Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

April 28, 2021 — 
Ronald Guse’s four-decade career has had two central, interlocking themes: patient-centred care and the evolving role of pharmacists. The UM alumnus is known for his long, productive tenure, from 1999 to 2016, as the registrar of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM). Adding to his many accomplishments and accolades, Guse recently received the College of Pharmacy’s Alumni of Distinction Award for his leadership and achievements in the profession.

April 26, 2021 — 
William Pope [M.D./70, LL.B/97]  wanted to do something special for his wife Dr. Elizabeth Tippett Pope’s 75th birthday so he established a lectureship at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry in her name that will carry on her ideals for years to come.

April 22, 2021 — 
Nolan De Leon, a graduate student who is an aspiring physician won first place and the Archie McNicol Prize at the University of Manitoba Three Minute Thesis finals on April 21, 2021

April 22, 2021 — 
A group of Max Rady College of Medicine students is calling on the provincial government to implement universal coverage of all contraception for Manitobans.

April 21, 2021 — 
Many UM alumni are recipients of Honour 150, which recognizes people who stand out for their role in making Manitoba such an amazing province

April 20, 2021 — 
A group of students, residents, faculty and staff from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is working to promote respect and civility in the clinical learning environment with a new campaign. 

April 19, 2021 — 
Receiving an epidural for pain relief in labour does not increase the child’s risk of autism spectrum disorder, a UM study shows. The findings contradict those of a widely criticized California study.

April 16, 2021 — 
Researchers at the University of Manitoba have developed a credit card-sized device to test for chronic kidney disease so compact and inexpensive that patients will be able to take the test at home. Test results would be available in just five minutes from a handheld device, called the Microfluidic Albumin Testing Lab on Chip (MATLOC).

April 14, 2021 — 
As a renowned epidemiologist, Prabhat Jha [MD/88] leads massive research studies around the world, including projects in Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and India.

April 13, 2021 — 
Mark your calendars – the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) final competition is coming up