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Research and International

Meet Christy Pylypjuk, 2024 Rh Award Winner in the Health Sciences category

May 22, 2025 — 
Dr. Christy Pylypjuk, associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences, has received the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Emerging Researcher Award in the Health Sciences.

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Research and International

Meet Heather Armstrong, 2024 Rh Award Winner in the Health Sciences category

May 22, 2025 — 
Dr. Heather Armstrong, adjunct associate professor of internal medicine, has received the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Emerging Researcher Award in the Health Sciences.

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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Outstanding graduating students celebrate the educators who shaped their success

May 21, 2025 — 
For the past 33 years, the Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception has provided an opportunity for each faculty and school to nominate one outstanding graduating student, who in turn chooses two teachers—one from their K–12 years and one from their time at the University of Manitoba.

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Sister Lesley Sacouman speaks at Convocation, wearing a red and white ceremonial gown.

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Compassion for patients, dignity for all celebrated at Medicine Convocation

May 16, 2025 — 
A Catholic nun who has dedicated her life to helping vulnerable and marginalized people called on UM’s newest class of graduating doctors to "see the person" in every patient and recognize that we are all interconnected.

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Group of recipients with the UM President and Provost

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Honouring faculty excellence at UM

May 14, 2025 — 
On May 6, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) hosted the Faculty Recognition Reception. The event honours recipients of teaching awards, community engagement awards, Merit Awards, and those granted Tenure.

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Dr. Can-Ming Hu smiles while adjusting the equipment in his physics lab.

Research and International

Rh Awards recognize UM research excellence

May 13, 2025 — 
For more than 50 years, the Rh Awards have supported the advancement of knowledge across disciplines at UM.

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Black and white photo of 11 people in an operating room with medical equipment. The people are watching the surgery or doing tasks.

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Jewish physicians make mark on Manitoba: Jewish Heritage Month

May 9, 2025 — 
Jewish physicians have made an enormous contribution to the health and well-being of Manitobans.

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Dr. Ruth Grimes says fostering the doctor-patient relationship is important when caring for patients and parents who may be hesitant about the measles vaccine. She says it's important to answer questions openly and without judgement, while ensuring patients understand the risks of not vaccinating. (Tyson Koschik/CBC)

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CBC Manitoba: Health officials encouraging Manitoba parents to vaccinate children as province hits 20 confirmed cases

May 8, 2025 — 
‘You can help protect yourself, your family, and your community,’ says co-lead of immunization program

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MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS “Even if Manitoba doesn’t get a big measles epidemic this year, you know, as these trends continue, we can eventually expect one,” said Dr. Peter Hotez.

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The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba

May 8, 2025 — 
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots

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Portrait of Dr. Nishita Singh.

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CBC Manitoba Radio Noon: The 17 health factors that could shape your future brain health

May 5, 2025 — 
The 17 Health Factors That Could Shape Your Future Brain Health

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