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who was a recipient of the 2021 Canadian Association of Medical Education (CAME) Certificate of Merit Award. Congratulations Francis! |
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September 22, 2020 COVID Reviews The articles below are free access for a month:
September 14, 2020 Further to our update in July, The STEM Education Center project in Sierra Leone now has electric lights and fans, and is the only building in the neighborhood to have this.
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July 19, 2020 STEM Project: Sierra Leone, West Africa Below are some images of the progress of the STEM Education Center project in Sierra Leone spearheaded by Dr. Francis Amara. The latest updates include some periodic table features on the external walls making them a Chemistry classroom. Dr. Amara and Dr. Etienne Leygue are scheduled to attend the open house for the center in December 2020. |
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June 23, 2020 Dr. Michael R. A. Mowat is a cancer researcher whose work focuses on tumour suppressor genes. Over the past 35 years, Michael—a senior scientist and professor at the Research in Oncology & Hematology and Dept. of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics—has published in many high-impact scientific journals, including seminal papers on the role of the gene TP53 in tumor suppression and cell cycle. He showed it to be a tumour suppressor, not a tumour-causing gene, and p53 is today the most studied gene in human disease. In 1992, the U.S. National Cancer Institute invited Michael to serve on its committee for research excellence in lung cancer. His research and collaborations has attracted over 7 million dollars in research grants and contracts covering various aspects of cancer research from genetics to chemotherapeutic drug resistance. Dr. Mowat has supervised twenty graduate students and post-doctoral fellows and supervised over 30 undergraduate projects and summer research assistants. He is also recognized for his dedication to community service.
June 22, 2020 Congratulations to Emily Bonnell
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Exploration of Genetic Counselling Service Provision to Rural Patients using Telehealth at a Single Tertiary Centre”
Dr. Michael R. A. Mowat is a cancer researcher whose work focuses on tumour suppressor genes. Over the past 35 years, Michael—a senior scientist and professor at the Research in Oncology & Hematology and Dept. of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics—has published in many high-impact scientific journals, including seminal papers on the role of the gene TP53 in tumor suppression and cell cycle. He showed it to be a tumour suppressor, not a tumour-causing gene, and p53 is today the most studied gene in human disease. In 1992, the U.S. National Cancer Institute invited Michael to serve on its committee for research excellence in lung cancer. His research and collaborations has attracted over 7 million dollars in research grants and contracts covering various aspects of cancer research from genetics to chemotherapeutic drug resistance. Dr. Mowat has supervised twenty graduate students and post-doctoral fellows and supervised over 30 undergraduate projects and summer research assistants. He is also recognized for his dedication to community service.
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Harnessing the Power of Old Data: Exome Sequencing Reanalysis on a Manitoba Cohort"
Congratulations to Selina Casalino
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Decisions surrounding risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO): Experiences of BRCA-positive women” Congratulations to Fadumo Osman Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “DNA Methylation Mark in Mitochondrial DNA” Congratulations to the following faculty members for reaching a milestone in their years of service Dr. Pingzhao Hu (5 years)
Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, Winnipeg. For her contributions as an academic clinician and physician in the field of genetics, notably
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Congratulations to Manisha Bungsy
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: "Determining the impact diminished RBX1 expression has on chromosome stability in cancer" |
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Congratulations to Chloe Lepage
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Evaluating the impact diminished SKP1 and CUL1 expression have on chromosome instability and high-grade serous ovarian cancer pathogenesis” |
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who were acknowledged and awarded for their various Manitoba Graduate Scholarship, CIHR, and Research Manitoba awards.
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Congratulations to Shannon Chin and Charity Fan
Shannon Chin is the University of Manitoba recipient of the Association of Genetic Counselling Program Directors Supervisor of the Year Award and the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors Professional Practice, Innovation, and Advocacy Leadership Award, which recognizes a member who has worked to promote high standards of practice, encourage professional growth and increase public awareness of the genetic counselling profession in Canada. Charity Fan received the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors New Leader Award, which recognizes a member within 5 years of graduation who has contributed substantially to the genetic counselling profession and shows great promise to contribute in the future.
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Congratulations to Qian Liu
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Deep learning for magnetic resonance imaging-genomic mapping of invasive breast carcinoma” |
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Congratulations to Nikho Hizon Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Characterization of the genetic alterations in RTEL1-deficient mouse medulloblastoma model” |
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Congratulations to Nikta Feizi
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Computational prediction of the pathogenic status of cancer-specific somatic variants” |
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Congratulations to Shavira Narrandes
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “The qRT-PCR Assay and the Genomic/Epigenomic Properties of the 10-Gene Yin Yang Expression Ratio Signature in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer” |
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Congratulations to Ashleigh Hansen
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Exploring Immigrants’ Perceptions of Genetic Counselling” |
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Congratulations to Angela Krutish
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Exploration of the Genetic Assistant Position in the Provision of Genetics Services” |
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Congratulations to Rachelle Dinchong
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Reducing the psychosocial impact of a false positive newborn screen for inborn errors of metabolism” |
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Congratulations to Dr. Meaghan Jones
who was a recipient of a New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) grant, along with Dr. Ayesha Saleem, worth $250,000 over two years. Her research title "Reversing frailty through transmission of epigenetic age by extracellular vesicles" looks to reverse physiological markers of aging such as the epigenetic clock and impaired metabolism. CTV recently featured this project and the video is available here! UM Today News article here |
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Congratulations to Dr. Jim Davie
on being designated as a Distinguished Professor at the University of Manitoba. The title, Distinguished Professor, is conferred by the University of Manitoba on academic staff members who have demonstrated outstanding distinction in research, scholarship, creative endeavours, professional service and teaching. Congratulations Jim! |
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Congratulations to Dr. Tamra Werbowetski-Ogilvie
on her publication titled "A nexus of medical discovery" in Nature Research as part of a series on the "Spotlight in Canada". Nature Research is very highly regarded in the research community and publishes academic journals, magazines, online databases, and services in science and medicine. Congratulations Tamra! |
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Congratulations to Selina Casalino
on receiving the CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships-Masters (CGS-M)! |
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Congratulations to Qian Liu
who won Best Oral Presentation at the 2019 IEEE 7th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, held in Hangzhou, China. |
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Thank you Zahra Sepehri
who delivered a presentation on Nowruz, which is the start of the new year based on the Persian calendar and is literally translated as “new day” in Farsi. Iranians traditionally gather around a “Haft-Seen”, which is the traditional table setting to bring in the new year and the new beginnings of spring. Zahra also brought sweets and shared the traditional dance with the department. Happy Nowruz! |
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Congratulations to the following Jahan S, Beacon TH, He S, Gonzalez C, Xu W, Delcuve GP, Jia S, Pingzhao Hu, James (Jim) R. Davie |
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Congratulations to Berardino Petrelli who made the finals for the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT). The finals are being held on March 18, 2019. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/3mt/finalists.html |
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Congratulations and best wishes
to Berardino Petrelli and Taryn Athey who have been accepted for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. The initial heats are taking place next week and Berardino and Taryn will be presenting between 12:15-2pm on February 27th in Theatre A, BMSB. More information can be found at the 3MT website. |
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Congratulations to Dr. Francis Amara
for his science outreach in Sierra Leone and University of Manitoba article recently published in UM Today News. The STEM centre in Sierra Leone will educate senior high school students while training teachers. Find the full article in UM Today News here |
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Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Liang Successful Doctor of Philosphy Defense Titled: “Functional characterization and selective targeting of CD271+ cells in SHH medulloblastoma” |
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Congratulations to Amandeep Singh Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Investigating the role of nuclear BNIP3 in regulation of cellular proliferation” |
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Congratulations to Faculty of Graduate Studies Award Recipients
who were acknowledged and awarded for their various Manitoba Graduate Scholarship, CIHR, Research Manitoba, and Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award. |
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Congratulations to Shayan Amiri
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Investigating the effect of continuous ethanol exposure on differentiated neural stem cells; a study for potential FASD biomarkers” |
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Congratulations to Shervin Pejhan
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Investigating the MeCP2 (E1/E2) Regulatory Network in the Human Control and Rett Syndrome Brain” |
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Congratulations to Dr. Barb Triggs-Raine
Dr. Brian Postl, Dean, Max Rady College of Medicine and Dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara Triggs-Raine as the Department Head of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Max Rady College of Medicine. Dr. Triggs-Raine’s appointment starts on November 1, 2018 on a five-year term. Also congratulations and thank you to Dr. Louise Simard who has served the past 12 years as Department Head for Biochemistry and Medical Genetics and was instrumental in the recent development of the new MSc Genetic Counselling Program! |
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Kudos to Claire Morden
current masters student working in Dr. Kirk McManus' lab (co-supervised by Dr. Mark Natchtigal), who will be shaving her head and donating a foot and a half of her hair. She is fundraising for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and is asking for your support in helping her reach her goal of raising $1000! Every donation – no matter how big or small – is welcome and appreciated. Donations can be made online by following the link provided below. If you are unable to support through a donation or would like to show your support in person, all are welcome to join while Claire shave's her head on October 19th, at 2pm in the Thompson Rm (ON6005 located in CancerCare). http://support.cancercarefdn.mb.ca/site/TR/communityevents/General?pg=team&fr_id=1225&team_id=2933 |
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Congratulations to Dr. Francis Amara
on his visit and outreach activity: Foldscope Microscopy and Digital Imaging Through an NGO called Kenema Global Science and Medicine Philanthropy Network, Dr. Amara decided to help the country rebuild its science education by developing the Millennium STEM Centre. This is also a way of “giving back” to the community where he started his academic journey. This centre will serve to promote teaching and learning in STEM education across the continuum from primary to middle and secondary school. It will serve to renew, and improve the quality of, science education. Specifically, it will impact about 500 current and future science teachers within 3 years. |
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Congratulations to Dr. Laura Thompson
Successful Doctor of Philosphy Defense Titled: “An Image-based Screen Identifies SKP1 as a Novel Chromosome Instability Gene” |
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on being awarded the Best Poster at the 5th Annual University of North Dakota Epigenetics and Epigenomics Symposium |
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on being awarded the William Donald Nash Brain Tumour Research Fellowship, for his project Enhancing selumetinib-mediated killing of SHH medulloblastoma. The award spans from July 2018 to June 2020. Also from Dr. Tamra Werbowestki-Ogilvie's lab, is high school student Stephen Cheng, who won a gold medal in the Health and Biotechnology category Senior level at this year's Manitoba Schools Science Symposium. He also won the Best Individual in Health and Biotechnology for Senior level. Stephen was also awarded 2nd place at Sanofi Biogenius provincial science competition for his project "A novel drug therapy used to reduce cell motility in pediatric Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma tumours". |
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Nivedita did her MSc in our department and is pursuing her PhD in Physiology & Pathophysiology. |
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Congratulations to Dr. Vichithra Rasangi Batuwita Liyanage
Successful Doctor of Philosphy Defense Titled: “Regulation of the Master Regulator of the Brain' - Intrinsic and Extrinsic Regulation of MeCP2 in Brain Cell Types and Their Implications in MeCP2-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders” |
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Congratulations Dr. Kiran Sharma recipient of a travel award. Dr. Sharma was presented the award at the 4th Canadian Conference of Epigenetics: Mechanisms of Disease in Whistler, British Columbia from November 26-29, 2017. Titled: “EGF induced nucleosomal response pathway and transcriptional programming in cancer". Congratulations Kiran! |
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Congratulations to Naimul Hasan
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Characterization of Mutations and Phenotypes Associated with HYAL2 Deficiency” |
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Successful Doctor of Philosphy Defense Titled: “Characterization of transcriptionally active chicken erythrocyte chromatin” |
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We look forward to meeting with prospective Genetic Counselling Program applicants on November 7th! |
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Michaela Palmer - 1st place overall in the category of Health Sciences Meriam Salih - 2nd place overall in the category of Health Sciences |
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Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Retinoic Acid Deficiency during Gastrulation Induces Craniofacial Malformations in mouse resembling Fetal Alcohol Syndrome” |
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on being inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in the category of Leadership in Health Promotion, Illness Prevention and Care. the full UM Today article can be found at: https://news.umanitoba.ca/dr-cheryl-rockman-greenberg-inducted-into-canadian-medical-hall-of-fame/ The video tribute as part of Dr. Rockman-Greenberg's induction can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=38&v=x1jF9cDa89k |
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on her Professional Practice Advocacy and Innovation Leadership Award presented by the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors! |
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on their recent article in the Winnipeg Free Press related to patients living with rare genetic diseases. The full article can be found at: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/many-questions-few-answers-448689583.html |
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President: Lucile Jeusset Congratulations to all the BMG Student Council representatives! |
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on his recent article in the Winnipeg Free Press and making the first diagnosis of the rare condition "NGLY1" in Manitoba. The full article can be found at: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ngly1-rare-genetic-disorder-manitoba-1.4288200 |
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on his new position as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, ON. Congratulations Jit! |
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The Total Solar Eclipse
of August 21, 2017 was a total eclipse which was briefly visible through the clouds outside of the Basic Medical Sciences building. Thanks to Dr. Geoff Hicks for providing this picture! |
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Congratulations to Anna Blankstein Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Siramesine and lapatinib induce synergic cell death via a ferroptotic mechanism in lung adenocarcinoma and glioblastoma cells" |
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Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Investigating the Effects of Acute Oxidative Stress on the Expression, Localization and Activity of Cell Death Regulatory Protein BNIP3” |
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on welcoming their new baby boy, Zanid Nabi on Saturday, August 5th at 9:21pm. Zanid Nabi is doing well and settling in at home. |
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Congratulations to Veronica Lau Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “The role of transcription and splicing on histone H3 lysine 4 trimethylation dynamics ” |
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Congratulations to Margaret Stromecki
Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Characterization of a novel OTX2-driven stem cells program in Group 3 and Group 4 medulloblastoma” |
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on receiving the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship. Congratulations Angela! |
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Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “TNF-alpha gene signature in triple-negative breast cancer cells” |
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on receiving the President's Graduate Scholarship in Human Genetics. The scholarship is presented to a Graduate student writing a thesis in any area of human genetics. Congratulations Sasha! |
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Congratulations to the 2017 Research Manitoba Award Winners Fadumo Osman, MSc student with Dr. Jim Davie |
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Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “Recurrent Copy Number Alteration Analysis Identifies Risk Genes in Young Women with Breast Cancer” |
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for being among the top 10 cited papers in Molecular Biology in 2006 as stated by Google Scholar. |
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Congratulations to Lisa Liang on receiving the Sheu L. Lee Family Scholarship in Oncology award. This University of Manitoba award is presented to a Graduate student in the area of Oncology research representing the laboratory/clinical sciences. Congratulations Lisa! |
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which included faculty, staff, and students of the Biochemistry and Medical Genetics department who volunteered their time to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba's 31st Teddy Bears' Picnic Sunday, May 28th, 2017 at Assiniboine Park. Thank you volunteers and to the Program of Genetics and Metabolism for helping organize! |
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on the renewal of her Tier II, 2017 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Neuro-oncology and human stem cells. |
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on winning the “Poster of Distinction” award at American Gastroenterological Association’s (AGA) Digestive Disease Week in Chicago on the weekend of May 6th. |
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Basic Science Oral Presentation: Basic Science Poster: Best Cell Biology Oral Presentation Arnold Portigal Award Prizes are awarded to the top 3 trainee presentations in both oral and poster presentations for those studying basic sciences. |
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The YMCA/YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Gala was held May 3rd, 2017; Dr. Tamra Werbowetski-Ogilvie was nominated in the category of Science, Technology & Research. |
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who has been identified as the Canadians for Health Research (CHR) Researcher of the Month in their April Issue. Congratulations Jim, much deserved! |
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on her recent nomination for the 2017 YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in the category of Science, Technology and Research. |
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on receiving the 2016-17 Nancie J. Mauro Graduate Scholarship in Oncology Research. This award is for the most outstanding University of Manitoba Graduate students in the area of Oncology research. Congratulations Lisa! |
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and the 10 other finalists that made it to the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Final held March 8, 2017. BMG was represented by two finalists. Miriam Derksen was first to present and she set the bar extremely high; congratulations Miriam! Congratulations Alexandra on your win, job well done! For the full UManitoba news article, visit https://news.umanitoba.ca/seeking-out-innovative-ways-to-help-enhance-lives-3mt-final-showcases-research-from-grad-students/ |
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on being awarded the 2017 Founders Award presented by Clinical Genetics and Metabolic Disorders. The award in recognition of outstanding contributions to Canadian medical genetics and an outstanding career in medical genetics in Canada or abroad. |
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on his nomination for a 2015-16 Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA) Teaching Award. The distinction recognizes Dr. Amara as an educational leader and trailblazer. The 7th Annual Teacher Recognition and MMSA Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday, March 7 at 5:30pm in the Brodie Centre Atrium. |
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Successful Master of Science Defense Titled: “KIF11 Silencing and Inhibition Induces Chromosome Instability in Human Cells” |
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PLoS Genet. 2017 Jan 12;13(1):e1006470. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1006470. eCollection 2017. |
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