Harminder Singh, MD, FRCP

Research summary

Dr. Harminder Singh’s research focuses on gastrointestinal health, specifically studying Clostridium difficile, colorectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. His work includes cohort studies, epidemiology, and investigating the gut microbiome. Dr. Singh’s research aims to improve understanding and treatment of these conditions.

Research interests

• Clostridium difficile
• Cohort studies
• Colorectal cancer
• Epidemiology
• Gut microbiome
• Inflammatory bowel disease

Research affiliations

Research scientist

• Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)
• CancerCare Manitoba

Research groups

• International Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood from Care (INTRAC)
• SPOR Evidence Alliance Research Network
• Specialized Services for Children and Youth (SSCY) Research and Evaluation Committee

Brief bio

Dr. Harminder Singh is an associate professor in internal medicine at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on Clostridium difficile, colorectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Singh is a research scientist at both the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba and CancerCare Manitoba. He has published extensively in his field and is committed to advancing gastrointestinal health through research and teaching.

Cross-appointments

• Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
• Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
• CancerCare Manitoba

Education

• American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), University of Manitoba (2005)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Canada), University of Manitoba (2004)
• American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY (1997)
• Medical degree (MD), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1992)
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1989)

Awards

2020

• Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Fellow

2013

• Elected fellow, American College of Gastroenterology

2012

• American College of Gastroenterology/Naomi Nakao Gender-Based Research Award

2011

• The Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology Dr. ABR Thomson/Dr. CN Williams Award

2010

• University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine Liam J. Murphy Young Investigator Award
• ACG/Olympus Colorectal Cancer Prevention Abstract Award
• University of Manitoba Aubie Angel Young Investigator Award in Clinical Research

2007

• MMSF/University of Manitoba Dr. F. W. Du Val Clinical Research Professorship Award

2004

• Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba Faculty Development Fund Award
• American College of Gastroenterology and Canadian Association of Gastroenterology North American Conference of Gastroenterology Fellows – Outstanding presentation

2003

• Health Sciences Centre Medical Staff Council Fellowship Award
• Travel grant recipient, St. Louis University 2nd Annual GI Cancer Symposium

1984

• National Talent Search Scholarship, India