Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba

11/20/2025

National Child Day is celebrated on November 20 and reaffirms our country’s commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC.). CHRIM strives to better the lives of children by being a national leader in knowledge and innovation in health research for kids. Visit our link in bio to learn more about National Child Day and ways to celebrate🎉.

11/18/2025

CHRIM researchers are recruiting for a study that aims to understand the experiences of adolescent girls who have experienced a sport-related concussion.

The study is looking for:
🟢Adolescent girls aged 13-18
🟢Living in Winnipeg, MB
🟢Diagnosed with a concussion within the past 12 months

Find more information by visiting our website's Participate in Research page here: https://www.chrim.ca/participate-in-research/

11/17/2025

Have you cast your vote in the IHDCYH Talks contest yet? The IHDCYH Talks Competition is a creative way to share a clear evidence-based message with a public audience that is designed to have an impact on the health of children, youth and families.

CHRIM is pleased to have several members participating in this year's competition in both the video and infographics categories. Swipe through to see the submissions and click our link in bio to vote today!

View submissions and vote here: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html

11/12/2025

Have you checked out the new Parenting in Manitoba website? Recently, CHRIM investigator Dr. Leslie Roos shared her expertise at the launch of the new parenting website, created by the Manitoba Government. The website will offer parents access to current, evidence-based information on pregnancy and child development. Seeit out here: https://parentinginmanitoba.ca/

11/11/2025

On this Remembrance Day, we honor the courage and sacrifices of those who have served our country. Their legacy inspires us as we strive for a healthier future for all.

11/10/2025

Your support is redefining type 1 diabetes research. November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month, and here at CHRIM, we have research scientists working tirelessly to improve the lives of families & children living with diabetes.

Our partners at the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba recently chatted with CHRIM investigator Dr. Peter Thompson to discuss all the fascinating research that's being done right here in Manitoba. Read the story by clicking below:

Your support is redefining type 1 diabetes research November is Diabetes Awareness Month As is typical for almost any lab almost anywhere, one at Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)

11/04/2025

Voting is now open for this year's Canadian Institutes of Health Research IHDCYH Talks contest! CHRIM is pleased to have several members participating in this year's competition in both the video and infographics categories. Click through to see the submissions and click below to cast your vote.

See all submissions and vote here: https://shorturl.at/IfvFL

11/03/2025

We had a wonderful evening celebrating with our CHRIM community recently at the Child Health Research Days awards dinner. Congratulations to all the winners!

Find a full list of all winners and more photos by reading our latest blog post: https://www.chrim.ca/2025/child-health-research-days-2025-highlights/

10/31/2025

Trick-or-treating should be a fun time for all kids, but for children and families with food allergies, it can be stressful.

Check out our latest blog post for tips on how to have an allergy safe Halloween🎃

Read it here: https://www.chrim.ca/2025/tips-for-making-halloween-an-allergy-aware-spook-tacular-time/

10/30/2025

The fall issue of Through the Microscope, our public newsletter, will be hitting inboxes soon! Make sure you're subscribed to receive all the latest news in children's health research happening right here in Manitoba.

Click here to subscribe: https://mailchi.mp/chrim/newsletter

10/27/2025

Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids and Pediatric Outcome Improvement through Coordination of Research Networks are seeking a Research Coordinator to join their team!

The Research Coordinator will support research activities and program operations under the leadership of Dr. Lisa Knisley, contributing to the effective and efficient organization functioning of the Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) network and the Knowledge Mobilization pillar for Pediatric Outcome ImProvement through COordination of Research Networks (POPCORN).

https://www.chrim.ca/join/availablepositions/

10/21/2025

Child Health Research Days are underway! We’re thrilled to kick off this year’s conference with our abstract competition, which saw over 88 posters submitted!

A special thank you to Mike Moyes, MLA for Riel for stopping by to check out the posters and visit with our researchers!