Four Canada Research Chairs announced at UM
Recently, the federal government announced support of four Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at UM. This includes three new CRCs and one CRC renewal.
The CRC program recognizes world-class researchers to reinforce academic research and training excellence in Canada and attract top talent. Chair-holders are focused on engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences. UM has a total allocation of 50 CRCs.
“Today is an exciting day as we welcome the latest cohort of CRC’s to UM,” said Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International). “These scholars are advancing critical research and innovation to provide solutions to society’s most critical challenges. Their contributions will leave a lasting impact in our communities and around the world.”
These appointments align with UM’s expertise in priority research areas identified in Change Through Research: Strategic Research Plan 2024-29 including Health and Well-Being and Foundations.
New Canada Research Chairs
Mina Nouredanesh
Mina Nouredanesh
CRC in AI for Complex Health Data
Nouredanesh is using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop personalized tools to understand and treat age-related conditions and improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers.
Learn more about Dr. Nouredanesh.
Ji Hyun Ko
Ji Hyun Ko
CRC in Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation
Ko is developing cutting-edge AI programs to help in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of several brain disorders. The aim of the AI programs is to revolutionize how non-invasive brain stimulation techniques are used in clinical practice.
Learn more about Dr. Ko.
Amani Hamad
Amani Hamad
CRC in Population Data Science and Data Curation
Hamad is studying the multi-generational occurrences of mental illnesses and other chronic conditions. Her research focuses on analyzing administrative health-care data to construct family health histories for the Manitoba population and the intergenerational transfer of mental illness.
Learn more about Dr. Hamad.
Jorg Stetefeld
Canada Research Chair renewal
Jorg Stetefeld
CRC in Structural Biology and Biophysics
Learn more about Dr. Stetefeld,
Research at the University of Manitoba is partially supported by funding from the Government of Canada Research Support Fund.