Dr. James Blanchard News Archive
![Dr. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) visits UM researchers and patient cohorts in Nairobi.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/4-150x150.jpg)
Research and International
Sex workers, marginalization and health in Africa
March 27, 2024 —
UM researchers in Kenya partner with the University of Nairobi to address the spread of infectious diseases among sex worker and sexual minority communities.
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Global Public Health at scale
February 22, 2024 —
A University of Manitoba (UM) project is focusing on improving maternal and child health in Uttar Pradesh – the largest state in India, with a population of 223 million, across 30,000 healthcare facilities and 300,000 front-line care providers.
![Dr. Frank Plummer poses for the photo in a lab. He is wearing a white coat.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/PLUMMER_Frank-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Marking 140 years of health research impact
November 17, 2023 —
The Max Rady College of Medicine at UM is marking a milestone. It’s been 140 years since it was founded in 1883 as the Manitoba Medical College, Western Canada’s first medical school.
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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.
![Bannatyne campus.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Rady_cropped_WEB-150x150.jpg)
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.
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Research and International
Four new Fellows from UM join the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 2, 2022 —
Fellows recognized by peers for actionable solutions to complex health challenges
![Medical microbiology and infectious diseases PhD student Ruth Mwatelah presents her poster](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Researchdays-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Research Days returns
June 14, 2022 —
For the first time since 2019, 262 of Canada’s top graduate students from 17 universities will present their research at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus from June 13 – 20, 2022 as part of the 33rd annual Canadian Health Student Research Forum.
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Donor Relations
UM global public health research partnership contributes to saving mothers and newborns in India
April 26, 2022 —
Transformational investment supports partnership of UM researchers and government of Uttar Pradesh, India to improve survival for mothers and babies.
![Andrea Blanchard surrounded by trees](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/UM-Today-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
The perfect blend of art and science
April 14, 2022 —
Growing up, Dr. Andrea Blanchard watched her father James Blanchard, PhD work on HIV/AIDS public health programs in India. As an adult, she knew she wanted to help people in the same way as her dad.
![Classroom in Uttar Pradesh, India.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/India-UMToday-150x150.jpeg)
UM in India
June 3, 2021 —
When the pandemic hit India a year ago, UM researchers were asked by the government of Uttar Pradesh to help provide support in dealing with the pandemic