Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba

09/11/2025

Do you have your tickets yet for the Ice Crystal Gala Island Vibes? Join at the RBC Convention Centre on October 18th for an unforgettable evening! All proceeds help children and families who rely on HSC Children's Hospital.

09/11/2025

We were thrilled to be a part of the Teddy Bears' Picnic this past weekend! Our "I Want To Be a Scientist" tent offered hands-on science and fun activities led by our lab techs, investigators, and staff. Thank you to all our volunteers who helped make the day a success!

09/10/2025

We are thrilled to partner with Research Manitoba on several recently announced awards for trainees and fellows! Funded projects will study a range of child health topics from Rett Syndrome to diabetes to protein in colostrum.

Read more about the CHRIM and partner-funded projects here: https://www.chrim.ca/2025/2025-research-manitoba-awards/

See full list of awardees here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfn68ny

Congratulations to all who received funding!

09/07/2025

We’re ready to kick off the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the I Want to be a Scientist tent! Come visit with real scientists and lab techs who will lead kiddos through a variety of science experiments.

We can’t wait to see you!

09/02/2025

September is recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This month is a time to unite in support of children facing cancer and their families. September is dedicated to raising awareness, sharing resources, and advocating for improved research, treatment, and support for families facing cancer.

CHRIM is pleased to share our newest video spotlighting the PROMISE theme and the important work that they are doing here in Manitoba to better the lives of children and youth who are living with cancer.

Compared to adult cancers, pediatric cancers are rare, accounting for less than 1% of newly diagnosed cases in Canada, however, childhood cancer remains the ...

09/02/2025

We're excited to welcome Dr. Gina Martin to this year's Child Health Research Days conference! Their presentation will explore the growing evidence linking climate change and adolescent health, both nationally and globally.

Visit chrdmb.ca to view the full speaker lineup and a tentative schedule.

08/28/2025

Every year, CHRIM welcomes 50+ students to work under the supervision of our investigators in a variety of areas in the health sciences. Throughout August, students present their projects to the CHRIM community in a supportive environment through our Student Research Rounds series.

Thank you to all students who presented their work, and we hope you enjoyed your summer with CHRIM!

08/23/2025

CHRIM investigator Dr. Joanne Parsons has received over $384,000 in funding from the Government of Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to improve sporting environments for adolescent girls in sports historically dominated by boys. The study will take a closer look at the physical, social and cultural environments girls are exposed to while playing baseball, lacrosse and tackle football in Manitoba.

Read more via UM Today: https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-study-explores-gendering-of-girls-sports-injuries/

08/23/2025

Mental illness affects an estimated 1.2 million children and youth in Canada. Depression, anxiety and OCD are among the most common mental disorders in children and youth.

CHRIM investigator Dr. Abdullah Maruf is currently recruiting for a study that will help personalize treatment for children and youth who have taken SSRI antidepressants. Participants would be required to complete a quick survey and provide a saliva sample for genetic testing.

Learn more about this study by visiting the Maruf lab website here: https://www.maruf-lab.org/pgx-simba.html or read more from our partners at the University of Manitoba with their latest UM Today story: https://news.umanitoba.ca/help-improve-antidepressant-treatment-for-children-and-youth-join-a-um-research-study/

08/22/2025

Congratulations to CHRIM member Dr. Anna Chudyk, who received $50,000 through the CHRIM Operating Grant competition, generously supported by the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

Dr. Chudyk's project will study how to better transition youth living with congenital heart disease from pediatric to adult care. Upon completion of this study, researchers expect to have a first version of a new, patient-designed transition care program that will better the lives of those living with CHD, as well as their families and care partners.

Read more about all funded projects here: https://www.chrim.ca/fundedprojects/

08/21/2025

Congratulations to CHRIM members Drs. Tracie Afifi and Marni Brownell, who were recently elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences!

This is one of the highest honours within Canada’s academic community.
CAHS Fellows are selected in a competitive process based on their internationally recognized leadership, academic performance, scientific creativity and willingness to serve. Congratulations to both on this well deserved honor!

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_auJWQi

08/21/2025

Do you have your tickets yet? Purchase 50/50 tickets for your chance to win big! Winner will be drawn at Teddy Bears’ Picnic Sunday, September 7 at Assiniboine Park. *This is an online raffle and you do not need to be present to win.*

Your support will help kids who rely on HSC Children’s Hospital, Manitoba’s only children’s hospital, and us here at The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba!