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PrioNet researchers discuss their work on CWD
These researchers are involved with In Land and Life, a study that examines wildlife health and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This project studies the health of wildlife in central Alberta and the social and economic consequences of poor wildlife health for Aboriginal communities and other people that rely on wildlife such as hunters, the tourism industry, and farmers. It was developed by PrioNet researcher Stephane McLachlan. View videos

Video footage from the Virtual Science Café Workshop (March 18, 2010)  The Science Café, held on March 18th, 2010, discussed the implications of live testing. It drew one hundred attendees from the Universities of Alberta, Calgary, Lethbridge and Ottawa. View Video

Prion Interview - Courtesy SHAW Television, Edmonton (aired July 23/09)
Watch this video from SHAW's "Cutting Edge" segment on PrioNet researchers, Drs. Norm Neumann and Valerie Sim from the University of Alberta. Drs. Neumann and Sim received funding from PrioNet for their research.

Please Explain: Prions (October 9, 2009)
Dr. David Westaway, PrioNet Theme Leader, talks about prions and prion diseases on the Leonard Lopate Show "Please Explain" from New York.

Prion Video - Courtesy the Alberta Prion Research Institute
View a short video on prions produced by the Alberta Prion Research Institute. The video provides insight into what a prion protein is, the role prions play in diseases such as mad cow and chronic wasting disease, and the issues scientists are facing today as they study the global impact of those diseases. Please contact the Prion Institute regarding use.

Last Updated: 7/30/2010 8:58:52 PM