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College of Rehabilitation Sciences partners with March of Dimes Canada to focus on stroke survivors

May 22, 2019 — 
The College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and March of Dimes Canada (MODC) announced a partnership through which they will serve and meet the needs of people with disabilities across the country, with a specific focus on stroke survivors and caregivers.

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Black hole // Image: NASA

Discovery research and training supported

May 21, 2019 — 
$13.7 million in new funding announced

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School readiness affected by poverty, research shows

May 21, 2019 — 
Transitioning out of poverty while a child is still very young could bring the greatest benefits to children and families

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Vanier scholars 2019

Six minds that will change our society now call the U of M home

May 16, 2019 — 
U of M students receive prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships to pursue trailblazing research

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2019 Vanier Scholar: Allison Balasko

May 16, 2019 — 
Allison Balasko is one of six 2019 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship recipients from the University of Manitoba - a record setting year for the university.

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‘American Idol’ brings data to the fore

May 15, 2019 — 
Students in the Visual and Automated Disease Analytics program this summer will take part in an intensive two-day competitive workshop that gives them a unique opportunity to work with authentic pre- and post-natal nutrition research data

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This illustration depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated image of a number of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria. Note that extending from the organisms’ exterior were type IV pili, or hair-like appendages, which in this case, are used to promote motility for these bacteria, and improve surface adherence. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery.

Research pushing the boundaries

May 13, 2019 — 
Early career researchers are among the inaugural recipients of funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund

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Seniors’ health improving, but rates of depression, anxiety rising: U of M study

May 13, 2019 — 
Health data study finds Manitoba seniors living longer in own homes, but being diagnosed with more mood and anxiety disorders

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a stethoscope wraps around the globe

The Conversation: How anti-fat bias in health care endangers lives

May 10, 2019 — 
'Poor quality clinical care due to anti-fat stigma occurs when doctors or nurses assume the stereotype holds true'

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Showcasing inter-professional collaboration

May 9, 2019 — 
The inaugural Awards of Excellence in Interprofessional Education were presented on May 1 to recognize individuals and organizations that made a significant contribution to the training of future health-care professionals.

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