• Ruth Graham headshot
  • Associate professor

    Max Rady College of Medicine
    Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
    University of Manitoba
    AE200, Harry Medovy House – 671 William Avenue
    Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0Z2

    Phone: 204-789-3449
    Phone: 204-787-2560
    Fax:  204-787-1560
    ruth.graham@umanitoba.ca

Research

Research summary

Dr. M. Ruth Graham, MD, FRCP(C), conducts research that spans both basic science and clinical domains. In her basic science investigations, she delves into cardiorespiratory dynamics utilizing animal models to examine acute lung injury, primary pulmonary hypertension, mechanical ventilation, and associated management strategies. Collaborating with the Neonatal Hemodynamics group, she explores these phenomena. Dr. Graham's clinical research primarily focuses on perioperative outcomes, with a specific emphasis on pediatric settings. Additionally, she conducts studies on anesthetic neurotoxicity and its implications.

Research interests

  • Acute lung injury
  • Assessment
  • Management
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Perioperative outcomes
  • Anesthetic neurotoxicity

Research affiliations

Affiliated research scientist Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)

Research groups

  • Neonatal Hemodynamics Group (CHRIM)
  • Pediatric Perioperative Outcomes Group (CHOP)

Biography

Brief bio

Dr. M. Ruth Graham is an associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. She served as a practicing pediatric anesthesiologist at Children’s Hospital from 1991 to 2020, also holding the role of medical manager for the section of pediatric anesthesia from 2014 to 2018. Dr. Graham has established extensive research collaborations locally and internationally, particularly with departments of surgery, neonatology, and diagnostic imaging. She has supervised numerous research projects for trainees in anesthesia and neonatology and is a sought-after speaker at national and international events. Currently, she serves on the Editorial Board of the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia.

Education

  • Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship, Harvard University (1990)
  • Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) in Anesthesia, University of Manitoba (1990)
  • Respiratory Research Fellowship, McGill University (1986)
  • Rotating Internship, McGill University (1984)
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Manitoba (1983)
  • Bachelor of Science (Medicine), University of Manitoba (1983)

Awards

2008

  • CAS/GE Healthcare Canada Research Award

1993

  • CAS Research Award

Contact us

Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Max Rady College of Medicine
Harry Medovy House, second floor
671 William Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0Z2 Canada

204-787-1125
204-787-4291