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Portrait of Dr. Nishita Singh.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Manitoba Radio Noon: The 17 health factors that could shape your future brain health

May 5, 2025 — 
The 17 Health Factors That Could Shape Your Future Brain Health

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Dr. Henry Friesen speaking at a podium.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rady Faculty mourns passing of pioneering research endocrinologist

May 2, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba community is saddened to learn Dr. Henry Friesen [B.Sc. (Med.)/58, MD/58, D.Sc./98] passed away on April 30, 2025 at age 90. 

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Graduate nursing students Jess Crawford, Ashley Bell, Adam Brandt and Jennie MacMillan Gomez outside the Smartark Innovation Hub at Fort Garry campus.

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Student research inspires symposium on gender and sexual minority health

April 29, 2025 — 
Research from graduate students in the College of Nursing was the inspiration for the theme of this year’s Helen Glass Research Symposium.   

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Five dental students pose for a photo. Dozens of dental instruments are laid out on a table in front of them. A Canadian flag is in the background and a sign that reads "Kindness in Action."

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Dental mission to Ecuador learning experience for soon-to-be dentists

April 28, 2025 — 
When Bryan Kwak was a UM undergraduate student, he sat in on a dental school info session that left a lasting impression. 

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Measles vaccine

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Global News Winnipeg: Manitoba measles cases climb as vaccination rates fall

April 25, 2025 — 
Manitoba measles cases climb as vaccination rates fall

Research and International News

UM researchers uncover the health-boosting power of oat protein

April 22, 2025 — 
While including oats a balanced diet has long been recognized by Health Canada as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fibre content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied - until now. New research suggests there’s even more to this grain. 

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Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. // Image from Pixabay

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC The Dose: From salt in food to transfer payments: Here’s what Ottawa has power over when it comes to your health

April 21, 2025 — 
Provinces and territories deliver health care, but feds hold the purse strings and set priorities

Research and International News

The Free Press: Saving lives with Manitoba-made vaccines

April 15, 2025 — 
Future vaccine development through research at UM

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Dr. Sabine Hombach-Klonisch is seated in a lab. She is wearing a lab coat and gloves. She holds a container in one hand and a scientific tool in the other, and is behind a protective shield.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

UM-led study offers hope that existing drug can target metastatic brain tumours

April 15, 2025 — 
A University of Manitoba-led study successfully eliminated breast-cancer derived brain tumours in mice, using a drug to penetrate the brain and eliminate metastatic brain tumours.

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Headshot of Athena Sherman.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Symposium to focus on health research among LGBTQIA2S+ people

April 15, 2025 — 
The Helen Glass Research Symposium, hosted by the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, returns April 22 – 24 at Fort Garry campus with a focus on gender and sexual minority health research. 

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