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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

Jithan Sreedharan stands in a hallway at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences.

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New respiratory therapy head brings global vision

December 4, 2025 — 
The new head of the respiratory therapy (RT) department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences comes with a unique distinction – he’s been recognized by the American Association for Respiratory Care as the first person in the world to hold three degrees in RT, including a PhD. 

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Jared Salvador smiling in front of a vertical garden wall featuring the L’Oréal Canada logo.

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Pharmacy students explore industry careers at L’Oréal Canada

December 2, 2025 — 
Jared Salvador and Gloria Lee, fourth-year students at University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy, recently completed an experiential rotation at L’Oréal Canada.

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Three people stand in front of two Canadian flags.

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UM dental college receives $6.1M in federal funding for access to care projects

November 28, 2025 — 
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry has received more than $6.1 million in federal funding to improve access to care for marginalized Manitobans and provide students with experience in caring for underserved populations. 

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Dr. Estelle Simons stands at a lectern during her induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

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UM community mourns passing of pediatrician-scientist Dr. Estelle Simons

November 27, 2025 — 
Dr. Peter Nickerson, dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and the entire UM medical community are saddened by the passing of professor emerita Estelle Simons [B.Sc./65, MD/69] on Nov. 5 at age 80.

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Close-up of young women at wheelchairs in a hospital.

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Genetic clues: Can depression risk predict MS progression?

November 27, 2025 — 
New research shows that a stronger genetic predisposition to depression may predict relapse and greater disability in MS

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A colourful graphic is on a computer monitor behind Dr. Sabine Mai.

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Nano and Cell Imaging Facility now on Bannatyne campus

November 25, 2025 — 
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Nano and Cell Imaging Facility (NCIF) has a new home on the Bannatyne campus.

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Elder Charlotte Nolin speaks at a podium, which has a trans flag on front.

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Rady community honours transgender lives

November 25, 2025 — 
More than 60 faculty, staff, students and community members attended a Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony on the Bannatyne campus on Nov. 20.

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Patient describes stomach ache symptoms to doctor stock photo.

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Global gaps in inflammatory bowel disease care revealed in study led by UM

November 24, 2025 — 
Dr. Charles Bernstein led the first global study on health-care spending for IBD, aiming to identify key areas in disease management and highlight gaps in diagnosis, treatment and access to care.

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Two people sit behind a table at a College of Pharmacy booth. Three students stand in front, chatting with them.

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Exploring graduate studies in the Rady Faculty

November 21, 2025 — 
The annual Graduate Studies Open House on UM’s Bannatyne campus explored graduate program opportunities in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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Portrait of Salina Pirzada.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Number of Manitobans using MAID levels off

November 20, 2025 — 
Salina Pirzada, a PhD student in the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba whose thesis is about why patients request MAID, said the numbers have likely plateaued for now

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