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Cover of the RadyUM magazine featuring a smiling pharmacy graduate in graduation cap and gown. Text on cover reads, "University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Magazine" and "RadyUM" and "Issue 12, Summer 2023" and "Pharm Fresh."

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First PharmD grads featured in RadyUM magazine

July 27, 2023 — 
The cover story of the new issue of RadyUM magazine features the “pharm fresh” Class of 2023 – the first grads to complete the new doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree at UM.

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A female student working in a laboratory.

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Rady grad student profile: Helgi Kuzmychova studies glioblastoma and its resistance to therapies

July 26, 2023 — 
Helgi Kuzmychova has always been fascinated by molecular biology, particularly with how it relates to cancer research.

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Dr. Olubukola-Olatosi sits on a small couch. Behind her is a sign that reads "tooth paste." The two "o's" in tooth form eyes and there are eyebrows above them and a mouth below. A smiling plush tooth with one tooth is also behind her.

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Rady grad student profile: Dr. Olubukola Olatosi passionate about early childhood oral health

July 24, 2023 — 
Dr. Olubukola Olatosi’s PhD research combines her passion for pediatric dentistry with public health.

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UM receives funding for child maltreatment and child welfare research

July 20, 2023 — 
On July 20th, the Government of Canada announced nearly $900,000 in funding to the University of Manitoba for a project aimed at increasing research capacity in child maltreatment, child welfare and family violence.

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Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum in his research lab

Research and International

UM researcher Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum honoured with Order of Manitoba

July 20, 2023 — 
Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, UM professor, researcher and Canada Research Chair in Molecular Cardiology is invested into the Order of Manitoba.

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Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry graduate Dr. Jones Young has supported UM by establishing the Dr. Jones and Katie Young Scholarship in Dentistry and funding the Dr. Jones Young Student Lounge.

Donor Relations

Donor’s generosity impacting the next generation of Dentistry graduates

July 20, 2023 — 
UM alum Dr. Jones Young reflects on the importance of giving back

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Physician examines a child's ear.

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New family med initiative aims to improve patient care

July 19, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba department of family medicine, in partnership with Shared Health, is working to reduce wait times and improve patient access through an innovative new program.

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Md Mahamudul Haque wears a lab coat in a research lab. He inspects a petri dish.

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Rady grad student profile: Md Mahamudul Haque investigating new ways to combat bacterium

July 17, 2023 — 
Md Mahamudul Haque is in a battle with a pathogenic microbe.

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Patient Safety Advocate 

July 13, 2023 — 
Alumna Susan Lessard-Friesen received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions, including the implementation of Safety IQ, a mandatory incident-reporting program in Manitoba.

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Students work with a client at the Physical Therapy Neuro Rehab Clinic at Riverview Health Centre.

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Student-led physio clinic offers interprofessional approach

July 10, 2023 — 
This spring, for the first time in 20 years, the College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ student-led Physical Therapy Neuro Rehab Clinic brought in students from three additional health disciplines for a trial run of a more holistic approach to patient care.

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