University of Manitoba alum Dr. Sharon Bruce partners with Indigenous communities to improve health outcomes and advance equity. Read more about her journey and research supporting Indigenous-led health research: umtoday.ca/stories/comm... @umanitoba.bsky.social

Community ally

UM alum Sharon Bruce partners with Indigenous communities to improve health outcomes and advance equity.

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UM researcher Dr. Mirella Veras is examining portable brain-monitoring technology, which could support more individualized rehabilitation and improve the assessment of shoulder pain following stroke. umtoday.ca/stories/reim...

Reimagining pain assessment after stroke

Research team explores how portable brain-monitoring tech could support rehabilitation.

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Behind every public health or health education decision, there’s data. Dr. Depeng Jiang, a professor in the University of Manitoba's College of Community and Global Health, translates complex data into insights that shape health policy and program design. Read more: umtoday.ca/stories/numb...

Numbers with impact

Dr. Depeng Jiang turns complex data into evidence that shapes health policy, programs and outcomes.

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Nearly 30 years after receiving her first degree at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Cara Brown began a two-year term as acting head of the occupational therapy department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences on July 1. umtoday.ca/stories/exci...

‘An exciting time for occupational therapy’

Meet the new occupational therapy department head, Dr. Cara Brown.

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The University of Manitoba recently welcomed learners to the 2026 Summer Institute in Program Evaluation on the Fort Garry campus. The week-long course brought together undergraduate and graduate students, alongside professionals from health and social organizations. umtoday.ca/stories/brid...

Bridging classroom with community

UM students and community learners collaborate to evaluate real programs in a hands-on summer institute.

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UM alum Jan Currie has been called a pioneer in nursing. She recently sat down with RadyUM magazine to reflect on her career in nurse leadership. umtoday.ca/stories/pion...

Pioneering Spirit

UM alum Jan Currie reflects on her career in nurse leadership.

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When Dr. Mayson Sousa, assistant professor of respiratory therapy, first saw how mechanical ventilators were used in respiratory care, he immediately wanted to learn more about them. umtoday.ca/stories/vent...

Ventilation Fascination

Respiratory therapy researcher Dr. Mayson Sousa aims to reduce the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury.

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What if controlling the energy production in our cells could help fight disease? That’s what Dr. Samantha Pauls, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, has set out to answer. Read the UM Today story to learn more: umtoday.ca/stories/infl...

Inflammation Investigator

UM alum and researcher Samantha Pauls studies immune cells and their role in chronic inflammation.

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Three-time UM alum Dr. Jacquie Ripat began her five-year term as dean of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Manitoba on July 1. umtoday.ca/stories/meet...

Meet the new dean of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr. Jacquie Ripat assumed role of dean on July 1, 2026.

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Community members from the University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences gathered at the Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses on June 22 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Learn more in the UM Today story: umtoday.ca/stories/rady...

Rady celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Pipe ceremony, teachings, entertainment and feast mark 2026 celebrations and 30th anniversary.

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Congratulations to Dr. Peter Nickerson! The vice-provost (health sciences) and dean of the Max Rady College of Medicine and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. #Medsky umtoday.ca/stories/dr-p...

Dr. Peter Nickerson appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

The UM health sciences and medicine dean receives one of the country’s highest honours.

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A researcher at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences is currently developing a first-of-its-kind immersive VR breathing exercise program tailored to people with chronic lung disease. umtoday.ca/stories/reim...

Reimagining pulmonary rehabilitation with smart technology

VR breathing exercise program in development at College of Rehabilitation Sciences.

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Over 200 students from across Manitoba gathered at the Bannatyne campus on June 16 and 17 for the annual Manitoba Student Health Research Forum. umtoday.ca/stories/foru...

Forum celebrates emerging health scientists

Manitoba Student Health Research Forum showcases work “on the cutting edge of change.”

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The University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences recently hosted its first Simulation Retreat, featuring hands-on demonstrations and learning sessions. umtoday.ca/stories/simu... @umanitoba.bsky.social

Simulation sensation

UM’s inaugural retreat highlights how simulation is advancing interprofessional health education across Manitoba.

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The College of Rehabilitation Sciences held its graduate student research day on June 2. Six students – three each from the M.Sc. and PhD programs – were given awards at the end of the day. umtoday.ca/stories/inte...

Interprofessional mentorship highlighted at rehabilitation sciences research day

Mental health and financial well-being, vaping and children’s therapy among topics presented by grad students.

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Results from the TRACTION Trials: Inexpensive drug should be used in most major surgeries to prevent blood transfusion #Medsky #clinicaltrials #medicalresearch

Inexpensive drug should be used in most major surgeries to prevent blood transfusion

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Congratulations to the University of Manitoba, College of Pharmacy Class of 2026! Manitoba's newest pharmacists are stepping into health-care roles in the province, from hospitals and community pharmacies to the military. umtoday.ca/stories/phar... @umanitoba.bsky.social

Pharmacy graduates step into health-care roles in Manitoba

From hospitals and pharmacies to the military, new graduates are entering expanding roles in Manitoba’s health-care system.

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Graduate students from University of Manitoba's College of Community and Global Health are contributing to health systems research not just in Manitoba, but globally. Meet three who recently graduated and were celebrated at the June 1 convocation. Read the UM Today story: umtoday.ca/stories/um-g...

UM graduates strengthening community health through research

From Down syndrome to mental health, new CCGH graduates are advancing health research in Manitoba and beyond.

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Over 200 College of Nursing graduates crossed the UM convocation stage on June 1, including 207 new nurses and six new midwives. umtoday.ca/stories/nurs...

Nursing grads join ‘time-honoured and noble’ profession

New nurses, midwives join profession and celebrate at convocation.

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UM College of Pharmacy alumni Carolyn Capell and Katie Peterson returned to learning to strengthen their patient-care skills. Capell (Class of 1995) and Peterson (Class of 2014) completed a professional development program that enhanced their clinical practice. umtoday.ca/stories/phar...

Pharmacists sharpen patient care through UM micro-certificate

Alumni share how the professional development program helped them improve their clinical practice.

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The University of Manitoba's College of Community and Global Health (CCGH) recently celebrated undergraduate students who completed the Field Experience in Community Health course. Hear from two students who completed their field placements at Zoongizi Ode and CanU. umtoday.ca/stories/supp...

Supporting community health through action and social justice

UM students explore community health through hands-on field placements.

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What's it like to do a health-care rotation in Churchill, Manitoba? Pharmacy student Gloria (Juyoung) Lee shares her experience in this UM Today story, which follows her journey toward becoming a pharmacist through the University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy. umtoday.ca/stories/sout...

From South Korea to Manitoba

Gloria Lee’s journey to becoming a pharmacist through UM’s College of Pharmacy.

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A new report by UM researchers examines the prevalence of mental health in the province, how often Manitobans use health-care services for mental health and substance use, and where they access those services to inform planning and delivery of care. umtoday.ca/stories/new-...

New report finds one in five Manitobans aged 15+ seek care for anxiety, one in six for depression

Study identifies gaps in current system, possible solutions

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UM’s occupational therapy program and the Manitoba Association of Senior Communities recently held a community event for older adult drivers to help make their vehicles safer and more comfortable. umtoday.ca/stories/ot-s...

OT students drive home safety for seniors through CarFit program

Occupational therapy students take part in community event to assist older drivers.

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The University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy recently recognized graduate students for excellence in research, academics and community involvement at an awards ceremony where recipients showcased their work. Read the UM Today story to learn more: umtoday.ca/stories/grad...

Graduate students recognized in College of Pharmacy awards

Student awards and three-minute thesis-style presentations on research.

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The bachelor of midwifery program at the College of Nursing recently held its second annual exhibition of student proposals focused on addressing midwifery care shortfalls across Manitoba. umtoday.ca/stories/midw...

Midwifery students present research that could bring services to more Manitobans

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The George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, a unit jointly operated by the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Shared Health-Soins Communs, has secured $2.6 million in federal funding to improve patient-oriented research in Manitoba. umtoday.ca/stories/stre...

Strengthening patient-oriented research in Manitoba

New federal funding and provincial investment in the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation will help fuel new insights and drive innovation.

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Arthritis Society Canada has awarded $450,000 to Dr. Liam O’Neil, assistant professor of internal medicine, for research to help patients and physicians better understand rheumatoid arthritis. umtoday.ca/stories/stud...

Study to provide insight on origins of rheumatoid arthritis

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The University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy celebrated research excellence at Research Day, featuring a student poster competition, a faculty research presentation and an Indigenous keynote. Read the UM Today story to learn more: umtoday.ca/stories/coll...

Dr. Souradet Shaw’s research examines public health data to understand how inequities shape the spread of infectious diseases. He has traced the transmission of infections such as COVID-19, mpox and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in specific populations. umtoday.ca/stories/infe...

Infections of inequity

Souradet Shaw’s research examines public health data to understand how inequities shape the spread of infectious diseases.

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