pediatrics & child health News Archive
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New precision health ‘All for One’ network for the Prairies
March 9, 2021 —
'Genomics has enormous potential to improve Canadians’ lives and to advance post-pandemic economic recovery'
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Breastfeeding research improves lives and advances health, but faces conflicts
February 9, 2021 —
Breastfeeding and breast milk provide big opportunities to support maternal, infant and population health
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM-led research team to study cannabis use for health concerns in children
April 20, 2020 —
A team led by researchers at the Rady Faculty have received a $1.5 million team grant to study the use of medical cannabis in children with cancer across Canada.
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CBC: Doctor researching rare genetic disorders 1 of 3 Manitobans inducted into Order of Canada
January 2, 2020 —
Dr. Rockman-Greenberg's research has involved screening newborns for genetic disorders to detect them before symptoms appear
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New dept head of pediatrics looks to drive change
September 10, 2019 —
Dr. Patricia Birk is coming into her new role with a plan. Drawing from experiences and observations gleaned over the course of her 20-year career, she has a clear-eyed view of the future of the department under her direction.
![Dr. Allan Becker, 2018 recipient of the Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award, for his outstanding contributions to the field of pediatric allergy and asthma research. // Photo by Daniel Gwozdz](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Becker_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Clinician scientists: critical for the evolution of healthcare
April 30, 2019 —
Dr. Allan Becker is the recipient of the Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award
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Wpg Free Press: U of M researcher helps develop child head-injury protocol
July 10, 2018 —
A team of researchers from across Canada — including the head of the University of Manitoba’s pediatrics department — announced an improved method
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Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
April 12, 2018 —
An outstanding and highly respected scholar, best known for advancing and translating scientific discovery into new treatments
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Investigating a paradoxical risk of childhood obesity
June 28, 2017 —
New research funding will help find out why regular consumption of artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of obesity and metabolic disease in early childhood
![Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Cheryl-Rockman-Greenberg_web-150x150.jpg)
Pediatric geneticist awarded medal of honour
November 23, 2016 —
The Rx&D Health Research Foundation (HRF) recognized Distinguished Professor Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg for her global impact on the health of children