Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba

Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba Dedicated to improving the lives of children through groundbreaking child health research

We are pleased to welcome Indigenous Knowledge Carrier Tanya McDougall to CHRD 2026! Tanya will join us to open the conf...
09/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Indigenous Knowledge Carrier Tanya McDougall to CHRD 2026! Tanya will join us to open the conference with a blessing as well as close out the conference with reflections and blessings. We thank you Tanya for joining us and sharing her wisdom.

We're pleased to welcome Dr. Karinne Muniz to CHRIM's 22nd Annual Child Health Research Days this October!In her present...
09/01/2026

We're pleased to welcome Dr. Karinne Muniz to CHRIM's 22nd Annual Child Health Research Days this October!

In her presentation, Dr. Muniz will share findings on key immune proteins in colostrum during the first 72 hours after birth and explore how maternal factors may influence these important components of early infant health.

Don't miss this fascinating look at the science of human milk and its role in supporting newborn health! Visit chrdmb.ca to learn more.

Participate in research! The Type 1 Diabetes Exercise and Mentorship TEAM Trial is a research study that is testing a pe...
09/01/2026

Participate in research! The Type 1 Diabetes Exercise and Mentorship TEAM Trial is a research study that is testing a peer mentoring program aimed at increasing physical activity and quality of life, and decreasing diabetes-related distress in teenagers living with type 1 diabetes.

The program content involves doing physical activity together and talking about shared experiences. Head to the TEAM website to learn more and see how you can participate: https://www.teamtrial.ca/

The 37th annual Teddy Bears' Picnic is coming up on Sunday, September 27th! CHRIM will once again host the " I Want to b...
08/26/2026

The 37th annual Teddy Bears' Picnic is coming up on Sunday, September 27th! CHRIM will once again host the " I Want to be a Scientist" tent, featuring hands-on science and interactive booths like Pin the Organ on the Skeleton, Match the Bug, and many more!

Learn more and plan your day here: https://goodbear.ca/events/teddy-bear-picnic/

We're pleased to welcome Dr. Carina Venter as a speaker at CHRIM's 22nd Annual Child Health Research Days this October!A...
08/25/2026

We're pleased to welcome Dr. Carina Venter as a speaker at CHRIM's 22nd Annual Child Health Research Days this October!

An internationally recognized allergy dietitian, Dr. Venter's research explores how early-life nutrition influences the infant microbiome, immune development, allergy risk, and lifelong health.

In her session, she'll discuss how maternal diet quality, diversity, and key nutrients before birth help lay the foundation for healthy growth and development. Visit chrdmb.ca to learn more about this year's event!

We're excited to welcome Dr. Karen Lawford to CHRIM's 22nd Annual Child Health Research Days!An Anishinaabe midwife and ...
08/18/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr. Karen Lawford to CHRIM's 22nd Annual Child Health Research Days!

An Anishinaabe midwife and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Midwifery, Dr. Lawford's work advances Indigenous-led, culturally grounded maternal and reproductive healthcare. Her session will explore how relationality, a foundational aspect of Indigeneity, can strengthen maternal and child healthcare and improve care for everyone.

Visit chrdmb.ca to see the full speaker lineup and learn more about CHRD.

A huge thank you to   for donating $100,000 towards pediatric cancer research in Manitoba through the PROMISE theme, the...
08/14/2026

A huge thank you to for donating $100,000 towards pediatric cancer research in Manitoba through the PROMISE theme, the only inter-institutional research framework in Manitoba dedicated to improving outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults living with cancer. PROMISE Co-Lead and CHRIM Investigator Dr. Cédric Tremblay was among those accepting the donation, and even got to participate in the handprint ceremony!

Another year, another Miracle Treat Day! Thanks to everyone who participated — 100% of the net proceeds from every Blizz...
08/14/2026

Another year, another Miracle Treat Day! Thanks to everyone who participated — 100% of the net proceeds from every Blizzard will stay in our province to support sick and injured kids.

We're excited to have Dr. Jennifer Leason join us this October at CHRD! Dr. Leason will share her stories, teachings, re...
08/11/2026

We're excited to have Dr. Jennifer Leason join us this October at CHRD! Dr. Leason will share her stories, teachings, research and data in Indigenous maternal child health. Her presentation aims to inform and inspire hope and a new vision for a shared future.

Learn more about CHRD and see the full speaker lineup by visiting chrdmb.ca

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