Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

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Student research inspires symposium on gender and sexual minority health
April 29, 2025 —
Research from graduate students in the College of Nursing was the inspiration for the theme of this year’s Helen Glass Research Symposium.

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Dental mission to Ecuador learning experience for soon-to-be dentists
April 28, 2025 —
When Bryan Kwak was a UM undergraduate student, he sat in on a dental school info session that left a lasting impression.

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Global News Winnipeg: Manitoba measles cases climb as vaccination rates fall
April 25, 2025 —
Manitoba measles cases climb as vaccination rates fall

Research and International
UM researcher uncovers the health-boosting power of oat protein
April 22, 2025 —
While including oats a balanced diet has long been recognized by Health Canada as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fibre content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied - until now. New research suggests there’s even more to this grain.

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CBC The Dose: From salt in food to transfer payments: Here’s what Ottawa has power over when it comes to your health
April 21, 2025 —
Provinces and territories deliver health care, but feds hold the purse strings and set priorities

Research and International
The Free Press: Saving lives with Manitoba-made vaccines
April 15, 2025 —
Future vaccine development through research at UM

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UM-led study offers hope that existing drug can target metastatic brain tumours
April 15, 2025 —
A University of Manitoba-led study successfully eliminated breast-cancer derived brain tumours in mice, using a drug to penetrate the brain and eliminate metastatic brain tumours.

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Symposium to focus on health research among LGBTQIA2S+ people
April 15, 2025 —
The Helen Glass Research Symposium, hosted by the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, returns April 22 – 24 at Fort Garry campus with a focus on gender and sexual minority health research.

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Family of four building life in new home thanks to Habitat Manitoba, Rady Faculty
April 11, 2025 —
On March 28, a wide smile crossed Ifeyinwa’s face as Dr. Dieter Schonwetter handed her the keys to her new home. She was officially a homeowner.

Research and International
New diagnostic tool could help individuals take greater control of their health
April 11, 2025 —
A team of researchers at UM have developed an innovative new tool that could transform how kidney disease is detected – especially in under-served and remote communities.