Student Research

The MMSF Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research Awards

The Foundation currently offers nine undergraduate awards to BSc Medicine students and up to three awards to recognize research excellence by graduating students in the basic health sciences (MSc and PhD awards). Two undergraduate awards are in memory of Morris Neaman, one in memory of Dr. Norman and Margaret Corne and one each in memory of Dr. Jack Wilt, Mr. Justice Wilson, Dr. F. W. Du Val, Dr. L. Israels, Dr. W. D. Bowman and Dr. J. C. Haworth.

The winners of the undergraduate awards are chosen by a four-member prize committee chaired by the BSc Medicine Coordinator at the College of Medicine. The decisions are based on students' written reports after completing the first or second summer's work and their supervisors' supporting letters.

Basic Health Sciences Awards PhD and MSc

To recognize research excellence by graduating students in the Basic Health Sciences.

To date $58,000 has been contributed to these awards.

Completing PhD Studies

MMSF Morris Neaman Memorial Award

Mr. Morris Neaman was associated with the Manitoba Medical Service for many years. In 1972, he became the first Chair of the Board of MMSF and remained in that position until his death in 1974. In 1974 the Board initiated a memorial fund in his name with a donation and solicited donations from the public. The interest from the capital has been used since 1990 to perpetuate his memory in two annual undergraduate awards for excellence and outstanding promise in research during the first summer of the BSc Medicine program.

To date $61,750 has been contributed to this award.

MMSF Dr. Norman and Margaret Corne Memorial Award

Dr. Norman Corne was one of the founders of MMSF and Honorary President for many years. The Margaret Corne Memorial Fund was initiated by the friends of Dr. and Mrs. Corne in 1973. Dr. Corne wished the interest generated by the donated capital to be used to memorialize his deceased wife by granting scholarships or awards. After the death of Dr. Corne in 1992, the fund was renamed the Dr. Norman and Margaret Corne Memorial Fund. The interest has provided an annual award to a BSc Medicine student since 1990.

To date $28,950 has been contributed to this award.

MMSF Dr. Jack C. Wilt Memorial Award

Dr. Jack C. Wilt served on the MMSF Board intermittently from 1973 until his death in 1989. A former Chair of Medical Microbiology, a medical administrator, and distinguished researcher at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Wilt brought considerable research and administrative experience to the Board. This award is supported by the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation.

To date $28,950 has been contributed to this award.

MMSF Justice J. Wilson Memorial Award

The Honorable James Edward Wilson died in 1989 after 16 years of service on the MMSF Board. His contribution was notable for the provision of quick and apparently easy evaluation of difficult problems facing the Foundation. In 1992, the Board established an award in memory of Mr. Justice Wilson for his important contributions over many years. This award is supported by MMSF funds.

To date $28,950 has been contributed to this award.

MMSF Dr. F. W. Du Val Memorial Award

Dr. Fred W. Du Val served on the Foundation Board from April 14, 1976 until his death in May 2002. He was a Surgeon and Director on the Foundation Board. He also served as Chair and Director of the Manitoba Blue Cross Board. This award is supported through MMSF.

To date $18,000 has been contributed to this award.

MMSF Dr. Lyonel Israels Memorial Award

Dr. Lyonel Israels served on the Foundation Board from May 1988 until his death in September 2003. He was a Physician specializing in diseases of the blood. He was the former Director of the Manitoba Cancer Treatment & Research Foundation and holder of the Order of Canada. This Award is funded by the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation.

To date $22,000 has been contributed to this award.

MMSF Dr. William D. Bowman Memorial Award

Dr. Bowman was a member of the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation from 1973 to 2007. Dr. Bowman retired due to illness after 34 years of dedicated service to the Foundation and passed away on March 2, 2011. He dedicated his life to children and became a renowned paediatric specialist. In 1955 he established the Department of Paediatrics at the Manitoba Clinic. Dr. Bowman was a member of the medical staff of the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg and of the Grace General Hospital of Winnipeg. He served for several years as president of the medical staff in both hospitals. Dr. Bowman was active in paediatric teaching at the University of Manitoba. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Manitoba Blue Cross from 1972 to 1997 and also Chair of the Manitoba Blue Cross Board for many years.

To date $11,000 has been contributed to this award.

MMSF Dr. James C. Haworth Memorial Award

In September 2014, the Foundation approved the MMSF Dr. James C. Haworth Memorial Award for excellence. Dr. James (Jim) Haworth was a member of the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation for twenty years. He acted as Executive Director from 1995 - 2004 and was an active member of the Board from 1988 thru 2008. Dr. Haworth passed away on July 16, 2014.

To date $8,000 has been contributed to this award.

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