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.
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.
10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024
December 9, 2024 —
A curated list of the stories that drew readers to UM Today this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."





