by Jennifer Cleary | Aug 4, 2021 | Research Stories
Written by: Brian Cole Researchers say Canada’s boreal forest is experiencing rapid climate change. The heat wave and wildfires that raged through much of Western Canada this summer are dramatic reminders of the damage that can be caused by climate change. But...
by Jennifer Cleary | Aug 4, 2021 | Research Stories
Written by: Brian Cole Innovation is key to economic development. But small companies can sometimes find it difficult to access the kind of research support they need to turn their ideas into viable products and services. This is where Research Manitoba can help. The...
by Jennifer Cleary | Aug 4, 2021 | Research Stories
Written by: Brian Cole In addition to being less invasive, a blood test for breast cancer would lead to earlier diagnosis. Cell biologist Mousumi Majumder arrived at Brandon University in 2016 with one goal in mind: to develop a simple blood test that would reveal the...
by Hope Holmes | Jun 21, 2021 | Research Stories
Program and Year: 2020 – Manitoba COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Grant AwardProject Title: A Distinction-Based Study on Equity in COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination and Associated Outcomes for Manitoba First Nations, Métis and Inuit– First Nations Lead: Dr. Wanda...
by Hope Holmes | May 11, 2021 | Research Stories
Program and Year: Research Manitoba – 2020 Master’s Studentship AwardProject Title: Contribution of immune cells to successful spinal cord regeneration in zebrafishSupervisor: Dr. Benjamin LindseyFaculty: Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, Max Rady College...
by Jennifer Cleary | Mar 1, 2021 | Research Stories
Written by: Brian Cole Can telepresence robots like the TEMI model above assist in caring for people living with dementia? Researcher Amine Choukou is working with a team of investigators to help answer that question. A woman learns that her mother has just been...
