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Selecting the Correct Research Ethics Board
January 15, 2026 The full launch of RITHIM involved changes for researchers in determining the appropriate research ethics board (REB) for review of their research projects. For University of Manitoba researchers, this means the appropriate REB review is no longer...
User Interface Upgrade Coming Soon to RITHIM’s Harmony System
January 8, 2026 – Winnipeg, MB RITHIM’s Harmony system, an online portal that integrates health research ethics, privacy and institutional assessment reviews in Manitoba, has a few new changes to its interface coming in early 2026, which can be tested by users in...
Important Update on Research Ethics Board Data Migration
Projects approved by the University of Manitoba Bannatyne REBs will be imported and available in RITHIM Harmony as of Monday, November 10, 2025. Requirements: Imported projects must be reviewed and validated with signature from the Principal Investigator. For...
CIHR Update: Clinical trials registration and disclosure
per Clinical trials registration and disclosure - CIHR: --- CIHR is aware that registrations on ClinicalTrials.gov are currently impacted by the United States government shutdown. In accordance with the WHO Joint statement on public disclosure of results from...
RITHIM Special Update: October 2025
Migration of Ethics-Approved Projects from the Bannatyne REB Testing of the migration of ethics documents for ethics-approved projects to the RITHIM Harmony system is currently underway. Please be advised of the following important dates with respect to the final...
Harmony Testing & Training Environment.
Explore Harmony with Confidence: Testing & Training Environment Now Available. July 30, 2025 Research Manitoba is pleased to share that the Harmony Testing & Training Environment is now available for applicants who wish to familiarize themselves with the...
RITHIM Harmony Submission Deadline Reminder
RITHIM Harmony Submission Deadline Reminder July 28, 2025 A reminder to all research teams using the Harmony platform:Submissions must be completed and received by 4:30 p.m. TODAY to be considered for the August meeting cycle. ✅ Before you submit, make sure:...
Update: Health Canada Clinical Trial Site Information (CTSI) Form
Update: Health Canada Clinical Trial Site Information (CTSI) Form July 24, 2025 Researchers conducting Health Canada–regulated clinical trials are reminded to ensure their Clinical Trial Site Information (CTSI) Forms are updated to reference CHIPER as the Research...
CHIPER IRB Registration and FWA Compliance Reminder
CHIPER IRB Registration and FWA Compliance Reminder July 22, 2025 The RITHIM program at Research Manitoba is reminding all institutions and research sites holding a Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) that they must ensure the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) is...
Career Opportunity: RITHIM Program Officer (Full-Time, Permanent)
Career Opportunity: RITHIM Program Officer (Full-Time, Permanent) Location: Winnipeg, ManitobaDeadline to Apply: Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Central) Research Manitoba is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a RITHIM...