Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Rady Faculty launches innovative talent management plan to recruit, retain and promote support staff
November 18, 2024 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences recently launched a talent management program to provide support staff with opportunities for development, training and career advancement.
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UM unveils new research facility where tropical fish shed light on human health
November 18, 2024 —
At the official opening on Nov. 18 of a $2.5-million facility on UM’s Bannatyne campus, scientists showed off laboratory animals with surprising potential for biomedical research: tropical fish.
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Rady Faculty hosts youth, inspires pursuit of the health professions and biomedical sciences
November 15, 2024 —
Hundreds of high school students from Manitoba descended on Bannatyne campus Nov. 6 and 7 for two annual events at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences highlighting the health sciences programs at UM and scientific discovery.
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Leading brain neuroscientist appointed Canada Research Chair
November 14, 2024 —
Dr. Ji Hyun Ko has been appointed by the Government of Canada as the UM Canada Research Chair in Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation.
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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.