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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Family Centre opening after COVID delay

May 31, 2022 — 
After two years of delay, the Family Centre has opened its doors to Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students, staff and faculty.

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Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie meets with a patient.

Donor Relations News

World Multiple Sclerosis Day marks the importance of funding health research

May 30, 2022 — 
Researchers are making important discoveries about Multiple Sclerosis with support of donor funding.

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Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022

May 30, 2022 — 
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

EDI office hosts positive change in health care panel during Pride 2022 events

May 27, 2022 — 
The Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is hosting a community of practice event to discuss advocacy and positive solutions for 2SLGBTQIA+ people who have been marginalized and discriminated against when seeking health-care services. 

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Natalie Mota is the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award recipient in the Health Sciences category

Research and International News

Meet Natalie Mota, 2021 Rh Award Winner in the Health Sciences category

May 27, 2022 — 
This award recognizes her work to generate knowledge that can be used to develop and improve treatment and prevention programs for PTSD

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Research and International News

Meet Peter Nickerson, the 2021 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award winner

May 27, 2022 — 
Peter Nickerson is the recipient of the 2021 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award in recognition of his 27-year research program which significantly enhances patients’ access to transplants, reduced their risk of rejection, and improved their quality of life

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Dr. Mary Jane McCallum stands at a lectern. She holds an eagle feather and wears an honorary Doctor of Laws degree gown and hat.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

HD recipient Mary Jane McCallum: ‘Advocate for a better, healthier and more just life for all Canadians’

May 26, 2022 — 
At the 143rd Spring Convocation, Dr. Mary Jane McCallum encouraged the graduating dental and dental hygiene students to continue pursuing knowledge and wisdom so they can give back to society to make it a better place for those who aren’t yet born

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Treat patients with respect, revered Elder tells medical grads

May 24, 2022 — 
Ojibway Elder Margaret Lavallee called on newly graduated doctors to follow the Seven Sacred Teachings – love, courage, humility, wisdom, honesty, respect and truth – as they leave the UM medical school and start their residencies

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rady Faculty statement in response to shooting in Buffalo

May 20, 2022 — 
On Saturday, May 14, 2022,  10 Black people were killed and three were injured in a horrifying act of anti-Black racism in Buffalo, New York. Adding to the violence and trauma was a 180-page hate-filled manifesto and the social media live-streaming of the mass shooting. As the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, we acknowledge and think of the families and communities who are grieving the loss of their loved ones.

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Closeup of a 2022 tassel on a graduation cap.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Newest Manitoba health-care professionals set to graduate

May 18, 2022 — 
Manitoba’s newest health professionals will graduate on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus convocation ceremonies

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