Jeremy Chopek [M.Sc./09, PhD/15], assistant professor of physiology and pathophysiology, is principal investigator for “Spinal neural circuitry and mechanisms integrating somatic motor and sympathetic functions,” awarded $975,376 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Dr. Amine Choukou, associate professor of occupational therapy, leads “Investigating Indigenous-friendly technology-supported approaches to aid in health promotion,” which received $47,894 from AGE-WELL.
Kristine Cowley [PhD/98], associate professor of physiology and pathophysiology and Canada Research Chair in function and health after spinal cord injury, received $421,576 from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation for “Transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation to improve exercise function after spinal cord injury.”
Dr. Sanjiv Dhingra, professor of physiology and pathophysiology and principal investigator at the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, received CIHR funding of $1,027,780 for “Determinants of immunogenicity of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells in the ischemic heart.”
Dr. Michelle Driedger, professor and department head of community health sciences, has been named a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s most esteemed association of scholars and scientists.
Dr. Kangmin Duan, professor of oral biology and researcher with the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM), is principal investigator for “Role of plaque microbiome in cervical root resorption,” which received $7,000 from the Manitoba Chemosensory Biology Group.
Dr. Elsie Duff [M.Ed./03], associate professor of nursing, is principal investigator for “Impact of post-COVID condition on frontline healthcare workers: A review of current literature,” awarded a Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research grant of $7,500.
Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour, associate professor of physiology and pathophysiology, received funding of $100,000 from the Alzheimer Society of Canada for “Examination of neuronal nuclear damage as a new player in pathology of Alzheimer’s disease.”
Dr. Rodrigo França, associate professor of restorative dentistry, received a $90,000 grant from Mitacs Accelerate for “Custom root-analogue dental implant manufactured by direct metal laser forming.”
Sara Goulet [B.Sc.(Hons.)/97, B.Sc.(Med.)/05, MD/05], associate dean (admissions) of the Max Rady College of Medicine, was a faculty honoree at the 2023 Honouring Our Indigenous Campus Community recognition ceremony. Goulet, who is Métis, is the senior lead of the fly-In program of Ongomiizwin – Health Services. She was recognized for her dedication to accessible and equitable education and health care for Indigenous Peoples.
Dr. Nicole Harder [BN/96, MPA/02], associate dean (undergraduate) and associate professor of nursing, is principal investigator for “English as an additional language (EAL) undergraduate nursing student support group,” awarded a College of Nursing Endowment Fund grant of $7,500.
Tara Horrill [BN/05, PhD/21], assistant professor of nursing, is principal investigator for “Services, models of care, and interventions to improve access to cancer treatment for people who are socially disadvantaged: A scoping review,” awarded a Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research grant of $7,500.
Dr. Tiina Kauppinen, associate professor of pharmacology and therapeutics and researcher with CHRIM, received $100,000 from the Alzheimer Society of Canada for “NUDT5 as a therapeutic target in Alzheimer’s disease.”
Dr. Christine Kelly [MA/07], associate professor of community health sciences, received $256,321 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for “Care poverty in Canada.”
Dr. Lauren Kelly, associate professor of pharmacology and therapeutics and researcher with CHRIM, received $749,700 from the CIHR for “A triple-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial of cannabinoids for drug-resistant epilepsy (CAN-DRE) in adults and children.”
Lorrie Kirshenbaum [M.Sc./88, PhD/92], professor of physiology and pathophysiology, Canada Research Chair in molecular cardiology and director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, received CIHR funding of $757,350 for “Regulation of cellular quality control mechanisms in doxorubicin cardiomyopathy.”
Dr. Kaarina Kowalec [B.Sc. (Hons.)/08, M.Sc./11], assistant professor of pharmacy, is principal investigator for “Genetic burden of depression as a correlate of MS comorbidity, disease activity and progression,” awarded $55,000 from the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.
Dr. Marnie Kramer and Kim Mitchell [BA/92, BN/97, MN/02, PhD/21], assistant professors of nursing, are co-principal investigators for “An exploratory study of threshold concepts in nursing education: Examining student and faculty perspectives about the troublesome nature of learning concepts of health and illness,” which received a UM Scholarship of Teaching and Learning grant of $23,559.
Dr. Christine Leong [B.Sc./06, B.Sc.Pharm/10], associate professor of pharmacy and researcher with CHRIM, is principal investigator for “Psychotropic medication use before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A population-wide study using administrative data,” which received $47,500 from CHRIM.
Lisa Lix [M.Sc./91, PhD/95], professor of community health sciences and Canada Research Chair in methods for electronic health data quality, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The award honors an individual who has dedicated their career and made extraordinary contributions to the field of epidemiology or biostatistics in Canada.
Dr. Deepak Louis, assistant professor of pediatrics and child health and researcher with CHRIM, was awarded $481,951 from the CIHR for “Healthcare utilization and developmental outcomes among siblings of children born preterm: A multi-provincial population-based study.”
Dr. Paul Marcogliese, assistant professor of biochemistry and medical genetics and researcher with CHRIM, received $262,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for “Determining the adult-specific role of Wnt pathway components.”
Dr. Jon McGavock [BPE/97], professor of pediatrics and child health and researcher with CHRIM, received $1,453,500 from the CIHR for “Documenting the essential conditions for implementing urban trails in Canada: A novel triangulation approach.” McGavock also leads “Dialectical behavioural therapy to enhance health behaviour change for adolescents living with obesity,” awarded CIHR funding of $734,400.
Samantha Pauls [B.Sc.(Hons.)/09, PhD/17], assistant professor of pharmacy and researcher with CHRIM, received $47,927 from CHRIM for “Targeting metabolic inflammation at the cellular level with polyunsaturated fatty acids.”
Dr. Em Pijl, assistant professor of nursing, is principal investigator for “Exploring prescribers’ experiences with opioid agonist therapy in rural and remote communities: A qualitative study,” which received a Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research grant of $7,500.
Dr. Dake Qi, associate professor of pharmacy, received $50,000 from CHRIM for “Upregulation of adipose TAAR1 expression by restriction of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs): A novel strategy against the development of childhood obesity.”
Jacquie Ripat [BMROT/92, M.Sc./98, PhD/11], professor of occupational therapy, vice-dean (academic affairs) of the Rady Faculty and researcher with CHRIM, is co-investigator for “Identifying and closing jurisdictional gaps in the provision of essential community-based medical equipment needed by Canadians living with spinal cord injury: The international and functional perspective,” awarded Praxis Spinal Cord Institute funding of $49,985.
Dr. Zulma Rueda, associate professor of medical microbiology and infectious diseases and Canada Research Chair in sexually transmitted infection – resistance and control, received CIHR funding of $450,000 for “Test, treat and connect on site using a dual rapid diagnostic point-of-care test for syphilis and HIV among people who are experiencing homelessness.”
Robert Schroth [DMD/96, M.Sc./03, PhD/11], professor of preventive dental science and researcher with CHRIM, is the Manitoba principal investigator for “Caries resistance mechanisms in high-risk Indigenous children,” awarded US$4 million from the National Institutes of Health – National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
Dr. Chrysi Stavropoulou [MDent/18], assistant professor of dental diagnostic and surgical sciences and director of graduate periodontics, is co-principal investigator for “Cadaveric surgical simulation training as novel teaching and learning strategy for the development of surgical skills in dental clinical graduate programs,” awarded $5,877 from the UM Teaching and Learning Support Fund.
Dr. Reg Urbanowski, dean of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, is part of a UM research team that received an inaugural Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity of $100,000 from the Canada Research Chairs Program. The award will fund the university-wide project “Dismantling ableism and promoting equity for persons with disabilities: Institutional action and accountability.”
Roberta Woodgate [BN/89, MN/93, PhD/01], distinguished professor of nursing, Canada Research Chair in child and family engagement in health research and healthcare, and researcher with CHRIM, is principal investigator for “Understanding Manitoba childrearing families’ decisions to vaccinate against COVID-19 and influenza,” which received CIHR funding of $100,000.