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Jeff Kulak completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design at the University of Alberta and now works as a graphic designer and illustrator based in Montreal. His clients include theatre and film companies, art galleries, musicians, and print publications. You can find more of his work at http://jeffkulak.com/

Production Notes

Executive editor

Kathleen Thurber

Managing editor

Janet Harvey

Writers

Connie Bryson

Kathy Classen

Janet Harvey

Laura Ly

Tara Narwani

Design

Lime Design Inc.

Cover and feature illustrations:

Jeff Kulak

Photography and illustration:

Trudie Lee Photography Calgary;

Michael Colicos, Calgary;

Laughing Dog Photography,Edmonton;

Brennan Kelly, Calgary;

Genevieve Simms, Edmonton;

David Szabo, Penticton;

Bernie Wirzba, University of Lethbridge

Cover Story

HIV/AIDS

Fighting an epidemic no longer in the headlines

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Features

• PREP-ping for knee replacement

  An innovative pre-surgery exercise program could aid recovery for people who have had knee replacements.

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• Research that hits home

  Dr. Michael Colicos's research took on new meaning when his daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy.

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In Every Issue

• Voices from the community

  The multimillion-dollar AHFMR Polaris Award has brought "superstar" neuroscientist Dr. Bruce McNaughton to the University of Lethbridge.

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• Responding to the reader

  Are glutathione supplements effective?

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• Cool Tools

  Take a look at some of the equipment used by AHFMR researchers. read more...

• Researchers in the making

  Dr. Stephen Barr has found a gene that may be able to block HIV.

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• Following Up

  A former AHFMR researcher's career path has led him to the other side of the world and back.

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