UM Pediatric Graduate Program

10/02/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to our Director, Dr. Jennifer Protudjer, on receiving a 2026 Martha Donovan Women’s Leadership Development Award from the Winnipeg Foundation. This award invests in emerging and established leaders to build a stronger and more inclusive academic and health-care community. Click below to read the full article.
https://umtoday.ca/stories/martha-donovan-awards-advance-womens-leadership-development-rady?fbclid=IwY2xjawUs0XxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5JfUemWetl5xVUpboA7-ABo11d55Uhb0HV1PBb23oxlxxpoujZlLTLn_Kiiw_aem_HgP_-Cwe21L0sKvtNQHi7A

Eight Rady faculty members or students received generous funding to further their leadership training.

10/02/2026

We’re excited to launch our 2027 Studentships and Fellowships competition, supporting the next generation of Manitoba researchers at the master’s, PhD and postdoctoral levels.

This will be our first Studentships and Fellowships competition in our new grants management system! We're looking forward to continuing to improve the experience for applicants and reviewers. Deadline to apply is December 7, 2026.

Questions along the way? Our team is ready to help! Learn more:

https://ow.ly/P2rs50ZU0vc

10/02/2026

October is ADHD Awareness month! Find out more about ADHD at https://caddac.ca/
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in Canada, affecting 4-6% of adults and 5-7% of children, or approximately 1.8 million Canadians. In other words, 1 of every 21 people in the country has the disorder. Everyone who has ADHD is impaired, or has more difficulty than normal, with regulating their attention or focus.

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Register today for "Making Space for Wellbeing in Graduate School." We will discuss and address the unique mental health challenges faced by graduate students.
📅 Upcoming Sessions:
Bannatyne Campus
📍 Apotex 050 | October 1
Topic: Work-Life Balance
Speakers: Eden Friesen & Joana Salazar
Schedule: 🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lecture
🕐 1:15 – 2:15 PM | Activities by SSBC
🍪 Free snacks for in-person attendees!
Seats are limited, so register early using the link: https://forms.gle/NPpgd7Z92U9C6cxD8

09/25/2026

Take your career to new heights with a PhD in Pediatric Research at the University of Manitoba. Application deadline is February 1. Start your application today! https://bit.ly/PedsPhD

09/24/2026

By opting for alcohol-free alternatives, we can play a crucial role in promoting a healthier and safer environment for everyone, especially for women and gender diverse individuals who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

You can help support healthy beginnings by:
➡️ Going alcohol-free with your pregnant friend, partner, or family member
➡️ Providing alcohol-free alternatives
➡️ Hosting alcohol-free events

Learn more about prevention: https://ow.ly/uWCA50ZMvj1

09/23/2026

This Friday, September 25! Join WISDOM to watch CodeGirl!!
A documentary that follows high school girls from around the world as they use coding and technology to develop apps that address real-world challenges!
Lunch will be provided.
RSVP at: https://bit.ly/WisdomCodeGirls

09/21/2026

Graduate student researchers are invited to register and submit an abstract for consideration as part of the Dr. Patrick Choy Lectureship Day.
Submission form: https://forms.gle/2HE3rRLUgLwAgLgq5
Abstract Deadline: September 28, 2026

The Dr. Patrick Choy Lectureship Day 2026 will take place on October 13, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, on the University of Manitoba Bannatyne campus. This year's key note speaker will be Dr. Don Sin. Dr. Sin's lecture is entitled "My 30 Year Journey as a Clinician-Scientist in Canada: From Community to Connections to Cells"
Event registration Deadline: October 6, 2026

This event is sponsored for RFHS and HSGSA.
Questions? email [email protected]

09/18/2026

Mark your calendar! The CNS 2027 Annual Conference will be held on April 29 to May 1, 2027 in Winnipeg. The abstract deadline is October 16.
This Annual Conference showcases excellence and innovation across the full nutrition science continuum—from discovery and translational research to clinical practice, implementation science, public health and policy.
Learn more here: https://conference2027.cns-scn.ca/program/call-for-proposals