JDRF Canada and Diabetes Canada are joining forces to accelerate diabetes research towards cures JDRF Canada “JDRF Canada and Diabetes Canada are excited to announce how their combined funding efforts are helping to move diabetes research forward faster …” TAGS: diabetes, innovative research, JDRF Canada, Diabetes Canada Major hurdles confront Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy Re$earch Money “For her part, Pamela Fralick, president of Ottawa-based Innovative Medicines Canada, which represents Canada’s pharmaceutical industry, is optimistic about Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy.” TAGS: biomanufacturing and life sciences, health care system, BIOTECanada, Innovative Medicines Canada Sunnybrook researchers awarded more than $6M in CIHR clinical trials funding Sunnybrook “Sunnybrook researchers have been awarded nearly $6.8M in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Spring 2022 Clinical Trials Fund.” TAGS: funding, innovative research, Clinical Trials Fund, Sunnybrook An innovative partnership proves effective at reducing infections – Hamilton Health Sciences Hamilton Health Sciences “Hamilton Health Sciences finds a 60% reduction in venous catheter infections after a six month pilot using SterileCare’s KiteLock solution.” TAGS: cancer patients, catheter infection, Hamilton Health Sciences UM launches Canada Research Chair Symposium Series in 2023 UM Today – University of Manitoba “These symposia are an opportunity to highlight individual, cutting-edge research, and, through dialogue, to spark new and exciting collaborations between UM researchers and students and the wider community.” TAGS: innovative research, internal medicine, cancer, University of Manitoba New 3D ultrasound may improve accuracy of liver cancer treatment – Western News Western News – Western University “A simulated study by researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has found a new system that uses ultrasound to construct 3D-images could make treatment of liver cancer, using thermal ablation, more accurate.” TAGS: liver cancer, 3D ultrasound, Western University, Lawson Health Research Institute

Investments in Canada’s health research must be part of solution The Hamilton Spectator “If Canada is going to innovate its way out of the challenges facing our health system, we need a renewed, long-term commitment to both fundamental and strategic research, Paul-Émile Cloutier and Dr. David Hill write.” TAGS: health research and innovation, fundamental science, HealthCareCAN, Lawson Health Research Institute New online calculator predicts risk of developing kidney disease Ottawa Hospital Research Institute “Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital have developed and validated an online calculator that can estimate a person’s risk of developing chronic kidney disease.” TAGS: kidney disease, heart and metabolic disease, artificial intelligence, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Early intervention with cryoablation for better heart outcomes Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute “A long-term analysis found the cardiac procedure to be more protective against heart-related disease than conventional medication.” TAGS: cardiac health, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Successes of 2022 help set the stage for an exciting year ahead for Waypoint HRI Portal “At Waypoint we have already jumped head first into planning for what’s ahead in 2023, building on multiple accomplishments in 2022 and the work already underway to support healing and hope.” TAGS: mental health, patient-orientated research, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Mental health awareness critical for children on Bell Let’s Talk Day, and every day, says UCalgary researcher University of Calgary “Throughout my career, I have focused considerable efforts on examining the social factors that shape children’s mental health. Now more than ever, it is so important to use research as a catalyst for informing clinical care, as well as improving mental health and treatment outcomes for children.” TAGS: mental health, pediatric health, University of Calgary Is COVID still a global health emergency? WHO will decide Friday The Toronto Star “’This is a formal definition,’ Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases specialist at University Health Network, said of the designation.” TAGS: COVID-19, public health emergency, University Health Network, World Health Organization

Shaping Canada’s future with transformative health technologies University of Waterloo “Researchers at the University of Waterloo are responding to these challenges with innovative solutions to enable equitable access to care and drive Canada’s next wave of economic growth.” TAGS: health care costs, aging population, cancer, innovative research, University of Waterloo New inhaled COVID-19 vaccine receives more than $8M for next stage of human trials McMaster University “Researchers at McMaster University are receiving more than $8 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), enabling them to proceed with Phase 2 human trials for a next-generation, aerosol-borne COVID-19 vaccine.” TAGS: inhaled aerosol vaccine, COVID-19, clinical trial, McMaster University Significant funding to maximize access and drive excellence in clinical trials in Quebec and Canada Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre “RI-MUHC researchers will lead or co-lead multiple projects awarded a total of $55 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research …” TAGS: clinical trials, funding, respiratory diseases, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) Keeping your head in the race: Cognitive impacts observed among ultra-marathon runners Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute “Researchers discover a significant post-race decrease in cognitive function among ultra-endurance trail runners.” TAGS: cognition and memory, physical activity, cardiovascular health, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Government of Canada invests $23 million in pediatric cancer research Canada.ca “New federal funding is the largest investment in childhood cancer research in Canada to date …” TAGS: pediatric cancer, Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium (CPCC) Breast cancer: More screening for Black people, docs urge CTV News “New research calling Canada’s breast cancer screening guidelines into … The Canadian Cancer Society also estimates about 15 women die of breast …” TAGS: equitable health care, breast cancer, patient experience, Canadian Cancer Society

Government of Canada announces the recipients of support from INOVAIT’s Focus Fund Canada.ca “At Sunnybrook, we’ve seen how strong collaboration and partnership can advance image-guided therapy technologies from discovery to the medical marketplace.” TAGS: image-guided therapy, medtech, INOVAIT Focus Fund, Sunnybrook Research Institute Finding a new way to train the brain: Orienteering McMaster University “The sport of orienteering, which draws on athleticism, navigational skills and memory, could be useful as an intervention or preventive measure to fight cognitive decline related to dementia, according to new research from McMaster University.” TAGS: Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, disability, McMaster University Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for prevention and treatment of heart disease will upend care, prevent disability, save lives HRI Portal “Canadian Cardiovascular Society urges medical community to adopt new recommendations for treatment of heart failure, cardiorenal disease, dyslipidemia and atrial fibrillation …” TAGS: cardiovascular health, heart failure, Canadian Cardiovascular Society, University of Alberta Spotlight: Jeannine Quinn Urges Fellow Patients to Advocate for Their Care Pancreatic Cancer Canada “Fortunately for Jeannine, neurosurgery was completed quickly and without complications, though she confirms the ongoing recovery from this cancer battle has proven to be much more difficult than the first.” TAGS: pancreatic cancer, patient perspective, Pancreatic Cancer Canada Clinical trial delivers chemotherapy to pediatric brain tumours using MRI-guided focused ultrasound University of Toronto “The first pediatric patient recently successfully underwent the procedure as part of a safety and feasibility clinical trial in children with this tumour.” TAGS: chemotherapy, cancer, pediatric health, Hospital for Sick Children, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) on Alcohol Consumption Canada.ca “The latest evidence shows a direct link between drinking alcohol and increased risk of at least seven types of cancer.” TAGS: alcohol consumption, cancer, Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Research Application for 2023 are Now OPEN | Deadline April 30, 2023 Canadian Celiac Association “For the next three years, CCA is particularly interested in research that is geared towards investigating vulnerable populations or under-investigated communities related to celiac disease such as individuals who are impoverished, food at risk, newcomers, racialized and/or indigenous communities; however, applications are not limited to this subject area.”  

Government of Canada announces new clinical trials consortium, training platforms, and research projects to improve the health of Canadians Canada.ca “…Minister of Health, announced a new investment to support one clinical trials consortium, seven training platforms, and 22 research projects. This is Canada’s largest-ever investment in clinical trials.” TAGS: Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, University Health Network, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary Redefining compatibility in organ transplantation GlycoNet “Dr. Lori West, a GlycoNet researcher and pediatric transplant cardiologist at the University of Alberta, is one of the people working to change that statistic by improving organ donation rates and transplant patient care.” TAGS: glycomics, organ transplantation, GlycoNet, University of Alberta Made-in-Canada approach enhancing access to groundbreaking CAR-T cancer therapy The Toronto Star “The Ottawa Hospital awarded $4 million grant to expand Canadian-Led Immunotherapies in Cancer (CLIC) program …” TAGS: cancer immunotherapy, clinical trials, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Climbing for a cure – ALS Canada ALS Canada “Within the course of a few months of his diagnosis he had lost the ability to move independently without aides and then a few months later he had vocal changes and ultimately lost his ability to speak …” TAGS: ALS diagnosis, patient experience, Canadian research, ALS Canada Get kids back to school sooner after concussion for a better recovery, new study says The Toronto Star “A new Canadian study says that kids who have suffered a concussion … of the study and a concussion expert at the CHEO Research Institute in …” TAGS: concussion, pediatric health, innovative research CHEO Research Institute Government of Canada Supports Project to Prevent and Address Abuse in the Atlantic Region Canada.ca “UNB has been supporting collaborative, action-oriented research on family violence, like the AIM project, through the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research for 30 years.” TAGS: mental health and addiction, University of New Brunswick, Public Health Agency of Canada

Researchers uncover molecular vulnerability in childhood brain cancer, identify treatment University of Toronto “… potential breakthrough in medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer that predominantly affects children and infants – a finding that could lead to new, targeted treatments that are less harmful to developing brains.” TAGS: brain cancer, pediatric health, McMaster University, BioCanRx Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium launches to advance research in paediatric cancer care The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) “The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is investing $23 million to establish the first Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium.” TAGS: pediatric cancer, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Researchers Combine New Technologies to Examine Blood Proteins in COVID-19 Patients Ontario Hospital Association “… a team at Lawson Health Research Institute have discovered unique patterns of blood plasma proteins in critically ill patients that may help develop a more personalized approach to treating severe COVID-19.” TAGS: COVID-19, blood testing, innovative research, Lawson Health Research Institute Here’s how to cope if you’re feeling down this Blue Monday CTV News Regina “According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), … The CAMH defines seasonal affective disorder as a type of depression that …” TAGS: mental health, seasonal affective disorder, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Why we should listen to new national alcohol guidelines? Global News “Dr. Alan Katz from the University of Manitoba joins Global News to talk about we should be listening to new alcohol guidelines released today …” TAGS: alcohol consumption, cancer, University of Manitoba Rising food prices could be leading society toward long-term health issues: professor CTV News Windsor “High food prices have some people leaning toward cheaper — and less healthy — meal alternatives. One University of Windsor professor says that’s …” TAGS: food insecurity, healthcare system, nutrition, University of Windsor

Unlocking potential with 8 new arthritis research projects Arthritis Society Canada “Arthritis Society Canada is committed to unlocking the most powerful solutions to Canada’s most common chronic condition.” TAGS: funding, Arthritis Society Canada, Queen’s University, University of Calgary, Western University, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Manitoba, Memorial University Integrated care and other acute mental health supports make a difference during critical time HRI Portal “Waypoint’s enhanced focus on integrated physical and mental health care was put to the test these last years and the results have been making a difference not only for patients and families, but for the health care system as a whole.” TAGS: mental health, intensive care, emergency care, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Opinion: Ontario does not need more for-profit surgery – The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail “… the University of Toronto, former deputy minister of health for Ontario, and former chief executive officer of the University Health Network.” TAGS: surgical backlog, Ontario Hospitals, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, University Health Network U of C professor on the critical role nutrition plays in improving mental health The Gauntlet “U of C professor on the critical role nutrition plays in improving mental … A research psychologist at the University of Calgary proves physical …” TAGS: mental health, nutrition, University of Calgary, University of Alberta Health Canada accepts nirsevimab regulatory submission for infant RSV Newswire.ca “General Manager, Vaccines, Sanofi Canada “The recent spikes in bronchiolitis and hospitalizations caused by RSV infection in Canada demonstrate …” TAGS: RSV, lower respiratory tract infection, vaccine, Sanofi Canada Government of Canada announces the recipients of support from INOVAIT’s Focus … – Newswire.ca Newswire.ca “CNW/ – The pandemic has shown how important it is to ensure health care … medical research through INOVAIT is helping to leverage Canada’s …” TAGS: funding, Canadian research, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Health Canada