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Three children in wheelchairs in a circle with two occupational therapy students.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Student-led wheelchair program boosts kids’ confidence, builds community

August 31, 2023 — 
Two occupational therapy (OT) students from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have developed a training camp that promotes confidence and a sense of community for children who use wheelchairs.

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A diverse group of young people chatting in college library including female student with disability.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Panel discussion to address ableism as an ‘undiagnosed malady’

August 30, 2023 — 
Ableism and its effects on health care and health education will be the focus of a virtual panel discussion on Sept. 18, hosted by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. 

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Revealing the effect of lockdowns on pandemic pregnancies

August 29, 2023 — 
Laila Aboulatta named as Vanier Scholar for her community health research at UM

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Unravelling the mystery between genes and human diseases

August 29, 2023 — 
Samuel Ogunsola named as Vanier Scholar for his genetics research at UM.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies News

Problem-solving with patients

August 29, 2023 — 
Emily Hyde named as Vanier Scholar for her cardiac research at UM

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Faculty of Graduate Studies News

Four UM graduate students named Vanier Scholars

August 29, 2023 — 
Students from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Faculty of Science are Vanier Scholars

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Robbins-Ollivier research team

Research and International News

Team of UM researchers honoured with inaugural Robbins‐Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity

August 29, 2023 — 
A new UM project addressing inequities experienced by those with disabilities because of systemic ableism has received federal support through the inaugural Robbins‐Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity.

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Research and International News

Growing health-care partnerships with rural and northern communities

August 29, 2023 — 
Leah Crockett is a new Banting Scholar, working to build on established partnerships between key stakeholders across more than a dozen rural and northern communities.

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Dr. Anna Chudyk

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Bridging the gap: Uniting lived expertise and scientific knowledge in innovative medical podcast

August 29, 2023 — 
New podcast aims to make patient engagement the standard in health sciences research.

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Mother drops CBD oil on daughter's tongue.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Are cannabis products safe and effective for reducing symptoms in children with cancer?

August 28, 2023 — 
A recent analysis led by University of Manitoba researchers of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by children with cancer. The analysis is published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

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