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Supporting Open Dialogue and Academic Freedom

January 8, 2025 — 
Update from President Benarroch on public statements

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Portrait of Dr. Zulma Rueda in her lab.

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Listening to Experience

January 8, 2025 — 
When Dr. Zulma Rueda was studying tuberculosis (TB) transmission in Colombian prisons as part of her PhD research 14 years ago, some prisoners approached her.

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A physiotherapist works with a young child in a colourful environment.

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Finding Fun in Physio

January 6, 2025 — 
When they graduated from UM’s physical therapy program, neither Melanie Sabourin [BA/13, MPT/19] nor her friend Mikaela Hoeppner [MPT/18] had any plans to own a business. But within a few years, the pair teamed up to open a unique Winnipeg clinic.

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Dr. Peter Nickerson in his office smiling with graphic of lights around the frame

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Holiday Message from Rady Faculty Deans

December 18, 2024 — 
It's been an exciting year of generational change across the Rady Faculty, with approval of a new College of Community and Global Health, expansion in all of our programs, and the construction of a new multi-purpose building on the Bannatyne campus.

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Student holding a piece of lab equipment.

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A science story of giving

December 18, 2024 — 
Six Winnipeg middle schools or high schools have received brand-new lab equipment – a gift designed to spark curiosity and provide students with high-quality tools to explore the world of science.

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Rady scientists receive funding support for research to advance precision medicine

December 17, 2024 — 
Funding to drive breakthroughs in precision medicine, tackling cancer, neurological disorders, and therapy resistance.

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A nurse places a pulse oximeter on a patient laying in a hospital bed.

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CBC Manitoba: 3 Manitoba nurses punished for denying they had criminal records despite impaired driving convictions

December 16, 2024 — 
3 Manitoba nurses punished for denying they had criminal records despite impaired driving convictions

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Closeup of a person's ear.

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Electrical stimulation of ears shows promise for treating ulcerative colitis: UM study

December 16, 2024 — 
A simple, non-invasive treatment focused on the ears could one day provide relief for people with ulcerative colitis, a UM research study has found.

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A large group of people gathered outdoors, wearing blue "Bison Pride" T-shirts, holding a banner that reads "Bison Pride" with rainbow-colored letters. They are cheering with their hands raised, showing support for LGBTQ+ pride. The group includes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, standing in front of a historic stone building on a sunny day. Some participants hold rainbow flags and UM-branded signs, representing the University of Manitoba's presence at a pride event.

UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024

December 16, 2024 — 
Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments.

Dr. Lynda Balneaves

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TIME Magazine: What to Know About Complementary Therapies for Prostate Cancer

December 13, 2024 — 
What to Know About Complementary Therapies for Prostate Cancer

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