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Call out for Award Deadline - Catherine Eamer Cooke Memorial Fellowship
by Jessica Fraser 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

Attention!! Application deadline is Friday, October 5, 2018 Catherine Eamer Cooke Memorial Fellowship The purpose of the fund is to provide research support to a medical student, resident, or graduate student who is performing a supervised research project, in the Max Rady College of Medicine, related to the ear. Each year, beginning in 2018-2019, the available annual interest from the fund will be used to award one fellowship to a student who: (1) is enrolled full-time in either: (i) the Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education Program in the Max Rady College of Medicine, or (ii) the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a Master's or doctoral program delivered by the Max Rady College of Medicine; (2) has either: (i) maintained good standing in the Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education Program, or (ii) achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies based on the previous 60 credit hours of study; (3) will be performing a supervised research project related to the ear; (4) has demonstrated outstanding interest or commitment to ear research. Candidates will be required to submit an application (maximum 250 words) to the Department of Otolaryngology, GB421-820 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9, which includes the following information: the name of the applicant, the title of the research project, the objective and methods of the research, the research project budget; and a supporting letter from the faculty supervisor which includes a statement about how the student meets criterion (4) above. All applications must be received by end of day on Friday, October 5, 2018. Research projects should be completed within a year of the award and should have appropriate ethics committee approvals. Jen Parker Program Coordinator Awards UGME, Max Rady College of Medicine Rady Faculty of Health Sciences A101 Chown Building - 753 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. [cid:image001.png@01D309FD.85C20FE0] Tel. 204-272-3157 Email: AwardsUGME(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:AwardsUGME@umanitoba.ca> Email: jennifer.parker(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jennifer.parker@umanitoba.ca> This email and/or any document in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.

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New Graduate Nursing Course NURS 7212
by Pamela Gordon 25 Sep '18

25 Sep '18

Hello, please distribute this poster to all graduate students within your Department. Thank you. [cid:image003.png@01D454C8.64443110] Pamela Gordon Graduate Programs Assistant College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 284 Helen Glass Building - 89 Curry Place Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.6216 F: 204.474.7682 E: pamela.gordon(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:pamela.gordon@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.jpg@01D1AF68.F828AD50] [cid:image007.jpg@01D3DD5E.69E1DAF0]

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WORKSHOP: Microscopy, Optics & Imaging - UPDATE
by RFHS Graduate Studies 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Please note the addition of the course number for registration purposes. [cid:image001.png@01D449DE.98FAD610] Jessica Fraser Assistant to Dr. Hope Anderson, Vice-Dean, Rady Facutly of Health Sciences Graduate Studies, [cid:image001.jpg@01D39085.8E292E70]<http://tissueengineering.ca/www.umanitoba.ca> 753 McDermot Avenue, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Phone: (204) 789-3402 rfhsgradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rfhsgradstudies@umanitoba.ca>

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Request for Nominations - Hilary Kaufman Lerner Memorial Fund
by RFHS Graduate Studies 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS Establishment of the Hilary Kaufman Lerner Memorial Fund and Initiation of the HKL Fund Grants Program for Student Research-Trainees in the area of multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating disorders The Fund The Fund has been established in memory of Hilary Kaufman Lerner who died in 2016 of complications associated with a decades-long, progressively debilitating, course of multiple sclerosis that she bore with courage and unstinting determination. Friends and family have contributed to an endowment fund to provide grants to student research trainees in aid of research and advanced studies on multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating disorders. The Grants Program * The HKL Fund Grants Program is designed to assist grant recipients to defray out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in undertaking his or her activities in research or advanced studies. These may include expenses related to special: special materials and supplies; fees of various kinds (e.g. access to scholarly materials, courses beyond the usual course of study; registration at scientific conferences). * Granted funds may also be used to defray travel expenses incurred in attending conferences at which the student trainee will be making a presentation; or in visiting other centres to learn a new technique or collaborate. * To be eligible for grants from the Fund, student research-trainees must be undertaking or planning to undertake research or advanced studies under the aegis of one or more Colleges of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Manitoba. Note: College of Dentistry students must be nominated by a faculty member or supervisor from the College of Medicine, Nursing Pharmacy or Rehabilitation Sciences. * The areas of research and study involved may, without limitation, include phenomena at the molecular, cellular, clinical, population or health system level * Candidacy for a grant from the Fund will be based on nomination by a faculty member or supervisor who is an academic member of a College or Colleges under whose aegis the nominee's research or studies are to take place, or are already taking place. * Nominations require the written approval or endorsement of the relevant Colleges Nominations for a grant from the fund, tenable as of January 2019, are being requested. Nominations should be submitted no later than October 22, 2018 to Dr. Kevin Coombs at: Kevin M. Coombs, PhD Professor, Medical Microbiology, and Assistant Dean (Research), Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Room A203 Chown Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 204-789-3898 kevin.coombs(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kevin.coombs@umanitoba.ca> Jessica Fraser Assistant to Dr. Hope Anderson, Vice-Dean, Rady Facutly of Health Sciences Graduate Studies, [cid:image001.jpg@01D39085.8E292E70]<http://tissueengineering.ca/www.umanitoba.ca> 753 McDermot Avenue, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Phone: (204) 789-3402 rfhsgradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rfhsgradstudies@umanitoba.ca>

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WORKSHOP: "Microscopy, Optics and Imaging"
by RFHS Graduate Studies 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

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FW: Workshop: Microscopy, Optics and Imaging November 5-9, 2018
by Wendy Bencharski 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

Please see the attached workshop notice: "Microscopy, Optics, and Imaging" taking place November 5-9, 2018. This course is for beginners and those that intend to refresh their knowledge. Thank you, Wendy Wendy Bencharski Administrative Assistant Research Institute In Oncology and Hematology (RIOH) Cell Biology CancerCare Manitoba ON5008-675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3E 0V9 204-787-2137 wbencharski(a)cancercare.mb.ca<mailto:wbencharski@cancercare.mb.ca>

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Reminder | Rappel : CIHR Information Session for Students on Awards in Health Research | Séance d'information sur les bourses pour les étudiants en recherche en santé des IRSC
by Jessica Fraser 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

Le français suit Hello, It is our pleasure to announce that once again this year, CIHR will be offering interactive information sessions to students and institution staff about CIHR award programs, including relevant policies, tips for applicants and guidelines on how to submit an application. The sessions will allow participants to be connected and discussions will be supported with a view of a PowerPoint presentation. Institutions are encouraged to facilitate a location where all students can attend the session together; however, students may register individually. Access to a computer with internet connection is required to access the session and view the PowerPoint presentation. Questions will be directed to CIHR via the webinar chat function. If you or your institution are interested in participating in one of these sessions (approximate duration is 2 hours), please access our website<http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html> to register for the session in the language of your choice: Date, Time & Duration Language Session · September 11, 2018 · Time: 11:00am, EDT · Duration : 2 hours English · September 12, 2018 · Time: 11:00am, EDT · Duration : 2 hours French We also encourage you to distribute copies of the attached posters within your institution. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Eric Borbey Coordinator, Awards, Program Design and Delivery Branch Canadian Institutes of Health Research / Government of Canada Awards-Bourses(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:Awards-Bourses@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> / TEL : 613-960-6219 Coordonnateur, Bourses, Direction de la Conception et exécution des programmes Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada Awards-Bourses(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:Awards-Bourses@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> / TÉL : 613-960-6219 Bonjour, Il nous fait plaisir d'annoncer qu'encore une fois cette année, les IRSC offriront des sessions d'information pour les étudiants et les employés des établissements au sujet des programmes de bourses de formation des IRSC, incluant politiques pertinentes, conseils pour les candidats et lignes directrices pour soumettre une demande. Ces séances permettront aux participants d'assister et de participer à la discussion qui sera appuyée par une présentation PowerPoint. Les établissements sont encouragés à fournir l'accès à un emplacement où tous les participants pourront assister à la session dans un même endroit. Cependant, les participants peuvent aussi s'inscrire individuellement. L'accès à un ordinateur avec une connexion Internet est requis afin de joindre la séance et visualiser la présentation PowerPoint. Les questions seront adressées aux IRSC via la fonction de «chat» du webinaire. Si vous et/ou votre établissement désirez participer à l'un de ces séminaires (durée anticipée de 2 heures), veuillez accéder à notre site web<http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/45096.html> afin de vous inscrire à la séance de votre langue de préférence : Date, heure et durée Langue de la session * 11 septembre 2018 * Heure: 11h00, HNE * Durée : 2 heures Anglais * 12 septembre 2018 * Heure: 11h00, HNE * Duration : 2 heures Français Nous vous encourageons également à distribuer des exemplaires des affiches incluses en pièces jointes à l'intérieur de votre établissement. N'hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous si vous avez des questions. Cordialement, Eric Borbey Coordinator, Awards, Program Design and Delivery Branch Canadian Institutes of Health Research / Government of Canada Awards-Bourses(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:Awards-Bourses@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> / TEL : 613-960-6219 Coordonnateur, Bourses, Direction de la Conception et exécution des programmes Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada Awards-Bourses(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:Awards-Bourses@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> / TÉL : 613-960-6219

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2018 Discovery Day in Health Sciences at U of M - CALL FOR PRESENTERS
by Jessica Fraser 26 Jul '18

26 Jul '18

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Discovery Day in Health Sciences University of Manitoba Friday, November 9, 2018 CALL FOR PRESENTERS – PLEASE CIRCULATE AMONGST YOUR COLLEAGUES Hi Dr. Nickerson: We are pleased to once again partner with the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences in offering Manitoba high school students and teachers the opportunity to explore careers in medicine and other sciences. We are looking for dynamic presenters to join us in this exciting outreach initiative to educate, inspire and encourage curious minds. The objective of the day is to get students thinking outside the box and to spark their interest in considering a future career in the health sciences. Our formal letter of invitation with further details is attached, along with the day’s agenda and editable PDF forms. We invite all faculty, technicians, clinicians, residents and grad/undergrad students interested in taking part. While formal letters have now been emailed to all department heads within the Faculty of Health Sciences, your support in circulating this invitation amongst your colleagues/students and encouraging participation would also be greatly appreciated SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Questions and completed forms can be directed to my attention via email. With thanks for your time and consideration, Janice Janice McNorgan Information Systems and Program Coordinator | Coordonnatrice, Systèmes d'information et Programmes Canadian Medical Hall of Fame | Le Temple de la renommée médicale canadienne 202-267 Dundas Street, London ON N6A 1H2 | office: 519.488.2003 ext. 6111 | fax: 519.488.2999 Honouring Excellence. Preserving History. Connecting Generations. Be inspired. Explore the stories of our Laureates www.cdnmedhall.org/laureates<http://www.cdnmedhall.org/laureates>

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Distinguished Lecture - "The 10, 000 PhDs Project" Today at noon
by Jessica Fraser 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

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Canadian Student Health Research Forum, June 11 - 15
by Jessica Fraser 07 Jun '18

07 Jun '18

[cid:image003.jpg@01D3FE46.06C50F60]Beyond LOL and OMG, take your networking to the next level! Social networking - imagine 3.5 X 102 grad students in the health sciences from Manitoba and across Canada... you got it - great networking potential. Get your name tag here<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018SymposiumRegistration> (register!) Scientific networking - imagine 3.5 X 102 research trainees, all strutting their best stuff ... putting it out there on posters and in print... and looking for someone who'll appreciate their Nobel thoughts... genius of an opportunity. Check out the abstracts<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/Master_2018_Ab…>! Career networking - imagine 3.5 X 102 research trailblazers interacting with CIHR magnates, Gairdner speakers<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/symposium.html> and AFMC (google that... clue: the C is for Canada) talent scouts pretending they're just judges... it's a shark tank! Check out<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/CSHRF_2018_Age…> the CIHR Career Development Workshop (Tuesday, June 12 afternoon) and the Professional Development Workshop (with Dr. R. Reithmeier, Thursday, June 13). The CSHRF (June 11 - 15) is all about networking... make it work for you! And please surf all the other good stuff<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/index.html>... all free! Enjoy! Ed Kroeger Coordinator, CSHRF

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