My research and clinical interest centre around diabetes in pregnancy. Specifically, my research program is interested in how we can leverage diabetes technology to improve outcomes in pregnancies complicated by type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Contact: Jennifer.Yamamoto@umanitoba.ca Currently accepting students.
Brandy Wicklow, MD, MSc
My research focus is on early life determinants of type 2 diabetes and renal disease in children and adolescents, with a particular interest in the impacts of the psychological, economic, and social impacts on wholistic health of all children living with diabetes. Current research is evaluating the fetal origins of childhood onset type 2 diabetes, including in utero and epigenetic … Read More
Jon McGavock, PhD
My research program has 3 main pillars in order to span the spectrum of mechanistic human physiology studies to community-based participatory action research. Pillar 1: the determinants of type 2 diabetes and the associated complications, Pillar 2: dose of physical activity needed to prevent type 2 diabetes and improve metabolic control in individuals with type 1 diabetes, Pillar 3: the … Read More
Allison Dart, MD, MSc
My research interests are in the epidemiology of chronic disease (CKD) in Indigenous children, with a current focus on renal outcomes in youth with type 2 diabetes. Currently the co-lead of the National iCARE study, funded by CIHR which will evaluate the bio-psychosocial determinants of albuminuria in youth with type 2 diabetes. Contact: adart@hsc.mb.ca Currently accepting students.