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The Dec. 9, 2016 CIHR funding announcement.

Federal government invests $10.2 million towards research through CIHR’s project grant program

December 17, 2016 — 
Researchers to advance knowledge in areas such as Indigenous health, HIV, kidney transplants, and antimicrobial resistance

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Lindsay Aboud is seated, holding a village boy on her lap in Uganda.

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Grad student with ‘heart for Africa’ finds riches in giving

December 16, 2016 — 
Rady Faculty grad student and co-founder of charity Bridging Villages has raised about $30,000 since making her first volunteer aid trip to Uganda in 2014.

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Feiyue Wang collecting frost flower samples for study. // Photo by BeiBei Lu

$2.4 million in research funding for new and renewed research chairs

December 9, 2016 — 
Two new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) have been awarded to University of Manitoba and a third has been renewed

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Free Press: Why a flu shot is important, op-ed

December 8, 2016 — 
Vaccination decisions are a touchy subject for many people, so here’s a snapshot of recent research to consider and why I choose to continue to vaccinate myself and my family every year.

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Operating room image from iStock.

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Abusive behaviour observed by health-care staff in operating rooms, new study finds

December 2, 2016 — 
Workers in Canadian operating rooms are at a risk of witnessing physical and psychological abuse, says study

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A day in the life of Don Klassen

November 30, 2016 — 
Ever wonder what Don Klassen likes most about his work? The family med doc answers that and shares more on his “favourites.”

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(L-R) Ruth Ann Marrie and Annemieke Farenhorst.

Duo among Canada’s most powerful women

November 23, 2016 — 
U of M researchers named to Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards

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Researcher Profile: Dr. Roberta Woodgate

November 23, 2016 — 
Communication strategies for children and teens experiencing serious illness

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Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg.

Pediatric geneticist awarded medal of honour

November 23, 2016 — 
The Rx&D Health Research Foundation (HRF) recognized Distinguished Professor Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg for her global impact on the health of children

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Drs. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg (2nd from right) and Grant Pierce (4th from right) were among award winners honoured at the gala in Toronto on Nov. 22, 2016.

U of M physiologist receives Research Canada Leadership Award

November 23, 2016 — 
Dr. Grant Pierce, executive director of research at St. Boniface Hospital, and professor in the department of physiology at the University of Manitoba, has been awarded Research Canada’s 2016 Leadership Award

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