Dr. Zulma Rueda recently appeared on CTV News to share how her team is tackling record-high HIV rates and stigma through community-led, Manitoba-made research.

Dr. Rueda was awarded MMSF funding in 2022 for her project, “Syndemics of Concern: Sex and Gender, Crystal Meth, HIV and STBBIs in Manitoba.”

At this year’s Manitoba Student Health Research Forum, she also took home the Dr. Ed Kroeger Mentorship Award. As the Canada Research Chair in Sexually Transmitted Infection – Resistance and Control, Dr. Zulma Rueda was nominated for the prestigious award by trainees in her lab.    

To learn more about Dr. Rueda’s work, watch the CTV News interview.

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.

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