Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
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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.
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UM community mourns passing of pediatrician-scientist Dr. Estelle Simons
November 27, 2025 —
Dr. Peter Nickerson, dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and the entire UM medical community are saddened by the passing of professor emerita Estelle Simons [B.Sc./65, MD/69] on Nov. 5 at age 80.
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Genetic clues: Can depression risk predict MS progression?
November 27, 2025 —
New research shows that a stronger genetic predisposition to depression may predict relapse and greater disability in MS
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Nano and Cell Imaging Facility now on Bannatyne campus
November 25, 2025 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Nano and Cell Imaging Facility (NCIF) has a new home on the Bannatyne campus.