RITHIM Update: Approved projects by the Bannatyne REB will be imported into Harmony on Nov 10, 2025. Principal Investigators must validate. More info: https://mailchi.mp/3c5a96dc0a17/migration-reb-rithim

Time is running out to apply for Research Manitoba’s Studentships and Fellowships Deadline: November 10, 2025 (4:00 PM CST) Apply here: https://gms.researchmanitoba.ca Do not wait until the last day - technical issues or late submissions will not be accepted.

Research Manitoba and CFI are jointly investing over $9 million in 13 research projects across Manitoba. This includes $3.4 million in matching funds from Research Manitoba to support aerospace, climate science & green manufacturing research. Learn more: researchmanitoba.ca/oct-2025-cfi-rm

The Manitoba government has released the Innovation and Prosperity Report, outlining a vision for local innovation and IP ownership. Research Manitoba stands ready to support this important work. Official news release: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=71303

Meet Research Manitoba’s 2025 New Investigators! These early-career researchers are advancing innovation across Manitoba, from artificial intelligence and hydropower resilience to social equity, microbiome science, and education reform. Read their reflections: researchmanitoba.ca/in-their-own...

We know that exposure to cigarette smoke in the womb increases a person’s risk of lung diseases. Jaypee Aguilar, who received funding from @researchmb.bsky.social, asked the research question, “How does the mom’s smoking get relayed to the developing child? #MedSky

We’re investing $1.8M to support 24 early-career researchers through our 2025 New Investigator Operating Grant program, advancing work in health, clean tech, and social innovation across Manitoba. Details: researchmanitoba.ca/niog-2025/

Yesterday, along with our valued stakeholders and the Manitoba government, we celebrated the launch of RITHIM Harmony: the first in Canada to unite ethics and privacy health research reviews and institutional assessments!

Announcement! Research Manitoba has launched the new Manitoba Solutions Grant to fund projects that apply AI & emerging technologies to real-world challenges through community and industry partnerships. Find out more: researchmanitoba.ca/msg-launch/

Vaishnavi Gopal presents her research on the impact of HIV on oncogenic phenotypes in breast cancer and the potential of identifying new tumor markers. Thanks to the Research Support Fund for making this video possible. youtu.be/MaCZ9DoISRo

Research Manitoba CEO, Jennifer Cleary (here w/Charles Brown - Director, Government Affairs, West at IMC), presented at Innovative Medicines Canada's Manitoba Stakeholder Engagement Day today. We were grateful to have the opportunity to connect with healthcare industry innovators!

We’re excited to welcome Katrina Cachero to the Research Manitoba team as our new RITHIM Program Officer! With experience in academic and healthcare settings, and a passion for research coordination, Katrina brings valuable expertise to support Manitoba’s research community.

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...

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!

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!

Manitoba’s next generation of researchers speak about the impact of funding on their careers and research. Read more: researchmanitoba.ca/in-their-own...

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.

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!!!👏👏👏

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

⏳ 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...

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!

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

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

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...

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-...

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

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...

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

📢 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...

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...

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

📣 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

RITHIM Harmony is now accepting new health research project applications! If you’re affiliated with U of M, you can apply today. Learn more and access resources: researchmanitoba.ca/managing-hea...

Jennifer Cleary, CEO of Research Manitoba, joined 680 CJOB’s 6PM news with Richard Cloutier to talk about the new clinical trials office and RITHIM project. 🎙️ Hear her at 0:40–0:45 → globalnews.ca/pages/audio-...

Manitoba is fast‑tracking breakthroughs! Launching a Clinical Trials Office + RITHIM means faster approvals, smarter health research, and better patient trust. A game‑changer for care innovation! 🔬🏥 🔗 news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.h...

Science is more than experiments — it’s personal. Beyond the Lab is a new series from Research Manitoba spotlighting the lives behind the lab coats. Coming soon. #BeyondTheLab #HumanizingScience #ManitobaResearch

Research Manitoba has invested over $2.4 million into partnerships that strengthen Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem and support research with meaningful community impact. Read more: researchmanitoba.ca/research-man...

We’re just days away from launching RITHIM — the platform that will reshape how research happens in Manitoba. Faster ethics. Better data. Smarter research. 🎬 Preview the future of research today. #RITHIM #ResearchMatters youtu.be/xozcpb9v6HA?...

Programs team = activated 🧬 Research Manitoba was in the mix at BAM’s Summer Mixer — an afternoon of science, sunshine & connection at 100 Innovation Drive. Thanks @biosciencemb! #MBResearch #LifeSciencesMB

Research Manitoba joined the MLA 2025 AGM to support research-driven solutions to vaping, radon, and air quality. Thanks to Programs Officers Yasmin Iman & Sneha Das for representing our commitment to community health. 🌬️ www.mb.lung.ca/2025agm

Our 10th anniversary spotlight series ends with a powerful story: Dr. Denice Bay is helping revolutionize gum disease detection through local collaboration and innovation. Research that truly hits home. 🔗 researchmanitoba.ca/10th-anniver...

On #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, we honour Indigenous leadership in research and our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation through respectful partnerships. 🌐 researchmanitoba.ca/research-spo...

@thehockeyconf 2025 brought sport, culture & research together in powerful ways. Our Communications Officer, Giovanna Rocca Simmonds, proudly represented us—and yes, the swag scored big! 🧢 thehockeyconference2025.ca #HockeyConference2025 #BeyondTheRink #ResearchConnections #SportStudies

At #MSHRF2025, our Programs Director Freyja Arnason proudly presented the new Research Manitoba Major Award for Research Excellence! Big thanks to @umanitoba and @radyfaculty for championing Manitoba’s student researchers. 👏

Jennifer Cleary & Liz Lylyk joined the Manitoba Breakfast at Canada @ BIO 2025—connecting with partners like BIOTECanada, Genome Canada, and BAM to spotlight Manitoba’s biotech strength. 🔬☕ #CanadaBIO

Our CEO Jennifer Clearly and RITHIM Director Liz Lylyk are representing Research Manitoba at Canada @ BIO 2025—alongside BIOTECanada, Genome Canada, BAM, BioAlberta, Life Sciences BC, and more. Manitoba is here—and leading.