Welcome to Alberta.
A dynamic ecosystem to conduct clinical trials.
World-class research capabilities, a diverse patient population and an effective ethics framework make Alberta a premier destination to conduct high-quality clinical trials.
increase in number of active clinical trials since 2012
industry-sponsored trials compared to 2012
active clinical trials in Alberta – the highest number in Canada
in industry investment in Ontario clinical trials
invested in health research at Alberta hospitals
hospitals with over 200 unique sites
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News and Stories
IMPACT helps a new medical device find its way to market
The IMPACT Clinical Trial Accelerator Program has a unique mission – to help new ventures and startups in the life science sector commercialize their inventions.
Setting a new standard of care for Ischemic Stroke patients
In 2016, Alberta researchers conducted a groundbreaking multi-site study that changed the global standard of care for Ischemic Stroke.
Creating an informed and supportive participant population
Be The Cure – Alberta’s clinical research public awareness initiative – is creating an informed, primed and supportive participant population.
Alberta’s integrated health system provides tremendous value to provincial COVID research
“Some of the amazing things we accomplished with the CATCO trial would not have been possible to do in many other places,” notes Dr. Tremblay. “It’s a testament to what is possible in our province.”
Introducing the REB Exchange
Get to know Alberta’s innovative technology solution to reduce the administrative burden on researchers and propel new treatments for better patient care outcomes.
Alberta Cell Therapy Manufacturing – Enabling the future of medicine
Regenerative medicine and cell therapies are the future of medicine. They offer the potential to transform the treatment of disease such as cancer and diabetes and the ability to replace damaged tissues and organs, make cartilage for joint repair, and create new therapies to treat autoimmune diseases and organ transplant rejection. The University of Alberta’s Alberta Cell Therapy Manufacturing (ACTM) facility is helping make this future a reality.
Calgary’s Centre for Mobility and Joint Health combines experience with state-of-the-art facilities
Calgary’s Centre for Mobility and Joint Health (MoJo) is one of the province’s most active research imaging facilities. As a key component of the clinical trial infrastructure at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine, MoJo is home to state-of-the-art imaging, movement assessment and diagnostic equipment, some of which is only available at a handful of sites worldwide. Complementing this is a highly skilled team of experts and licensed imaging professionals holding extensive research experience.
About this website
This website is meant to provide information to industry about Alberta’s clinical trial capabilities, and offers a central point of access to connect with provincial research assets. Industry organizations are encouraged to learn about the advantages of conducting clinical trials in Alberta and explore opportunities to collaborate with provincial investigators and research sites.
If you’re seeking an Alberta investigator or site for your clinical trial, we can help. Refer to the listing of Alberta Research Assets or reach out to us directly for more tailored information.
This initiative was funded in part by the Ministry of Technology and Innovation.
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