News

Media & announcements

Interviews, press articles, and milestones from Dr Ferdaoussi and the lab.

Dr Ferdaoussi interviewed on Le Téléjournal
Media

CBC / Radio-Canada interview on 25 years of the Edmonton Protocol

A discussion on clinical advances in the Edmonton Protocol and the collaborative research project aimed at tackling its persistent challenges.

August 12, 2026 · Le Téléjournal, Radio-Canada
Video

Innovations in Research evening — Alberta Diabetes Foundation

Dr Ferdaoussi presents the Ferdaoussi Lab's work on beta-cell survival and his commitment to bilingual research, to donors of the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.

2026 · Alberta Diabetes Foundation
Award ceremony at an Alberta Diabetes Institute event
Award

Award ceremony — Alberta Diabetes Institute

Recognition of research conducted within the lab, at an institute ceremony.

2026 · Alberta Diabetes Institute
Announcement

Tenure and promotion to Associate Professor

Recognition of Dr Ferdaoussi's commitment to research on diabetes and cardiovascular health, and to promoting Francophone science.

2026 · Campus Saint-Jean
Announcement

Appointment as Adjunct Academic Colleague

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta — effective July 1.

July 2026
Article

At the forefront of diabetes research and biological education

A profile of Dr Ferdaoussi and his transdisciplinary research work at Campus Saint-Jean.

May 8, 2024 · Campus Saint-Jean
Youth outreach at the Alberta Diabetes Institute
Outreach

Opening the lab to young people

Visits and science outreach activities with school groups at the Alberta Diabetes Institute.

2026 · Alberta Diabetes Institute
Dr Ferdaoussi meeting with a class of students
Outreach

Meeting tomorrow's scientists

A classroom exchange to spark interest in science and research among young people.

2026 · High school
Network

Involvement with ACPCM / CAMPR

Participation in the launch of the Canadian Association of Moroccan Professors and Researchers, strengthening Canada–Morocco scientific collaboration.

September 2026