Research and International News Archive
Faculty of Science
Puzzling it out: solving the mysteries of molecules, one spectrum at a time
February 13, 2018 —
For the uninitiated, microwave and infrared spectroscopy is the study of the movement of molecules on a microscopic level. Van Wijngaarden and her team research the properties of these structures, including the way they interact with one another. Crucial to our very existence, molecules make up everything in our world, including us.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Mental health project to test ‘virtual care’ for rural Manitobans
February 13, 2018 —
Study will test “virtual care” tools, such as videoconferencing, with the goal of increasing access to mental health care for rural Manitobans, thanks to support from AstraZeneca Canada.
Faculty of Science
Chances are: statistics Professor Elif Acar tells how a science project changed her life
February 12, 2018 —
As a statistician, Professor Elif Acar knows all about how to calculate the probability of a given scenario, taking into account scores of different variables. However, as skilled a statistician as Acar is, it’s unlikely she would ever have been able to predict her current situation as a professor of statistics at a Canadian university, given the facts of her own childhood.
Faculty of Science
Professor Hélène Perreault, recognized for outstanding work in mass spectrometry
February 12, 2018 —
Professor Hélène Perreault was awarded the 2017 Fred P. Lossing Award, given by the Canadian Society for Mass Spectrometry (CSMS).
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Study suggests being a ‘super-taster’ of bitter flavours may put you at disease risk
February 8, 2018 —
Could hating brussels sprouts mean you’re more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis?
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Student research excellence displayed at dental convention
February 8, 2018 —
The College of Dentistry’s 2018 Research Day was held in conjunction with the Manitoba Dental Association’s annual convention.
Vote for Johnson and Simoes in Science, Action!
February 8, 2018 —
Two U of M graduate students have made the first group in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) competition titled: Science, Action!
CTV: Research looks to link almonds to a healthy gut
February 8, 2018 —
One of the most consumed nuts in North America is under the microscope at the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Massive Open Online Courses: Hope, hype, impact
February 6, 2018 —
Hear from MOOCs pioneer George Siemens at the next Illuminate lecture.
Research participants needed: Brain imaging research study
February 6, 2018 —
The purpose of this study is to examine how the brain changes after certain events.