Duane Funk, MD, FRCPC, MSc

Research summary

Dr. Duane Funk, MD, FRCPC, MSc, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on various projects, including the mechanical ventilation of ARDS, translational models of critical care for high-consequence pathogens, and the epidemiology/virology of SARS-CoV-2. His research spans anesthesia monitoring for high-risk patients, mechanical ventilation in critical care, and the critical care of non-human primates infected with the Ebola Virus. Recently, he obtained his MSc in Clinical Trials and Epidemiology and has been actively involved in research related to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.

Research interests

• Anesthesia monitoring
• Critical care medicine/septic shock
• Virology/epidemiology

Research affiliations

Section of Critical Care Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba

National Microbiology Laboratory Special Pathogens, Public Health Agency of Canada

Brief bio

As an associate professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Dr. Duane Funk, MD, FRCPC, MSc, is deeply engaged in research exploring critical care medicine and anesthesia. With a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, his work contributes to understanding and improving various aspects of patient care in critical settings.

Education

• Master of Science, Clinical Trials/Epidemiology
• Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), Critical Care Medicine
• Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), Anesthesiology
• Doctor of Medicine
• Bachelor of Science (Medicine)
• Bachelor of Science

Awards

2016-2019

• MPI Professorship in Neuroscience

2013

• YK Poon Teacher of the Year, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, University of Manitoba
• Nominee: Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba Educator of the Year Award
• Nominee: Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba Professionalism and Mentorship Award
• Canadian Anesthesiologists Society Dr. Earl Wynands/Fresenius Kabi Research Award ($35,000)

2012

• Nominee Clinical Teacher of the Year, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, University of Manitoba

2010-2014

• Best Teacher Nominee, Clinical Clerkship, Manitoba Medical Students Association