Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
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Rapid research, rapid results: How the CHILD Cohort Study is tracking the pandemic’s impact on Canadian families
November 5, 2020 —
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives, Dr. Meghan Azad became one of the lead investigators in a national research study designed to track the ways in which early-life environmental, physical, and social factors can shape health.
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Med student recognized for family med research project
October 28, 2020 —
A fourth-year medical student at the Max Rady College of Medicine has received an award for his research looking at community-based treatment and care for people with substance use disorders.
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UM studies show negative effects of surgical cancellations and postponements
October 22, 2020 —
A pair of University of Manitoba studies show the detrimental impact on patients’ physical and mental health caused by surgical cancellations and postponements. These findings are especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic because of heightened surgical scheduling difficulties.
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Open wide for equity
October 20, 2020 —
UM alumnus Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, a leading advocate for dental policy reform, says it’s time for Canada to introduce a national dental plan to make access more equitable.
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Forty years of high-impact collaboration
October 7, 2020 —
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the University of Manitoba’s research partnership with the University of Nairobi – a remarkably productive alliance that has led to groundbreaking discoveries in the areas of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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3MT a learning experience for Rady master’s student
October 2, 2020 —
Toby Le’s experience at 3MT Western Regional Finals on Sept. 23 was not only valuable and memorable, but also eye opening.
UM part of national study on COVID-19 antibodies in older adults
October 1, 2020 —
A $4-million investment from Canada's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force will launch a national study to investigate the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection among aging Canadians, a population that has been shown to be at greatest risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 disease.
Alumni
UM alumna Dr. Tahmeena Ali is BC’s doctor of the year
September 25, 2020 —
This year, UM alumna Dr. Tahmeena Ali was named by the British Columbia College of Family Physicians as that province’s top family doctor, as cited by her peers.
UM researcher honoured for life’s work
September 18, 2020 —
Dr. Brent Schacter developed international standards for bio banking biological materials for research
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New stamp honours health pioneer Dr. Bruce Chown
September 15, 2020 —
University of Manitoba alumnus Henry Bruce Chown [MD/22] is one of six groundbreaking physicians and researchers being celebrated across the country this week with the unveiling of a set of commemorative Canada Post stamps.