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Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie meets with a patient.

Progressing MS Research

September 23, 2016 — 
66% increase in research chairs and professorships

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New evidence on why some women are more at risk for HIV infection

September 22, 2016 — 
Understanding what bacteria has to do with HIV

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A papyri from the sixth or seventh century CE detailing a loan of money // Photo: Mike Sampson, U of M

When all hell breaks loose in Classics

September 20, 2016 — 
This fall will see U of M host a trio of events centered on papyri—including the new poems by Sappho

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Artist impression of the heart of galaxy NGC 1068. Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF; D. Berry / Skyworks

Black hole hidden within its own exhaust

September 15, 2016 — 
“Think of a black hole as an engine. It’s fueled by material falling in on it from a flattened disk of dust and gas. But like any engine, a black hole can also emit exhaust,”

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Dr. Andrew Halayko.

Breathing made easier

September 15, 2016 — 
Asthma and COPD research pioneer inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Transplant Trailblazer: U of M researcher receives prestigious awards

September 15, 2016 — 
A Canadian leader in transplant research, Dr. Peter Nickerson is adding more accolades to an already distinguished career.

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Fort Garry campus

Two big events in research news

September 14, 2016 — 
It was a good week for some U of M researchers

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Renowned obesity researcher to deliver series of public lectures around Winnipeg

September 13, 2016 — 
Internationally renowned health expert Dr. Peter Katzmarzyk to visit Winnipeg as part of the Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award lecture series.

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Duo inducted into RSC College

September 13, 2016 — 
Professors Ekram Hossain and Andrew Woolford have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

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Professor Stéphane McLachlan will lead a novel study exploring the pros and cons of hydropower development on the environment and Indigenous communities across Canada. // Photo: FreeNatureStock

Working together to solve modern problems

September 13, 2016 — 
Four University of Manitoba researchers are among the recipients of the latest $163-million funding announcement from the Government of Canada

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