With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame.

We begin with the remarkable Sue Binne-Huse.

With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame.

We begin with the remarkable Sue Binne-Huse.

Administrative health data is everywhere — but using it well is the hard part. On episode 6 of season 2, Dr. Eric Benchimol joins us to help break down how routinely collected data, rigorous reporting, and modern analytics can transform population health research. We explore the power, limitations, and future of administrative health data, touching on the reporting standards and machine learning approaches that are helping to shape modern population health research on this great episode that will be key to you as you continue on your scholarly journey!

How do we know when evidence is strong enough to guide real-world decisions? Find out on episode 5 of season 2 as we break down systematic reviews and the GRADE approach—the gold standards behind evidence-based medicine, with another fantastic scholar from McMaster University, Dr. Romina Brignardello-Peterson! We'll also discuss the critical role of assessing certainty in evidence and how it shapes clinical practice, for anyone navigating their first systematic review or grappling with conflicting studies, episode 5 provides actionable guidance and some expert tips that will prove invaluable as you continue your scientific journey!

On the cusp of the 77th UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in the Netherlands, we're pumped to be joined by Canadian National Team Coach, Michael van den Ham!

Fresh off a training ride in Spain, Canadian cyclocross phenom Nico Knoll joins the Pedalcast to discuss her jump from a breakout junior season to racing U23 World Cups and World Championships in Europe, sharing what it takes to compete at the highest level and where her focus is headed next!

In Part 2, Paulo tells the behind-the-scenes story of working with Mike Woods—the only athlete to run a sub-4-minute mile and win a Tour de France stage—revealing the setbacks and coaching trust behind one of sport’s most stunning achievements!

From his unlikely start at McGill to becoming Canada’s first sub-9-hour Ironman and a RAAM finisher, Paulo Saldanha’s journey redefined what was possible in endurance sport. In Part 1 of this series, the WorldTour performance director and PowerWatts founder shares how he transitioned from athlete to coach and helped bring power-based training to the forefront of cycling.

In episode 4 of season 2 of the Emerging Scholar, we're joined by my CHRIM colleague Dr. Lauren Kelly to discuss the evolving landscape of pediatric and perinatal clinical trials, from innovative trial designs to research on cannabinoid use in children and pregnancy. She also highlights how national research networks are opening the door for early-career scholars to lead impactful clinical trials sooner than ever.

What does it take to build cohort studies that change global health?

We'll find out on episode 3 of season 2, as we are joined by Dr. Sonia Anand! Dr. Anand will share how decades of groundbreaking research have shaped our understanding of health inequities, cardiovascular disease, and the power of population-level science.