About.
Thank you for visiting our Web Page. The department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is located on the 5th floor of the Basic Medical Sciences Building (BMSB) on the Bannatyne Campus of the University of Manitoba which is located in downtown Winnipeg.
Established in 1884The department was initially established in 1884 and is dedicated to research and training in the area of infectious diseases of humans. The Department combines strong basic science research and graduate student training with excellence in clinical microbiology and infectious disease care and post-graduate clinical training. The core disciplines used by the department scientists and trainees in research programs include molecular pathogenesis of microbial disease, immunobiology of infection, molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial action, microbial resistance and epidemiology. Opportunities for training and research collaborations are welcomed by departmental scientists.
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Our Vision StatementThe Department of Medical Microbiology is an integrated team of investigators, educators and practitioners providing leading edge education, innovative research and expertise in Medical Microbiology/Infectious Diseases. The Department is a trusted authority providing timely and accessible information on current and emerging issues in Infectious Diseases. The Department is seen nationally and internationally as dynamic leaders and collaborators. It is acknowledged for excellence in numerous areas, and is constantly developing new research initiatives in Infectious Diseases.
Our department includes individuals with diverse interests and expertise. We recognize each others’ strengths and abilities. We work together, inclusive of all, in achieving our common goals, building this work on open, amicable communication and collaboration. The leadership, at all levels, within the department guides the pursuit of our strategic goals and facilitates individual creativity, mentorship, coordination of work and sharing of resources and opportunities. We ensure a friendly working environment of trust, respect and collegiality. The quality of health, health care and disease prevention in Manitoba, Canada and the world is improved through the integrated efforts of the experts in the Department. Through our excellence in practice, research and education, we attract learners, educators, researchers and industry to develop the next generation of global leaders in Infectious Disease. Our efforts create and translate new knowledge, shape policy , contribute to economic growth to improve the lives of those in the region and throughout the world. |
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Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Max Rady College of Medicine Room 543 - 745 Bannatyne Avenue University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus) Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Canad [email protected] Tel: 204-789-3299 Fax: 204-789-3926 |