions the belief that meaningful progress occurs when young people are empowered to shape the policies and programs that affect their lives. 
 
Prosper’s guiding principle reflects this commitment: “Equity becomes real when evidence meets empathy, and when youth are trusted to  co‑create the change they want to see.” 
 
Prosper’s recognition as a 2026 Top 30 Under 30 honouree highlights both his impact to date and his growing influence in the field of global health. His work continues to inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to building more equitable, inclusive systems of care. 
 
Visit the link in bio to read more about his work.

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

We. Did. It!!!!!!!!!
3 years later and here we are, congratulations everyone 🥳
Hope you are enjoying your hard earned break!
Big thank you to our VP events Anesa for this beautiful grad, and to @juliaadaun for being our amazing photographer🥰
More photos incoming…

Big changes are underway.

The future home of the Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP) is taking shape as an existing space is transformed into a purpose-built medical training facility for southern Alberta.

Take a look at the progress so far.
#ulethbridge #ucalgary #SAMP

Proud to celebrate our 2026 Cumming School of Medicine Alumni of Distinction Award winners!

🌟 Dr. Allison Brown, PhD ’20 — Alumna of Distinction Award for Education

A @ucalgary scholar and leader in medical education, she helped renew the MD curriculum, supported the launch of the MPAS program in 2024, and continues to teach and mentor emerging professionals. As assistant director of Education Scholarship, she drives innovation in curriculum, assessment, admissions and educational research.

🌟 Ms. Brianna Guenther, BHSc ’09 — Alumna of Distinction Award for Service

A respected corporate lawyer and governance leader, Brianna has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community and philanthropy. She serves on the @calgaryhealthfoundation board, is a longtime volunteer and former chair of the @wohyyc Breast Cancer Foundation, and co-founded the @mercedesbenzcountryhills NICU Fashion Show, supporting families in neonatal care. Her decades of charitable service reflect her passion for building a stronger Calgary for future generations.

🌟 Dr. Matthew James, MD, PhD ’11 — Alumnus of Distinction Award for Research (Clinical)

A leading clinician scientist at UCalgary, Dr. James advances care for people with kidney and cardiovascular diseases through innovative risk prediction tools and pragmatic trials. As a Research Excellence Chair and leader across AKDN, ICDC, Can‑SOLVE CKD, and APPROACH, his work is transforming patient outcomes and clinical research.

🌟 Dr. Robbie Loewith, PhD ’00 — Alumnus of Distinction Award for Research (Basic Science)

A global leader in molecular biology, Dr. Loewith’s groundbreaking work on TOR signalling is transforming our understanding of how cells grow, age, and respond to disease. With $119M+ in funding, nearly 100 publications, and international recognition including EMBO membership, he continues to shape the future of fundamental science from the University of Geneva.

Congratulations to these outstanding alumni! Visit the link in bio to learn more.

Proud to celebrate our 2026 Cumming School of Medicine Alumni of Distinction Award winners!

🌟 Dr. Allison Brown, PhD ’20 — Alumna of Distinction Award for Education

A @ucalgary scholar and leader in medical education, she helped renew the MD curriculum, supported the launch of the MPAS program in 2024, and continues to teach and mentor emerging professionals. As assistant director of Education Scholarship, she drives innovation in curriculum, assessment, admissions and educational research.

🌟 Ms. Brianna Guenther, BHSc ’09 — Alumna of Distinction Award for Service

A respected corporate lawyer and governance leader, Brianna has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community and philanthropy. She serves on the @calgaryhealthfoundation board, is a longtime volunteer and former chair of the @wohyyc Breast Cancer Foundation, and co-founded the @mercedesbenzcountryhills NICU Fashion Show, supporting families in neonatal care. Her decades of charitable service reflect her passion for building a stronger Calgary for future generations.

🌟 Dr. Matthew James, MD, PhD ’11 — Alumnus of Distinction Award for Research (Clinical)

A leading clinician scientist at UCalgary, Dr. James advances care for people with kidney and cardiovascular diseases through innovative risk prediction tools and pragmatic trials. As a Research Excellence Chair and leader across AKDN, ICDC, Can‑SOLVE CKD, and APPROACH, his work is transforming patient outcomes and clinical research.

🌟 Dr. Robbie Loewith, PhD ’00 — Alumnus of Distinction Award for Research (Basic Science)

A global leader in molecular biology, Dr. Loewith’s groundbreaking work on TOR signalling is transforming our understanding of how cells grow, age, and respond to disease. With $119M+ in funding, nearly 100 publications, and international recognition including EMBO membership, he continues to shape the future of fundamental science from the University of Geneva.

Congratulations to these outstanding alumni! Visit the link in bio to learn more.

Proud to celebrate our 2026 Cumming School of Medicine Alumni of Distinction Award winners!

🌟 Dr. Allison Brown, PhD ’20 — Alumna of Distinction Award for Education

A @ucalgary scholar and leader in medical education, she helped renew the MD curriculum, supported the launch of the MPAS program in 2024, and continues to teach and mentor emerging professionals. As assistant director of Education Scholarship, she drives innovation in curriculum, assessment, admissions and educational research.

🌟 Ms. Brianna Guenther, BHSc ’09 — Alumna of Distinction Award for Service

A respected corporate lawyer and governance leader, Brianna has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community and philanthropy. She serves on the @calgaryhealthfoundation board, is a longtime volunteer and former chair of the @wohyyc Breast Cancer Foundation, and co-founded the @mercedesbenzcountryhills NICU Fashion Show, supporting families in neonatal care. Her decades of charitable service reflect her passion for building a stronger Calgary for future generations.

🌟 Dr. Matthew James, MD, PhD ’11 — Alumnus of Distinction Award for Research (Clinical)

A leading clinician scientist at UCalgary, Dr. James advances care for people with kidney and cardiovascular diseases through innovative risk prediction tools and pragmatic trials. As a Research Excellence Chair and leader across AKDN, ICDC, Can‑SOLVE CKD, and APPROACH, his work is transforming patient outcomes and clinical research.

🌟 Dr. Robbie Loewith, PhD ’00 — Alumnus of Distinction Award for Research (Basic Science)

A global leader in molecular biology, Dr. Loewith’s groundbreaking work on TOR signalling is transforming our understanding of how cells grow, age, and respond to disease. With $119M+ in funding, nearly 100 publications, and international recognition including EMBO membership, he continues to shape the future of fundamental science from the University of Geneva.

Congratulations to these outstanding alumni! Visit the link in bio to learn more.

Proud to celebrate our 2026 Cumming School of Medicine Alumni of Distinction Award winners!

🌟 Dr. Allison Brown, PhD ’20 — Alumna of Distinction Award for Education

A @ucalgary scholar and leader in medical education, she helped renew the MD curriculum, supported the launch of the MPAS program in 2024, and continues to teach and mentor emerging professionals. As assistant director of Education Scholarship, she drives innovation in curriculum, assessment, admissions and educational research.

🌟 Ms. Brianna Guenther, BHSc ’09 — Alumna of Distinction Award for Service

A respected corporate lawyer and governance leader, Brianna has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community and philanthropy. She serves on the @calgaryhealthfoundation board, is a longtime volunteer and former chair of the @wohyyc Breast Cancer Foundation, and co-founded the @mercedesbenzcountryhills NICU Fashion Show, supporting families in neonatal care. Her decades of charitable service reflect her passion for building a stronger Calgary for future generations.

🌟 Dr. Matthew James, MD, PhD ’11 — Alumnus of Distinction Award for Research (Clinical)

A leading clinician scientist at UCalgary, Dr. James advances care for people with kidney and cardiovascular diseases through innovative risk prediction tools and pragmatic trials. As a Research Excellence Chair and leader across AKDN, ICDC, Can‑SOLVE CKD, and APPROACH, his work is transforming patient outcomes and clinical research.

🌟 Dr. Robbie Loewith, PhD ’00 — Alumnus of Distinction Award for Research (Basic Science)

A global leader in molecular biology, Dr. Loewith’s groundbreaking work on TOR signalling is transforming our understanding of how cells grow, age, and respond to disease. With $119M+ in funding, nearly 100 publications, and international recognition including EMBO membership, he continues to shape the future of fundamental science from the University of Geneva.

Congratulations to these outstanding alumni! Visit the link in bio to learn more.

Advocacy has been a lifelong journey for Caitlyn Ungrin, a fourth year #UCalgaryMed Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation (BCR) student.

Growing up in a family of outspoken academics and medical professionals, Caitlyn’s parents modelled for her the confidence to speak up from an early age.

“I realized that, if you don’t say something, nothing’s going to change,” she says.

Caitlyn now works, volunteers and focuses her education on being an advocate for neurodivergent students @UCalgary.

A strong and visible representative for inclusion on campus, her impact has included the creation of a practicum position for neurodivergent BCR students. Since 2023, several BCR practicum students have worked with the initiative, thanks to Caitlyn.

Now completing the final BCR practicum of her degree, Caitlyn continues to be a champion for greater accessibility as part of the Work-Integrated Learning for Neurodivergent Students Initiative (WIL ND Initiative) at UCalgary, presenting at conferences, speaking on student panels, and supporting one-to-one.

Across all of Ungrin’s work as an advocate, one thing has always remained clear:

“When people see you care, they care more, too,” she says. “When they see you trying, it’s more likely that they’ll speak up next time. You can build our own community through advocacy.”

🔗 Visit the link in bio to read more about Caitlyn’s story.

From Turkeys to Tanukis, #UCalgaryMed’s medical class naming tradition has connected generations of physicians for nearly 50 years. Today is National Physicians’ Day, and we’re proud to recognize our #UCalgaryMed menagerie and celebrate the profound impact physicians make every day. 🩺
 
The naming tradition began decades ago, inspired by a professor who once described his students as a “bunch of turkeys.” The name stuck and so did the tradition, with a new class name being added to the menagerie every year.
 
Embraced as a badge of honour, each animal name remains a lasting part of a class’s identity, well beyond convocation and throughout their careers as physicians. 
 
With more than 4,800 alumni, almost half of which serve patients across southern Alberta, #UCalgaryMed graduates are contributing nationally and globally through research, education, leadership, and advocacy.
 
To all our alumni—whether Bonobo or Bandicoot, Panda or Poodle—thank you for the care, leadership, and expertise you bring to medicine!

Congratulations to Laiba Nasir, a 2026 @avenuemagazine Top 20 Under 20 Award recipient, recognized for empowering youth to take charge of their health care decisions!

A #UCalgaryMed Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation student and published researcher, Laiba has a special interest in the intersections of health care, technology and equity. In 2022, she founded the Medically Autonomous Youth Society, and this year launched Medically Autonomous Youth Technology (MAYTECH), a startup using medical research-supported AI to interpret lab results.

We celebrate Laiba’s advocacy and her commitment to advancing disability justice and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in public health.

Laiba’s Top 20 Under 20 award is only one of her many achievements. Her leadership and advocacy in mental health, accessibility and youth engagement earned her the 2024 City of Calgary Youth Achievement Award. She is also an accomplished debater and speaker who has mentored students across Canada to enhance their public speaking skills.

Congrats Laiba! 👏🏼
 
Visit the link in bio to read more about Laiba and the other UCalgary students featured on this year’s list.
 
📸: Photo by Steve Collins

The 2026 @UCalgary Three Minute Thesis competition challenged graduate students to distill their research into its most essential form and deliver it with impact.

This year’s winners representing @ucalgarymed and @ucalgaryarts did more than present, they connected. They showed how complex topics can become accessible, meaningful and memorable in just minutes.

Click the link in our bio to dive into highlights from this year’s competition.

The 2026 @UCalgary Three Minute Thesis competition challenged graduate students to distill their research into its most essential form and deliver it with impact.

This year’s winners representing @ucalgarymed and @ucalgaryarts did more than present, they connected. They showed how complex topics can become accessible, meaningful and memorable in just minutes.

Click the link in our bio to dive into highlights from this year’s competition.

At a small café just off Calgary’s 17th Avenue, Norm Johnson was known for quiet acts of kindness: picking up tabs, leaving gift cards to pay for a meal for those in need, striking up conversations with strangers. He was also open about living with mental illness — helping break stigma simply by showing up as himself. He paid for your coffee but gave so much more.
 
Today, Norm’s generosity lives on, inspiring a powerful movement to advance mental health research and care at the Cumming School of Medicine.
 
The Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma (MIST), within the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education, is developing new ways to understand and treat complex mental health challenges — supporting people long after trauma and brain injury, and focusing on the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
 
Visit the link in bio to read more about Norm’s legacy and how you can support MIST’s mental health research in his memory.
 
📸 1: Norm Johnson
📸 2: Norm’s son Trevor Johnson
📸 3: Norm and Trevor

At a small café just off Calgary’s 17th Avenue, Norm Johnson was known for quiet acts of kindness: picking up tabs, leaving gift cards to pay for a meal for those in need, striking up conversations with strangers. He was also open about living with mental illness — helping break stigma simply by showing up as himself. He paid for your coffee but gave so much more.
 
Today, Norm’s generosity lives on, inspiring a powerful movement to advance mental health research and care at the Cumming School of Medicine.
 
The Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma (MIST), within the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education, is developing new ways to understand and treat complex mental health challenges — supporting people long after trauma and brain injury, and focusing on the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
 
Visit the link in bio to read more about Norm’s legacy and how you can support MIST’s mental health research in his memory.
 
📸 1: Norm Johnson
📸 2: Norm’s son Trevor Johnson
📸 3: Norm and Trevor

At a small café just off Calgary’s 17th Avenue, Norm Johnson was known for quiet acts of kindness: picking up tabs, leaving gift cards to pay for a meal for those in need, striking up conversations with strangers. He was also open about living with mental illness — helping break stigma simply by showing up as himself. He paid for your coffee but gave so much more.
 
Today, Norm’s generosity lives on, inspiring a powerful movement to advance mental health research and care at the Cumming School of Medicine.
 
The Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma (MIST), within the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education, is developing new ways to understand and treat complex mental health challenges — supporting people long after trauma and brain injury, and focusing on the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
 
Visit the link in bio to read more about Norm’s legacy and how you can support MIST’s mental health research in his memory.
 
📸 1: Norm Johnson
📸 2: Norm’s son Trevor Johnson
📸 3: Norm and Trevor

Congratulations to #UCalgaryMed alum Rochelle Mission Deloria, BHSc’21 on her @acgc_now 2026 Top 30 under 30 win!

Rochelle Mission Deloria is currently a @ucsocialwork master’s student @ucalgary. Her thesis, Caring for Others to Care for Myself explores the experiences of racialized young sibling caregivers in Canada, influenced by her own experience as a caregiver to her younger sibling.

“Moving through clinical spaces alongside my family revealed how siblings and caregivers are often relied upon to hold families together while being excluded from decision making, particularly in immigrant households.”

Rochelle’s research makes unpaid and gendered care labour visible, positioning caregivers as knowledge holders with key insights into how care, family, and responsibility are understood in policy and practice.

Intersectionality and relationality play a key role in Rochelle’s approach to working in community. “When I’m first entering a space, I often introduce myself first as a second-generation Filipina Canadian, an older sister, a student, and a community member before naming my professional roles. This is intentional — my work is not separate from my lived experience.”

She has worked with @Filipinos_Rising (FRIENDS), and @ActionDignity to help curate spaces that bring together youth, families, clinicians, researchers, and community members for conversations grounded in listening rather than performance.

She had the opportunity to take part in a speaking event with youth she had previously worked with, talking about how they had shaped her path. “That experience reinforced for me that connection is reciprocal and that meaningful collaboration requires humility, patience and a willingness to be changed by the people you work with!”

Well said, Rochelle

Visit the link in bio to read more about Rochelle’s work, and stay tuned as we celebrate other Top 30 Under 30 recipients from #UCalgaryMed!

Congratulations to #UCalgaryMed alum Rochelle Mission Deloria, BHSc’21 on her @acgc_now 2026 Top 30 under 30 win!

Rochelle Mission Deloria is currently a @ucsocialwork master’s student @ucalgary. Her thesis, Caring for Others to Care for Myself explores the experiences of racialized young sibling caregivers in Canada, influenced by her own experience as a caregiver to her younger sibling.

“Moving through clinical spaces alongside my family revealed how siblings and caregivers are often relied upon to hold families together while being excluded from decision making, particularly in immigrant households.”

Rochelle’s research makes unpaid and gendered care labour visible, positioning caregivers as knowledge holders with key insights into how care, family, and responsibility are understood in policy and practice.

Intersectionality and relationality play a key role in Rochelle’s approach to working in community. “When I’m first entering a space, I often introduce myself first as a second-generation Filipina Canadian, an older sister, a student, and a community member before naming my professional roles. This is intentional — my work is not separate from my lived experience.”

She has worked with @Filipinos_Rising (FRIENDS), and @ActionDignity to help curate spaces that bring together youth, families, clinicians, researchers, and community members for conversations grounded in listening rather than performance.

She had the opportunity to take part in a speaking event with youth she had previously worked with, talking about how they had shaped her path. “That experience reinforced for me that connection is reciprocal and that meaningful collaboration requires humility, patience and a willingness to be changed by the people you work with!”

Well said, Rochelle

Visit the link in bio to read more about Rochelle’s work, and stay tuned as we celebrate other Top 30 Under 30 recipients from #UCalgaryMed!

Congratulations to #UCalgaryMed alum Rochelle Mission Deloria, BHSc’21 on her @acgc_now 2026 Top 30 under 30 win!

Rochelle Mission Deloria is currently a @ucsocialwork master’s student @ucalgary. Her thesis, Caring for Others to Care for Myself explores the experiences of racialized young sibling caregivers in Canada, influenced by her own experience as a caregiver to her younger sibling.

“Moving through clinical spaces alongside my family revealed how siblings and caregivers are often relied upon to hold families together while being excluded from decision making, particularly in immigrant households.”

Rochelle’s research makes unpaid and gendered care labour visible, positioning caregivers as knowledge holders with key insights into how care, family, and responsibility are understood in policy and practice.

Intersectionality and relationality play a key role in Rochelle’s approach to working in community. “When I’m first entering a space, I often introduce myself first as a second-generation Filipina Canadian, an older sister, a student, and a community member before naming my professional roles. This is intentional — my work is not separate from my lived experience.”

She has worked with @Filipinos_Rising (FRIENDS), and @ActionDignity to help curate spaces that bring together youth, families, clinicians, researchers, and community members for conversations grounded in listening rather than performance.

She had the opportunity to take part in a speaking event with youth she had previously worked with, talking about how they had shaped her path. “That experience reinforced for me that connection is reciprocal and that meaningful collaboration requires humility, patience and a willingness to be changed by the people you work with!”

Well said, Rochelle

Visit the link in bio to read more about Rochelle’s work, and stay tuned as we celebrate other Top 30 Under 30 recipients from #UCalgaryMed!

Congratulations to #UCalgaryMed alum Rochelle Mission Deloria, BHSc’21 on her @acgc_now 2026 Top 30 under 30 win!

Rochelle Mission Deloria is currently a @ucsocialwork master’s student @ucalgary. Her thesis, Caring for Others to Care for Myself explores the experiences of racialized young sibling caregivers in Canada, influenced by her own experience as a caregiver to her younger sibling.

“Moving through clinical spaces alongside my family revealed how siblings and caregivers are often relied upon to hold families together while being excluded from decision making, particularly in immigrant households.”

Rochelle’s research makes unpaid and gendered care labour visible, positioning caregivers as knowledge holders with key insights into how care, family, and responsibility are understood in policy and practice.

Intersectionality and relationality play a key role in Rochelle’s approach to working in community. “When I’m first entering a space, I often introduce myself first as a second-generation Filipina Canadian, an older sister, a student, and a community member before naming my professional roles. This is intentional — my work is not separate from my lived experience.”

She has worked with @Filipinos_Rising (FRIENDS), and @ActionDignity to help curate spaces that bring together youth, families, clinicians, researchers, and community members for conversations grounded in listening rather than performance.

She had the opportunity to take part in a speaking event with youth she had previously worked with, talking about how they had shaped her path. “That experience reinforced for me that connection is reciprocal and that meaningful collaboration requires humility, patience and a willingness to be changed by the people you work with!”

Well said, Rochelle

Visit the link in bio to read more about Rochelle’s work, and stay tuned as we celebrate other Top 30 Under 30 recipients from #UCalgaryMed!