Matthew Kruchak

Canada

Journalist and Writer at Freelance

Journalist with bylines in The New York Times, The Atlantic's CityLab, CBC News, and The Globe and Mail. Interests: The absurd & the obscure.

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Manitoba’s newest dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists graduate

3 weeks ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Rady Faculty |Matthew Kruchak

May 16, 2025 — The accomplishments of Manitoba’s newest dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists were celebrated on the afternoon of May 15 at the Spring Convocation ceremony on the Bannatyne campus. The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Class of 2025 is made up of 30 doctor of dental medicine graduates.
Dental mission to Ecuador learning experience for soon-to-be dentists

1 month ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Rady Faculty |Matthew Kruchak

April 28, 2025 — When Bryan Kwak was a UM undergraduate student, he sat in on a dental school info session that left a lasting impression. Giving the presentation was Dr. Noriko Boorberg, associate professor of restorative dentistry at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry. She told the group about the worldwide dental mission trips she took fourth-year students on. The chance to see the world and treat patients at the same time piqued Kwak’s interest.
Dental mission to Ecuador learning experience for soon-to-be dentists

1 month ago | dental.einnews.com | Rady Faculty |Matthew Kruchak

April 28, 2025 — When Bryan Kwak was a UM undergraduate student, he sat in on a dental school info session that left a lasting impression. Giving the presentation was Dr. Noriko Boorberg, associate professor of restorative dentistry at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry. She told the group about the worldwide dental mission trips she took fourth-year students on. The chance to see the world and treat patients at the same time piqued Kwak’s interest.
Study offers hope that existing drug can target metastatic brain tumors

1 month ago | medicalxpress.com | Matthew Kruchak

A University of Manitoba-led study has successfully eliminated breast-cancer-derived brain tumors in mice, using a drug to penetrate the brain and eliminate metastatic brain tumors. After testing 8,500 drugs, the research team discovered that poziotinib—a drug that already exists and is approved for other cancers—reduced breast cancer brain metastasis tumors in mice after two weeks of treatment. The study is published in the journal Cancer Research.
UM-led study offers hope that existing drug can target metastatic brain tumours

1 month ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Rady Faculty |Matthew Kruchak

April 15, 2025 — A University of Manitoba-led study successfully eliminated breast-cancer derived brain tumours in mice, using a drug to penetrate the brain and eliminate metastatic brain tumours. After testing 8,500 drugs, the research team discovered that poziotinib – a drug that already exists and is approved for other cancers – reduced breast cancer brain metastasis tumours in mice after two weeks of treatment.
Family of four building life in new home thanks to Habitat Manitoba, Rady Faculty

1 month ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Rady Faculty |Matthew Kruchak

April 11, 2025 — On March 28, a wide smile crossed Ifeyinwa’s face as Dr. Dieter Schonwetter handed her the keys to her new home. She was officially a homeowner. Schonwetter, a Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry professor, and 57 volunteers from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences helped construct Ifeyinwa’s four-bedroom townhouse in June 2024.
Um hoy | Facultad Rady de Ciencias de la Salud

1 month ago | notiulti.com | Matthew Kruchak

9 de abril de 2025 – Cuando Alexandra Moya se enteró de que habría una clínica emergente de detección de cáncer oral en el campus de Fort Garry, se inscribió de inmediato. Moya, asistente de laboratorio en el Departamento de Microbiología en el Facultad de Cienciaagradeció la oportunidad de ser examinado por cáncer oral. “El dentista y el asistente fueron realmente geniales. Fueron amables y explicaron todo antes y después del chequeo”, dijo Moya.
First-ever oral cancer screening pop-up clinic held on Fort Garry campus

1 month ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Rady Faculty |Matthew Kruchak

April 9, 2025 — When Alexandra Moya learned there would be an oral cancer screening pop-up clinic on the Fort Garry campus, she signed up right away. Moya, a lab assistant in the department of microbiology at the Faculty of Science, was grateful for the opportunity to be screened for oral cancer. “The dentist and assistant were really great. They were kind and explained everything before and after the checkup,” Moya said.
All 2025 Doctors Manitoba Award winners associated with UM medical college

Mar 6, 2025 | news.umanitoba.ca | Rady Faculty |Matthew Kruchak

March 6, 2025 — This year’s Doctors Manitoba Award winners all have strong connections to the Max Rady College of Medicine. Eight of the nine award recipients are UM alumni and seven earned their medical degrees at UM, including Physicians of the Year Dr. Michel Bruneau and Dr. Selena Papetti. And all nine physicians hold positions within the Max Rady College of Medicine.
Psychology Month feature: Improving lives of children and caregivers through research

Feb 24, 2025 | news.umanitoba.ca | Rady Faculty |Matthew Kruchak

February 24, 2025 — February is Psychology Month, and it’s a time to celebrate psychologists and the vital work they do, including research. One of the clinician-scientists at the Max Rady College of Medicine‘s department of clinical health psychology is Dr. Kristene Cheung. She’s an assistant professor whose research and clinical practice are focused on children and adolescents with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).