Today is Rare Disease Day - a reminder that while the diseases may be rare, together, they impact millions of families.
Find out more about Rare Disease Day at https://www.rarediseaseday.org/
Today is Rare Disease Day - a reminder that while the diseases may be rare, together, they impact millions of families.
Find out more about Rare Disease Day at https://www.rarediseaseday.org/
Reminder! The deadline for the 2026/27 New Investigator Operating Grant cycle is this Monday, March 2 at 4pm Central!
https://researchmanitoba.ca/funding/programs/new-investigator-operating-grant/
Grace Zhou has just joined Research Manitoba as a Programs Officer! As Programs Officer, Grace will be primarily working with CFI investments and our Studentship and Fellowships. Please join us in welcoming Grace to the team!
26.02.2026 14:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Research Manitoba was proud to support and attend the Dare Innovation Awards last night! It was a great opportunity to meet with the innovation and entrepreneurship community in Manitoba, and celebrate our successes.
25.02.2026 16:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Are you or someone you know, interested in joining Manitoba's Provincial Health Research Privacy Committee (PHRPC)? Find out more information at: https://rithim.ca/join-phrpc
24.02.2026 13:05 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Thank you to our friends from Shared Health Research and Innovation for the invitation to join them at the HSC Foundation event on Saturday evening!
23.02.2026 15:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
RITHIM and Research Manitoba have a busy work next week! Along with training sessions for RITHIM, we also are hosting a New Investigator Operating Grant webinar, our regular Board Meeting, & introducing potential community members to the research ethics board role!
Do you want to know more about our New Investigator Operating Grant program? Join our free Zoom webinar this Monday, RSVP link at: https://researchmanitoba.ca/event/new-investigator-operating-grant-webinar/
18.02.2026 15:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate Black culture in our communities.
Research Manitoba is proud to support learning and dialogue connected to growing Black scholarship and innovation in Manitoba.
Louis Riel Day is a time to honour the Red River Métis Nation. It is also a reminder that research has a role to play in advancing self-determination, equity and opportunity. Research Manitoba remains committed to investing in Métis researchers and supporting Métis-led research.
13.02.2026 15:24 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
ICYMI, two #UWinnipeg professors were on @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social Your Morning yesterday as part of a @researchmb.bsky.social showcase!
Dr. Sanoji Wijenayake discussed human milk nanovesicles.
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in STEM #womeninscience #womeninstem
At Research Manitoba, we are dedicated to increasing the representation of women in STEM., through investing in research that examines gender disparity and promoting women researchers, among other initiatives.
Research Manitoba coordinated several interviews of local researchers with CTV Your Morning with @ainsmcphail.bsky.social
Watch one of the segments below featuring Dr. Mirjana Roksandic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YmjM4Rgq7o&list=PLLzHOgGvydCkCw0GgBaQImVecdr3TrLaB&index=2
Please read our new post about updating the address of your REB on the Clinical Trial Site Information form for Health Canada as a result of our new move: https://rithim.ca/update-your-clinical-trial-site-information-form/
05.02.2026 14:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today is World Cancer Day, and Research Manitoba is proud to support patient-centred cancer research and trainee awards in partnership with CancerCare Manitoba to improve outcomes across the province.
04.02.2026 18:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Want to make a difference in Manitoba health research? We are looking for community members to join our Research Ethics Board. No medical experience needed! Learn more: https://rithim.ca/rithim-spotlight-community-members/
02.02.2026 16:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Research Manitoba attended today's Professional Connections event hosted by University of Winnipeg’s Department of Biology Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization, aimed to increase awareness for new students of all the career possibilities available in STEM fields.
30.01.2026 18:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Did you know? RITHIM has a Frequently Asked Questions page, answering the most common questions received for both RITHIM and the Harmony system:
https://rithim.ca/faq
Today, Research Manitoba staff were proud to attend the ground breaking ceremony of PRAIRIE Biologics Accelerator at the University of Manitoba.
For more information: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/print,index.html?item=72462&posted=2026-01-23
Join us in welcoming Yasmin Iman to her new role as our Policy and Impact Officer! Transitioning from a Program Officer to this new role, Yasmin brings a depth of knowledge on the grant programs of Research Manitoba and is passionate about showcasing the impact of the research funded.
22.01.2026 15:50 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today is known informally as 'Blue Monday', signifying the effects of low winter sunshine on our mental health.
Talk to your health provider about techniques to help reduce emotional dysregulation during these months. There are many treatments to try, and ways to make your winter days better.
Find out our upcoming virtual training dates for the RITHIM-Harmony review system by bookmarking the following page! https://rithim.ca/training
Each session features a walkthrough of the system as well as the ability for applicants to ask questions of our training officer.
Learn more about how RITHIM defines health research and if your project will fall under its jurisdiction by reading our new post here: https://rithim.ca/selecting-the-correct-research-ethics-board/
15.01.2026 19:09 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
On Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we celebrate our local researchers in the field. Dr. Heather Campbell-Enns at Canadian Mennonite University studies the work of caregivers in Manitoba. Find out more: https://researchmanitoba.ca/alzheimers-awareness-month-research-spotlight-dr-heather-campbell-enns/
12.01.2026 20:04 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
RITHIM Harmony’s user interface will be upgraded in the near future, with the test environment available for users to try now. Changes will improve both accessibility and simplify navigation. Find out more at: https://rithim.ca/user-interface-upgrade-coming-soon-to-rithims-harmony-system/
RITHIM is here to support Manitoba’s research community and it's never been easier to reach us!
How to connect:
- Technical support: https://rithim.ca/support
- Anonymous feedback: https://rithim.ca/feedback
- Connect directly: email - rithim (at) researchmb.ca
Happy New Years from all of us at Research Manitoba! May your New Year's Eve be filled with family, friends, and joy.
31.12.2025 17:42 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Research Manitoba invests over $100K in connecting our local research community and innovators, find out more about the latest recipients of our research connections grant at: https://researchmanitoba.ca/research-manitoba-invests-over-100k-in-connecting-researchers-across-manitoba/
29.12.2025 18:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2
Innovation Proof-of-Concept recipients are advancing transformative ideas, from sustainable battery materials and smart food-quality tools to 3D-printed housing solutions and next-generation diagnostics. Learn more: https://researchmanitoba.ca/in-their-own-words-2025-innovation-proof-of-concept/
Yesterday’s snow day reminds us of its powerful impact! But what happens when it melts? UWinnipeg master's student Indeera Hetti Arachchige is studying phosphorus transfer during snowmelt and finding solutions to protect our lakes. We look forward to seeing her research grow!
19.12.2025 16:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0