Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

December 9, 2025 — 
A new space has opened on the Bannatyne campus for members of the Rady Faculty community to practise their faith, explore their spirituality, or simply pause and reflect.  

December 9, 2025 — 
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is expanding the use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS), a handheld imaging tool that allows clinicians to see inside the body in real time.

December 9, 2025 — 
Making a difference in the lives of kids who face social and economic inequities drives Canada’s leading expert in early childhood oral health.

December 8, 2025 — 
Growing up in Winnipeg’s St. James neighbourhood, Cherie Murie [MOT/08] never imagined that she would spend her life working in the north. But after a fieldwork placement in Thompson as an occupational therapy (OT) student, she took a position in the northern Manitoba city and has not looked back for the past 16 years.

December 8, 2025 — 
A University of Manitoba study is offering free genetic testing to help personalize mental health treatment. Researchers are seeking 200 adults who are starting or changing mental health medication.

December 5, 2025 — 
Dr. Peter Nickerson, a UM physician-scientist who was instrumental in establishing Canada’s national network for kidney donation and transplantation was honoured on Dec. 5 with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Blood Services.

December 4, 2025 — 
Dr. Hannah Wallace has studied infectious diseases like avian influenza for several years at the University of Manitoba Kindrachuk Lab. She said the disease has remained problematic for birds over the last four years.

December 4, 2025 — 
The new head of the respiratory therapy (RT) department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences comes with a unique distinction – he’s been recognized by the American Association for Respiratory Care as the first person in the world to hold three degrees in RT, including a PhD. 

December 4, 2025 — 
During a season filled with parties and food, navigating the holidays while avoiding certain foods can be harrowing. Well-intentioned hosts may prepare a selection of treats in a kitchen that includes flavours of the season. But without clear communication, detailed food labels and assurance of good practices to prevent cross-contact of foods, navigating a holiday tray or buffet line involves risk.

December 2, 2025 — 
Jared Salvador and Gloria Lee, fourth-year students at University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy, recently completed an experiential rotation at L’Oréal Canada.