Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
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UM project to enlist community members in improving services for patients with HIV, other infections
December 18, 2025 —
An innovative UM-led project will train people with lived experience from across the Prairies to work with researchers on developing clinical trials focused on HIV and sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBIs), such as gonorrhea and syphilis.
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Chronic diseases decline, but diabetes shows alarming growth, new Manitoba ‘health atlas’ reveals
December 18, 2025 —
The rates of heart attacks, strokes and nearly every major chronic disease have declined over the past two decades in Manitoba, but the rate of diabetes is soaring, says a comprehensive data study conducted by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) at the University of Manitoba.
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Infections of Inequity
December 17, 2025 —
Souradet Shaw [BA/97, M.Sc./09, PhD/18] is an expert at analyzing public health data to shed light on the spread of infectious diseases.
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Holiday message from the Rady Faculty deans
December 16, 2025 —
Season's Greetings, everyone, and congratulations on all the hard work you have put in this year across the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Honing in on Hearing Loss
December 10, 2025 —
Dr. Britt Drögemöller's lab team is the first in the world to harness two kinds of unique large-scale data to develop a polygenic risk score for cisplatin-induced hearing loss.
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Handheld ultrasound: The next stethoscope?
December 9, 2025 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is expanding the use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS), a handheld imaging tool that allows clinicians to see inside the body in real time.
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UM study offers free genetic testing to improve mental health treatment in Manitoba
December 8, 2025 —
A University of Manitoba study is offering free genetic testing to help personalize mental health treatment. Researchers are seeking 200 adults who are starting or changing mental health medication.
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UM kidney transplant expert honoured with lifetime achievement award
December 5, 2025 —
Dr. Peter Nickerson, a UM physician-scientist who was instrumental in establishing Canada’s national network for kidney donation and transplantation was honoured on Dec. 5 with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Blood Services.
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CTV News: Niverville, Man. goose die-off tied to avian flu: biologist
December 4, 2025 —
Dr. Hannah Wallace has studied infectious diseases like avian influenza for several years at the University of Manitoba Kindrachuk Lab. She said the disease has remained problematic for birds over the last four years.
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The Conversation: Managing food allergies and dietary restrictions during the holidays
December 4, 2025 —
During a season filled with parties and food, navigating the holidays while avoiding certain foods can be harrowing. Well-intentioned hosts may prepare a selection of treats in a kitchen that includes flavours of the season. But without clear communication, detailed food labels and assurance of good practices to prevent cross-contact of foods, navigating a holiday tray or buffet line involves risk.