U of M in the News News Archive
Nature is having its own way, says UM virology expert
March 31, 2020 —
UM medical microbiologist and virology expert Dr. Kevin Coombs says that what we are seeing play out in the world today is nature is taking its course.
CBC: Tap into Manitoba’s scientific community for help during pandemic, scientist says
March 30, 2020 —
Prof. Jason Kindrachuk weighs in
A treatment for COVID-19 will be found, reassures UM virologist
March 30, 2020 —
Winnipeg Free Press story notes that Dr. Yao is the lead investigator of a research team at UM studying a potential vaccine for COVID-19, one of six proposals selected by the federal government this month
Courageous UM Med student just one of Winnipeg’s heroes
March 28, 2020 —
A feature article on local heroes by Winnipeg Free Press reporters Ben Waldman, Joyanne Pursaga and Ryan Thorpe includes a short profile of UM medical student Juan Mohadeb
“Correlation does not equal causation,” says UM COVID-19 researcher
March 27, 2020 —
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, UM assistant professor and Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses, cautions that herbal or folk remedies against COVID-19 aren't to be trusted.
Op-ed: Social resilience is key to emerging from this pandemic stronger and better
March 26, 2020 —
'If our governments can create and sustain public morale over an indefinitely long period of time then it’s possible we will emerge from the pandemic as a stronger, fairer and more cohesive society'
UM alumna appointed Ambassador to USA
March 26, 2020 —
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed UM alumna Ms. Kirsten Hillman (BA/90) as Ambassador to the United States.
Radio Canada International: Health authorities dealing with ‘fundamental shift’ in COVID-19 spread
March 25, 2020 —
Professor Jason Kindrachuk explains
CBC: UM med students step up to volunteer in fight against COVID-19
March 24, 2020 —
Over 200 students in medical, dentistry, pharmacy, other faculties volunteering
Asper School of Business
Wpg Free Press: Economist feels markets behaving exactly as expected in times of fear, uncertainty
March 23, 2020 —
Chi Liao, a behavioural finance expert in the Asper School of Business, shares her thoughts