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Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg.

Pediatric geneticist awarded medal of honour

November 23, 2016 — 
The Rx&D Health Research Foundation (HRF) recognized Distinguished Professor Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg for her global impact on the health of children

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Drs. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg (2nd from right) and Grant Pierce (4th from right) were among award winners honoured at the gala in Toronto on Nov. 22, 2016.

U of M physiologist receives Research Canada Leadership Award

November 23, 2016 — 
Dr. Grant Pierce, executive director of research at St. Boniface Hospital, and professor in the department of physiology at the University of Manitoba, has been awarded Research Canada’s 2016 Leadership Award

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CBC The National: New brain cancer treatment

November 22, 2016 — 
A breakthrough technology developed by University of Manitoba alumni Richard Tyc [BSc(ME)/89, MSc/94] and Mark Torchia [MSc/97, PhD/01

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Research study seeking volunteers

November 21, 2016 — 
If you are between 30-46 years of age you may be able to join the study looking at how genetics and lifestyle impact health.

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Pourang Irani

Making smarter devices

November 21, 2016 — 
A big part of Pourang Irani’s job is to dream – making technology that’s often seen as science fiction a reality

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Mental disorders common in Manitoba children: U of M study

November 21, 2016 — 
The study measured how common mental disorders are among Manitoba children, and what puts kids at risk.

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CBC journalist Nahlah Ayed.

Nominations open for the Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership & Global Citizenship

November 16, 2016 — 
The Nahlah Ayed Prize was created to encourage students at the U of M to participate in horizon-expanding activities

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U of M student Lorelle Juffs in a cable car heading up Uludağ mountain in Turkey.

Exchange program opens doors for learning around the globe

November 9, 2016 — 
An International Centre program at the University of Manitoba empowers students to gain educational experiences throughout the world

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

New mobile app needs research participants

November 7, 2016 — 
U of M-developed health & fitness app looks at effective behaviour change techniques to support sustained physical activity

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2016 Undergraduate Research Poster Competition winners

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2016 Undergraduate Research Poster Competition winners

October 31, 2016 — 
From magpies to healing through art to breast cancer the Undergraduate Research Poster Competition covers a diverse range of topics

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