A simple nasal spray may replace the need for auto-injectors for those facing severe allergies. The nasal spray, called Neffy, has been approved for adults and pediatric patients who weigh…
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Dr. Leslie Roos speaks with CTV Winnipeg about social media use and children
CHRIM member Dr. Leslie Roos spoke with CTV Winnipeg to share her expertise on social media use and how it can impact children. Some Manitoba parents are hoping Canada follows…
Exploring inborn errors of immunity
Rare diseases are often thought of as isolated and uncommon- but when considered together, they affect a significant number of children and families. Among these conditions are inborn errors of…
2025 Fall Project Grant Results
Congratulations to the CHRIM investigators and their teams, who were awarded nearly $4 million in funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant Fall 2025 Competition! Project…
Healthy Smile Happy Child 25th Anniversary
For the past 25 years, the Healthy Smile Happy Child (HSHC) initiative has been leading the charge in Manitoba against Early Childhood Caries (ECC), also known as childhood tooth decay…
Think About Allergens This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time where, thankfully, many Manitobans give to food banks. When donating this holiday season, it’s important to also think about those who have allergies. “As an…
Child Health Research Days 2025 Highlights
The 21st Annual Child Health Research Days took place last month, welcoming more than 200 attendees and thirteen speakers from across Canada. The week kicked off with the abstract competition,…
Tips for making Halloween an allergy-aware, spook-tacular time!
Trick-or-treating should be a fun time for all kids, but for children and families with food allergies, it can be stressful and anxiety-provoking. Research shows that there is an increase…
2025 Research Manitoba awards
Congratulations to all award recipients from the 2025 Research Manitoba Grants & Awards Competition! CHRIM is proud to partner on many of these awards to support trainees and further child…
2025 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada awards
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) funds visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will benefit our country. This…
2025 MSHRF awards
The Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF) provides opportunities for advanced training, networking, and professional development for Manitoba graduate students and postdocs. The MSHRF’s goal is to recognize and showcase excellence and…
2024 Annual Report and Annual General Meeting
This week, the CHRIM community came together to celebrate a year full of accomplishments, challenges, and exciting research at our Annual General Meeting. We are proud to share our Annual Report,…