physiology 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

U of M Rady grads to meet with Nobel laureates
March 26, 2018 —
Two outstanding medical researchers who earned doctorates at the University of Manitoba have been selected to network with Nobel laureates at a prestigious scientific conference

Dr. Henry G. Friesen appointed Distinguished Fellow of CAHS
September 19, 2017 —
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences has announced that Henry G. Friesen has been appointed a Distinguished Fellow, the highest honour awarded by the Academy

Dr. Kirshenbaum named as director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences
May 30, 2017 —
The University of Manitoba and St. Boniface Hospital announce the appointment of Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum as director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre

New weapon in fight against antibiotic resistance discovered
April 20, 2017 —
'We have not only defined a new and effective target, we have designed a drug to attack it'

$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'

U of M physiologist receives Research Canada Leadership Award
November 23, 2016 —
Dr. Grant Pierce, executive director of research at St. Boniface Hospital, and professor in the department of physiology at the University of Manitoba, has been awarded Research Canada’s 2016 Leadership Award

Breathing made easier
September 15, 2016 —
Asthma and COPD research pioneer inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

One of Canada’s most powerful women
November 25, 2015 —
Awards recognize female leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors

Heart cell protein study provides clue to cancer’s “Achilles’ heel”
September 28, 2015 —
'We are very excited and optimistic this discovery'