Four Canada Research Chairs announced at UM

Four new CRC
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Clockwise: Mina Nouredanesh, Ji Hyun Ko, Amani Hamad, Jorg Stetefeld
Clockwise: Mina Nouredanesh, Ji Hyun Ko, Amani Hamad, Jorg Stetefeld
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Recently, the federal government announced support of four Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at UM. This includes three new CRCs and one CRC renewal.

The CRC program recognizes world-class researchers to reinforce academic research and training excellence in Canada and attract top talent. Chair-holders are focused on engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences. UM has a total allocation of 50 CRCs.

“Today is an exciting day as we welcome the latest cohort of CRC’s to UM,” said Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International). “These scholars are advancing critical research and innovation to provide solutions to society’s most critical challenges. Their contributions will leave a lasting impact in our communities and around the world.”

These appointments align with UM’s expertise in priority research areas identified in Change Through Research: Strategic Research Plan 2024-29 including Health and Well-Being and Foundations.

These scholars are advancing critical research and innovation to provide solutions to society’s most critical challenges.

Dr. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research & International)

New Canada Research Chairs

Mina Nouredanesh

CRC in AI for Complex Health Data

Nouredanesh is using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop personalized tools to understand and treat age-related conditions and improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers.

Learn more about Dr. Nouredanesh.

Mina Nouredanesh
Dr. Mina Nouredanesh

Ji Hyun Ko

CRC in Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation

Ko is developing cutting-edge AI programs to help in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of several brain disorders. The aim of the AI programs is to revolutionize how non-invasive brain stimulation techniques are used in clinical practice.   

Learn more about Dr. Ko.

Dr. Ji Hyun Ko
Dr. Ji Hyun Ko

Amani Hamad
CRC in Population Data Science and Data Curation 

Hamad is studying the multi-generational occurrences of mental illnesses and other chronic conditions. Her research focuses on analyzing administrative health-care data to construct family health histories for the Manitoba population and the intergenerational transfer of mental illness. 

Learn more about Dr. Hamad.

Dr. Amani Hamad
Dr. Amani Hamad

Jorg Stetefeld

CRC in Structural Biology and Biophysics

Learn more about Dr. Stetefeld

Research at the University of Manitoba is partially supported by funding from the Government of Canada Research Support Fund.