When new illnesses, diseases and viruses reach Canada, the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg is the front line for research and testing.
It’s where the Ebola vaccine was created, it was the forefront of the fight against SARS and now it is playing a pivotal role in the search for a vaccine and finding answers about the coronavirus. “Winnipeg is heralded for what they do,” University of Manitoba Emerging Viruses Researcher Dr.
Jason Kindrachuk said. “Winnipeg has become a focal point for infectious disease research globally.” It’s the only Level 4 lab in Canada and is the battleground when it comes to the fight against infectious diseases and deadly viruses. “They are looking to understand how these viruses emerge, what causes them to