January 2019 - RFHS-Grad-all - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

WISDOM Logo Competition
by Jessica Fraser 25 Jan '19

25 Jan '19

On behalf of the WISDOM executive committee, please see below for information pertaining to the upcoming WISDOM logo competition. Attention RFHS Students and Trainees: The newly formed Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) led initiative called Women in Science: Development, Outreach and Mentoring (WISDOM) is holding a logo design competition. WISDOM's mandate is to offer mentorship for trainees and early career women in science, foster connections through professional development and community partnered events and highlight the scientific achievements of women researchers. Keep in mind, this logo must be inclusive to all genders and scientific disciplines (fundamental, biomedical and clinical research) and all five colleges in the RFHS represented in WISDOM. Get creative and submit your designs to WISDOMMB(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:WISDOMMB@umanitoba.ca> by February 28th, 2019. A monetary prize will be awarded to the chosen logo design! Thank you for your support and participation! Janice Gushulak Administrative Assistant to Dr. Jillian Horton Department of Internal Medicine Section of Nephrology-GE421-D Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 PH: (204)-787-3568 JGushulak(a)exchange.hsc.mb.ca<mailto:JGushulak@exchange.hsc.mb.ca>

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Volunteers Needed for a Research Study
by Jessica Fraser 25 Jan '19

25 Jan '19

The Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine is looking for volunteers for a research study! Please see below: Volunteers needed for omega-3 lipid study We are investigating the effects of supplementation with omega-3 fats on special fat metabolites in the blood and on markers of inflammation. We are looking for premenopausal females aged 20-55 with body weights that are above normal and who do not have a chronic disease. You will be asked to consume capsules containing fish oil or flax oil daily for 4 weeks each, and to attend 3 study visits (~½ hour in length) at the Asper Clinical Research Institute during each 4 week phase. An honorarium will be provided. If you are interested or would like more information please call 204-258-1206 or email studyinfo(a)sbrc.ca<mailto:studyinfo@sbrc.ca> Jessica Fraser Office Assistant to the Vice Dean, Graduate Studies, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:image001.jpg@01D39085.8E292E70]<http://tissueengineering.ca/www.umanitoba.ca> 753 McDermot Avenue, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Phone: (204) 789-3402 Fax: (204) 789-3942 jessica.fraser(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jessica.fraser@umanitoba.ca>

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Safety During International Travel Alert
by Jessica Fraser 21 Jan '19

21 Jan '19

Sent on behalf of Hope Anderson, Vice-Dean Graduate Studies, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Dear Colleagues: Recent events have called attention to increasing global political instability and the importance of safety during international travel. Following the recent advice of Foreign Affairs Minister Freeland, we want to advise that the university community follow Government of Canada travel advisories at all times. As such, until more information is available, university-related student and staff travel to areas with changing travel advisories, such as China, is to be postponed. Faculty may wish to limit travel as well. Our hope is that the situation will be resolved soon, and that this will not impact our many valued partnerships with Chinese institutions. If communications with partner institutions are required in order to explain why travel is being postponed, the International Centre<mailto:kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca?subject=Advice%20on%20communications%20with%20Chinese%20partners%20> is available to support. We encourage faculty, staff and students to use the following resources for all travel: * International SOS<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/emergency_contact.html> - This is University of Manitoba's first point of contact in an emergency and a valuable resource for pre-travel advice. It provides comprehensive medical and travel security assistance service. They are available 24/7, 365 days per year, and free to faculty, students, and staff. You can call our dedicated number<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/emergency_contact.html>, register online<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/emergency_contact.html> and/or request your free International SOS card from the International Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/emergency_contact.html>. * Registration of Canadians Abroad<https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration> - this is a free service that allows the Government of Canada to quickly locate you and provide support in case of an emergency abroad. Sincere thanks. Digvir S. Jayas, O.C., Ph.D., P.Eng., P.Ag., FAZRA, FASABE, FCSBE, FAIC, FCIFST, FEC, FEIC, FCAE, FRSC, FNAAS, FISAE, FNASc, IntPE (Canada), APEC Engineer, FGC (Hon) Vice-President (Research and International) and Distinguished Professor 202 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9404 (office) Phone: 204-291-4505 (mobile) Fax: 204-261-1318 Email: digvir.jayas(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:digvir.jayas@umanitoba.ca> Webpage: www.umanitoba.ca/research<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research>

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