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Dr. Carla Cohn stands in an operating room.

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All Smiles

July 5, 2023 — 
Carla Cohn [DMD/91] has spent her 30-year career making a difference in the lives of little ones.

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Headshot of Dr. Kaarina Kowalec

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College of Pharmacy researcher uses genetics to find links between depression and MS

July 4, 2023 — 
Research aims to provide early interventions and improve mental and physical health outcomes for MS patients.

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Six people sit around a meeting-room table.

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Grad students learn about environmental impact of health systems

June 30, 2023 — 
Attending the Summer Institute on Sustainable Health Systems opened Mackenzie Alexiuk’s eyes to how the delivery of health care impacts the environment.

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Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini pointing to his research poster

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Grad students recognized at UM student health research forum

June 28, 2023 — 
Over 130 graduate students from across the province, and representing a variety of health disciplines, presented their research in this year’s poster competition at the Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF) as part of the three-day event at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. “This event is all about the grad students. It provides opportunity for them to present their research, refine their communication skills and be recognized for their achievements through the large suite of awards,” said Dr. Samantha Pauls, assistant professor at the College of Pharmacy and co-chair of the MSHRF.

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Six youths dance while three people play fiddles and one man plays guitar.

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Multiple generations celebrate Indigenous Culture on NIPD

June 26, 2023 — 
People of all ages filled Brodie atrium on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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Research and International News

Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers

June 26, 2023 — 
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.

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An adult daughter caring for her older mother, looking at a computer tablet screen.

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UM project to develop digital health solutions rooted in traditional Indigenous knowledge

June 20, 2023 — 
A research project that aims to bring Indigenous-friendly technology solutions to Elders in a Manitoba First Nation has received approximately $50,000 in funding from AGE-WELL, a Canadian technology and aging network, and the Canadian Frailty Network.

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Mural featuring Indigenous symbols is unveiled. Blake Angeconeb stands near a lectern on the stage. People in the crowd are wearing orange shirts and some are taking photos of the mural.

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Indigenous Impact

June 19, 2023 — 
Last year, a striking new mural by Anishinaabe artist Blake Angeconeb was unveiled on a towering wall in the Brodie Centre atrium on the Bannatyne campus.

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Portrait of Dr. Dieter Schönwetter standing in a dental clinic.

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People Person

June 15, 2023 — 
What Dieter Schönwetter [BA/87, MA/89, PhD/96] enjoys most about research isn’t collecting data or analyzing findings. It’s connecting with people.

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Indigenous News

UM celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 13, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on our campuses. Here is how you can celebrate this important day as a part of the UM community.

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