Scientific contributions
For over 50 years, Manitoba Blue Cross has been the primary contributor of funding and administrative support for the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation (MMSF). The MMSF was established in 1971 with a vision to serve Manitobans through health education and research. Its mission is to promote and fund scientific and educational research to improve the health and well-being of Manitobans.
Since inception, the MMSF has awarded over $25 million to cutting-edge, Manitoba-based research and education, ranging from medical and scientific studies to the work of allied health professionals such as social workers and nurses.
By providing local researchers with much-needed funding, the MMSF is a strong ally in our commitment to improve the health and well-being of Manitobans.
MMSF grants have contributed to the incredible work of local researchers who have changed the health care landscape.
- Dr. Anil Menon is Manitoba’s only dental public health specialist. He's currently working to improve the dental health of people in care homes.
- Dr. Yoav Keynan, Dr. Zulma Rueda and Dr. Sylvain Lother are part of a federally funded team working to advance knowledge into sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections.
- Dr. Marcella Cassiano is working to improve the mental health of public safety communicators, including first responders and 911 operators.
- Health researchers at the University of Manitoba are working on pandemic-preparedness research using record-breaking federal funding. All U of M health researchers – Dr. Keith Fowke, Dr. Xiao-Jian Yao, Dr. Peter Pelka, Dr. Jason Kindrachuk and Dr. Barbara Porto – have previously received MMSF funding. Learn more
