As many of us are at home social distancing right now, our daily routines have been turned upside down. For some, this means working from home or having more free…
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3 Book Series You Can Read With Your Children
Reading aloud to young children is not only one of the best activities to stimulate language and cognitive skills; it also builds motivation, curiosity, and memory. – Bardige, B. Talk…
Walking on Water – Physical Activity after the Winter Holidays
For many people, the winter months are a cozy time of year to stay inside and away from the chilly outdoor weather conditions. This is accompanied by holiday events with…
2019 Highlights
It’s been another incredible year at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. While we’re looking forward to the opportunities and collaborations the new year will bring, it’s important to…
Science in the Community
The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba was invited to St. John Brebeuf’s Grade 2 class as part of their social studies education. The students are currently learning about communities…
15th Annual Child Health Research Days
Supporting Breastfeeding: Your actions matter, even if you are not a parent
Research continues to show the health-promoting qualities of breast milk and how it contributes to lifelong infant health, in addition to maternal health. In support of Canadian Breastfeeding Week happening…
Orange Shirt Day Walk 2019
Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake in the spring of 2013. It grew out of Phyllis’ story…
Tips to Help You and Your Child’s Back to School Transition
Authors: Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Jennifer Protudjer The dog days of summer are here and for many families, that means preparing for a new routine as kids’ head back…
Gestational Diabetes Adversely Affects Pancreatic Islet Structure and Function in Male Rat Offspring
By Drs. Vernon Dolinsky and Christine Doucette The pancreas contains important structures called the islets that produce important glucose-regulating hormones, including insulin. Diabetes happens when the islets fail to produce…
2018 Annual General Meeting
Another incredible year of important milestones and accomplishments has passed and we are thrilled to celebrate and acknowledge these important events with our partners, research teams and support staff at…
2019 Research Manitoba Grant & Award Recipients
Each year, Research Manitoba along with its partners, support highly qualified Master’s trainees in health, the social sciences and humanities, and the natural sciences and engineering, to help them prepare…