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Journey to the Islets Dr. Lucy Marzban's research examines early detection and treatment to reduce amyloid formation, a key factor in diabetes.

Dr. Lucy Marzban's research examines early detection and treatment to reduce amyloid formation, a key factor in diabetes.

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Fit for Pharmacology UM alum Daryl Fediuk shares how a summer student research position shaped his career.

What does it take to land a job at a high-profile pharmaceutical company like Pfizer?

For Dr. Daryl Fediuk, it all started 24 years ago with a summer job in a University of Manitoba lab.

Learn how that summer student research position shaped his career. umtoday.ca/stories/fit-...

Give to Gain: Rady Faculty honours women on International Women’s Day

Each year, International Women’s Day invites the University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty community to honour the women who shape learning, leadership and care across its colleges. umtoday.ca/stories/give... @umanitoba.bsky.social

Health equity champion encourages empathy UM alum Dr. Philip Berger shares advice on lifetime of standing up for human rights

UM alum Dr. Philip Berger has fought for equitable health care for marginalized people for more than 50 years. He sat down for a Q&A session with Dr. Peter Nickerson. #healthequity #MedSky

Transforming Trauma Meet College of Rehabilitation Sciences researcher Madeline Burghardt.

Dr. Madeline Burghardt never expected to become an arts-based researcher. But the demands of specific projects have changed her perspective.
“Creative methods are a versatile way for people to share stories.”
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two students posing for photo wearing their CaRMS match shirts while other students write their names on a map of Canada

A large crowd of students in the Brodie Atrium wearing their CaRMS match shirts and mingling

two students writing on their CaRMS match shirts with a sharpie to say where they're going for medical residency

Today is another exciting CaRMs Match Day at #RadyFaculty! Good luck to all medical students in your residencies, wherever they may take you! #MedSky

Always a Mentor

Judith Scanlan, associate professor of nursing, recently marked an extraordinary 51 years of teaching at UM. “I love what I do,” she says.

February 2026 News Roundup YouTube video by U of M Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New episode of RadyUs highlights exciting stories from the past month including new HIV research studies, funding for mental health initiatives, the Black Health Symposium and more! #podcast #healtheducation #MedSky
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New head of physical therapy envisions ‘organic curriculum’

For Dr. Catherine Bilyeu, a Winnipeg-born UM alum, taking on the role of head of the physical therapy department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences has been a true homecoming. UM Today recently spoke to Bilyeu about her vision for the department.
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The Manitoba Government declared February as Psychology Month. In an event commemorating this occasion, Minister Uzoma Asagwara handed the Declaration to Dr. Colleen Murphy, MPS President Elect, and UManitoba Assistant Professor of Clinical Health Psychology.

Manitoba’s Joss Reimer named as Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer—the medical lead for Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccine task force—has been appointed as Canada’s next chief public health officer.

Congratulations to UM alum Joss Reimer [MD/08, MPH/13] on being named Canada's chief public health officer!

We are proud that Dr. Reimer’s path was shaped in part at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, including her medical school education.

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Pinning ceremony a ‘significant milestone’ Faculty members welcome 110 new nurses to profession

The College of Nursing welcomed 110 new nurses to the profession at a pinning ceremony Feb. 7. Many of the cohort have already started working, while others are set to take their licensure exams. The class will receive their degrees at UM’s next convocation in June.
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New research funding supports ‘Ecosystem for mental health in Manitoba’

Six community organizations are receiving grants to support innovative mental health projects, thanks to new donations to @primetheme.bsky.social, a @chrimanitoba.bsky.social research theme founded by UM’s Dr. Mandy Archibald and Dr. Leslie Roos. umtoday.ca/stories/new-...

Psychology Month feature: Dr. Kylee Clayton is at the forefront of pediatric feeding disorder research.
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The hidden heart risk in drinking water A UM researcher is part of a global study examining the effects of saltier water on blood pressure.

Is high blood pressure linked to the water you drink?

Dr. Setor Kunutsor from the University of Manitoba's Max Rady College of Medicine is part of a global study examining how saltier water affects blood pressure.

Read the UM Today story to learn more about the findings: umtoday.ca/stories/hidd...

Inspiring Indigenous youth Students from Southeast Collegiate learn about pharmacy professions at UM.

Grade 12 students from Southeast Collegiate – an Indigenous high school campus and lodge in Winnipeg – spent several afternoons at University of Manitoba’s College of Pharmacy between Oct. 2025 to Jan. 2026, exploring what a future career in health care could look like. umtoday.ca/stories/insp...

Showcasing talent and inspiring change College of Nursing celebrates Black History Month in second-annual event

Under the theme “From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Black Nurses Inspiring Change,” over 100 nursing students, faculty, staff and invited guests gathered at the Helen Glass Centre for Nursing on Feb. 2 for a lively, colourful and inspiring Black History Month celebration.
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UM in Canada’s top six in TIME’s World University Rankings UM continues to be recognized as a leading research-intensive university

The University of Manitoba has been ranked among the top six universities in Canada in TIME’s 2026 World’s Top Universities list, earning a global ranking of 136.
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‘Dreamcatcher’ of colleges Rady Faculty celebrates official launch of new College of Community and Global Health.

UM's College of Community and Global Health has officially launched. The sixth college in the Rady Faculty brings a uniquely interdisciplinary approach that advances equity, social justice and reconciliation through health and social system transformation. umtoday.ca/stories/drea...

UM researchers drive return of lactation consultant funding in Manitoba Supporting stronger starts for infants, mothers and communities – especially in First Nations.

Researchers from UM's Max Rady College of Medicine helped lead an advocacy campaign, backed by research data, that resulted in the announcement of permanent funding for Manitoba's lactation consultant program, which had its funding cut in 2018. umtoday.ca/stories/um-r... @umanitoba.bsky.social

Future 40 winners work toward healthier Manitoba, 1 garden and polar bear cell at a time | CBC News CBC Manitoba has announced its top 10 Future 40 under 40 finalists — a list of impressive, community-minded Manitobans giving back to make the province better for future generations.

Huge congrats to all the those from Rady Faculty for winning the CBC Manitoba Future 40! Great to get recognized for the amazing work you do for the community.

@relgabalawy.bsky.social Dr. Ivan Iurchenko
@beattielab.bsky.social Shakerah Jones Hall

‘Communities near and far’: UM launches new College of Community and Global Health The college unites diverse minds across disciplines to advance community and global well-being

The University of Manitoba officially launched its new College of Community and Global Health on January 26 – placing UM at the forefront of an approach to health that’s built around people and communities. umtoday.ca/stories/comm...

Inspiring future generations Fireside Chats encourage Indigenous nurses to pursue graduate studies, take on leadership roles

A new intergenerational collaboration between UM and the University of Victoria aims to inspire young Indigenous nurses to go into leadership positions to address an underrepresentation of First Nations nurses in these roles.
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How does sleep help rewind the body’s clock? We asked heart expert Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface Hospital.

According to Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, professor of physiology and pathophysiology at UM, disruption of the body’s “internal clock” can change the normal functioning of the heart and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. #Medsky
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Mothers whose kids are taken face higher mortality rates — especially if they’re First Nations: Manitoba study | CBC Accessibility Mothers whose children are apprehended have a higher risk of dying prematurely — a risk that’s even higher among First Nations women, a new study led by University of Manitoba researchers and the Asse...

A joint Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs FNFAO & #MCHPResearch study showing 4x higher rates of premature death for First Nations mothers with children apprehended by child protective services highlights the need to invest in First Nation-led solutions. @um-radyfhs.bsky.social
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UM mourns passing of alum Dr. Barry Lavallee Dr. Lavallee dedicated his career to health equity and improving care and outcomes for Indigenous people.

Dr. Barry Lavallee dedicated his career to health equity and improving care and outcomes for Indigenous people. UM and the Rady Faculty send sincere condolences to his family, friends and community on this sudden loss.
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Health career with a niche Respiratory therapy student recalls ‘inspiring’ clinical experience

Jerick Dela Cruz always knew he wanted a career in health care, but it wasn’t until he attended a student-hosted health-care panel in his first year that he considered respiratory therapy. umtoday.ca/stories/heal...

Innovation Success: The startup fighting viruses you can’t see A new cutting edge in disease prevention.

Nanotreat was founded on technology developed by Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics researchers Dr. Donald Miller, Dr. Vernon Dolinsky and Dr. Vinith Yathindranath to develop new tools for the prevention of airborne infections at the site of exposure. #Medsky

Pharmacy student explores rural health care in Yukon A look at Sunjin Han's experiential rotation in Whitehorse

Sunjin Han, a fourth-year student in the University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy, recently completed a two-month rotation in Whitehorse, Yukon. There, she gained hands-on experience supporting care in an underserved northern community. umtoday.ca/stories/phar... @umanitoba.bsky.social

Dean’s Prize honours extraordinary Rady Faculty grad students The Dean's Prize recognizes exceptional academic achievement, strong leadership skills and notable personal service.

Congratulations to the nine recipients of the Dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prize!