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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Congratulations to Deanne Nixie Miao on being selected for the Human Genetics Scholars Initiative! Deanne is one of only four international applicants selected for this year’s cohort, an incredible achievement and recognition of her research and potential as an emerging leader in human genetics.

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Human Genetics Scholars

ASHG in partnership with NHGRI, Biogenand Roche are pleased to recognize this year’s Scholars.

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Huge CONGRATS to Yina Her with advisor, Paul Marcogliese, on successfully defending her MSc thesis! Special thanks to committee members, Brad Doble and Patrick Frosk, and chair Jessica Hartley

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🚨 BMG publication alert! 🚨 Congrats to BMG faculty Angela Krutish, Jessica Hartley, Leanne Mercer and colleagues on their recent publication - Redefined Core Competencies for Genetic Counselors in Canada to Reflect an Evolving Workforce. 🔗 Read more here: lnkd.in/gMDPaZ7Q

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🚨 BMG publication alert! 🚨 Congratulations to BMG members Hedieh Sattarifard, Jim Davie and others on their latest publication - Effect of the Proteasome Inhibitor, Bortezomib, on Histone Modifications in Human Leukemic Cell Lines. Read more here: lnkd.in/g-66BK95

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Huge congrats to Britt Drögemöller for receiving a CIHR Project Grant and supplemental funding through the Maud Menten New Principal Investigator Prizes in Genetics 👏 👏 👏 Read more about this exciting project here: lnkd.in/gNAtfChR

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Huge congrats to Paul Marcogliese for receiving a CIHR Project Grant 👏 👏 👏 Read more about this exciting project here: lnkd.in/gf3_w9P5

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Huge CONGRATS to Kazem Nejati Koshki, with advisor Mojgan Rastegar, on successfully defending his MSc thesis. Special thanks to committee members, Athan Zovoilis and Richard LeDuc, and chair, Etienne Leygue.

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Huge CONGRATS to Samah Ahmed, with advisor Britt Drögemöller, on successfully defending her PhD thesis! Special thanks to committee members, Meaghan Jones, Galen Wright, and Darren Leitao; external examiner, Marlo Möller; and chair, Abdullah Al Maruf.

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We're hiring! BMG is recruiting a full-time Instructor I/II. View the full job posting and apply here: viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX... Review of applications begins September 25, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

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Angeliki Pantazi @apantaz.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

@umbmg.bsky.social at the @umanitoba.bsky.social is recruiting a full-time Instructor I/II to join our teaching team beginning February 2027. Join a great team of colleagues and contribute to an engaging teaching environment Application deadline: August 14 viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX...

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Huge CONGRATS to Rissa Hamlin, with advisor Galen Wright, on successfully defending their MSc thesis. Special thanks to committee members Britt Drögemöller, Paul Marcogliese, PhD, Patrick Frosk and Jessica Hartley, and chair Etienne Leygue

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Huge congrats to Yale Michaels for receiving one of only 8 Canadian Cancer Society Pillar 1 Emerging Scholar Research Grants! Read more here: lnkd.in/g8x9rZu6

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Huge CONGRATS to Zahra Nasseri Moghaddam, with advisors Jessica Hartley and Meaghan Jones, on successfully defending her MSc thesis! Special thanks to committee members Gayle Halas and Geoff Hicks, and chair Etienne Leygue

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🚨 BMG publication alert! 🚨 Congrats to Rebekah Kukurudz-Gorowski, Mark Nachtigal & co-authors on their publication “Understanding risk perception and risk‐reducing decision‐making for surgery among individuals with a genetic predisposition to epithelial ovarian cancer” dx.doi.org/10.1002/jgc4...

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Understanding risk perception and risk‐reducing decision‐making for surgery among individuals with a genetic predisposition to epithelial ovarian cancer

Genetic predisposition to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome increases the risk of developing cancer, including epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). Depending on the pathogenic varia...

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🚨 BMG publication alert! 🚨 Congrats to Liam Mitchell, Athanasios Zovoilis and co-authors on their latest publication - Differential A-to-I editing of SINE B2 RNAs unveils an epitranscriptome response to Aβ neurotoxicity Read more here: www.life-science-alliance.org/content/9/9/...

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Differential A-to-I editing of SINE B2 RNAs unveils an epitranscriptome response to Aβ neurotoxicity

Adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) RNA editing is a major epitranscriptomic mechanism, yet its contribution to non-coding RNA regulation during neurodegeneration is largely unknown. SINE B2 RNAs represent ...

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Are you a member of BMG interested in taking part in the new Teaching Mentorship Program (TMP)? The BMG-GSA and TMP Working Group are hosting an info session on Monday June 22 from 12:30-1:00 in 341 BMSB.

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

CONGRATS to Émerson Do Nascimento Brazil, with advisor Kirk McManus, on successfully defending his MSc thesis! Special thanks to committee members Yale Michaels and Joel Pearson, along with chair Jeffrey Wigle

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CHI @chimbca.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Learn. Lead. Elevate. Applications for the Provincial Health Leadership Program close June 30. Learn from our best. Lead what's next. Apply now: bit.ly/3S7qnYs

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

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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!

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Reflecting on a fantastic BMG Research Day! Huge thank you to everyone who presented, attended, and supported the event. It was incredible to see our department's hard work and collaboration come to life. Proud of what this community continues to achieve!

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CHI @chimbca.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Curious about R but not sure where to start? This 3-day hands-on workshop covers the basics of data manipulation, visualization, & tidyverse. No experience needed. 📆 June 1, 3 & 5, 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4vZ9v5B

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

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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

CHI @chimbca.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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Inviting a patient partner into a co-design process is not the same as inviting them to advocate. Both roles have value. But when orgs aren't clear about what they're asking for, patient partners end up managing that confusion. Join us June 9 to hear more: bit.ly/4dkPRZt

Genome Canada @genomecanada.ca · 21/05/2026

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The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and the One Yukon Coalition are leading two genomics projects that bring hands-on research and training into communities, addressing local priorities from environmental monitoring to community health. 🌱🩺https://bit.ly/4dSzdBT

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Indigenous genomics projects to support community-led research and technology adoption - GenomeCanada

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and the One Yukon Coalition are leading two genomics capacity building projects that bring hands-on research and training into communities, addressing local priorit...

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🚨 BMG publication alert! 🚨 Congratulations to Kirk McManus and team on their latest publication - RBX1 loss sensitizes tubo-ovarian, high-grade serous ovarian cells to CDK2 inhibition by SNS-032 Read more here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/cel...

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Frontiers | RBX1 loss sensitizes tubo-ovarian, high-grade serous ovarian cells to CDK2 inhibition by SNS-032

Tubo-ovarian, high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) is the most lethal gynecological malignancy, with limited targeted therapies and poor outcomes. Heterozygous...

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

Excited to welcome @ilariapanzeri.bsky.social to BMG! Looking forward to seeing all the exciting research and discoveries that come out of her lab!

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Congratulations to Jessica Hartley on receiving a Merit Award for her outstanding service to BMG at the annual Faculty Recognition Reception!

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Don't miss the BMG Research Day happening tomorrow!

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Fantastic to see Elaine Anjos sharing her expertise in genome editing through a course she recently led in Brazil! 🌎🇧🇷🇨🇦 Read more here: umtoday.ca/stories/rady...

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Rady researcher returns to her roots to share expertise in Brazil

Innovative course in Rio de Janeiro offers opportunity for mentorship and knowledge exchange.

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Reminder that the next application deadline for graduate studies in BMG is approaching for Canadian and U.S. applicants! Don’t miss your chance to apply. Find out more here: umanitoba.ca/graduate-stu...

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Paul Jerard Layug, one of only two recipients of the Madox’s Warriors Graduate Studentship in its inaugural year!

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

CONGRATS to Sam Smith, Maddie Gebhardt, Shreya Shah and Kailyn O'Keefe on receiving the prestigious CIHR Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s Award (CGRS-M)!!👏👏👏

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

🚨 BMG publication alert! 🚨 Congratulations to Jim Davie on his latest publication - From chromosomal protein disorder to chromatin phase separation Read more here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It's the moment you've all been waiting for... Registration for the BMG Research Day is now open! We hope to see you all there! Please note that the deadline for abstract submissions is on April 10. Registration form: forms.gle/oN9NKRw7qC4U... Abstract submission form: forms.gle/dJh73VukPb18...

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Interested in learning more about research leveraging UK Biobank data? Join us for this symposium on March 24. Register here: bit.ly/4uhF0He

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Struggling to keep track of the year? The BMG Graduate Student Association has compiled important deadlines:

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Huge congrats to Robert Beattie for receiving a CIHR Project Grant 👏 👏 👏 Read more about this exciting project here: webapps.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/decisions/p/...

Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Attention BMG members: Join us from 1-3 pm on Friday February 13th for an afternoon of board games, karaoke and treats! Feel free to bring a board game or treat to share with the group!

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PROMISE Theme @promise-theme.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🎨🧡 PROMISE & RIOT Winnipeg: Coloring for Cancer Awareness 🧡🎨 Join us for an all-ages coloring event designed by cancer researchers to spark conversations about cancer research! #CHRIM #CCMB #CancerResearch @cancersociety.bsky.social

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Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Advisory Council on Research We’re looking for #researchers and people with lived or living #cancer experience to join our Advisory Council on #Research (ACOR) and help guide research programs and priorities. Nominate here: is.gd/sMS7iN

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Congratulations to BMG's Deanne Nixie Miao and Ashraf Kadar Shahib for receiving two of the nine Dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prizes!

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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Find out our upcoming virtual training dates for the RITHIM-Harmony review system by bookmarking the following page! rithim.ca/training Each session features a walkthrough of the system as well as the ability for applicants to ask questions of our training officer.

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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

If you're a University of Manitoba student interested in aging, join us for the next STAR meeting! Keeping active in Manitoba Jan 26 | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | via Zoom Linda Brown, Executive Director, Active Aging in Manitoba RSVP: star@umanitoba.ca for Zoom link umanitoba.ca/centre-on-ag...

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Start of the semester got you swamped? The BMG Graduate Student Association has compiled all of your important deadlines in one place!

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Huge CONGRATS to Matthew Kraljevic, with advisor Richard LeDuc, on successfully defending his MSc thesis 👏 👏 👏 Special thanks to committee members, Robert Balshaw and Ian Jeffrey, and chair, Etienne Leygue