New antibacterial compound to combat cystic fibrosis infections

New antibacterial compound to combat cystic fibrosis infections

November 27, 2018 —
Dr. Silvia Cardona publishes results of cystic-fibrosis-related research in prestigious ASM journal

Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Microbiology, science research

Team Bee Box captured the grand prize of $5,000 as well as the People’s Choice award of $500.

Sweet win for Bee Box

November 26, 2018 —
The 2018 edition of Game Changer: Manitoba’s Idea Competition, wrapped up with an exciting round of presentations from the three finalist teams

Asper School of Business, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science, Game Changer, Research and International, Students

Net gain: First new butterfly species identified since 2016

November 20, 2018 —
Naming a new butterfly species from North America is very uncommon

Biological Sciences, Faculty and Staff, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Science, graduate students, Research and International, Science, Students

This illustration depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated image of a number of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria. Note that extending from the organisms’ exterior were type IV pili, or hair-like appendages, which in this case, are used to promote motility for these bacteria, and improve surface adherence. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery.

CTV: Canadian researchers developing ‘Trojan horse’ weapon to battle bacterial superbugs

November 16, 2018 —
U of M researchers at the frontline of the antibiotic fight

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Faculty of Science

Alumni and friends nearly sweep the board at Manitoba Philanthropy Awards

November 15, 2018 —
U of M alumni and friends named in five out of the six categories

Alumni, Asper School of Business, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Science, Philanthropy, UMSU, volunteer

Game Changer finalists gear up for grand finale

November 14, 2018 —
Teams selected to present their solutions to global problems on Nov. 21

Asper School of Business, Computer Science, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science, Research and International

(L-R): PROFESSOR TRUST BETA IN HER LAB WITH STUDENTS YUWEI SONG AND PAMELA DRAWBRIDGE.

University of Manitoba receives 10 Canada Research Chairs

November 14, 2018 —
New and renewed chairs will receive an investment of $9.5 million from the CRC program

Canada Research Chair, Dr. Janilyn Arsenio, Dr. Lisa Lix, Dr. Sabine Mai, faculty, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Lisa Lix, Price Faculty of Engineering, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Research and International

Faculty of Science News

Kyla Smith recipient of Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award

November 7, 2018 —
Congratulations to Kyla Smith, for being selected as a recipient of the Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award from the university’s Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Faculty of Science, Physics and Astronomy