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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

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Taylor Morriseau is a member of the Peguis First Nation with mixed British and Cree ancestry. A recent graduate of a Faculty of Science (double honours) degree, she is now pursuing a PhD in Pharmacology to study early-onset Type 2 Diabetes among Oji-Cree youth.

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'

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Curtis and Nicolas Leclair, Access Program students

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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.

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Adult holds newborn baby's hand. // Image from iStock.

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

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a stethoscope wraps around the globe

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.

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