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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎗️On World Cancer Research Day, we’re celebrating Manitoba researchers working on the future of cancer care. Through Research Manitoba funding, they are tackling some of the most pressing questions in cancer research and turning them into possibilities for a healthier future.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

REMINDER! Want to learn more about the Innovation Proof-of-Concept Grant? Don't miss the fall intake webinar next Monday, September 28! Program Officer Sneha Das will share best practices for applications and answer your questions. RSVP to helpdesk@researchmb.ca.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Research brings hope. 💜 On World Alzheimer’s Day, we’re highlighting our partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada to strengthen dementia research. Together, we’re supporting researchers to advance better care, health outcomes and quality of life for Manitobans.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's Global Biotech Week 2026! This national event raises awareness of the biotechnology industry and its growing global impact. We look forward to attending events in Winnipeg this week to celebrate the role biosciences play in shaping our future. Learn more: globalbiotechweek.ca

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Learn more about the Innovation Proof-of-Concept Grant! Join Program Officer Sneha Das for a webinar about our fall intake on September 28. She'll share best practices for putting together a strong application and answer any questions you may have. RSVP to helpdesk @ researchmb.ca.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Strengthening IP education 🇨🇦 We're joining innovation leaders across Canada in a new partnership to strengthen intellectual property education for researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators and help turn great ideas into real-world impact. researchmanitoba.ca/news/news-relea…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Research Manitoba's CEO Jennifer Cleary participated in the Brandon University Research Showcase this weekend, sponsoring the graduate student poster competition. Twenty students showcased their research, highlighting the diverse talents and achievements of budding researchers.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Announcing a major step forward for innovation in Manitoba! Joelle Foster, President & CEO, North Forge, and Jennifer Cleary, Research Manitoba CEO, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to formalize our shared commitment to strengthening Manitoba's IP ecosystem.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Clara Tam as our new RITHIM Program Officer! Clara brings a dynamic blend of expertise in health research, biomedical engineering, AI, and software development. Join us in welcoming Clara to the team as we continue to drive research excellence and innovation across Manitoba!

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🚀 We're accepting Expressions of Interest for funding to support Manitoba-based research and development in key sectors, including bioscience, information & communication technologies, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure & transportation. Apply by November 3! ow.ly/SMmN50ZKsZe

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Last week, Research Manitoba toured the Interdisciplinary Health and Community Services Simulation Centre at RRC Polytech. This state-of-the-art facility brings real-world learning to life for nursing, allied health and community services students. Thanks for the great tour! 👏

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Research Manitoba congratulates the recipients of our May 2026 Research Connections grant competition. This investment of $84,035 will support 14 impactful events that bring Manitoba’s research community together to share knowledge and build new partnerships. researchmanitoba.ca/news

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Attention researchers: Narrative CV is coming Research Manitoba is moving from the traditional CCV to the Narrative CV. The Narrative CV will be required for future funding applications when we launch our new GMS this fall! www.researchmanitoba.ca/funding/narrative-cv-2/

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

❤️ Advancing Women's Heart Health Research Manitoba is proud to support the appointment of Dr. Shelley Zieroth as the Heart & Stroke, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation and Research Manitoba Chair in Women’s Clinical Heart Health Research. Learn more: www.researchmanitoba.ca/news

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Research Manitoba is investing $4,112,263 in matching funds to support 10 research projects through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) and three projects through the CFI College Fund. Learn more! researchmanitoba.ca/news/news-relea…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Job alert - Program Officer, Intellectual Property Join Research Manitoba and help advance Manitoba’s innovation and commercialization ecosystem and support Research Manitoba’s new Intellectual Property division! Apply by Sept. 12, 2026. researchmanitoba.ca/about/career-op…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Our interview with Dr. Warren Clarke of the University of Manitoba is now up! We talk with him about the differences in Black youth experiences across Canada and Barbados, how research can be improved in Manitoba, and ...Scarface? Watch the whole video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtIRjNWXRDM

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Research Manitoba Stories: Dr. Warren Clarke on research collaborations with Black youth

Dr. Warren Clarke of the University of Manitoba shares his perspect...

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Announcing the new priority area for Manitoba Solutions Grant: Climate Adaptation and Community Protection Deadline: August 17, 2026 researchmanitoba.ca/announcing-new-…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Please share widely with your networks: Research Manitoba is currently accepting proposals for Indigenous research ethics and framework consulting. Proposals are due August 10. researchmanitoba.ca/research-manito…

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Research Manitoba Request for Proposals: Indigenous Research Framework and Ethics Consultant - Research Manitoba

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We're Hiring! RITHIM Program Officer Application deadline: July 6, 2026 Help streamline health research approvals in Manitoba by supporting ethics, privacy, and institutional review processes through RITHIM. Learn more and apply: researchmanitoba.ca/jobs

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What do 3D-printed concrete, pet saliva diagnostics, grain-bin insect sensors, and advanced aerospace manufacturing have in common? Find out more about our latest investment: researchmanitoba.ca/research-manito…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We asked the recipients of 2025 Manitoba Solutions Grant to answer the question: "How will you ethically use AI for the benefit of Manitobans?“ Read their responses here: researchmanitoba.ca/in-their-own-wo… cc: Athanasios (Athan) Zovoilis

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Research Manitoba was proud to participate again in this year's Falling Walls Lab in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as both a sponsor and judge. This year, the winning researcher was Saba M.Kolahdouz who presented their concept for a wrist-worn wearable designed for stroke patients to support recovery.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Research Manitoba is investing over $2.9M through Strategic Partnerships Program in 2025-26 to support collaborative research projects: researchmanitoba.ca/research-manito…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Research Manitoba was pleased to invest and attend today's 2026 Manitoba Digital Agricultural Symposium! It was a great opportunity to reach out to the agriculture research community and learn about what the pressing issues in this space are.

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Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congrats to #MCHPResearch’s Dr. Mina Nouredanesh, awarded a @researchmb.bsky.social Manitoba Solutions Grant, supporting #AI use in research, for “Transforming Manitoba’s Healthcare through AI-Powered Predictive Tools and Digital Twins Built on Three Decades of Medical Data”. #UMResearch

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Notice: RITHIM is collecting feedback from users of the Harmony system to better refine and adjust the process for the benefit of Manitoba's health research ecosystem. If you have not received your survey, please email hope.holmes@researchmb.ca for the link!

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Introducing Manitoba’s Research Excellence - a new series featuring conversations with Manitoba researchers. First up: Warren Clarke from University of Manitoba, where we discuss masculinities in Black Canadian youth. Full interview coming soon! www.youtube.com/shorts/JQ6sxbRlUsU

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Warren Clarke - Black Masculinities in Canada

An interview with Warren Clarke

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We’re proud to support clinical trials through our partnerships with Canada’s Clinical Research Workforce Strategy, CanReview, the Manitoba Clinical Trials Working Group, the Manitoba Clinical Trials Lead, harmonized reviews through RITHIM, and strategic investments. #ClinicalTrialsDay

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Reminder! Research Connections grants are due by next Friday, May 22, 2026. Any applications received after this date will be processed during the next intake in November 2026. researchmanitoba.ca/research-connec…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Research Manitoba Program Officers attended the CARA annual conference this past week. Staff were able to meet with national and Manitoba colleagues from Ongomiizwin, Brandon University, Canadian Mennonite University, University of Winnipeg, and University of Manitoba featured in this photo.

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations to Athanasios Zovoilis on being one of only seven applicants funded for his project, AI4Omics-MB: A Manitoba Pilot of GenAI for Clinical Genomics! Great to see Research Manitoba’s $1.3M investment in made-in-Manitoba AI community-partnered research.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate the nurses advancing healthcare research across Manitoba. Research Manitoba is proud to support nursing research through the Manitoba Indigenous Nursing Chair, studentships, events, and new investigator grants. #IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Grant announcement! Research Manitoba is pleased to announce an investment of over $1.3M for made-in-Manitoba AI solutions. Find out more: researchmanitoba.ca/research-manito…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Our Impact and Policy Officer, Yasmin Iman, attended @wcrifoundation.bsky.social last week, where she connected with researchers, administrators, and thought leaders creating meaningful dialogue and connections.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Register now for our Innovation Proof-of-Concept Webinar on May 25, where our Program Officer, Sneha Das, will walk you through best practices for putting together a strong application, and answer any questions you have. RSVP to: helpdesk at researchmb dot ca

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Did you know about all of the research happening in Manitoba related to space? Manitoba plays a substantial role in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of studying deep space. researchmanitoba.ca/manitobas-role-…

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Manitoba's Role in Space Research - Research Manitoba

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Today, Research Manitoba stands in solidarity with all those impacted by MMIWG2S. We remember their lives, we celebrate their spirit, and we commit to supporting a system of accountability and prevention.

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Have RITHIM or Harmony questions? 3x a week our Program Officer holds online drop-in video sessions where you can learn about the software and ask questions! rithim.ca/training

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Our latest newsletter is out! Read all about the new changes that have recently come to Research Manitoba over the past few months: mailchi.mp/researchmb/research-mani…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

New Grant Opportunity! The Manitoba government recently announced a new grant to be administered by Research Manitoba to honour the legacy of Stephen Lewis as a HIV/AIDS advocate. For more information, see the official news release: news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Help us spotlight Manitoba research! Know a local researcher that more people should hear about? Send us your recommendations and we may feature them across our channels! researchmanitoba.ca/submit-a-resear…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

RSVP today for our May webinar on putting your best foot forward in applying for a Research Connections event grant! RSVP at: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c8773...

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This April, we are excited to spotlight Dr. Warren Clarke as our PRIME Research Academic! Swipe to learn more about Dr. Warren Clarke's research! www.warrenclarke.ca

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We're listening. Below, find a resource that details the feedback received for RITHIM and what we are doing with it. rithim.ca/roadmap

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Have a workshop, symposium, poster competition, or other research ecosystem event being held in Manitoba this year? Consider applying for additional funds through our Research Connections Grant! researchmanitoba.ca/research-connec…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Today the Manitoba government announced new changes to Research Manitoba's governance. We are grateful for what our Chair and directors have accomplished, and look forward to the unique perspectives of the incoming board! news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item…

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Introducing the Director of our new Intellectual Property division, Dr. Jody Dexter! researchmanitoba.ca/dr-jody-dexter-…

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