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This illustration depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated image of a number of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria. Note that extending from the organisms’ exterior were type IV pili, or hair-like appendages, which in this case, are used to promote motility for these bacteria, and improve surface adherence. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery.

Research pushing the boundaries

May 13, 2019 — 
Early career researchers are among the inaugural recipients of funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund

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Order of Manitoba honours esteemed UM alumni, faculty, researchers

May 13, 2019 — 
Some of the University of Manitoba’s most respected alumni, faculty members, and researchers will be invested into the Order of Manitoba on July 18

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Seniors’ health improving, but rates of depression, anxiety rising: U of M study

May 13, 2019 — 
Health data study finds Manitoba seniors living longer in own homes, but being diagnosed with more mood and anxiety disorders

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a stethoscope wraps around the globe

The Conversation: How anti-fat bias in health care endangers lives

May 10, 2019 — 
'Poor quality clinical care due to anti-fat stigma occurs when doctors or nurses assume the stereotype holds true'

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Taylor Morisseau

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PhD student invited to Youth Indigenize the Senate

May 9, 2019 — 
Taylor Morriseau is studying intervention methods of traditional food systems in Indigenous communities

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High rates of Indigenous people in jail is a health crisis

May 8, 2019 — 
Research says incarceration causes more years of life to be lost than premature death from heart disease, injuries and cancer.

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U of M researcher recognizing importance of asthma awareness

May 7, 2019 — 
The first Tuesday in May is designated as World Asthma Day

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Dr. Naranjan S. Dhalla.

Distinguished Professor Dhalla inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

April 30, 2019 — 
Cardiovascular science pioneer Dr. Naranjan S. Dhalla recognized for extraordinary contributions to health

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Montreal Gazette: Why the most common developmental disability in Canada is misdiagnosed

April 29, 2019 — 
Professor Geoff Hicks shares some insights

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Rady Dean receives prestigious IPAC leadership award

April 25, 2019 — 
Dr. Brian Postl has been named the recipient of the 2019 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration.

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