Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

July 21, 2025 — 
Dr. Peter Nickerson, dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and dean, Max Rady College of Medicine, and the entire UM medical community are saddened to learn of the passing of a dear colleague, John Wade [MD/60], on July 17, 2025 at age 91.

July 21, 2025 — 
This #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, University of Manitoba researchers are working to reduce stigma and improve HIV care through science, collaboration with community, and the lived experience of those affected.

July 18, 2025 — 
When the University of Manitoba’s clinical health psychology residency program launched during the 1969-70 academic year, there were just two residents and one training site.

July 18, 2025 — 
Thirty years ago, when Moni Fricke [BMRPT/87, M.Sc./98, PhD/16] took a position as a physiotherapist in northern Manitoba, it was a decision that greatly influenced her life and career.

July 17, 2025 — 
When Dr. Anna Chudyk collaborates with patients and caregivers in health research, her key goal is to ensure that their voices are heard and their priorities respected.

July 15, 2025 — 
A UM expert is a vital part of an international team of scientists studying the alarming changes in the spread of mpox across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to better understand the rapidly evolving virus.

July 14, 2025 — 
Born and raised in Morden, Man., Tara Horrill [BN/05, PhD/21] always knew she wanted a career in health care. But it was while working as an oncology nurse at CancerCare Manitoba that she became drawn to research.

July 14, 2025 — 
The spread of uncontrolled wildfires across has caused significant destruction and evacuations of communities across Manitoba this summer. With 100 active wildfires in the province as of July 14,  it doesn’t show any sign of slowing. One of the other negative effects of the wildfires is the constant lingering smoke that can pose health risks, especially to those with health conditions that make them more vulnerable.

July 9, 2025 — 
Dr. Titus Olukitibi has been awarded the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to expand his research on human papillomavirus (HPV) in Kenya. This research could lead to the development of a groundbreaking therapeutic vaccine for HPV.

July 8, 2025 — 
Steele’s Apothecary at the College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is stepping up to ensure faculty, staff and students are prepared for safe journeys.