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Portrait of Dr. Tanveer Sharif in his lab. He is wearing a lab coat. There is scientific equipment and bottles on the counter and on shelves behind him.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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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Moon photo by Reid Wiseman‚ courtesy of NASA

Research and International

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

Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice-President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization, and Innovation).

Research and International

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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A woman sits on a couch breastfeeding a baby.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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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Artists rendition of a neutron star courtesy of ESO/L. Calçada

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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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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Cannabis research in pediatric medicine

April 28, 2023 — 
A physician’s personal experience leads to exploration and advocacy

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Portrait of Dr. David Safronetz in his lab.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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.

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Night time overhead view of Winnipeg

Research and International

Historic Perspective of the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 25, 2023 — 
During the COVID-19 pandemic community activism helped to shape government responses and vaccine rollouts. A new project led by UM researcher, Dr. Esyllt Jones, will delve into untold stories from marginalized communities before they are lost.

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Christine Zhang, the flow cytometry core facility manager.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Rady Faculty invests in research through cutting-edge core platforms, labs

April 24, 2023 — 
Technology helps make dreams a reality.

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Unleashing creative potential with AI

April 18, 2023 — 
We have entered an era of AI art, where computers can generate images, essays and songs that can look or sound very much like the real thing.

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