Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Research and International
Robert Madziak receives the Harry C. Rowsell Lifetime Achievement Award
July 15, 2024 —
Robert Madziak, longtime director of UM Central Animal Care Services (CACS) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, has been honoured with the prestigious Harry C. Rowsell Lifetime Achievement Award.
![Chloe Vickar wears a lavender stole with Pride flag on it. She is also wearing a graduation cap and gown.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/UM-Today-Lavender-Graduation-2b-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM’s first Lavender Graduation celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ students
July 15, 2024 —
Chloe Vickar felt honoured to participate in the University of Manitoba’s first-ever Lavender Graduation Ceremony.
![Physician checks out toddler being held by mom.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OHS-Meet-and-Greet-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ongomiizwin – Health Services welcome gathering
July 11, 2024 —
Discover Ongomiizwin - Health Services and its commitment to equity in health care.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pharmacy student learns about traditional medicine from Ecuador experts
July 9, 2024 —
Kichwa healers and midwives share their knowledge, offer cultural insights
![Margaret Hart stands in the Brodie atrium at Bannatyne campus.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Margaret-Hart-atrium-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Community, Culture, Curriculum
July 9, 2024 —
Margaret Hart’s [M.Ed./21] career took an unexpected turn when she joined the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences in 2022.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Grad students showcase their health research, network at annual event on Bannatyne
July 8, 2024 —
More than 180 graduate students presented their work in a poster competition, networked with colleagues and mentors, heard from innovative speakers and were recognized for their accomplishments through awards presentations during this years’ annual Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF), June 17-19. “This year it was bigger and better,” said Dr. Samantha Pauls
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
National network to accelerate research for rare diseases in kids
July 5, 2024 —
A group of researchers from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) has leadership roles in a national initiative to accelerate research and treatment for rare diseases in children.
![Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invests 10 Officers (O.C.) and 13 Members (C.M.). into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on 6 May 2022. The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievements, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Credit/Mention de source: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall, OSGG-BSGG Ottawa, Ontario, Canada](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/gg09-2022-0082-002-150x150.jpg)
Alumni
Members of UM community appointed to Order of Canada
July 4, 2024 —
On June 27, 2024, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers and 64 Members.
![Sherif Eltonsy](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sherif-Eltonsy-150x150.png)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Medication Safety Mission
July 4, 2024 —
Dr. Sherif Eltonsy explores the crucial need for research on prenatal drug risks. From asthma meds to new treatments like Ozempic, understanding real-world effects is key.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis reappointed dean of Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
July 3, 2024 —
Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is pleased to announce that Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis has been reappointed dean, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2024 for a five-year term.