Announcing the 2026 Annual Research Operating Grant Recipients

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Congratulations to the 2026 research operating grant recipients!

Research Projects
Researcher Affiliation Project Title
Dr. Ayooluwa Bolaji University of Manitoba Developing a Nanopore-Based Bioinformatics Workflow for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Detection and Antiviral Drug Resistance Assessment in Transplant Patients in Manitoba: A need for CURE.
Dr. Kathryn Chachula Brandon University Effectiveness of a Psychological Body Armor™ Course in Building Resilience among Nurses in Manitoba
Dr. Kristene Cheung University of Manitoba The ARCA Project: Examining Alternative Reasons for Children's Actions
Dr. Eric Hall University of Manitoba Determining how cytonemes facilitate Notch signaling in spinal cord maintenance.
Dr. Amani Hamad University of Manitoba Familial Associations in Childhood Mood and Anxiety Disorders and the Role of Poverty
Dr. Heather Krepski University of Winnipeg School-based pedagogies to support student mental health in schools
Dr. Joel Pearson University of Manitoba Therapeutically targeting TAZ and YAP in dedifferentiated liposarcoma
Dr. Samuel Quan University of Manitoba Long-Term Care Admission Among Persons With and Without Dementia in Manitoba: A Cohort Study Over a 30-Year Timeframe
Dr. Mayson Laercio De Araujo Sousa University of Manitoba Extra-diaphragmatic respiratory muscles’ structure and contractile activity during mechanical ventilation and its impact on short- and long-term outcomes — PILOT STUDY
Dr. Camilo Ernesto Valderrama Cuadros University of Winnipeg Intersubject Cross-Brain EEG Correlation Analysis to Advance Emotion Recognition
Dr. Candice Waddell-Henowitch Brandon University Envisioning Recovery from Sexual Violence in Rural, Remote, and Northern Areas of Manitoba: A Photo Exploration
Dr. Xinhui Wu University of Manitoba Mechanisms of Alveolar Epithelial Repair in Wood Smoke-induced Lung Damage

About the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation

Since 1971, the MMSF has awarded over $24 million to cutting-edge research and education to benefit the health of Manitobans and those around the world. In partnership with educational and research institutions and other foundations throughout Manitoba, the MMSF has contributed to the incredible work of local researchers who have changed the health landscape.  

Since inception, Manitoba Blue Cross has been the primary supporter of the MMSF – providing both financial and administrative support. Manitoba Blue Cross’s deep commitment to health and wellness makes it a strong ally in MMSF’s mission to improve health outcomes for all Manitobans.