department of medical microbiology and infectious diseases News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
The Telegraph: Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer
December 9, 2024 —
Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Global News: First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
November 23, 2024 —
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
The Washington Post: CDC warns of infection spread via body lice in homeless populations
November 21, 2024 —
CDC warns of infection spread via body lice in homeless populations
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: Manitoba urged to protect all newborns against RSV with antibody shots
November 8, 2024 —
Manitoba urged to protect all newborns against RSV with antibody shots
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Medscape: Canada’s First Nations Communities Call for Clean Water
September 23, 2024 —
Canada's First Nations Communities Call for Clean Water
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CTV News: Canada to donate up to 200,000 vaccine doses to combat mpox outbreaks in Africa
September 13, 2024 —
Canada to donate up to 200,000 vaccine doses to combat mpox outbreaks in Africa
Research and International
Introducing the 2024 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba winners
September 12, 2024 —
Twelve contestants presented their groundbreaking ideas at the Falling Walls Lab Manitoba competition.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
2024 Three Minute Postdoctoral (3MP) Competition
September 10, 2024 —
The Faculty of Graduate studies is proud to announce it is hosting the 2nd annual Three Minute Postdoctoral Speaking Competition (3MP) on September 20, 2024.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Scientific American: How Deadly Is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, and Other Questions Answered
August 30, 2024 —
How Deadly Is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, and Other Questions Answered
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
NPR: Mpox did not fade away. Africa faces two alarming outbreaks — and lacks vaccines
July 17, 2024 —
Mpox did not fade away. Africa faces two alarming outbreaks — and lacks vaccines