Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
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Jewish physicians make mark on Manitoba: Jewish Heritage Month
May 9, 2025 —
Jewish physicians have made an enormous contribution to the health and well-being of Manitobans.
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CBC Manitoba: Health officials encouraging Manitoba parents to vaccinate children as province hits 20 confirmed cases
May 8, 2025 —
‘You can help protect yourself, your family, and your community,’ says co-lead of immunization program
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The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba
May 8, 2025 —
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots
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CBC Manitoba Radio Noon: The 17 health factors that could shape your future brain health
May 5, 2025 —
The 17 Health Factors That Could Shape Your Future Brain Health
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Rady Faculty mourns passing of pioneering research endocrinologist
May 2, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba community is saddened to learn Dr. Henry Friesen [B.Sc. (Med.)/58, MD/58, D.Sc./98] passed away on April 30, 2025 at age 90.
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.
Research and International
The Free Press: Saving lives with Manitoba-made vaccines
April 15, 2025 —
Future vaccine development through research at UM
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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.
Research and International
New kidney screening tool could help individuals take greater control of their health
April 11, 2025 —
A team of researchers at UM has developed an innovative new tool that could transform how kidney disease is detected – especially in under-served and remote communities.