medical microbiology News Archive
Putting the best research tools in the hands of Canada’s scientists
April 11, 2018 —
More than $42 million in funding for research infrastructure projects across the country
On the history of infectious disease as an academic discipline
March 9, 2018 —
'We valued the opportunity to bring clinical microbiology to ill patients and make the lab an exciting venue for learning'
CBC: HIV rates continue to rise in Manitoba: new report
March 2, 2018 —
"These numbers are too high. It's unacceptable."
Study sheds new light on why the effectiveness of a popular HIV prevention method varies in women
February 28, 2018 —
The study highlights the major role of genital inflammation in HIV risk and in modifying the efficacy of HIV prevention strategies
Globe and Mail: Stocking the toolbox for HIV prevention and control
November 27, 2017 —
'Dr. Fowke is currently studying a relatively safe, cheap and available anti-inflammatory substance that can have a quietening effect on these immune cells and reduce the risk of HIV transmission'
Three U of M difference makers honoured
May 4, 2017 —
Alumna, faculty and student receive 2017 Women of Distinction Awards
Insight into groundbreaking research on World AIDS Day
December 1, 2016 —
Distinguished Professor Frank Plummer recognized for groundbreaking research with 2016 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Infectious disease research pioneer Frank Plummer to present Annual Gairdner Lecture
October 7, 2016 —
Dr. Frank Plummer, winner of the prestigious 2016 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, to present the annual Gairdner lecture on Oct. 12
ACSH: Hybrid Antibiotic Created With Molecular ‘Rope’ Kills Resistant Bacteria
October 5, 2016 —
'Out-of-the-box thinking was displayed yet again by a team of scientists from the University of Manitoba'
Get to know our 2016 Vanier Scholars – Colin Graydon
October 3, 2016 —
“Our lab’s tech was sitting in the desk next to me when I read the news, so I jumped up and hugged him. He was very confused. After that, I sent texts to my family and close friends. Many exclamation marks and capital letters were used.”