Research and International News Archive
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Safer Substance Use
May 10, 2023 —
When Dr. Em Pijl joined the College of Nursing as an assistant professor in 2021, she started to look at her research from a different perspective. Pijl is originally from Vancouver, where she worked as a registered nurse in the Downtown Eastside, an area with high levels of homelessness and substance use.
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UM study aims to boost mental health of teens with Type 1 diabetes
May 4, 2023 —
A study led by a University of Manitoba researcher aims to improve the mental health of teenagers living with Type 1 diabetes by increasing physical activity and assigning them a peer mentor who has gone through similar experiences.
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Building a broken heart: UM researchers to create 3D bio-printed heart muscle
May 2, 2023 —
Researchers at the University of Manitoba and the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)have been awarded $250,000 over two years to advance cutting-edge three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology to create patient-specific heart models of those living with rare genetic diseases.
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UM scientist develops innovative strategy to combat childhood brain cancer
May 2, 2023 —
A discovery made by a University of Manitoba researcher could lead to safer and more effective treatments for childhood brain cancer.
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Canada Research Chairs Symposium Returns to University Centre in May
May 2, 2023 —
The fifth UM Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium will take place on May 16
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Meet Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, UM’s new AVP Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization, and Innovation
May 1, 2023 —
Dr. Hans Joachim Wieden takes office as UM’s new Associate Vice-President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization, and Innovation)
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UM team secures rare U.S. funding for innovative breast milk research
May 1, 2023 —
A team that has made the University of Manitoba a global leader in breast milk research has achieved a rare honour by landing a grant of US$2.5 million from a prestigious American funder.
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UM Café Scientifique: Windows on the Universe
April 28, 2023 —
Join our panel of UM physicists and astronomers on May 10.
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Cannabis research in pediatric medicine
April 28, 2023 —
A physician’s personal experience leads to exploration and advocacy
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Rady Faculty scientist receives CIHR/CEPI Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research
April 26, 2023 —
Dr. David Safronetz is the recipient of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research.