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A study of how cannabis legalization has impacted vulnerable youth in Manitoba, led by #MCHPResearch's Dr. Tamara Taillieu, is one of five projects by early-career @um-radyfhs.bsky.social researchers awarded #ResearchManitoba New Investigator Operating Grant funding
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Early-career Rady researchers awarded New Investigator grants
Five assistant professors from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are among 24 researchers who have received a total of nearly $1.8 million in New Investigator Operating Grants from Research Manitoba
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November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A study of how cannabis legalization has impacted vulnerable youth in Manitoba, led by #MCHPResearch's Dr. Tamara Taillieu, is one of five projects by early-career @um-radyfhs.bsky.social researchers awarded #ResearchManitoba New Investigator Operating Grant funding
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Third-year respiratory therapy student Kaitlin Reilly received a UM undergraduate research award to work on a project this summer on the effects of e-cigarettes and vaping. We recently spoke to her about this experience.
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Respiratory therapy student looks at effects of vaping on lung capacity
What are the dangers of vaping, especially on young people? Third-year respiratory therapy student Kaitlin Reilly received a UM undergraduate research award to work on a project this summer on
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November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Third-year respiratory therapy student Kaitlin Reilly received a UM undergraduate research award to work on a project this summer on the effects of e-cigarettes and vaping. We recently spoke to her about this experience.
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Dr. Julie Lajoie, virologist and assistant professor of Max Rady College of Medicine at UM speaks with host Marcy Markusa about what Canada losing its measles elimination status means and why vaccination is crucial.
To listen to the full interview. #measles
To listen to the full interview. #measles
CBC: Canada at risk of losing measles elimination status
Dr. Julie Lajoie, Virologist and assistant professor of Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba speaks with host Marcy Markusa about what Canada losing its measles elimination statu
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October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Dr. Julie Lajoie, virologist and assistant professor of Max Rady College of Medicine at UM speaks with host Marcy Markusa about what Canada losing its measles elimination status means and why vaccination is crucial.
To listen to the full interview. #measles
To listen to the full interview. #measles
Thirty-one pharmacy students from the second-, third- and fourth-year classes at the University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy were recognized for their academic achievements at the college's annual Academic Awards Ceremony.
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Pharmacy students awarded more than $70k in scholarships at annual ceremony
Despite a demanding third-year schedule, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student Katie Leppky finds time to coach youth soccer. Her community involvement, student council work and GPA above&n
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October 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thirty-one pharmacy students from the second-, third- and fourth-year classes at the University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy were recognized for their academic achievements at the college's annual Academic Awards Ceremony.
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Dr. Michelle Driedger, professor in the department of community health sciences at UM, said there are a number of reasons that people may not get immunized. With the growth of anti-vaccination rhetoric, it becomes more challenging to ensure people aren’t caught in misinformation. #measles
CBC News: Nearly 90% of Manitoba’s reported measles cases involved unvaccinated patients: public health
Nearly nine in every 10 reported measles cases in Manitoba since February involved patients who didn't have a single vaccine dose, according to the province's data. Dr. Michelle Driedger, professor in
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October 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Dr. Michelle Driedger, professor in the department of community health sciences at UM, said there are a number of reasons that people may not get immunized. With the growth of anti-vaccination rhetoric, it becomes more challenging to ensure people aren’t caught in misinformation. #measles
Manitoba sees over 3,500 strokes per year. With cases expected to rise, awareness and innovation are critical. On #WorldStrokeDay, we’re proud to highlight Dr. Nishita Singh, Heart & Stroke & @researchmb.bsky.social Chair in Clinical Stroke Research, shaping stroke care for Manitobans and beyond.
October 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Manitoba sees over 3,500 strokes per year. With cases expected to rise, awareness and innovation are critical. On #WorldStrokeDay, we’re proud to highlight Dr. Nishita Singh, Heart & Stroke & @researchmb.bsky.social Chair in Clinical Stroke Research, shaping stroke care for Manitobans and beyond.
On October 16, students from the University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences gathered at the Bannatyne campus for an interprofessional education event aimed at fostering collaboration across health-care disciplines. news.umanitoba.ca/interprofess... @umanitoba.bsky.social
Interprofessional Rady Faculty student event highlights collaboration across health-care disciplines
Simulation labs at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus were packed with students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences on Oct. 16 for an interprofessional education event aimed at foste
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October 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
On October 16, students from the University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences gathered at the Bannatyne campus for an interprofessional education event aimed at fostering collaboration across health-care disciplines. news.umanitoba.ca/interprofess... @umanitoba.bsky.social
What started as an online search in Bangladesh brought Md. Abdul Aziz to UM's College of Pharmacy, and led to a prestigious 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for his PhD research on mental health and medication use. news.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy-phd... @umanitoba.bsky.social
Pharmacy PhD student awarded prestigious Vanier scholarship
While in Bangladesh, Md. Abdul Aziz searched online for top pharmacy schools in Canada. He had just completed his master's degree in clinical pharmacy and pharmacology at Noakhali Science and Te
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October 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What started as an online search in Bangladesh brought Md. Abdul Aziz to UM's College of Pharmacy, and led to a prestigious 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for his PhD research on mental health and medication use. news.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy-phd... @umanitoba.bsky.social
We know that exposure to cigarette smoke in the womb increases a person’s risk of lung diseases. Jaypee Aguilar, who received funding from @researchmb.bsky.social, asked the research question, “How does the mom’s smoking get relayed to the developing child?
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Rady grad student profile: Jaypee Aguilar investigates amniotic fluid’s effect on lung cells
In 2022, Jaypee Aguilar was working in a research role at Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The UM biochemistry grad enjoyed the job, but it wasn’t fulfilling his interest in biomedical science. When he
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October 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We know that exposure to cigarette smoke in the womb increases a person’s risk of lung diseases. Jaypee Aguilar, who received funding from @researchmb.bsky.social, asked the research question, “How does the mom’s smoking get relayed to the developing child?
#MedSky
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The College of Nursing welcomed 97 new nurses to the profession this week. The college also saw 28 students from its graduate programs cross the convocation stage.
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New nurses ready to “dive right in”
When Judah Chepil was 16 and working at a nursing home, he saw the caring nature of nurses firsthand and knew that was the career for him. Today, the 22-year-old is excited to be starting his nursing
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October 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The College of Nursing welcomed 97 new nurses to the profession this week. The college also saw 28 students from its graduate programs cross the convocation stage.
#Umanitoba2025, #UmanAlumni, #Umanitoba, #UMStudent
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The University of Manitoba and Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are providing emergency funding to keep the Sex Worker Outreach Program running in Nairobi, Kenya, following United States funding cuts. The program’s clinics serve about 50,000 patients. #MedSky #HIV
UM helps keep HIV program in Kenya running following U.S. funding cuts
Joyce Adhiambo has lived with HIV for the past 24 years, and she depends on antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to keep her alive. She was shocked when she found out that United States President Donald Trump�
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October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Dr. Ji Hyun Ko has been researching transcranial electrical stimulation as a way to slow down the progression of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
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Dr. Ji Hyun Ko - Rady Researchers
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October 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Dr. Ji Hyun Ko has been researching transcranial electrical stimulation as a way to slow down the progression of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
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Dr. Jo Ann Unger rappelled down the side of HSC Children’s Hospital dressed as Bat Girl. It was part of The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba’s Suspended Superheroes event. She is raising money for the department of clinical health psychology’s new endowed professorship in child psychology.
Rady Faculty ‘superhero’ raises money for new CHP professorship
Dr. Jo Ann Unger donned a cape and became a superhero for a day. She wasn’t fighting crime, but instead, she was raising money for the department of clinical health psychology’s new endowed profes
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October 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Dr. Jo Ann Unger rappelled down the side of HSC Children’s Hospital dressed as Bat Girl. It was part of The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba’s Suspended Superheroes event. She is raising money for the department of clinical health psychology’s new endowed professorship in child psychology.
When the group realized it had a surplus of $3,400 from all the different fundraising activities, the graduating students decided to donate the money to the School of Dental Hygiene’s patient support funds.
Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 gives back
Members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 sold so many cupcakes and cookies at bake sales to raise money for their graduation celebration that they wound up with extra funds. When the group realized
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October 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
When the group realized it had a surplus of $3,400 from all the different fundraising activities, the graduating students decided to donate the money to the School of Dental Hygiene’s patient support funds.
As part of the bachelor of science in dentistry program (BSc (Dent), Kayla Austin spent the summer studying gene expression in taste receptors to observe whether there are differences in people with cancer, those with pre-cancerous lesions and those without cancer. #MedSky #Dentistry
Dental student research profile: Kayla Austin studying gene expression in taste receptors to identify potential oral cancer biomarkers
Kayla Austin had little research experience when she enrolled in the bachelor of science in dentistry (B.Sc. (Dent.) program at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry. But that didn’t matter. T
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October 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
As part of the bachelor of science in dentistry program (BSc (Dent), Kayla Austin spent the summer studying gene expression in taste receptors to observe whether there are differences in people with cancer, those with pre-cancerous lesions and those without cancer. #MedSky #Dentistry
“Funding like this is important because we know through surveys that have been done that many individuals are not able to access oral health-care services,” said Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis, dean of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.
U of M dental school offering free care for eligible patients
A new grant is making it possible for the University of Manitoba dental school to offer free oral health care to eligible Manitobans.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“Funding like this is important because we know through surveys that have been done that many individuals are not able to access oral health-care services,” said Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis, dean of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.
Barret Monchka, a PhD student at University of Manitoba's College of Community and Global Health, is advancing data linkage using AI and working to improve patient data protection. His research supports more accurate findings to inform health-care planning & policy. news.umanitoba.ca/ai-powered-h...
AI-powered health data research by Rady PhD student aims to improve patient outcomes and privacy
Barret Monchka, a PhD student at the College of Community and Global Health (CCGH) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is advancing data linkage using artificial intelligence and improving patient
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October 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Barret Monchka, a PhD student at University of Manitoba's College of Community and Global Health, is advancing data linkage using AI and working to improve patient data protection. His research supports more accurate findings to inform health-care planning & policy. news.umanitoba.ca/ai-powered-h...
“I believe [my research] can provide valuable information for leaders moving forward, should another pandemic hit in the coming years,” Charlene Braun tells UM Today.
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Health care restructuring, COVID redeployment inspire thesis for nursing master’s student
Not long after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2017, Charlene Braun started her first leadership role, as a nurse educator at Grace Hospital. At that time the Manitoba health syste
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October 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“I believe [my research] can provide valuable information for leaders moving forward, should another pandemic hit in the coming years,” Charlene Braun tells UM Today.
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The community of Misipawistik Cree Nation recently honoured UM educator Lisa Mendez and fourth-year medicine student Maura Macaulay for their commitment to a partnership with First Nations communities.
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Rady educator and student honoured for dedication to First Nation community
The community of Misipawistik Cree Nation near Grand Rapids recently honoured an educator and a student from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences for their commitment to a partnership with First Nation
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September 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The community of Misipawistik Cree Nation recently honoured UM educator Lisa Mendez and fourth-year medicine student Maura Macaulay for their commitment to a partnership with First Nations communities.
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The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across both the University of Manitoba's Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses, coming together in reflection, learning and solidarity. news.umanitoba.ca/rady-faculty... @umanitoba.bsky.social
Rady Faculty marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Orange shirts filled the Brodie Atrium at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus on Sept. 26, as the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reco
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September 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across both the University of Manitoba's Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses, coming together in reflection, learning and solidarity. news.umanitoba.ca/rady-faculty... @umanitoba.bsky.social
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences hosted its largest-ever Dean’s Homecoming Breakfast on Sept. 20, with more than 280 UM alumni from the health professions reuniting at the Brodie Centre atrium.
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Rady alumni reconnect with classmates, rediscover UM at Homecoming festivities
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences hosted its largest-ever Dean’s Homecoming Breakfast on Sept. 20, with more than 280 UM alumni from the health professions reuniting at the Brodie Centre atrium. T
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September 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences hosted its largest-ever Dean’s Homecoming Breakfast on Sept. 20, with more than 280 UM alumni from the health professions reuniting at the Brodie Centre atrium.
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Ashley Bell’s experiences working as a bedside nurse led to her master’s thesis on the lived care experience of 2SLGBTQIA+ families with an infant in neonatal intensive care. We spoke to Bell about her research.
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Nursing grad student seeks to close gaps for 2SLGBTQIA+ families with infants in intensive care
When she was working as a bedside nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), UM nursing alumna Ashley Bell saw some 2SLGBTQIA+ families were not receiving the same level of care as other families
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September 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Ashley Bell’s experiences working as a bedside nurse led to her master’s thesis on the lived care experience of 2SLGBTQIA+ families with an infant in neonatal intensive care. We spoke to Bell about her research.
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This Friday, Sept 26 Ongomiizwin leads a @um-radyfhs.bsky.social #NationalDayForTruthandReconciliation event. We appreciate the chance to connect, learn & reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonialism & our roles supporting #reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Join Ongomiizwin at Brodie Centre Atrium to commemorate National Day of Truth & Reconciliation.
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September 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This Friday, Sept 26 Ongomiizwin leads a @um-radyfhs.bsky.social #NationalDayForTruthandReconciliation event. We appreciate the chance to connect, learn & reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonialism & our roles supporting #reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay
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Sam Kavosh, a third-year student at UM's College of Pharmacy, spent his summer researching how to better support patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during pregnancy and improve pharmacist care for those with urinary tract infections (UTIs). news.umanitoba.ca/um-pharmacy-...
UM pharmacy student tackles gaps in care for IBD and UTI patients
Sam Kavosh, a third-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, moved to Winnipeg from Iran with his family when he was 16 years old. He completed his underg
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September 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sam Kavosh, a third-year student at UM's College of Pharmacy, spent his summer researching how to better support patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during pregnancy and improve pharmacist care for those with urinary tract infections (UTIs). news.umanitoba.ca/um-pharmacy-...