Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba

03/09/2026

Today and every day, we celebrate the women who make discovery possible. From the lab to the clinic to behind the scenes, their work is advancing research and improving health for children and families. Happy International Women's Day! 💜

02/28/2026

February 28 is recognized as Rare Disease Day. Rare diseases affect nearly three million Canadians, many of which are children.

CHRIM members are working hard to advance research and treatments for families who face these illnesses and disorders. Swipe through to read more about the exciting work being done by CHRIM investigators.

02/26/2026

Are you subscribed to our quarterly newsletter? Keep up with all the latest news in pediatric health research happening right here in Manitoba!

Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/chrim/newsletter

02/25/2026

Join BC Children's Hospital Research Institute and RareKids-CAN for their Rare Disease Research Symposium, coming up on February 27th! CHRIM investigator, Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, will be sharing her talk "Rare Genetic Disorders: The Next Frontier".

02/24/2026

ENRRICH has launched their 2026 Summer Studentship Competition! Four $7000 studentships will be awarded by a lottery system.

To qualify:

⭐Students must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational program in Canada or have graduated from an undergraduate program on October 2025 or later.

⭐Not hold another studentship concurrently, not be a previous winner of the ENRRCH studentship, and not previously worked with their proposed ENRRICH supervisor or in their supervisor’s lab.

Applications are due Thursday, April 2, 2026. Find more info here: https://www.enrrichresearch.ca/enrrich-research/ -studentship

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!