Research and International News Archive
UM assistant professor named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World
October 23, 2023 —
Koh, a second-generation Canadian Filipina, is a specialist in Public Health and Occupational Medicine and a passionate trailblazer in helping physicians and medical learners avoid burnout and overcome barriers to living extraordinary lives.
October 23, 2023 —
Koh, a second-generation Canadian Filipina, is a specialist in Public Health and Occupational Medicine and a passionate trailblazer in helping physicians and medical learners avoid burnout and overcome barriers to living extraordinary lives.
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Two UM Alzheimer’s disease experts receive Alzheimer Society Research Project funding
October 10, 2023 —
The Alzheimer Society of Canada announces support for two UM research projects
October 10, 2023 —
The Alzheimer Society of Canada announces support for two UM research projects
UM assistant prof named Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research
September 21, 2023 —
Dr. Henry A. Dunn, an assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and therapeutics at the Max Rady College of Medicine within the University of Manitoba, is 1 of 28 recipients of the 2023 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research (FLCBR) fund. This program provides funding of $100,000 to support innovative research focused on developing solutions to brain disorders and diseases including ALS, epilepsy and brain injuries.
September 21, 2023 —
Dr. Henry A. Dunn, an assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and therapeutics at the Max Rady College of Medicine within the University of Manitoba, is 1 of 28 recipients of the 2023 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research (FLCBR) fund. This program provides funding of $100,000 to support innovative research focused on developing solutions to brain disorders and diseases including ALS, epilepsy and brain injuries.
Discovery of two potential polar ring galaxies
September 13, 2023 —
A group of international astronomers, including researchers from the University of Manitoba, have identified two potential polar ring galaxies, according to results published today in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
September 13, 2023 —
A group of international astronomers, including researchers from the University of Manitoba, have identified two potential polar ring galaxies, according to results published today in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
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UM mental health program for older adults plans for national expansion
September 11, 2023 —
Dr. Kristin Reynolds, director of the UM Health Information Exchange Lab, has been recognized with a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Aging Prize for her work to expand and evaluate the CONNECT Program.
September 11, 2023 —
Dr. Kristin Reynolds, director of the UM Health Information Exchange Lab, has been recognized with a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Aging Prize for her work to expand and evaluate the CONNECT Program.
Microbes, not chemicals: Reducing GHGs through sustainable fertilizer alternatives
September 8, 2023 —
UM’s Ivan Oresnik is co-leading a $6 million crop production research project focused on helping farmers reduce their reliance on chemical fertilizers.
September 8, 2023 —
UM’s Ivan Oresnik is co-leading a $6 million crop production research project focused on helping farmers reduce their reliance on chemical fertilizers.
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Four new Royal Society of Canada scholars named at UM
September 5, 2023 —
Four UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the country’s most esteemed association of scholars and scientists.
September 5, 2023 —
Four UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the country’s most esteemed association of scholars and scientists.
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M receives research awards with more than 150 projects totalling $12.5 million
August 30, 2023 —
Dr. Mario Pinto, vice-president (research and international) spoke to the Winnipeg Free Press about the University of Manitoba receiving $12.5 million worth of research awards across more than 150 different projects from the federal government.
August 30, 2023 —
Dr. Mario Pinto, vice-president (research and international) spoke to the Winnipeg Free Press about the University of Manitoba receiving $12.5 million worth of research awards across more than 150 different projects from the federal government.
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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.
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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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.
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.