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St. Boniface Hospital Research focuses on advancing medical knowledge in key areas like cardiovascular health, neurodegenerative disorders, and nutraceuticals. www.sbrc.ca #winnipeg #manitoba #science #research #basicresearch #clinicalresearch

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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Join us Oct 8 for a free public lecture with Dr. Benoît Lamarche, inaugural James D. House Lecturer: What Does a Healthy Diet Mean in This Day and Age of Confusion? St. Boniface Hospital Research, 351 Tache Reception: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Lecture: 7:30–8:30 p.m. Paid parking. Carpooling recommended.
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin and Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum have been researching the relationship between circadian rhythms and cardiovascular health. Read more: www.sbrc.ca/2026/09/mani...
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Manitoba ends seasonal time changes
The Manitoba government has announced that the province will remain on Daylight Saving Time (DST) year-round, ending the seasonal change between Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time. The change b…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Dr. Shelley Zieroth has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women for 2026 by WXN Media. www.sbrc.ca/2026/09/dr-s...
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Dr. Shelley Zieroth Named Among Canada’s Most Powerful Women
Dr. Shelley Zieroth, Principal Investigator at St. Boniface Hospital Research and Professor at the University of Manitoba, has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women for 202…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Did you know? Women may experience different symptoms of heart disease than men, including indigestion, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and dizziness, in addition to the classic chest pain or pressure associated with heart attacks in men.
Did you know? Women may experience different symptoms of heart disease than men, including indigestion, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and dizziness, in addition to the classic chest pain or pressure associated with heart attacks in men.
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
St. Boniface Hospital Research is pleased to recognize 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. www.sbrc.ca/2026/08/dr-s...
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Dr. Shelley Zieroth Appointed Chair in Women’s Clinical Heart Health Research
St. Boniface Hospital Research is pleased to recognize the appointment of Dr. Shelley Zieroth as the Heart & Stroke, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, and Research Manitoba Chair in Women’s Cli…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
At St. Boniface Hospital Research, Dr. Bram Ramjiawan and Dr. Paramjit Tappia are advancing work on novel biomarkers in collaboration with key health partners to detect lung cancer earlier and improve patient outcomes. www.sbrc.ca/2026/08/adva...
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Advancing Lung Health: World Lung Cancer Day
On August 1st, World Lung Cancer Day served as a key reminder of the need to improve lung health, reduce risk factors, and enhance patient outcomes. Lung cancer remains one of the most diagnosed ca…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The first half of 2026 has been an exceptional period for student success. Here is a look at the University of Manitoba students who have made us proud over the last six months: www.sbrc.ca/2026/07/cele...
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Celebrating Student Excellence: Jan–Jun 2026
At St. Boniface Hospital Research, the first half of 2026 has been an exceptional period for student success. Our trainees continue to push boundaries, earning prestigious national scholarships, sw…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Dr. Ruchira Nandasiri, Research Associate from Dr. Miyoung Suh’s lab, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow Award from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Manitoba. www.sbrc.ca/2026/06/dr-r...
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Dr. Ruchira Nandasiri Receives 2026 Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow Award
Dr. Ruchira Nandasiri, Research Associate from Dr. Miyoung Suh’s lab, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow Award from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdocto…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre welcomed more than 200 visitors during its recent Open House as part of Doors Open Winnipeg. www.sbrc.ca/2026/06/more...
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More Than 200 Visitors Attend Successful SBRC Open House
The St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre welcomed more than 200 visitors during its recent Open House as part of Doors Open Winnipeg, offering members of the public a rare opportunity …
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre is opening its doors to the public as part of Doors Open Winnipeg 2026. Sunday, May 31, 2026 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre 351 Taché Avenue
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
St. Boniface Hospital Research is joining a $41.3M international collaboration to advance sonogenetics! Dr. Paul Fernyhough is leading a key part of this ARPA-H project to develop noninvasive nerve repair therapies. www.sbrc.ca/2026/04/st-b... #MedicalInnovation #Sonogenetics #NerveRepair
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St. Boniface Hospital Research joins $41.3M ARPA-H project to advance sonogenetics
St. Boniface Hospital Research is proud to announce its role in a groundbreaking international collaboration led by the Salk Institute. Supported by an award of up to $41.3 million from the Advance…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
4 out of 5 awards! St. Boniface Hospital Research students dominated the @umanitoba.bsky.social 3MT finals. Full details here: www.sbrc.ca/2026/04/loca... #ScienceCommunication #3MT #StBonifaceHospitalResearch #UManitoba
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St. Boniface Hospital Research Sweeps Top Awards at 3MT Finals
St. Boniface Hospital Research is thrilled to celebrate the exceptional performance of our student researchers at the University of Manitoba’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final. Our representatives b…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The latest Manitoba Bioscience Awards recognized the achievements of our colleague Leena Regi Saleth and alumna Dr. Samantha Pauls. You can read the full summary of the event at the link below. www.sbrc.ca/2026/03/st-b...
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St. Boniface Connections Shine at 2026 Manitoba Bioscience Awards
St. Boniface Connections Shine at 2026 Manitoba Bioscience Awards The local bioscience community gathered at the Fort Garry Hotel on Wednesday, March 11, for an evening of celebration and recogniti…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine and University of Manitoba announce 4th International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Nutrition & Health. June 22–24, 2026. 7-minute trainee talks. No fees. Abstract deadline: May 15. Details in link. umanitoba.ca/agricultural...
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | University of Manitoba - 4th International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Nutrition and Health -2026
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Last October, the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine hosted the 3rd International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Nutrition and Health at St. Boniface Hospital Research, bringing together trainees and researchers from around the world. www.sbrc.ca/2026/03/from...
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From 23 Countries to Winnipeg: CCARM Hosts 3rd International Trainee Symposium
The 3rd International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Nutrition and Health was hosted by the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM) on October 15 – 17, 2025, at…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The third annual Mega Heart Event took place on February 22 at The Wellness Institute and featured activities like family walks, Zumba, CPR demonstrations, and educational talks by researchers on topics such as women's health and disease prevention. Read more at www.sbrc.ca/2026/02/st-b...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research Leads Third Annual Mega Heart Event
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and St. Boniface Hospital Foundation held the third annual Mega Heart Event at The Wellness Institute in 2026. The family-frie…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Drs. Kirshenbaum and Rabinovich-Nikitin were featured in UM Today, highlighting how their research connects our cardiovascular science with the University of Manitoba, the Canadian Space Agency, and NASA, using space flight conditions to advance heart health. www.sbrc.ca/2026/02/from...
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From Space to the Heart: Linking NASA and St. Boniface Hospital Research
What do space travel and heart disease have in common? At the University of Manitoba and St. Boniface Hospital Research, scientists are uncovering important connections between the two. A recent UM…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Congratulations to CCARM trainees Rashmi Siribaddanage, Sunita Karki, Shanella Senadhiraja, and Anna Koplovich on receiving graduate and undergraduate studentship awards in recognition of their research excellence. www.sbrc.ca/2026/02/ccar...
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CCARM Trainees Receive Graduate and Undergraduate Studentship Awards
The Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM) is pleased to announce that several trainees have received studentship funding in recognition of their academic excellence …
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
On May 31, 2026, the St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre will open its doors to the public as part of Doors Open Winnipeg. Join us between 11 AM and 4 PM for guided tours, hands-on displays, and the chance to meet the researchers. www.sbrc.ca/home/open-ho...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Dr. Harold Aukema has been awarded the title of Emeritus by the University of Manitoba. www.sbrc.ca/2026/01/auke...
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Aukema Awarded Emeritus Title
Dr. Harold Aukema, Principal Investigator from the Nutrition and Lipid Mediators lab in the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM), has been named Professor Emeritus …
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Did you know? #dyk #didyouknow
Principal investigators at St. Boniface Hospital Research are working to develop the first treatments for patients with cardiac fibrosis.
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Daniel @koch-lab.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Seeing your lab name at the door as a new PI for the first time - priceless! 🤩 Excited to join @umanitoba.bsky.social and @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social as Assistant Professor! 😊
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Save the date! St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Open House May 31, 2026, 8 AM to 4 PM Tours and displays throughout the day. Part of Doors Open Winnipeg.
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Dr. Shelley Zieroth, Principal Investigator, Medical Heart Failure Program, was presented with the Canadian Heart Failure Society (CHFS) Annual Achievement Award on October 24, 2025. www.sbrc.ca/2025/11/zier...
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Zieroth Recognized with Top National Heart Failure Award
Dr. Shelley Zieroth, Principal Investigator, Medical Heart Failure Program, was presented with the Canadian Heart Failure Society (CHFS) Annual Achievement Award on October 24, 2025. This is one of…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
On October 15, 2025, the Youth BIOlab Jeunesse (YBL) at St. Boniface Hospital Research reached a major milestone, having worked with 100,000 students since the program began nearly two decades ago. www.sbrc.ca/2025/10/yout...
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Youth BIOlab Jeunesse Reaches 100,000 Students
On October 15, 2025, the Youth BIOlab Jeunesse (YBL) at St. Boniface Hospital Research reached a major milestone, having worked with 100,000 students since the program began nearly two decades ago.…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Our researchers are mapping the "lipid fingerprints" of heart valve disease. This could lead to the first-ever blood test to detect aortic stenosis before symptoms appear. #DidYouKnow
Our researchers are mapping the "lipid fingerprints" of heart valve disease. This could lead to the first-ever blood test to detect aortic stenosis before symptoms appear.
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
We were honoured to welcome Mark Cohen to St. Boniface Hospital Research yesterday. His visit was a meaningful reminder of his late father, Samuel N. Cohen, whose generosity and legacy continue to support the work we do today. www.sbrc.ca/2025/08/mark...
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Mark Cohen Visits St. Boniface Hospital Research
On August 25, 2025, St. Boniface Hospital Research welcomed Mark Cohen to the Albrechtsen Research Centre and the Asper Clinical Research Institute. Decades ago, the 200-seat lecture theatre in the…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
CCARM Industry Day Brings Together Academia, Industry, and Government - www.sbrc.ca/2025/07/ccar...
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CCARM Industry Day Brings Together Academia, Industry, and Government
On June 24, the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM) hosted a successful Industry Day event in collaboration with the Youth Enrichment Network (YEN). The half-day p…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
The Youth BIOlab Jeunesse had more than 7,700 Manitoba students engaged with the BIOlab’s hands-on, curriculum-connected science programming. Of those, over 4,500 students visited the BIOlab in person, making this the busiest year to date! www.sbrc.ca/2025/07/yout...
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Youth BIOlab Celebrates a Milestone Year of Science, Outreach, and Impact
The RBC Youth BIOlab Jeunesse (BIOlab) at St. Boniface Hospital Research has wrapped up a record-breaking and impactful 2024–2025 school year—its 20th year of full-time outreach and 11th year of op…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
St. Boniface Hospital Research Honoured with Prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Research Award www.sbrc.ca/2025/07/st-b...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research Honoured with Prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Research Award
St. Boniface Hospital Research has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Contribution to Research Award by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS), University of Manitoba, a prestigious recognition …
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
A new graduate student award has been established to honour one of Canada’s most distinguished scientists, Dr. Grant Pierce. www.sbrc.ca/2025/07/anno...
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Announcing the Dr. Grant Pierce Diabetes Research Prize: Honouring a Legacy of Scientific Excellence and Leadership
A new graduate student award has been established to honour one of Canada’s most distinguished scientists. The Dr. Grant Pierce Diabetes Research Prize is now open for applications from gradu…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Dr. Amir Ravandi is the 2025 recipient of the Duhamel Innovation Award, presented by the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation. www.sbrc.ca/2025/06/dr-a...
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Dr. Amir Ravandi Receives 2025 Duhamel Innovation Award for Groundbreaking Work in Cardiovascular Lipidomics
St. Boniface Hospital Foundation honours leadership in translational research Dr. Amir Ravandi, Principal Investigator, Cardiovascular Lipidomics, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, is the 2025 …
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Several rising stars from St. Boniface Hospital Research were recognized last week at the 2025 Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF), held over three days at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne Campus. www.sbrc.ca/2025/06/trai...
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Trainees at St. Boniface Hospital Research Honoured at 2025 Manitoba Student Health Research Forum
Several rising stars from St. Boniface Hospital Research were recognized last week at the 2025 Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF), held over three days at the University of Manitoba’s B…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Dr. Michael Czubryt, Executive Director of Research at St. Boniface Hospital, has been awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal. This esteemed recognition was presented to him by the Heart & Stroke Foundation. www.sbrc.ca/2025/06/dr-m...
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Dr. Michael Czubryt Honored with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Michael Czubryt, Executive Director of Research at St. Boniface Hospital and Professor in the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of M…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Dr. Naranjan Dhalla has been named a 2024 Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS. This honour places Dr. Dhalla in the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide. www.sbrc.ca/2025/06/dr-n...
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Dr. Naranjan Dhalla Recognized as a Top Global Scholar by ScholarGPS
Dr. Naranjan Dhalla, Principal Investigator of Experimental Cardiology at the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Distinguished Professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Man…
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Dr. Randy Aitken will retire this Friday, May 30, 2025, after a remarkable career marked by commitment and an unwavering dedication to research excellence at St. Boniface Hospital Research. www.sbrc.ca/2025/05/aitk...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
On May 14, St. Boniface Hospital Research welcomed students from the Seven Oaks School Division to its Youth BIOlab Jeunesse, offering a unique hands-on experience as part of the Pathways Program through the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba. www.sbrc.ca/2025/05/st-b...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
A series of significant recognitions and awards were received by researchers and a UM student from St. Boniface Hospital Research at the recent Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) Annual Meeting. www.sbrc.ca/2025/05/majo...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
The St. Boniface Hospital Research community acknowledges the passing of Dr. Henry Friesen on April 30, 2025, at the age of 90. This article reflects upon his extraordinary life and the lasting impact he made on science and healthcare across Canada and the globe. www.sbrc.ca/2025/05/reme...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Research by Dr. Miyoung Suh was recently featured in the Winnipeg Free Press and the UM News. www.sbrc.ca/2025/05/from...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
The Youth BIOlab Jeunesse within St. Boniface Hospital Research hosted students from the Indigenous Student Work Experience Program (ISWEP). www.sbrc.ca/2025/05/yout...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
The Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM) is pleased to announce the renewal of Dr. Thomas Netticadan as Team Lead for a three-year term, effective April 1, 2025. www.sbrc.ca/2025/05/nett...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Congratulations to Hannah Zhang from Dr. Amir Ravandi‘s lab, who received first place, a $2000 reward, and the Dr. Archie McNicol Prize at the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. www.sbrc.ca/2025/05/phd-...
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
An insightful article in The Western Producer featured the work of Dr. Heather Blewett. www.sbrc.ca/2025/04/from... #research #flax #science #winnipeg #manitoba
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From Theory to Fact: Dr. Blewett’s Research on Food and Health
An insightful article in The Western Producer featured the work of Dr. Heather Blewett, Principal Investigator, Human Nutrition and Immunology, Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and …
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St. Boniface Hospital Research @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Congratulations to Psychee Venus, a talented student researcher from Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin's lab! www.sbrc.ca/2025/04/sbrc... #winnipeg #research #science
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SBRC Student Shines at Manitoba Schools’ Science Symposium, Advances to National Competition
We’re proud to share exciting news from one of our own at the SBRC. Psychee Venus, a talented student researcher from Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin’s lab, has been recognized for her outstandin…
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