An international research team uncovered the first indication that a type of medulloblastoma may be preventable by identifying how and where these tumours develop during human fetal brain development. An…
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CHRIM partners with Research Manitoba to fund scholars in child health research
Today Research Manitoba and partners are pleased to announce the results of the 2022 Research Manitoba Grants and Awards Competition. The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba is proud to…
New research shows that mother’s own milk (moreso than the type of milk fortifier) is key to developing a healthy gut microbiome for premature babies
Milk fortifiers help to meet the unique nutritional needs of premature babies by providing extra nutrients, protein, and energy. Milk fortifiers have traditionally been made from cow milk, but fortifiers…
$500,000 supports child-health research in Manitoba
The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM), in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, is thrilled to announce nearly $500,000 in funding for child health research projects happening…
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Names Dr. Noralou P. Roos as 2022 Laureate
Today the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) inducted six new Laureates whose contributions have led to extraordinary improvements in human health. These trailblazers underpin Canada’s role as a world-class…
COVID-19 Vaccine Research Study for Children Under Six Happening in Manitoba
The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) is part of an international research study called KidCOVE, which is being conducted by Moderna. The primary purpose of KidCOVE is to…
CIHR Spring 2021 Project Grant Results
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Spring 2021 Project Grant competition has resulted in the successful funding for several CHRIM researchers to move forward with their research projects. “The…
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
As we continue to monitor on-site staff and capacity limits within the institute, we know that the upcoming Fall Term will have more research teams and staff preparing for a…
2021 Operating Grant Competition Results
The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, is thrilled to announce the results of the 2021 Operating Grant Competition. This funding…
Research Manitoba Announces 2021 Grants & Awards Competition Recipients
Today, Research Manitoba and partners announced $1.37M in research funding and the recipients of the 2021 Grants and Awards competition. The recipients of the 2021 Grants and Awards Competition are…
A Mother’s Prenatal Egg Intake May Influence Her Child’s Food Allergy Risk
Eating eggs daily during pregnancy is associated with a child’s risk of developing food allergies, according to preliminary research from the CHILD Cohort Study. Using data from over 3,400 Canadian…
“Triple exposure:” Mom eating peanut, breastfeeding and introducing peanut early could help protect against peanut allergy in children
A new study led by researchers at the University of Manitoba and McMaster University has found that eating peanuts while breastfeeding, combined with introducing peanuts to babies before 12 months…