Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Rise in Manitoba meth use seen in soaring rate of ER visits, paramedic calls
November 9, 2020 —
The number of Manitobans whose methamphetamine use brings them into contact with the health-care system is climbing dramatically, a University of Manitoba study shows
UM team receives federal funding for targeted COVID-19 research
November 6, 2020 —
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, joined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced close to $28 million in research infrastructure
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Rapid research, rapid results: How the CHILD Cohort Study is tracking the pandemic’s impact on Canadian families
November 5, 2020 —
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives, Dr. Meghan Azad became one of the lead investigators in a national research study designed to track the ways in which early-life environmental, physical, and social factors can shape health.
Forbes: Why Early Wins Over Covid-19 Do Not Mean Victory: Canada’s Cautionary Tale
November 5, 2020 —
Jason Kindrachuk, Canada Research Chair in molecular pathogenesis of emerging & re-emerging viruses, explains
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Discovery Days in Health Sciences goes online
November 4, 2020 —
Although the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Discovery Days in Health Sciences was held virtually this year due to COVID-19, the curiosity and enthusiasm shown by high school students interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences remained the same.
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Bear medicine at core of Indigenous nursing pathway
November 3, 2020 —
When the committee behind the College of Nursing’s Aboriginal Nursing Cohort Initiative (ANCI) decided it had outgrown its name, the group looked for a symbol to reflect the healing, strength and courage that are at the program’s core of providing support to Indigenous students interested in attaining a degree in nursing.
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UM partners with Indigenous communities to reduce kids’ tooth decay
November 2, 2020 —
A research project that will strive to reduce the high rate of early childhood tooth decay among First Nations and Métis children in Manitoba has been awarded a grant of nearly $1.5 million
Research and International
Making research accessible to a broader audience
November 2, 2020 —
Students demonstrate knowledge translation skills in Undergraduate Research Poster Competition
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UM finalist moves on to French thesis competition final
November 2, 2020 —
UM students have presented their research in the fast-paced Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competitions for years, but 2020 is the first year UM held a Manitoba competition entirely in French
Wpg Free Press: Doctors call for provincewide lockdown
October 30, 2020 —
UM professors pen open letter with their colleagues