Dr. Andrew Halayko News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Video: How does wildfire smoke affect our lungs?
July 14, 2025 —
The spread of uncontrolled wildfires across has caused significant destruction and evacuations of communities across Manitoba this summer. With 100 active wildfires in the province as of July 14, it doesn’t show any sign of slowing. One of the other negative effects of the wildfires is the constant lingering smoke that can pose health risks, especially to those with health conditions that make them more vulnerable.
UM air pollution research facility receives $4.8 million
March 13, 2024 —
The new UM AirSAFE lab will be Canada’s first multi-disciplinary research centre for biomedical, engineering, natural science and occupational health experts to study how inhaled pollutants impact health and disease.
Research and International
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
Research and International
Canada Research Chairs Symposium at Bannatyne campus
June 1, 2023 —
On June 19 the Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium returns to Bannatyne campus for the final presentation of the 2023 school year.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM researchers investigate why being on a ventilator can damage organs
December 16, 2021 —
A UM research team is examining how being on a ventilator affects a patient’s vascular (circulatory) system, and how those effects may be connected to organ damage beyond the lungs.
Walking or running past someone will likely not give you COVID-19, say experts
April 28, 2020 —
Have you ever been out for a walk, encountered others coming in the other direction, and wondered if you should move onto the boulevard to avoid them? It’s not necessary, say some UM COVID-19 experts.
Breathing made easier
September 15, 2016 —
Asthma and COPD research pioneer inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences