Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
Research and International
Can mental illness be passed down through generations?
November 14, 2024 —
Dr. Amani Hamad, assistant professor of community health sciences, has been awarded a prestigious Canada Research Chair in population data science and data curation.
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Four Canada Research Chairs announced at UM
November 14, 2024 —
Recently, the federal government announced support of four Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at UM. This includes three new CRCs and one CRC renewal.
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15 years of philanthropy and progress in GI health: Dr. Charles Bernstein’s impact as Bingham Chair
November 13, 2024 —
As the Bingham Chair in Gastroenterology for the past 15 years, Dr. Charles Bernstein's groundbreaking work in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research and his creation of patient-centred outpatient programs have earned international recognition, positioning Manitoba as a global leader in gastrointestinal health.
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New Canada Research Chair using AI to improve quality of life in older populations
November 13, 2024 —
In the next five years, the senior population in Canada is projected to exceed 9.5 million individuals, comprising approximately 23 percent of the total population.
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Don’t let others define you, women scientists advise at WISDOM symposium
November 8, 2024 —
Women in science who addressed about 70 WISDOM Equity Symposium attendees on Oct. 30 advised aspiring female scientists to find supportive mentors and champions; network as much as possible; promote equity, diversity and inclusion; and believe in their own passions, strengths and skills.
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UM researchers using AI to improve cancer research and early detection of genetic diseases
November 7, 2024 —
UM researchers are developing new genomics methods with the potential to reveal the genetic mechanisms behind human health and disease.
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Rady researchers receive more than $1 million toward breastfeeding initiatives
November 6, 2024 —
Two Rady Faculty of Health Sciences projects aim to enhance breastfeeding initiatives and maternal health, focusing on underrepresented communities across Canada and Manitoba.
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UM researcher asks patients why they’ve chosen assisted death
November 5, 2024 —
A PhD candidate in the Max Rady College of Medicine is conducting the first study in Canada that asks patients about their motivations for MAID in the context of social determinants of health and dignity-related distress.
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First-ever oral cancer screening pop-up clinic held on Bannatyne campus
November 4, 2024 —
More than 100 people were screened for oral cancer at a pop-up clinic held in the Brodie Centre atrium.
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Rady Faculty dean urges new grads to ‘take flight’ in their careers
November 1, 2024 —
As the sun shone brightly into the Brodie atrium at Bannatyne campus for fall convocation on Oct. 31, Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, asked the graduates of four health programs to take inspiration from the mural by Anishinaabe artist Blake Angeconeb that surrounded them.