The Owerko Centre
A team of researchers at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute dedicated to the study of neurodevelopmental disorders and the improvement of child mental health.
Come and see what we do.
Calgary Reads Big Book Sale
Proceeds from the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale support literacy projects across the community, including the Little Red Reading House, a community branch of the Owerko Centre.
Goals of the Owerko Centre
Understanding neurodevelopment, neurodevelopmental disorders, and child mental health requires collaboration, coordination and a multidisciplinary team science approach. The Owerko Centre brings together multiple parallel efforts within NDD and serves as a multidisciplinary research hub with a broad translational focus on neurodevelopment, child mental health, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Featured events
In the News
Schulich Connects panel focuses on inclusivity through tech for neurodiverse people
UCalgary event opens up sometimes-complex issues to the general public during Neurodiversity Celebration Week
In the News arch magazine
7 Reasons to Visit the Little Red Reading House and Learn About Literacy
In the News Amelia Austin, Gina Dimitropoulos, Sheri Madigan and colleague writing in The Conversation Canada
Spotting the signs of disordered eating in youth: Tips for parents and caregivers
UCalgary research finds direct communication path between the lungs and the brain
Findings show that communication can alter the way the brain functions and the way someone behaves
Precision health leader to transform child research impact
Dr. François Bernier appointed new director of Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Clinical Research Unit and the Centre for Health Informatics merge
Transition effective March 15, 2024