Research and International News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM global leader in antibiotics research
May 29, 2020 —
An analysis of the 100 most-cited papers in the field of antibiotics and antimicrobials found that the University of Manitoba has more contributions than any other educational institution in the world.
Phased approach to reopening of research
May 27, 2020 —
A process for a phased re-opening of research has been outlined by the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International).
Calling all wildlife researchers
May 22, 2020 —
UM organizing wildlife researchers to study impact of travel, social restrictions on wildlife populations
UM partners with artificial intelligence leader Atomwise to pursue COVID-19 therapies
May 22, 2020 —
Hope to develop a small molecule inhibitor of the cytokine storm that will be easy to synthesize and available to all who need it
Clinical trial on hydroxychloroquine
May 21, 2020 —
Dr. Lauren MacKenzie is looking into the anti-malaria drug known as hydroxychloroquine.
Research and International
UM researchers eligible for new federal government support
May 15, 2020 —
“This new support from the federal government will allow essential research being done at UM to continue during the pandemic”
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM researchers launch preventative drug trial for health-care workers at risk of COVID-19
May 15, 2020 —
UM researchers in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and McGill University, have launched an online clinical trial for health-care workers at higher risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Sustainability
UM Sustainability Champions – Celebrating our Sustainability Award Winners
May 13, 2020 —
During this time of reflection on the year, we’d like to highlight the efforts of some fabulous UM students, staff and faculty in contributing to the betterment of our campus and community! The following winners of the 2020 Sustainability Awards were selected by a committee and received their awards at UM Sustainability Night on March 5.
CBC: From vaccine research to developing tests, Manitoba scientists playing important part in COVID-19 fight
May 12, 2020 —
Two research teams from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and another led by a UM alumnus working at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are making an important contribution in the battle against COVID-19
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Global clinical trial to test blood thinner on COVID-19 patients led by UM and UHN
May 12, 2020 —
A large-scale international clinical trial to test whether the blood thinner heparin can help improve survival for COVID-19 patients launches this week, led by clinician-scientists from the University of Manitoba and the University Health Network.