Features

Building for Excellence

Dentistry alum Gerald Niznick [DMD/66, D.Sc./02] and his wife Reesa have made a landmark gift to UM, contributing $5 million to leading-edge dental clinics to be located in a new building on the Bannatyne campus.

Women of Influence

Four professors from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences were named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2024. The award recognizes bold women for their leadership and groundbreaking achievements. The annual list is compiled by the Women’s Executive Network, a national organization that celebrates the advancement of women.

Several fish in a fish tank.

Making a Splash

At the official opening in November of a facility on the Bannatyne campus, scientists showed off tiny lab animals with surprising potential for biomedical research: tropical fish.