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A female soccer player lying on a field holding her leg on the ground in agony.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Physical therapy prof awarded for research on disparity in ACL injury rate between genders

August 4, 2023 — 
A UM researcher at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences has been awarded two prizes from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) for research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in March 2021 on how societal factors affect knee injury in female athletes. 

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Students wearing caps and gowns at convocation.

UM to expand health education, build new training space on Bannatyne campus

August 2, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba will lead a transformational change to health education in Manitoba, with support from donors and the provincial government.

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Graduate student Diana Topolnitska in her lab.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rady grad student profile: Diana Topolnitska’s love of science inspires her cancer research

July 31, 2023 — 
UM Today sat down with Topolnitska  to talk about her pathway to a PhD program and what motivates her to conduct immuno-oncology research.

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Cover of the RadyUM magazine featuring a smiling pharmacy graduate in graduation cap and gown. Text on cover reads, "University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Magazine" and "RadyUM" and "Issue 12, Summer 2023" and "Pharm Fresh."

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

First PharmD grads featured in RadyUM magazine

July 27, 2023 — 
The cover story of the new issue of RadyUM magazine features the “pharm fresh” Class of 2023 – the first grads to complete the new doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree at UM.

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A female student working in a laboratory.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rady grad student profile: Helgi Kuzmychova studies glioblastoma and its resistance to therapies

July 26, 2023 — 
Helgi Kuzmychova has always been fascinated by molecular biology, particularly with how it relates to cancer research.

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Dr. Olubukola-Olatosi sits on a small couch. Behind her is a sign that reads "tooth paste." The two "o's" in tooth form eyes and there are eyebrows above them and a mouth below. A smiling plush tooth with one tooth is also behind her.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rady grad student profile: Dr. Olubukola Olatosi passionate about early childhood oral health

July 24, 2023 — 
Dr. Olubukola Olatosi’s PhD research combines her passion for pediatric dentistry with public health.

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UM receives funding for child maltreatment and child welfare research

July 20, 2023 — 
On July 20th, the Government of Canada announced nearly $900,000 in funding to the University of Manitoba for a project aimed at increasing research capacity in child maltreatment, child welfare and family violence.

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Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum in his research lab

Research and International News

UM researcher Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum honoured with Order of Manitoba

July 20, 2023 — 
Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, UM professor, researcher and Canada Research Chair in Molecular Cardiology is invested into the Order of Manitoba.

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Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry graduate Dr. Jones Young has supported UM by establishing the Dr. Jones and Katie Young Scholarship in Dentistry and funding the Dr. Jones Young Student Lounge.

Donor Relations News

Donor’s generosity impacting the next generation of Dentistry graduates

July 20, 2023 — 
UM alum Dr. Jones Young reflects on the importance of giving back

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Physician examines a child's ear.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

New family med initiative aims to improve patient care

July 19, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba department of family medicine, in partnership with Shared Health, is working to reduce wait times and improve patient access through an innovative new program.

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