medical microbiology News Archive
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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
![ResearchLIFE story on infectious disease.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ResearchLIFE_web-150x150.jpg)
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'
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CBC: HIV rates continue to rise in Manitoba: new report
March 2, 2018 —
"These numbers are too high. It's unacceptable."
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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
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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'
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Three U of M difference makers honoured
May 4, 2017 —
Alumna, faculty and student receive 2017 Women of Distinction Awards
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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
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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
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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'
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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.”