 Dr. Sarah Turner (recent THRiVE PhD graduate) and colleagues have published new research using CHILD study data linked with Manitoba Government data on "school readiness" assessments at kindergarten. This research was also discussed by THRiVE's Director Dr. Meghan Azad in a video for Red River College Science of Early Childhood Development Course. This study is a great example of how research can impact education and practice! Read the Tweetorial here.
 Credit: CIFAR.ca Dr. Meghan Azad and Dr. Sarah Turner (recent THRiVE PhD graduate) co-developed a new educational module with CIFAR that examines breastmilk's essential role in microbiome development and infant health, providing nutrition and immune protection. This resource is offered completely free, and includes a video recording, slide deck, and suggested learning activities.
THRiVE Director Highlights the Unmatched Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infant Health and Development4/8/2025
 Credit: epsiloon.com In the French scientific magazine Epsiloon, the article 'Allairtement: Quels sont les bienfaits démontrés?' features Dr. Azad emphasizing the unparalleled benefits of breastfeeding, highlighting its unique ability to adapt to a baby’s changing nutritional and immune needs. Unlike formula, which remains static, breastmilk evolves to provide the right balance of nutrients and antibodies as a baby grows, offering tailored immune protection and fostering a healthy gut microbiome. While breastfeeding can present challenges, when possible, it remains the gold standard for infant nutrition, offering irreplaceable health benefits that formula cannot replicate.
 THRiVE Discovery Lab extends its heartfelt congratulations to MSc student Rowan Shwaluk on being awarded a CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship! This scholarship program aims to foster the development of advanced research skills and support the training of highly qualified personnel, recognizing students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in their undergraduate and early graduate studies. Rowan's research is exploring how human milk components relate to infant immune development. Given the highly competitive nature of these national awards, Rowan’s success is a remarkable accomplishment, and the entire lab is incredibly proud of this milestone!
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