McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health

08/20/2026

Are you ready to explore how innovation and crisis can transform health systems? Join us for the 11th Annual Cy Frank Legacy Lectureship, hosted by the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health at the University of Calgary.
2026 speakers:
- Dr. Marvin Fritzler, will share insights from his extensive experience in research and innovation with his talk "Adventures in Innovation."
- Fellow med-school alum of Dr. Frank, Dr. Catherine Hankins, discussing "Crisis as Catalyst for Health System Transformation," focusing on how challenges can drive advancements in health systems.
-We’ll also hear from Cy Frank Rising Innovator Awardee, celebrating a trainee whose research upholds Dr. Frank’s legacy in musculoskeletal health.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Location: Theatre 4, Foothills Campus,
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Reception to follow)

Register now to attend in person or virtually.

Join us on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 PM. The Cy Frank Legacy Lectureship honours and commemorates the late Dr. Cy Frank, an internationally acclaimed visionary who championed the application of research to create solutions for patients. The lectureship showcases individuals who refle...

04/30/2026

04/09/2026

UCalgary Giving Day is underway! Support the David Hart Curiosity Graduate Award Endowment, celebrating Dr. Hart's ongoing legacy in musculoskeletal health research and mentorship. This endowment celebrates his legacy as a founding member of the McCaig Institute and as an active champion of curiosity-driven research.

This fund will will support future grad students pursuing research in msk health through the McCaig Institute. Maximize your impact with matching funds by donating early.

Support the next generation: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/61422/donations/new?aft=00f5d4fb380da52d7f87c4daa9316d44

04/01/2026

Research led by Dr. Walter Herzog at the University of Calgary is exploring new ways to improve knee osteoarthritis in people living with obesity.

The team found that aerobic exercise improved metabolism, lowered inflammation and restored healthy gut bacteria, while a fibre supplement called oligofructose helped reduce osteoarthritis and pain.

Together, these findings point to promising non-surgical approaches to improving joint health.

Learn more: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54578.html?filter=Herzog&hsid=bacdd4ff-bf61-4bbc-82fe-21346f0db863&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=canadian+institutes+of+health+research