Manitoba Institute of Cell Biology

General information

The Research Institute in Oncology and Hematology (RIOH) was founded in 1969 by CancerCare Manitoba (formerly the Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation) and the University of Manitoba. The Institute is associated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Health Sciences Centre and is located on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors of the CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) building at 675 McDermot Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is dedicated to basic and translational research in biology and its relation to health, with a primary emphasis on cancer and related diseases. Scientists study such challenging problems as the molecular origins of cancer, the role of signal transduction pathways in regulating cell proliferation, cell death, gene expression and platelet function, development of markers of risk of developing invasive breast cancer, neuronal growth and differentiation during development, programmed cell death and the biochemical action of cancer chemotherapeutics. Although not a degree-granting institution, the Institute plays a major role in training scientists, whether graduate or postgraduate students, medical trainees and investigators who come from around the world to work with our staff. Degrees are granted through the Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Immunology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Physiology and Medical Microbiology. Information on training programs can be obtained from our office and the Dean of Graduate Studies.