Faculty of Science News Archive
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How studying shrews and bats can help us develop treatments for diastolic heart disease
November 1, 2024 —
“The story just seemed too perfect. It was just too ideal to go from the smallest mammals with the highest heart rates on the planet, to potential therapeutic applications to humans”, says Dr. Kevin Campbell, professor at the department of biological sciences at the University of Manitoba. Campbell has done research on the comparative physiology and evolution of mammals ranging from the smallest shrews to the largest whales over the past two decades and has published his recent findings in the multidisciplinary journal Science.
November 1, 2024 —
“The story just seemed too perfect. It was just too ideal to go from the smallest mammals with the highest heart rates on the planet, to potential therapeutic applications to humans”, says Dr. Kevin Campbell, professor at the department of biological sciences at the University of Manitoba. Campbell has done research on the comparative physiology and evolution of mammals ranging from the smallest shrews to the largest whales over the past two decades and has published his recent findings in the multidisciplinary journal Science.
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Protecting Canada’s number one crop through genetics
October 25, 2024 —
Dr. Mark Belmonte, professor at the department of biological sciences, in collaboration with other researchers at the Faculty of Science, is using genetics to develop a species-specific molecular fungicide and win the battle against sclerotinia.
October 25, 2024 —
Dr. Mark Belmonte, professor at the department of biological sciences, in collaboration with other researchers at the Faculty of Science, is using genetics to develop a species-specific molecular fungicide and win the battle against sclerotinia.
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CTV Winnipeg: Should AI get an A+ in classrooms? Manitoba expert weighs in
October 22, 2024 —
Should AI get an A+ in classrooms? Manitoba expert weighs in
October 22, 2024 —
Should AI get an A+ in classrooms? Manitoba expert weighs in
Medal-winning students share their journey, advice at Fall Convocation
October 17, 2024 —
Get to know these two students from the fall Class of 2024.
October 17, 2024 —
Get to know these two students from the fall Class of 2024.
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CTV Winnipeg: ‘The risk is real’: Book on Manitoba mushrooms suspected to be written by AI
October 17, 2024 —
'The risk is real': Book on Manitoba mushrooms suspected to be written by AI
October 17, 2024 —
'The risk is real': Book on Manitoba mushrooms suspected to be written by AI
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Radio-Canada ici Manitoba: Un guide sur la cueillette de champignons écrit par l’IA sème la crainte au Manitoba
October 11, 2024 —
Un guide sur la cueillette de champignons écrit par l’IA sème la crainte au Manitoba
October 11, 2024 —
Un guide sur la cueillette de champignons écrit par l’IA sème la crainte au Manitoba
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Dr. Kenneth Jeffries receives the Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities Merit Award 2023
October 11, 2024 —
Dr. Kenneth Jeffries, associate professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, recently received the Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities Merit Award 2023. He is among the three faculty members from Science who have received Merit Award 2023 in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering (Dr. Sabine Kuss for Combination and Dr. Susan Cooper for Service).
October 11, 2024 —
Dr. Kenneth Jeffries, associate professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, recently received the Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities Merit Award 2023. He is among the three faculty members from Science who have received Merit Award 2023 in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering (Dr. Sabine Kuss for Combination and Dr. Susan Cooper for Service).
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Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Innovation Award
October 10, 2024 —
The Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Innovation Award recognizes and celebrates faculty members and instructors who demonstrate exceptional innovation in their teaching or learning practices at undergraduate or graduate level.
October 10, 2024 —
The Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Innovation Award recognizes and celebrates faculty members and instructors who demonstrate exceptional innovation in their teaching or learning practices at undergraduate or graduate level.
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CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show
October 9, 2024 —
Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show
October 9, 2024 —
Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show
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Faculty of Science Award of Excellence for Support Staff
October 4, 2024 —
Faculty of Science Award of Excellence for Support Staff recognizes support staff who have served their units with distinction by helping deliver on the commitment of the Faculty of Science to provide outstanding higher education and research.
October 4, 2024 —
Faculty of Science Award of Excellence for Support Staff recognizes support staff who have served their units with distinction by helping deliver on the commitment of the Faculty of Science to provide outstanding higher education and research.