Health Innovation Roundup

The Health Innovation Roundup provides you with the latest headlines and happenings related to health innovation in the Edmonton region.


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Recent editions

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

With news from Lab2Market, Life Sciences Week, U of A, Bio-Stream, Alberta Blue Cross, Ben Stelter Foundation, Edmonton Alano Club, NAIT, and more.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

With news from MagnetaMR, U of A and EPL, API, BITO Lab, Startup TNT, the ASTech Awards, blueBell Village, Prospect, EAC, Bissell Centre, and more.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

With news from Amii, U of A, Cross Cancer Institute, Lemonade Stand Day, Integrated Strategic Partners, DiveThru, Friends of Medicare, and more.


Recently in the roundup

health business

Lab2Market explores commercialization during Life Sciences Week

Lab2Market's annual summit takes place Sept. 23 to 25 — conveniently when researchers, businesses, funders, and dignitaries are gathered for Life Sciences Week.

health technology

MagnetaMR wants to bring MRI to you

MagnetaMR is developing a portable, AI-informed, low-field MRI device that could cost as little as 10% of the current price of $1.5 million to $3 million for conventional, fixed-place MRI.

health technology

Health Innovation Lab ready for applicants

The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute has launched the Health Innovation Lab, a three-year, $10-million initiative with the Government of Alberta.


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Recent health articles

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health city council

West-end BIA seeks to enhance community through compassion

Jerry McFeeters met a man in a bad situation with few options to get out of it. His clothes were dirty. His shoes didn't fit. He was in no shape to take a bus, and no one would let him use a washroom to clean himself up.

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food health

Food map seeks to reveal available resources

Local and provincial organizations have banded together to create an interactive map that helps Edmontonians locate free or low-cost food and access related resources wherever they live.

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arts health

Art collective opens at Kingsway Mall in response to ADAP

A new art store at Kingsway Mall aims to make it easier for former AISH recipients to transition into employment under the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program.