Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba

02/11/2026

Today we are celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Join us in celebrating the inspiring women and girls who are leading innovation and brightening the future of science for all!

02/06/2026

We are currently accepting applications for CHIM Undergraduate Summer Studentships and Pediatric Resident Small Grants.

Deadline to apply is February 11, 2026. For more information, head to our website and visit the Grants & Awards page.

02/05/2026

February is Psychology Month! Manitoba Psychological Society has several free talks happening throughout the month, many of which are led by CHRIM researchers. See their post below for more info ⬇️

This February, we're bringing back Psychology Month with the theme This Is Psychology.

We’re excited to share a fresh lineup of insightful talks throughout the month. Join our free presentation series and hear from local experts as they explore topics ranging from parenting to psychology and money.

1. Upgrade Your Self-Care Belief System: Psychology Month Presentation for Female Mental Health Clinicians
Registration: https://www.subscribepage.com/psychologymonth2026

2. How to Get Your Child to Go to Sleep and Stay Asleep
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85601450732?pwd=3lqxrOfTfhuxW5qbt6xB45RSsJzEZi.1
Meeting ID: 856 0145 0732
Passcode: 546613

3. Kids and Screens: Parenting Tips and Strategies
Registration: https://wpl.libcal.com/event/3991747

4. So You Want to Be a Clinical Psychologist?
Zoom Link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/65804486373?pwd=1lGvxl7YJyja1LWRNbvuR25LP3dxXa.1
Meeting ID: 658 0448 6373
Passcode: 079413

5. Mindfulness for Children and Caregivers
Registration:
https://www.kidthink.ca/event/mindfulness-for-children-and-caregivers-5/ -now

6. Healthy Brain Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia: Answers to Frequently AskedQuestions
Registration: https://wpl.libcal.com/event/3994488

7. Quality Time Over Time Out: Reducing Your Child’s Tantrums Through Connection
Zoom Link: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/64545912599?pwd=Wbp47TWrbiHbkabO5a0RCKJFYIa14T.1
Meeting ID: 645 4591 2599
Passcode: 869650

8. Mind-Heart Interactions
Format: In person talk at the Reh-Fit Center, 1390 Taylor Avenue
Registration: walk-in

9. Psychology and Money
Registration: https://wpl.libcal.com/event/3993049

10. Access & Barriers to Mental Health Care for Adults 55+: Understanding Needs & Empowering Innovation
Zoom Link: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/61243643180?pwd=jmqlGC3bqeoQVZcRglvOLHmHKpeVpY.1
Meeting ID: 612 4364 3180
Passcode: 744625

02/04/2026

Next Monday, CHRIM Research Rounds return, with Dr. Richard Keijzer and Nolan De Leon!

From lab bench to global spotlight, this presentation examines how scientific research and entrepreneurial thinking converge to drive innovation. Featuring the experience of Dr. Keijzer and MD/PhD student Nolan De Leon, who represented Canada at Falling Walls Berlin 2024, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at sharing impactful research on the world stage.

01/30/2026

CHRIM member Dr. Robert Beattie was recently selected by CBC Manitoba as one of their Future 40 winners. A neuroscientist and a stem cell biologist by training, Beattie's research seeks to understand the progression of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, Rett syndrome — a rare neurological disorder — and schizophrenia. Congratulations Dr. Beattie!

01/28/2026

The Emerging Scholar Podcast: Season 2 is here! We're excited to share that Season two of the PACE Lab's podcast, The Emerging Scholar, has launched with three new episodes now available.

⭐Episode 1: Developing a Research Question – Dr. Megan Peters, a CIFAR Scholar from UC Irvine.

⭐Episode 2: Innovation in Birth Cohorts – Dr. Rosie McEachen, Director of the Born in Bradford research program.

⭐Episode 3: Reshaping our understanding of global cardiovascular health and disease prevention– Dr. Sonia Anand, clinical epidemiologist from McMaster University.

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/34dmw97u

01/27/2026

Friday, January 30th | 1PM-3PM | CHRIM

Join the PROMISE research team for "Coloring for Cancer Awareness" on Friday, January 30th, here at CHRIM! This is an all-ages event with coloring books designed and provided by cancer researchers.

Head to our link in bio to register today!

01/26/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Vern Dolinsky, who recently received funding from Diabetes Canada for their project Beta Cell SIRT3 and Gestational Diabetes.

Dr. Dolinsky and his team are researching what goes wrong in the body during gestational diabetes.

They have found that a critical protein called SIRT3 plays a key role in maintaining beta cell health. In women with gestational diabetes, SIRT3 levels are often low. They will study how low levels of SIRT3 affect blood sugar levels and insulin production, and test a natural supplement that boosts SIRT3 activity to determine whether it can improve blood sugar levels during pregnancy.

01/16/2026

Research participant opportunity! Are you a parent with a young child who is struggling with mental health and looking for support? Help us understand how online group therapy can support mental health for families facing challenges with attention and behavior problems.

Head to our link in bio to learn more by clicking
Participate in Research.

01/15/2026

Congratulations to CHRIM member Dr. Tamara Taillieu, who was recently awarded a 2025 CIHR-SickKids New Investigator Grant for her project titled "A population-based cohort study on adolescent substance use: Adverse childhood experiences, protective factors, and longer-term health and social outcomes".

Read more here: https://irsc-cihr.gc.ca/e/54562.html

01/12/2026

Did you know the Healthy Smile, Happy Child (HSHC) initiative has been around for 25 years!?

HSHC has a dedicated team that's leading the charge in the fight against early childhood caries. You can find them across the province sharing tips on how to keep kid's teeth healthy and prevent tooth decay. Sometimes they even bring along their special friend, the Tooth Fairy!

Congratulations to Healthy Smile Happy Child on 25 years of oral health promotion! 🎉

Read more about Healthy Smile Happy Child here: https://www.chrim.ca/2025/healthy-smile-happy-child-25th-anniversary/

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We hope that 2025 was good to you, and we can't wait to see what 2026 brings!