Manitoba Nutrition and Dietetics Research Day

Hosted annually at the University of Manitoba since 2022, Manitoba Nutrition and Dietetics Research Day brings together researchers, students, healthcare professionals, and community members to share the latest advancements in nutrition and dietetics. This event provides a platform for showcasing innovative research, fostering collaboration, and engaging in meaningful discussions that shape the future of nutrition science and practice.

Whether you're presenting your work, networking with experts, or exploring new ideas, we invite you to be part of this dynamic and inspiring gathering.

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Program and schedule

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Speakers and presenters

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Dr. Joanne Hamilton

Dr. Hamilton joined the Max Rady College of Medicine in 1999, as the Department of Family Medicine’s Education Dietitian/Education Director. Prior to this worked as a dietitian in Northern Ontario and was the Executive Director of the Northern Diabetes Health Network, Chair of the Diabetes Educator Section for the Canadian Diabetes Association, and Chair of the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board.
In 2006, she joined university of Manitoba, where she is currently the Director of the Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education for the Max Rady College of Medicine, and the Director of Faculty Development for the Department of Family Medicine.
Joanne is a registered dietitian, a graduate of the University of Manitoba and the Misericordia Hospital Dietetic Internship program. She holds a Master’s of Education from the University of Manitoba in Health Professions Education, and a doctorate in education from Northeastern University focussed on health professions education, faculty development and curriculum change.
Joanne’s interests include behaviour change, organizational change, and organizational learning, and how educators can facilitate change through their practice.

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Anneke Hobson, MA, MPH, RD

Anneke Hobson is the founder and director of Dietitians for Climate Action, a non-profit organization working to integrate climate change mitigation with dietetic practice. She is a co-author of the Board of Health report Diets for a Cool Planet: Healthy, sustainable diets for Toronto. She started Dietitians for Climate Action (previously known as Drawdown Dietetics) after reading many calls to action for dietitians to take leadership on climate change, but not seeing enough action for the scale of the problem. She also runs a private practice as The Kiwi RD, where she specializes in feeding babies and kids, nutrition in pregnancy, and plant-rich diets. She became a dietitian in 2017, and worked in public health before opening her practice in 2022.

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Tahmina Rahman MSc. Candidate (She/Her)

Tahmina Rahman is an MSc student in Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba's Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences. She is a recipient of the Research Manitoba and UMGF research scholarships, which have allowed her to engage in research on type 2 diabetes remission. Her research focuses on understanding the barriers and strategies involved in achieving remission from type 2 diabetes. In addition, she has been part of a clinical trial on chronic kidney disease for the past two years. She aims to pursue a career in research, contributing to advancements in nutrition and chronic disease management.

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Sina Sarviha MSc. Candidate (He/Him)

Sina Sarviha is a dedicated graduate student in Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba. His research is focused on developing more culturally appropriate care for Indigenous people by creating nutritional assessment tools and intervention strategies that respect and integrate Indigenous traditions and values. As a Graduate Research Assistant, Sina has earned recognition through various research awards and conference presentations for his impactful contributions.

Abstract submission

Call for Abstracts
Please fill out this Microsoft Forms to submit your abstract. The final submission date for abstracts is April 20th, and after review from our committee, a notification of acceptance will be sent out. Thank you!
Submit your abstract

Registration

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis and seating will be limited. In-person and virtual registration will be available.

Ticket prices will be as follows:

CategoryIn-PersonVirtual
Student $15$10
Regular $45$40
MAHN preceptor (Active)$35$30

Registration is now open!

Sponsors and partners

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Contact Us

Manitoba Nutrition and Dietetics Research Day Team
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6 Canada

mndrd@umanitoba.ca