Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Astrophysicist inspires graduate students at the College of Pharmacy
October 1, 2024 —
The Inspire Mentorship Program at the College of Pharmacy prepares graduate students to navigate their career journeys as they approach the end of their programs. “We do all of this because we want to see each other succeed,” said Nitesh Sanghai, a PhD student and program coordinator. “When you are finishing your program, it can feel like you are at the edge of a cliff.”
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Diverse physician mentorship program launches to support medical students
September 27, 2024 —
The Max Rady College of Medicine has launched a new mentorship program to connect students with mentors from diverse backgrounds.
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Hundreds of Rady Faculty alumni welcomed home for Homecoming
September 26, 2024 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences hosted its largest Dean’s Homecoming Breakfast ever on Sept. 21, as more than 240 UM alumni came to the Brodie Centre atrium to celebrate a record 24 milestone reunions, spanning six decades.
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Celebrating 25 years of innovation at the department of biochemistry & medical genetics
September 26, 2024 —
Reflecting on a rich history of research and community collaboration, the department looks forward to a future of advancements in personalized medicine and gene therapy.
Research and International
UM researchers receive more than $1.5 million infrastructure investment from the John R. Evans Leaders Fund
September 26, 2024 —
Eight new UM research project have received critical infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
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New student lounge, mural bring ‘sense of belonging’ to Indigenous nursing students
September 25, 2024 —
On Sept. 18, the College of Nursing held a grand opening celebration for a new lounge for students in its Mahkwa Omushki Kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE) initiative.
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Canadian Academy of Health Sciences honours two UM researchers
September 20, 2024 —
Two Max Rady College of Medicine researchers have been elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community.
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Philanthropists’ $5-million gift recognized with naming of new building on Bannatyne campus
September 20, 2024 —
Dentistry alum Dr. Gerald Niznick and his wife Reesa have made a landmark gift to UM, contributing $5 million to leading-edge dental clinics to be located in a new building on the Bannatyne campus. The five-storey building will be named in the Niznicks' honour.
Donor Relations
Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick’s passion for dental education and care inspires $5 million gift to the University of Manitoba
September 20, 2024 —
The gift will support the construction of a new dental clinic, which will be housed in the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre on the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus.
Research and International
New study reveals breastfeeding duration influences infant microbiome and respiratory development
September 19, 2024 —
A major study co-led by UM, NYU. and involving researchers from universities across North America. has been published in Cell.