Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Research Days returns
June 14, 2022 —
For the first time since 2019, 262 of Canada’s top graduate students from 17 universities will present their research at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus from June 13 – 20, 2022 as part of the 33rd annual Canadian Health Student Research Forum.
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Ongomiizwin celebrates medical grads, Elder Margaret Lavallee
June 9, 2022 —
The group of new doctors stood before the audience and smiled proudly. Each held an eagle feather and wore a braided sweetgrass lapel pin
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UM study finds living near trails reduces risk for heart disease
June 7, 2022 —
A University of Manitoba-led study found that living close to a trail used for walking, running and cycling leads to an eight per cent reduction in the risk factors for heart disease
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Game On
June 6, 2022 —
At the start of his four-decade career in physical therapy and neuroscience research, Tony Szturm [PhD/88] looked to his past for inspiration. Szturm has been legally blind since the age of 10 from a rare eye disease that is usually caused by age-related deterioration. From a young age he was exposed to assistive technologies, such as video magnification systems and computer-based voice software.
CBC: Mix of health-care providers help long COVID patients as researchers work to understand condition
June 2, 2022 —
Long COVID 'has significant impact on both patients … and health-care providers,' researcher says
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Creating culturally safe learning environments for BIPOC students
June 1, 2022 —
Post-secondary institutions need to move into actionable strategies to support the success of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students, a UM nursing PhD student said at a recent virtual presentation hosted by the College of Nursing
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Family Centre opening after COVID delay
May 31, 2022 —
After two years of delay, the Family Centre has opened its doors to Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students, staff and faculty.
Donor Relations
World Multiple Sclerosis Day marks the importance of funding health research
May 30, 2022 —
Researchers are making important discoveries about Multiple Sclerosis with support of donor funding.
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EDI office hosts positive change in health care panel during Pride 2022 events
May 27, 2022 —
The Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is hosting a community of practice event to discuss advocacy and positive solutions for 2SLGBTQIA+ people who have been marginalized and discriminated against when seeking health-care services.
Research and International
Meet Natalie Mota, 2021 Rh Award Winner in the Health Sciences category
May 27, 2022 —
This award recognizes her work to generate knowledge that can be used to develop and improve treatment and prevention programs for PTSD