Published by: michadmin on January 30th, 2013
I had been off service for a few weeks so was not sure what to expect on my return. The Pediatric Palliative Care service had been fairly busy my last week on service with a string of several new consults, so I knew first day back can always be a long day. I first met up with [...]
Continue Reading: Chris Hohl- A day in the life of pediatric palliative care
Published by: michadmin on July 12th, 2012
I woke up at 6. I checked Twitter and my favorite news sites, and listened to the morning news while I got ready for work. I got to spend a few minutes with my husband while we stopped by Tim’s on the way to work. This morning I had a research meeting at 8 with [...]
Continue Reading: A Day in the Life of MICH Researcher Carrie Daymont
Published by: michadmin on June 13th, 2012
By: Nora Nolette Working as a research technician can be very rewarding and challenging at the same time. All research technicians at the University of Manitoba are supported by research grants, or ‘soft’ money. Funding can range from six months to five years, so it is not unusual to change research paths. As a research [...]
Continue Reading: As a Research Technician You Never Stop Learning!
Published by: michadmin on December 7th, 2011
Published by: michadmin on December 7th, 2011
I have not used an alarm for years and usually around 5 am; I jump out of bed, brew a cup of coffee and start answering my emails. On many a morning, I need to be at the Forks by 6 am to run with my running group, The Elites (or in my case [...]
Continue Reading: A Day in the Life of MICH Director – Dr. Terry Klassen!
Published by: michadmin on November 21st, 2011
Every morning the alarm clock wakes me up about 5:15am, a full one hour earlier than my colleague Dr. Keijzer! I am up this early for the same reason as Dr. Keijzer, that is to exercise. Instead of a walk with a golden-doodle however I get to walk with a pack of grey-babbles. The grey [...]
Continue Reading: A day in the life of a diabetes researcher Dr. McGavock!
Published by: michadmin on November 18th, 2011
It has been 1 year since I started at MICH…time sure flies when you are having fun! I am the Administrative Coordinator for MICH. You might ask what exactly do I coordinate? Well my role is very broad and that is what I like most about this job. I look after the Financial aspect [...]
Continue Reading: Day in the Life of Administrative Coordinator Christina Hrankowski!
Published by: michadmin on October 18th, 2011
Every morning the alarm clock wakes me up around 6.15 am to walk our new dog. I am always a bit afraid to tell people about the breed, because it is one of these new designer hybrid dogs: a Double Doodle, which is a mix between a Labradoodle and a Goldendoodle. For those of you [...]
Continue Reading: A day in the life of Pediatric Surgeon/Scientist Richard Keijzer
Published by: michadmin on July 27th, 2011
What do I actually do you may ask? Well……..I’m the first point of contact for all visitors and staff to our floor. So smiles are paramount! If you need to find someone, I’ll tell you where to go! If you need to book a room, just ask me. If you jam the copier, need [...]
A MICH member is an individual who holds a faculty appointment at a Manitoba university, is involved in child health research, has successfully applied or has been invited to become a MICH member, and enjoys the benefits of affiliation with the Manitoba Institute of Child Health.
