pharmacology and therapeutics News Archive
UM assistant prof named Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research
September 21, 2023 —
Dr. Henry A. Dunn, an assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and therapeutics at the Max Rady College of Medicine within the University of Manitoba, is 1 of 28 recipients of the 2023 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research (FLCBR) fund. This program provides funding of $100,000 to support innovative research focused on developing solutions to brain disorders and diseases including ALS, epilepsy and brain injuries.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Are cannabis products safe and effective for reducing symptoms in children with cancer?
August 28, 2023 —
A recent analysis led by University of Manitoba researchers of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by children with cancer. The analysis is published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady grad student profile: Khushali Trivedi aims to be role model
August 14, 2023 —
Khushali Trivedi is focused on understanding if a particular protein plays a role in the development of gestational diabetes, one of the most common types of complications that occurs during pregnancy.
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.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
3MT winner looking forward to continuing research in fight against Alzheimer’s
April 8, 2022 —
Four grad students take home top prizes at UM 3MT final
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Three Minute Thesis challengers announced – mark your calendars!
February 9, 2022 —
Come support our graduate students at three exciting heats!
Faculty of Graduate Studies
3MT finals on April 21
April 13, 2021 —
Mark your calendars – the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) final competition is coming up
Faculty of Graduate Studies
2021 3MT finalists announced
March 10, 2021 —
The results are in: After three competitive heats, the 12 finalists for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition have been chosen
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Study moves one step closer to better understanding brain diseases
June 25, 2019 —
A recent study by University of Manitoba researchers could lead to groundbreaking new treatments and improved diagnosis of diseases like Alzheimer’s, stroke, epilepsy and diabetes
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New Vanier scholar explores how traditional Oji-Cree diet can affect diabetes rates
September 6, 2018 —
'I want to look at how diet can be the influencer and can protect someone from developing type 2 diabetes. My hope is to move into how traditional diets can attenuate the risk'