Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
‘Our professional responsibility’
October 31, 2022 —
Dismantling racism and reflections on learning through the COVID pandemic were common themes at the first in-person convocation since 2019 for graduates of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the Max Rady College of Medicine.
October 31, 2022 —
Dismantling racism and reflections on learning through the COVID pandemic were common themes at the first in-person convocation since 2019 for graduates of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the Max Rady College of Medicine.
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Study shows link between genetics and response to electroconvulsive therapy
October 28, 2022 —
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment reserved for the most severe cases of depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Positive results are not guaranteed. Could genetic insight in the form of a patient’s “polygenic risk score” help to predict whether electroconvulsive therapy will be effective for that patient?
October 28, 2022 —
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment reserved for the most severe cases of depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Positive results are not guaranteed. Could genetic insight in the form of a patient’s “polygenic risk score” help to predict whether electroconvulsive therapy will be effective for that patient?
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Pilot promoting health sciences grad studies, professional programs ‘helps students find their passion’
October 26, 2022 —
Organizers of the Multidisciplinary Health Research Experience (MHRE) say the pilot was a success and will be offered again this year to University of Manitoba undergraduate students interested in the health sciences.
October 26, 2022 —
Organizers of the Multidisciplinary Health Research Experience (MHRE) say the pilot was a success and will be offered again this year to University of Manitoba undergraduate students interested in the health sciences.
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Dr. Denise Koh
October 25, 2022 —
UM professor named among Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
October 25, 2022 —
UM professor named among Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
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Taking aim at lung cancer’s spread
October 24, 2022 —
Javad Alizadeh, a PhD candidate in the department of human anatomy and cell sciences in the Max Rady College of Medicine, is attempting to slow the process of metastasis to contain cancer in one part of the body.
October 24, 2022 —
Javad Alizadeh, a PhD candidate in the department of human anatomy and cell sciences in the Max Rady College of Medicine, is attempting to slow the process of metastasis to contain cancer in one part of the body.
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Nursing graduates honoured at pinning ceremony
October 21, 2022 —
The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences welcomed 116 new graduands into the nursing profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 19.
October 21, 2022 —
The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences welcomed 116 new graduands into the nursing profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 19.
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Med student, passionate researcher wins CMHF Award
October 20, 2022 —
Max Rady College of Medicine student Emelissa Valcourt is a winner of the 2022 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award.
October 20, 2022 —
Max Rady College of Medicine student Emelissa Valcourt is a winner of the 2022 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award.
Six UM leaders among most powerful women in Canada
October 19, 2022 —
Six women in the UM community have been named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2022.
October 19, 2022 —
Six women in the UM community have been named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2022.
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Family medicine professor to lead national Indigenous physician group
October 18, 2022 —
The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) has elected Dr. Mandy Buss, assistant professor at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, as its new president.
October 18, 2022 —
The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) has elected Dr. Mandy Buss, assistant professor at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, as its new president.
Students News
Persistence and dedication pay off for grads winning top awards
October 17, 2022 —
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Meet two graduating students receiving medals for remarkable academic achievements. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).
October 17, 2022 —
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Meet two graduating students receiving medals for remarkable academic achievements. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).