2024 award
Dr. Sabrina Lee Honoured
We are pleased to announce Dr. Sabrina Lee as the recipient of the 2024 R. Samuel McLaughlin / MMSF Research and Education Fellowship Award in Medicine.
Mission
To promote and fund scientific, educational and other activities to improve the health and well-being of Manitobans – with a focus on supporting new researchers.
Since 1971, the MMSF has awarded over $24 million to cutting-edge, Manitoba-based research and education, ranging from medical and scientific studies to the work of allied health professionals such as social workers and nurses. MMSF grants have contributed to the incredible work of local researchers who have changed the health care landscape. Since inception, Manitoba Blue Cross has been the primary supporter of MMSF – providing both financial and administrative support. By supporting the MMSF, Manitoba Blue Cross extends its reach beyond the role of a health benefits provider into support of education and healthcare research.
- Over 750 research grants funded for a total of nearly $17 million
- Nearly $2.5 million granted to BSc Med/BSc Dental research students
- On top of yearly grants, over a dozen awards funded annually
2024 MMSF Grant Recipients
The MMSF would like to congratulate the following successful recipients of the 2024 operating grant competition and wish them all success in their research.
Dr. Bryce Barr
The Manitoba Glomerular Diseases Registry and Biobank
Dr. Andrew Fagan
Incidence and impact of persistent opioid use after cardiac surgery in Manitoba
Dr. Terry Li
Evaluating ultrasound-guided nerve injection for chronic knee pain: a cadaveric study
Dr. Premal Patel
Surgical outcomes and complications following outpatient surgery at a new Men's Health surgical facility and development of a prospective registry to evaluate post-procedure complications
Dr. Barbara Porto
Targeting gasdermin D-mediated cell death as a potential therapeutic approach against RSV infection
Dr. M. Florencia Ricci
Exploring the association between autism spectrum disorder and immigration in Manitoba, a population-based approach
Dr. Razvan Romanescu
Discovering genes involved in the co-development of psychiatric comorbidities in inflammatory bowel disease
Dr. Deanna Santer
Establishing 3D gut model analyses to uncover novel immune pathways to target in inflammatory bowel disease
Dr. Farzad Zaerpour
Artificial intelligence in modernizing emergency department: from strategic planning to optimizing operational performance
To view a listing of past recipients, please reference our book, A Legacy of Advancing Health Research or previous MMSF brochures.
Please note that brochures have been discontinued as of 2021.
Please note that brochures have been discontinued as of 2021.
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Supporting health through research and education.
MMSF
The Manitoba Medical Service Foundation provides funding to
new Manitoba researchers and students, for the advancement of scientific knowledge, and other endeavors, in order to improve the health and well-being of all Manitobans.
new Manitoba researchers and students, for the advancement of scientific knowledge, and other endeavors, in order to improve the health and well-being of all Manitobans.
Partners
The MMSF gratefully acknowledges the generosity and support of our partners.
