Clinical Research
Bringing Discoveries to the “Bedside”
Scientific discoveries must be translated into practice to improve human health. However, basic research can also be stimulated when clinical researchers uncover questions while investigating new treatments. Thus, the two work best in proximity and collaboration with each other. Our current research infrastructure strengthens and accelerates this critical part of clinical research. The I.H. Asper Clinical Research Institute, next door to the St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, has three exciting research programs established or in development:
- Psychosocial Oncology and Cancer Nursing Research – Areas of focus include strengthening communication between cancer patients and health professionals, addressing the specific needs of children and adolescents with cancer, the nutritional needs of late-stage cancer patients, tobacco control, and the psychosocial needs of dying patients.
- Clinical Research in Cardiovascular Disease – Integrating with research efforts directed towards the complications that occur in arteries and veins in patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Nutritional interventions developed within the Canadian Centre for Agri-food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM) will determine if nutraceuticals and functional foods can alter the incidence or progression of disease in human subjects.
Zieroth among healthcare leaders urging greater diversity in medical research
Dr. Shelley Zieroth, a heart failure cardiologist and clinical researcher at St. Boniface Hospital was among several leaders in the field who spoke passionately – and bluntly – about the problem during a session at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in...
Schultz, Czubryt & Suh Receive 2022 Merit Awards from U of M
L-R: Dr. Annette Schultz, Dr. Michael Czubryt, Dr. Miyoung Suh Three St. Boniface Hospital Research leaders were recently recognized by the University of Manitoba with Merit Awards for Outstanding Teaching, Service to Community, Research & Scholarly work and...
Exploring patient engagement in Canadian research: A Journey with ‘As PER usual’ Podcast
In an era where healthcare and research are constantly evolving, the importance of patient engagement in shaping the future of medical trials cannot be overstated. It's this critical aspect of healthcare that the As PER usual podcast explores, taking listeners on an...
Ramjiawan one of four new Fellows from UM joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
The University of Manitoba is proud to announce an impressive four new Fellows elected to The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) for 2022. The CAHS Fellowship recognizes excellence in health sciences and these 71 new Fellows across Canada reflect a rich and...
2021 CIHR Grants to St. Boniface Hospital Researchers just over $1.7M
Congratulations to two St. Boniface Hospital Research Principal Investigators, Dr. Sanjiv Dhingra and Dr. Thomas Hack, who were recently granted Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funding for $960,076 and $745,875 respectively. “This is yet another...
Dr. Thomas Hack – Named Distinguished Professor at University of Manitoba
Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Hack, Director, Psychosocial Oncology and Cancer Nursing Research, St. Boniface Research Centre, recently named Distinguished Professor by the University of Manitoba. The title is bestowed to academic staff demonstrating excellence and...