Microbiology News Archive
Faculty of Science
Celebrating outstanding faculty members
November 17, 2017 —
The first inaugural Faculty of Science Awards were distributed to exemplary faculty members. In many cases, the recipients were nominated by their peers, students and colleagues.
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Graduate Student Research Positions – Mark Lab
October 1, 2017 —
A graduate student position at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level is currently available in the Dr. Brian Mark Lab, to study mechanisms of viral immune evasion.
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Graduate Student Research Position – Cardona Lab
October 1, 2017 —
A graduate student position at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level is currently available.
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Women in Science
September 5, 2017 —
The Faculty of Science Homecoming event on September 12 will showcase breakthroughs in Science, but gender inequality for Women in STEM still exists.
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Going with her gut: Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe explains why microbes aren’t the enemy
July 14, 2017 —
Normal human gut microbiota are currently one of the least understood parts of the human body, having been previously virtually ignored by the research community.
Fighting back: Researchers develop new approach to weaken the ability of some viruses to evade the immune system
July 6, 2017 —
'While vaccine-based approaches are desirable in terms of infection prevention in the longer term, alternative antiviral strategies are needed, especially when providing treatment options for infected patients during acute outbreaks'
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Back to the future: countering the rise of today’s “Superbugs”
May 8, 2017 —
Antibiotic resistant bacteria exist right here in Manitoba. Dr. Ayush Kumar warns bacteria-contaminated drinking water on First Nations reserves is a ticking time-bomb.
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The University of Manitoba bursts open for Science Rendezvous
April 5, 2017 —
Join us on campus on Saturday, May 13, 2017 for a free day of fun and discovery.
Photo Gallery: Daughters of the Vote Instagram Takeover
March 16, 2017 —
Indigenous UofM students convey their experience in Ottawa on International Women's Day
$2.7-M investment from provincial and federal governments for new research infrastructure
March 3, 2017 —
'These investments will inspire a new generation of young explorers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics'