We are pleased to share that Zoé Nakata has assumed the role of board chair on the CHRIM board of directors. Zoé has been a CHRIM board member since 2023…
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Trio of CHRIM investigators step into interim co-CEO roles
The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) is pleased to announce that Drs. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, Andrew Halayko, and Brandy Wicklow have been named interim co-CEOs of the institute effective…
2024 CHRIM Operating Grant Results
The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM), in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, is thrilled to announce $480,000 in funding that will be used to support…
New Research Theme will Enhance Acute Care to Improve Children’s Health in Manitoba
Researchers from the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) are coming together to launch a new research theme called REACH: Research into the Enhancement of Acute Care for Children’s…
Dr. Meghan Azad Receives 2024 Canada Gairdner Momentum Award
Award recognizes some of the world’s most significant biomedical, global health research discoveries The University of Manitoba (UM) and the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) are thrilled with…
Manitoban Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer will Benefit from New Multi-Disciplinary Research Theme
Donors support new Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba research theme: PROMISE Generous Manitobans are making a difference for kids living with cancer. Thanks to incredible donors to the Children’s…
Acting CEO, Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
We are pleased to announce Nichola Wigle has been appointed as acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, effective April 1, 2024. She will help lead…
Unveiling the first core outcome set for IgE-mediated food allergy
IgE-mediated food allergy represents a critical global health issue and a considerable societal challenge, particularly in Europe. Affecting 6%-8% of children under three and 2-3% of adults, it significantly deteriorates…
New study evaluates how prepared Manitoba emergency departments are to treat acutely ill and injured children
Children comprise about a third of all general emergency department (ED) visits in Canada. However, these children are vulnerable to receiving emergency care based on adult guidelines when they visit…
Adolescents with concussion have increased risk of mental health disorders
New research led by CHRIM researcher Kelly Russell, PhD, shows that adolescents with a concussion have an increased risk of mental health disorders. In a longitudinal, population-based study, and collaborators wanted to determine…
CHRIM Researcher aims to increase physical activity and quality of life in adolescents with type 1 diabetes through peer mentorship program
Having diabetes is associated with an increased risk of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression and eating disorders, as well as “diabetes distress”, which is a clinical condition that refers…
TD Funds Indigenous Programming to Tackle Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Bridging Gaps Between Researchers and Indigenous Communities in Manitoba Mental health initiatives for children and youth with Type 2 diabetes through the Diabetes Research Envisioned and Accomplished in Manitoba Research…