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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

Research and International

Eight UM researchers featured on global highly cited list

December 9, 2024 — 
Eight UM researchers have been selected for their exceptional research performance and impact as demonstrated by multiple highly cited papers in 2024. 

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Stethoscope and a pen on a patient chart.

Faculty of Social Work

Social work students explore role in healthcare through interprofessional learning

December 9, 2024 — 
This fall, a cohort of social work students participated in an interprofessional learning experience with the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. This event emphasized the importance of social work practice in addressing the intersection of individuals and their environments in healthcare settings.  During the event, a screening of Falling Through the Cracks: Greg’s Story, depicted the tragic death of Greg Price and highlighted systemic issues in healthcare, including the need for improved communication.  “‘Greg’s Wings’ provided a meaningful learning experience for students, particularly in the context of healthcare collaboration and the challenges faced within this system,” said Vicki Verge, Instructor and Faculty-Field Liaison, Faculty of Social Work.  

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group picture including Star Wars characters for world premiere of Star Wars-Ojibwe version at Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall on Aug. 8, 2024

10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024

December 9, 2024 — 
A curated list of the stories that drew readers to UM Today this year.

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Photo of a grolar or pizzly bear (a hybrid of a polar and grizzly bear) sleeping on a rock

Faculty of Arts

UM in the news: Top 10 UM newsmakers for 2024

December 8, 2024 — 
UM experts and researchers were featured in media stories locally, nationally and globally. Read on to find out who were the Top 10 UM newsmakers for 2024.

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Sabine Mai

Research and International

Medical breakthrough provides hope for early risk stratification of a deadly blood cancer

November 29, 2024 — 
Dr. Sabine Mai publishes groundbreaking study shows early risk stratification of smoldering multiple myeloma, a precursor state to multiple myeloma, a deadly form of blood cancer.  

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Three students stand in front of a sundance lodge.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Sundances offer students ‘crash course in culture’

November 27, 2024 — 
A program through the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC) at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is helping students connect with Indigenous communities through ceremony. 

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Pregnant woman with a hand outstretched, holding pills.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New online resource empowers parents-to-be with reliable medication information

November 27, 2024 — 
The Healthy Pregnancy Hub offers resources to help make decision making easier when it comes to prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs.

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16 people pose for a photo on a stage. A photographer is taking their photo from ground level. Three people in the crowd are taking photos on their phones.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Dentistry, dental hygiene Awards Evening honours achievements

November 26, 2024 — 
The hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff took centre stage at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and School of Dental Hygiene Awards Evening on Nov. 20. 

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Toby Le, a PhD candidate at the Max Rady College of Medicine.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

PhD student champions youth participation on global health stage

November 25, 2024 — 
Toby Le, a PhD candidate at the Max Rady College of Medicine, shares youth perspectives on health policies through his role as Canada’s Youth Delegate to the World Health Assembly.

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Seated at a desk, Dr. Chelsea Gabel speaks.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Indigenous health researchers focus on ‘changing the narrative’

November 22, 2024 — 
Speakers at the recent Indigenous Health Research Symposium at UM reflected on the theme "Changing the Narrative."

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