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Student-led health tech companies win $40,000 at Mel Woodward Cup
Student-led companies offering solutions to health-care problems topped the ninth annual Mel Woodward Cup, held March 19, 2025.
Faculties of Medicine, Nursing receive nearly $5 million to seek health-care solutions and treatments
Memorial University is receiving almost $5 million in federal funding for health-related research.
Five projects led by researchers from the faculties of Medicine and Nursing have been awarded $4,915,125 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Faculty of Medicine researcher named one of Atlantic Canada’s most inspiring immigrants
A member of Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine has been named one of the Most Inspiring Immigrants in Atlantic Canada for 2025.
Dr. Desai Shan, an assistant professor in the Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences, is being celebrated for making exceptional contributions to research, education and community development in Atlantic Canada and beyond.
Resident research highlighted at annual symposium
On Feb. 3, 2025, the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University hosted its annual Resident Research Symposium, a day dedicated to showcasing the research excellence of postgraduate medical trainees.
The event, organized by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, featured 12 resident presentations spanning various medical disciplines, highlighting the breadth and impact of resident-led research.
Pensioners' association celebrates women's hockey, dragon boat group
What is the connection between women’s ice hockey and dragon boats?
They are activities that both recipients of the 2024 Memorial University of Newfoundland Pensioners’ Association (MUNPA) Tribute Awards participated in pre- and post-retirement. Retirees Liz Ohle and Bruce Whitelaw received the award at a special ceremony hosted by President Dr. Neil Bose at Signal Hill Campus in December.
MD student's talent for illustration becomes anatomy teaching tool
A first-year doctor of medicine student is creating detailed illustrations to help his classmates better understand anatomy.
Born in eastern Libya, Abdulkarim (Karim) Elnaas moved to Alberta as a child.
His path to medical school has been anything but ordinary, marked by challenges, self-discovery and resilience.
Memorial alumnus first Black president of Canadian Medical Association
Memorial alumnus Dr. Boluwaji Ogunyemi will experience two firsts in May.
He will be the first Memorial University Faculty of Medicine graduate to become president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association. He will also become the first Black president in the association’s 158-year history.
Memorial University funded nearly $1.2 million to accelerate cancer research
“Dreams are made possible if you try.”
The inspiring words from iconic Canadian athlete and cancer research activist Terry Fox ring true now more than ever.
They also motivate a group of Memorial University researchers and partner institutions working together as the Atlantic Cancer Consortium.