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Dedicated to improving the lives of children through groundbreaking child health research

08/04/2026

Dr. Ugochi Vivian Ukah is joining us as a guest speaker for CHRD this year! Dr. Ukah will highlight her research on perinatal outcomes in her presentation titled "Maternal and Child Health Following Pregnancy Complications".

Register for CHRD today ▶ https://chrdmb.ca/registration/

08/03/2026

The PRIME research theme is dedicated to developing innovative mental health programs for children, youth, and families in Manitoba and beyond. The PRIME Theme is proudly supported by Sobeys Family of Support and the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

Learn more about PRIME and their exciting accomplishments in CHRIM's annual report by visiting https://doc.storydoc.com/Y34hrb

07/28/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr. Karen Fung-Kee-Fung to this year's CHRD conference this October!

Dr. Fung-Kee-Fung's clinical work focuses on some of the most complex pregnancies, including alloimmune disease, fetal therapy, and complex multiple gestations.

Her presentation, "Fetal Therapy… A Window of Opportunity for Disease Modification," will explore the potential of fetal therapy to improve outcomes before birth.

See the full speaker lineup here: https://chrdmb.ca/speakers/

07/28/2026

In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, join leading human milk and breastfeeding researchers for a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit!

CHRIM's Dr. Meghan Azad will be part of the expert panel, answering questions from the public about babies, nursing, and human milk.

🗓️ Friday, July 31 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT
📍 r/AskScience: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/

07/27/2026

Did you know that compared to the national average of 3.7%, Manitoba has a higher proportion of youth aged 0-14 years who live with a disability? The ENRRICH theme acts to generate and advance research to improve the health of children and youth with neurodevelopmental and rehabilitation needs in Manitoba, central Nunavut, and northern Ontario.

Read more about ENRRICH with CHRIM's full annual report at https://doc.storydoc.com/Y34hrb

07/21/2026

We're pleased to welcome CHRIM investigator Dr. Bob Schroth to the 22nd Annual Child Health Research Days conference!

Dr. Schroth is a global leader in early childhood caries and will be sharing his research on oral health disparities in Canada, as well as discussing recent developments in Canada, such as the Canadian Caries Risk Assessment Tool and the introduction of the Interim Canada Dental Benefit.

Head to chrdmb.ca to read more about this year's CHRD conference!

07/20/2026

Did you know that Manitoba has one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in children in the world? Diabetes Research Envisioned and Accomplished in Manitoba (DREAM) researchers are working hard at CHRIM to make important discoveries that will lead to better prevention and treatment of this disease.

Click through to learn more about DREAM or see CHRIM's full annual report at https://doc.storydoc.com/Y34hrb

07/14/2026

PhD candidate Julie-Anne McCarthy will join us at CHRD later this year to share their research on the prevalence of child maltreatment. Her talk will also explore mental health challenges among youth, as well as protective factors within the youth's life that may protect their mental health.

View the full agenda and more information by visiting chrdmb.ca!

07/13/2026

Learn what BoB accomplished in 2025.

Read CHRIM's full annual report at https://doc.storydoc.com/Y34hrb

07/07/2026

Dr. Lei Xing, University of Manitoba, Assistant Professor, and CHRIM member, will join us this October for CHRD to share his presentation titled The First Architect: The Placenta's Role in Shaping the Human Brain.

Learn more about all the exciting presentations happening at this year's conference by visiting chrdmb.ca!

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