The Manitoba Institute of Cell Biology (MICB) was founded in 1969 jointly by CancerCare Manitoba (formerly the Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation) and the University of Manitoba. The institute is associated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Health Sciences Centre and is located on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors of the  new CancerCare building at 675 McDermot Ave. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3E 0V9. Our office is located in ON5008, phone  204-787-2137 and fax  204-787-2190. Our current director is Dr. Spencer B. Gibson and the associate director is Dr. Michael R. Mowat.

The institute is dedicated to fundamental research in biology and its relation to health, with a primary emphasis on cancer and related diseases. Scientists study such challenging problems as the molecular origins of cancer, the regulation of gene activity, AIDS, control of cell movement, inflammation and wound healing, programmed cell death and the biochemical action of cancer chemotherapeutics.

Although not a degree-granting institution, the Institute plays a major role in training scientists, whether graduate or postgraduate students, medical trainees or investigators who come from around the world to work with our staff. Degrees are granted through the faculty of Medicine, Departments of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Immunology, Pharmacology, Physiology and Medical Microbiology. Information on training programs can be obtained from our office and the Dean of Graduate Studies.

For more information about the MICB please see our Annual Report.

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