Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
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Researchers from UM, Central Africa team up to investigate mpox
January 10, 2023 —
Scientists from the University of Manitoba and the National Biomedical Research Institute in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are joining forces to investigate the recent global spread of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) and the evolving virus that causes the illness.
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Data Quality Detective
January 4, 2023 —
Lisa Lix [M.Sc./91, PhD/95] took an unusual path to becoming an internationally recognized biostatistician.
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Holiday Message from Dean Peter Nickerson
December 23, 2022 —
As 2022 draws to a close, I want to wish everyone in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community, and your loved ones, a healthy and restful holiday season.
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Six grad students receive Rady Dean’s Prize
December 6, 2022 —
The Dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prize was awarded to six exceptional graduate students in 2022.
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Rady Faculty research projects receive $6.9-M in CIHR funding
November 28, 2022 —
Six studies led by Rady Faculty of Health Sciences researchers received nearly $7 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
CBC Future 40 list highlights UM big thinkers and change makers
November 22, 2022 —
CBC Manitoba’s Future 40 Awards are back and the announcement comes with a significant list of UM representation.
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PhD through College of Pharmacy opens doors for physician
November 21, 2022 —
When Dr. Brett Houston graduated from the College of Pharmacy with her PhD last month, it brought her one step closer to accomplishing her goal of combining her clinical practice with a successful research program.
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Discovery Day returns to Bannatyne campus for hands-on learning experience
November 18, 2022 —
Over 300 high school students from 70 school across Manitoba attended the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Discovery Days in Health Sciences November 10 to explore a wide range of career paths in health sciences-related fields with interactive workshops conducted by award-winning faculty members.
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Genetic counselling grad students explore importance of patient voice
November 10, 2022 —
Genetic disorders are often rare, making the diagnosis alienating and confusing for families. Three 2022 master of science graduates from Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ genetic counselling program in the department of biochemistry and medical genetics, Max Rady College of Medicine, researched how to make the diagnostic journey easier for patients.
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New post-bacc program helps future grad students get a foot in the door
November 7, 2022 —
The big question for many new graduates is ‘what’s next?’ Figuring out what to do with your degree isn’t always easy, but a new post-baccalaureate program at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is hoping to help graduates decide on their next steps.