Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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‘Simulation Star’ impacts nursing education
November 16, 2022 —
When Sufia Turner joined the College of Nursing faculty in 2014, she had no previous exposure to simulation in nursing education. But today she has been recognized internationally for her work in the area and is passionate about its potential.
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Relationships central to symposium on Indigenous health research
November 15, 2022 —
This year’s UM Indigenous Health Research Symposium, hosted by Ongomiizwin -- Research, takes place Nov. 16 and 17 in an all-virtual format.
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Transgender Awareness Week 2022: Show up, speak up, support one another
November 14, 2022 —
During Transgender Awareness Week, from November 13 to 19, individuals and organizations are focusing attention on the stories and experiences of transgender people and communities to bring awareness, education and change to the issues faced by transgender people.
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Alumni step up for nursing students
November 10, 2022 —
Support from alumni helps nursing students complete education and enter the healthcare field
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Genetic counselling grad students explore importance of patient voice
November 10, 2022 —
Genetic disorders are often rare, making the diagnosis alienating and confusing for families. Three 2022 master of science graduates from Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ genetic counselling program in the department of biochemistry and medical genetics, Max Rady College of Medicine, researched how to make the diagnostic journey easier for patients.
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New post-bacc program helps future grad students get a foot in the door
November 7, 2022 —
The big question for many new graduates is ‘what’s next?’ Figuring out what to do with your degree isn’t always easy, but a new post-baccalaureate program at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is hoping to help graduates decide on their next steps.
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UM researchers identify protein linked to heart failure in chemo patients: Finding could save millions of lives
November 4, 2022 —
A team led by Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and St. Boniface Hospital Research has identified a protein called TRAF2 that stops functioning in cancer patients taking the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, which can result in heart failure.
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‘Our professional responsibility’
October 31, 2022 —
Dismantling racism and reflections on learning through the COVID pandemic were common themes at the first in-person convocation since 2019 for graduates of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the Max Rady College of Medicine.
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Study shows link between genetics and response to electroconvulsive therapy
October 28, 2022 —
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment reserved for the most severe cases of depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Positive results are not guaranteed. Could genetic insight in the form of a patient’s “polygenic risk score” help to predict whether electroconvulsive therapy will be effective for that patient?
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Pilot promoting health sciences grad studies, professional programs ‘helps students find their passion’
October 26, 2022 —
Organizers of the Multidisciplinary Health Research Experience (MHRE) say the pilot was a success and will be offered again this year to University of Manitoba undergraduate students interested in the health sciences.