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Diane Cepanec, senior research manager and lead research associate at the College of Nursing, was awarded the inaugural Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Research Associate Award in a ceremony at Bannatyne campus on June 17.
The award recognizes Cepanec’s outstanding contributions to research excellence, innovation, mentorship and leadership. It was presented to her at the Manitoba Student Health Research Forum by Dr. Jude Uzonna, vice-dean (research) at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Over her 25-year career, she has had a profound impact on the success of faculty, trainees and research staff, while helping to advance the research profile and scholarly productivity of the College of Nursing through the Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research.
Recognized for her expertise in grant development, research methodologies, and knowledge translation, Cepanec has supported the development of over 1,000 research grants and awards and has contributed as a co-investigator to numerous initiatives focused on nursing education, nursing workforce and health human resources.
Cepanec said she is honoured to be the first person to receive the award.
“I am very grateful and humbled by this recognition and I accept this award on behalf of all the research associates whose dedication and contributions help make research excellence possible.”