Student Success
Student Success highlights the achievements, milestones, and success stories of students at St. Boniface Hospital Research. Explore the latest news celebrating our outstanding trainees and their contributions to research.
Celebrating Student Excellence: Jan–Jun 2026
At St. Boniface Hospital Research, the first half of 2026 has been an exceptional period for student success. Our trainees continue to push boundaries, earning prestigious national scholarships, sweeping local presentation competitions, and securing vital research...
St. Boniface Hospital Research Sweeps Top Awards at 3MT Finals
St. Boniface Hospital Research is thrilled to celebrate the exceptional performance of our student researchers at the University of Manitoba’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final. Our representatives brought home four of the five awards presented at the event,...
St. Boniface Connections Shine at 2026 Manitoba Bioscience Awards
St. Boniface Connections Shine at 2026 Manitoba Bioscience Awards The local bioscience community gathered at the Fort Garry Hotel on Wednesday, March 11, for an evening of celebration and recognition. Hosted by the Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM), the "DNA of...
CCARM Trainees Receive Graduate and Undergraduate Studentship Awards
The Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM) is pleased to announce that several trainees have received studentship funding in recognition of their academic excellence and research contributions. At the graduate level, three MSc students...
Trainees at St. Boniface Hospital Research Honoured at 2025 Manitoba Student Health Research Forum
Several rising stars from St. Boniface Hospital Research were recognized last week at the 2025 Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF), held over three days at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne Campus. The annual event brings together top graduate students...
3rd International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Nutrition and Health
Dear Colleagues, We are excited to host the 3rd International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Nutrition and Health, presented by the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM). Prepare to embark on an exciting journey through the world of...
St. Boniface Hospital Research Hosts Seven Oaks Students for Immersive Healthcare Exploration
On May 14, St. Boniface Hospital Research welcomed students from the Seven Oaks School Division to its Youth BIOlab Jeunesse, offering a unique hands-on experience as part of the Pathways Program through the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) at the University of...
PhD Student Hannah Zhang Takes Top Prize at 2025 Three Minute Thesis
Congratulations to Hannah Zhang, a PhD student from Dr. Amir Ravandi's lab, who received first place, a $2000 reward, and the Dr. Archie McNicol Prize at the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Zhang's presentation, titled “Lipids as early markers of...
SBRC Student Shines at Manitoba Schools’ Science Symposium, Advances to National Competition
We’re proud to share exciting news from one of our own at the SBRC. Psychee Venus, a talented student researcher from Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin's lab, has been recognized for her outstanding scientific achievements at the Manitoba Schools’ Science Symposium (MSSS),...
Student Awards – Winter Update
Jamie Alexiuk, MSc student supervised by Dr. Todd Duhamel, was awarded a CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship with funding in the amount of $27,000. The Canada Graduate Scholarships provide special recognition and support to students pursuing degrees in a health-related...