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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 11h

Our RITHIM project team shares details about the current status of RITHIM and what researchers need to know right now about important changes to privacy and ethics reviews:
rithim.ca/rithim-speci...

RITHIM Special Update: October 2025 - RITHIM

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Meghan Azad, PhD @meghanazad.bsky.social · 6d

Big thanks to our amazing team, spanning many institutions!
@umanitoba.bsky.social
@ualberta.bsky.social
@sickkidsvs.bsky.social
@chrimanitoba.bsky.social
@um-mchp.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social @humanmilkinstitute.bsky.social

+ funders CIHR & @researchmb.bsky.social

#TeamScience!

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 1d

Big thanks to @researchmb.bsky.social for supporting this year’s DREAM Diabetes Research Symposium and helping us bring together researchers, clinicians, and trainees advancing diabetes research in Manitoba!

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 26d

Research Manitoba is investing $44,650 to support nine local research events
Events range from Indigenous studies workshops and environmental science forums to tech innovation meet-ups. researchmanitoba.ca/research-man...

Research Manitoba Supports Nine Local Events Through Research Connections Grants - Research Manitoba

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 7d

Manitoba’s next generation of researchers speak about the impact of funding on their careers and research.

Read more: researchmanitoba.ca/in-their-own...

In Their Own Words: 2025 Studentship & Fellowship Recipients - Research Manitoba

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 14d

On #WorldCancerResearchDay, we recognize the impact of cancer research.

Research Manitoba is proud to continue fostering collaborations to fund studies for basic, clinical, translational, and patient-focused cancer research.

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Biochemistry & Medical Genetics @umbmg.bsky.social · 16d

Huge congratulations to Ashraf Kadar Shahib, Havva Afshari, Delaram Jebreili Rizi, Emerson Do Nascimento Brazil, Nicolas Leclerc, Nicole Gerber who all received Research Manitoba Studentships!!!👏👏👏

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Sep 2

We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Studentships & Fellowships.

Thanks to the support of our partners, $1.41 million has supported 64 awards, spanning a range of disciplines & career stages.

Please join us in congratulating these researchers! researchmanitoba.ca/research-man...

Research Manitoba Announces $1.4M in Funding to Support 64 Studentship and Fellowship Awards - Research Manitoba

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 23d

Research fuels better health, stronger economies & more resilient communities. As a proud member of NAPHRO, Research Manitoba supports provincial investments in health research & innovation.
Learn more about the value of provincial research organizations: www.naphro.ca/value-of-res...

The Value of Research | NAPHRO

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 26d

Research Manitoba is investing $44,650 to support nine local research events
Events range from Indigenous studies workshops and environmental science forums to tech innovation meet-ups. researchmanitoba.ca/research-man...

Research Manitoba Supports Nine Local Events Through Research Connections Grants - Research Manitoba

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 29d

Applications are open for Research Manitoba’s 2026 Studentship and Fellowship Awards!
Funding is available for Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral levels, with a special award for HIV studies.
Apply by November 10, 2025.
Learn more and apply: gms.researchmanitoba.ca

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Sep 2

We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Studentships & Fellowships.

Thanks to the support of our partners, $1.41 million has supported 64 awards, spanning a range of disciplines & career stages.

Please join us in congratulating these researchers! researchmanitoba.ca/research-man...

Research Manitoba Announces $1.4M in Funding to Support 64 Studentship and Fellowship Awards - Research Manitoba

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Aug 25

Our Innovation Proof of Concept grant expressions of interest are now open! New to this year: Manitoba Independent Industry Stream
Find the updated Program Guide information here: researchmanitoba.ca/funding/prog...

Innovation Proof-of-Concept Grant - Research Manitoba

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Aug 20

hello, please email [email protected] if you are having issues logging into the training environment and staff can assist!

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Aug 11

⏳ Deadline in 1 week!
Apply by Aug 18, 4 PM CT to be our next RITHIM Program Officer & help guide Manitoba’s health research ethics & privacy reviews. Full-time, permanent role in Winnipeg.
Apply here :
researchmanitoba.ca/career-oppor...

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Aug 7

Research Manitoba staff had the privilege of visiting Dr. Phil Ferguson’s STARLab at
@umanitoba.bsky.social . Starlab's work, among many other projects, includes partnering with Chesterfield Inlet to use drones for search & rescue and environmental monitoring!

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Aug 1

This Monday, August 4 is Terry Fox Day in Manitoba.

Terry’s vision still fuels cancer research today. We're proud to share how his legacy continues across our province.

📖 researchmanitoba.ca/terry-fox-da...

#TerryFoxDay #MarathonOfHope #CancerResearch #ResearchManitoba #TerryFoxWeekend

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 30

New to Harmony? Use the Testing & Training Environment to explore without pressure. No submissions, no consequences—just practice.

🔗 manitoba.review.ethicalreviewmanager.com/Account/Logi...

🔗 researchmanitoba.ca/harmony-test...

#ResearchManitoba #HarmonyPlatform

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 28

Reminder: Harmony submissions must be in by 4:30 p.m. TODAY! You must pass the Completeness Check to avoid delays.
🔗 rithim.ca/harmony/syst...

🔗 rithim.ca/harmony/pers...

🔗 researchmanitoba.ca/rithim-harmo...

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 24

If you’re submitting clinical trial info to Health Canada, make sure your CTSI Form lists CHIPER as the REB. Applies to all new and amended studies.

Learn more:
🔗 researchmanitoba.ca/update-healt...

Apply here:
🔗 rithim.ca/about-us/hc-...

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 24

Research Manitoba attended the 2025 AI Summit hosted by @bam_mb — a powerful showcase of innovation in bioscience & technology.
🔗 biomb.ca/event/ai-sum...

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 22

Organizations with an FWA must ensure their IRB listing is up to date. The CHIPER IRB is now registered.
Make sure your FWA stays current to receive U.S. federal research funding.
Learn more: ⬇️

🔗 rithim.ca/about-us/ohr...

🔗 researchmanitoba.ca/chiper-irb-r...

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 21

Now hiring: RITHIM Program Officer (FT, perm). Help advance health research in Manitoba!
📅 Apply by Aug 18
🔗 Learn more: researchmanitoba.ca/career-opportunity-rithim-program-officer-full-time-permanent/

#ManitobaJobs #HealthResearch

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 16

📢 RITHIM’s Consent Transition Guidelines are now live.
Essential for researchers making consent form changes or starting new studies through Harmony.

🔗 rithim.ca/ethics/ethics-guidelines/informed-consent-guidelines/consent-transition/

🔗 researchmanitoba.ca/rithim-harmo...

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 14

All submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the stated deadline date. We strongly encourage you to apply early to ensure a RITHIM Completeness Check is done in time for consideration in the current monthly meeting cycle.

📎 rithim.ca/harmony/subm...

📎 researchmanitoba.ca/rithim-harmo...

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researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our Comms Officer attended the Manitoba Protein Research Strategy Conference via our Research Connections Program (May intake)!
Congrats to Dr. Filiz Koksel Ustundag on her new role in Sustainable Protein!
Thanks @proteinMB for a fantastic event. mbprotein.ca

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · Jul 9

📣 Upcoming RITHIM Harmony Applicant Training Dates! July 9, 11, 14, 15, 17. Live guidance + Q&A to help you apply successfully.

🔗 Details + Teams links: rithim.ca/harmony/trai...

#ResearchManitoba #RITHIM