Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
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Research and International
UM researcher awarded funding from Research Manitoba and the Alzheimer’s Society Research Program
June 24, 2024 —
Dr. Jillian Stobart from the College of Pharmacy has been awarded the Alzheimer Society Research Program New Investigator Grant of $200,000, over four years, from the Alzheimer Society of Canada and Research Manitoba.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: A heart-racing experience
June 23, 2024 —
A heart-racing experience
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Research and International
UM and UBC lead groundbreaking research to improve gut health
June 23, 2024 —
Researchers from the University of Manitoba and the University of British Columbia have secured a $250,000 grant from the Government of Canada through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (Exploration) to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at developing new treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The University of Alberta is also involved as a partner.
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St. John's College
Academic success isn’t always a linear line
June 23, 2024 —
Since her bachelor's degree in science, Grace Okunnu has come a long way. As she completes her first year at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the Bannatyne campus, she reflects on the journey that has gotten her to where she is today.
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Indigenous
Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community celebrates 2024 honourees
June 20, 2024 —
Each year, Indigenous Engagement and Communications and the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) recognize the efforts and achievements of the inspiring people that are working to make the University of Manitoba a better place. On June 20, ten student, staff and faculty honourees were recognized for their exceptional contributions at the 2024 Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community recognition ceremony.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Three-time UM alum honoured with prestigious Indspire Award
June 18, 2024 —
Jayelle Friesen-Enns receives the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rural and remote experiences offer learners unique challenges and opportunities
June 17, 2024 —
Placements come with life lessons in flexibility and resilience.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dr. Marcia Anderson to receive Order of Manitoba
June 13, 2024 —
UM Today asked Anderson to share her thoughts on this most recent impressive award, the Order of Manitoba, and her goals for the future.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
First Nations infants have ‘staggering’ rate of involvement with Child and Family Services, Manitoba study finds
June 12, 2024 —
First Nations infants have an exceptionally high rate of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to other Manitoba infants, a study jointly led by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) and University of Manitoba researchers has found.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC Manitoba: ‘Staggering’ rate of First Nations newborns involved in Manitoba child welfare system: study
June 12, 2024 —
'Staggering' rate of First Nations newborns involved in Manitoba child welfare system: study