Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dental student research profile: Kayla Austin studying gene expression in taste receptors to identify potential oral cancer biomarkers
October 6, 2025 —
Kayla Austin had little research experience when she enrolled in the bachelor of science in dentistry (B.Sc. (Dent.) program at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2025 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) across both the Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady alumni reconnect with classmates, rediscover UM at Homecoming festivities
September 24, 2025 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences hosted its largest-ever Dean’s Homecoming Breakfast on Sept. 20, with more than 280 UM alumni from the health professions reuniting at the Brodie Centre atrium.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dental student research profile: Lala Rukh studies oral potentially malignant disorders
September 16, 2025 —
Lala Rukh enjoyed working on research during her undergrad, and when she entered dental school, she jumped at the opportunity to conduct her own study.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Senator and UM alum urges dentistry, dental hygiene students to focus on personal development
September 9, 2025 —
Speaking to the incoming class of dental and dental hygiene students, a Canadian senator and UM alum emphasized the importance of personal development throughout their careers.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Distinguished oral health professionals to be honoured at alumni gala
September 2, 2025 —
Two alumni will be recognized for their distinguished careers in dentistry and dental hygiene at a gala dinner during the University of Manitoba’s Homecoming, on Sept. 19 at the Fort Garry Hotel.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Building a culture of teaching innovation
August 25, 2025 —
UM is pleased to announce the funding of five innovative projects through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund. This fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors, and librarians to engage in SoTL research that increases knowledge in teaching pedagogy and learning.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New issue of RadyUM highlights ‘Rehab Reconciliation’
August 15, 2025 —
The latest issue of RadyUM magazine is available now, in print and online, with a cover story about a successful wellness-building partnership between First Nations communities and the College of Rehabilitation Sciences.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Serving the North
July 29, 2025 —
From the large window of her dental office in northern Manitoba, Judy Zetaruk [B.Sc./86, DMD/90] can watch eagles soaring over a tree-lined lake.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Kids discover health-care careers at UM summer camp
July 24, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences welcomed students back to its Biomedical Youth Program (BYP) Summer Camp — a week-long immersive experience where youth explore careers in the health sciences through hands-on learning. After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the camp returned this year with new programming.