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Dentistry prof introduces fishy research to Bannatyne campus.

AS A DENTIST in her home country of Sri Lanka, Dr. Devi Atukorallaya treated many children with cleft palate and cleft lip. She wanted to understand how such facial malformations develop before birth.

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Dr. Devi Atukorallaya

Celebrating International Women's Day: Martha Donovan Awards empower Rady women as leaders

UM Today, March 7, 2025

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Manitoba scientists exploring tooth regeneration in tropical fish

'Maybe we can regenerate our own teeth': Manitoba scientists exploring abilities in tropical fish

CTV News Winnipeg, November 18, 2024

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Researchers in front of the new biomedical fish facility tanks

U of M launches new biomedical research facility

The Manitoban, November 28, 2024

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Congratulations on securing the awards and scholarships

Rizvi Nafees, PhD (2024– )

Awards: Winner, Graduate Student Flash Talk, College of Dentistry Annual Research Day. Endowment Fund Award Dr.Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry (2026)

Scholarships: John W. Clay Scholarship, Western Canada Dental Society (2026); University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF, 2025 & 2026); Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Stipend Top-Up Support Program; International Graduate Student Scholarship, University of Manitoba.

Gandhrav Goel, MSc (2023–2025)

Awards: First runner up, Dr. Goodbear’s Den at the 21st Annual Child Health Research Days (2025); Finalist for Dr. Goodbear’s Den at the 20th Annual Child Health Research Days (2024); Best Oral Presentation Award, 140th Annual Manitoba Dental Association (2025).

Scholarships: John W. Clay Scholarship, Western Canada Dental Society (2026).