Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
CTV Winnipeg: New tool to detect kidney disease
April 17, 2025 —
A team of researchers at UM have come up with a new tool to detect kidney disease. Dr. Claudio Regatto, a professor at Max Rady College of Medicine speaks to CTV Winnipeg's Maralee Caruso about the uCR-Chip, a low-cost, portable diagnostic tool that makes kidney function testing faster, easier and more accessible.
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UM-led study offers hope that existing drug can target metastatic brain tumours
April 15, 2025 —
A University of Manitoba-led study successfully eliminated breast-cancer derived brain tumours in mice, using a drug to penetrate the brain and eliminate metastatic brain tumours.
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Family of four building life in new home thanks to Habitat Manitoba, Rady Faculty
April 11, 2025 —
On March 28, a wide smile crossed Ifeyinwa’s face as Dr. Dieter Schonwetter handed her the keys to her new home. She was officially a homeowner.
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Manitoba study finds half of First Nations birthing parents experience interventions by Child and Family Services
April 8, 2025 —
A joint study by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and researchers from the University of Manitoba reveals that First Nations birthing parents in Manitoba experience significantly higher rates of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to non-First Nations birthing parents.
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CTV Morning Live Winnipeg: World Tuberculosis Day
March 24, 2025 —
Dr. Rachel Dwilow, Pediatric Infectious Diseases physician from the University of Manitoba speaks to the rates of tuberculosis in Manitoba.
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Innovation meets research: Canada’s newest Academic Contract Research Organization
March 24, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba Academic Contract Research Organization, situated at the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, is a new innovative unit in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences to strengthen Manitoba’s capacity for leading and conducting human clinical trials.
Deadline extended: Honouring the Indigenous Campus Community 2025
March 21, 2025 —
Do you know an Indigenous campus community member who is making a difference?
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CBC Manitoba: Winnipeg doctor explains the severity of juvenile arthritis
March 19, 2025 —
Winnipeg doctor explains the severity of juvenile arthritis
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CBC Calgary: Potential measles exposure alerts issued after confirmed cases in Calgary area and northern Alberta
March 15, 2025 —
AHS issued an advisory about confirmed cases in Airdrie, Balzac and Fort Vermilion
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CBC Manitoba: 5 years after start of pandemic, experts say Manitoba can still learn lessons from COVID-19
March 12, 2025 —
Long-COVID treatment, public health information strategies among areas of possible improvement