Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
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Study reduces racial inequities in breastfeeding rates
February 5, 2019 —
Lessons learned from a study that reduced racial inequities in breastfeeding rates in the southern United States can be applied in Canada, according to a U of M researcher
Continuing the legacy
February 3, 2019 —
'By centering Indigenous voices, we not only provide a greater understanding on diabetes development in Indigenous youth, but locate our science within the greater social, cultural and historical context'
Extended Education
Métis brothers discover their path at the U of M
January 31, 2019 —
“I had a passion for biology. I discovered microbiology and working in the lab is a joy. I want to help people through research.” - Nicolas Leclerc
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U of M study paves way for promising HIV vaccine
January 31, 2019 —
Study led by U of M researcher has brought science closer to using chickenpox virus to develop vaccine against HIV
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Look to the medicine wheel for mental health, Elders advise in First Nations study
January 30, 2019 —
The traditional medicine wheel, symbolizing balance and interconnection, can serve as a framework for improving the mental well-being of First Nations people in Manitoba. That’s the key recommendation from a mental-health study.
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Program enriches health data analysis and techniques
January 29, 2019 —
The Visual and Automated Disease Analytics (VADA) program will graduate its first PhD students this summer.
The Conversation: Huge disparities in C-sections highlights inequalities in healthcare
January 18, 2019 —
Because they can save women’s and infants’ lives, C-sections should be universally accessible, but they aren't
The Canadian Press: Heart attack, stroke can harm earning power due to life-altering effects: U of M study
January 7, 2019 —
Middle-aged Canadians who have had a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest are less likely to be working three years later, and those who can keep working often experience a significant drop in income, researchers report.
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HealthTalks: public lecture series on important health issues
December 21, 2018 —
Save the date for upcoming sessions.
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“Research can be exciting and fun”: PIKE-Net award winner
December 18, 2018 —
PIKE-Net mentorship program a valuable, culturally safe opportunity for Indigenous students interested in research.





