Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Members of UM community appointed to Order of Canada
July 4, 2024 —
On June 27, 2024, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers and 64 Members.
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Medication Safety Mission
July 4, 2024 —
Dr. Sherif Eltonsy explores the crucial need for research on prenatal drug risks. From asthma meds to new treatments like Ozempic, understanding real-world effects is key.
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Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis reappointed dean of Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
July 3, 2024 —
Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is pleased to announce that Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis has been reappointed dean, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2024 for a five-year term.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Researchers aim to end sports environments raising women’s injury risk
June 28, 2024 —
Researchers aim to end sports environments raising women’s injury risk
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Learning from the land with Elder Charlotte Nolin
June 28, 2024 —
Medicine Garden offers a place for healing and contemplation.
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UM pediatric pioneer in immunology and allergy named to Order of Canada
June 27, 2024 —
Estelle Simons [B.Sc./65, MD/69], professor emerita at the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, has been named to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours.
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New international virtual lab aspires to create gender equity in sport and exercise
June 27, 2024 —
A new virtual lab developed by researchers at the University of Manitoba and the University of Nottingham aims to generate new solutions for gender equity in sport and physical activity.
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Rady Faculty celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with round dance
June 25, 2024 —
Drumming and singing filled the air of Brodie Centre atrium on June 21 as dozens of people joined hands in a round dance to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Research and International
UM researcher awarded funding from Research Manitoba and the Alzheimer’s Society Research Program
June 24, 2024 —
Dr. Jillian Stobart from the College of Pharmacy has been awarded the Alzheimer Society Research Program New Investigator Grant of $200,000, over four years, from the Alzheimer Society of Canada and Research Manitoba.
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Students lead wellness workshop for Parkinson’s community
June 24, 2024 —
An interprofessional group of Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students led a workshop recently for more than 40 people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.