Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
U of M celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 19, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with several events taking place June 20 on Bannatyne campus, and June 21 on the Fort Garry campus.
Register TODAY for the June 26 Food Systems Student Symposium
June 18, 2019 —
There is still time to register for the June 26 Food Systems Student Symposium!
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College of Rehabilitation Sciences expands annual symposium
June 18, 2019 —
The College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, will host an expanded Student Research Symposium on June 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Bannatyne campus.
Canada Research Chairs to investigate electricity, linguistics, biodiversity, and stressed cells
June 18, 2019 —
Federal government announces investment of over $275 million for 346 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 52 institutions across Canada for research excellence, including four at the University of Manitoba
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Book traces 50-year story of anesthesia at U of M
June 14, 2019 —
For decades, anesthetists were viewed as assistants to surgeons. Historian Allan Levine takes readers through the often-dramatic Manitoba struggle for anesthesia to be recognized as a full-fledged specialty.
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Stand in your power
June 14, 2019 —
Leslie Spillett, the new Knowledge Keeper at Ongomiizwin, wants to create a system where Indigenous people don’t just survive, but thrive
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Supporting birth ‘amazing every single time’ for Manitoba midwifery grad
June 10, 2019 —
Student from Thompson one of 12 newly graduated midwives through U of M partnership with McMaster University
A Pride to remember
June 4, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba celebrated the 2SLGBTQ+ community and the diversity that thrives on its campuses May 27 to June 2
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Genetic test for breast cancer helps women decide if preventive cancer treatment is right for them
June 3, 2019 —
A new study by University of Manitoba, CancerCare Manitoba and Mayo Clinic researchers has found that when women at high risk are provided with the results of genetic testing, they are more likely to take preventive medications to reduce their chances of developing breast cancer.
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Deconstructing diabetes
May 31, 2019 —
Researcher explores potentially life-changing pharmacological approaches for patients living with diabetes.