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CTV Winnipeg: UM researcher looking at ways to control mosquito population

August 21, 2025 —

Steve Whyard, a professor of biological sciences at UM is examining two methods to try and put a dent in the mosquito population.

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CBC: ‘Needing help is scary,’ says small business owner who is fighting stigma around using food banks

Dr. Jesse Hajer, an associate professor of economics and labour studies at the University of Manitoba, says inflation and a rising cost of living disproportionately affect people who earn less.

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Media Release: UM kidney transplant expert honoured with lifetime achievement award

Dr. Peter Nickerson, A UM physician-scientist who was instrumental in establishing Canada’s national network for kidney donation and transplantation was honoured on Dec. 5 with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Blood Services (CBS).

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CTV News: Niverville, Man. goose die-off tied to avian flu: biologist

Dr. Hannah Wallace has studied infectious diseases like avian influenza for several years at the University of Manitoba Kindrachuk Lab. She said the disease has remained problematic for birds over the last four years.

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