GSK Canada submits respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidate for regulatory review NewsWire “Vaccine candidate has the potential to be the first available to help protect adults aged 60 years and older from lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus …” TAGS: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), lung health, GSK Canada For a world-class health system, Canada needs to think bigger The Hill Times “Canada must break down the silos in our health system, adjust our delivery models, modernize physical and digital infrastructure, and support a better flow of data, information, and resources.” TAGS: Canadian health system, health crises, funding, HealthcareCAN Applying real-world evidence from everyday patient care to improve health outcomes and drive discovery BC Cancer “BC Cancer researchers are at the forefront of developing a learning health care framework that would collect data from every day patient care to help decision-makers make better informed decisions about treatment options for patients.” TAGS: oncology, precision medicine, BC Cancer, Provincial Health Services Authority JDRF Centre of Excellence at UBC celebrates 1 year of progress in T1D cure research JDRF “December 2021 marked the launch of the JDRF Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia (UBC).” TAGS: type 1 diabetes, clinical testing, JDRF, University of British Columbia Western University study finds clear factor in chronic pain – race London Free Press “Indigenous and multiracial Americans are more likely to report chronic pain than other racial and ethnic groups, a new Western University-led …” TAGS: chronic pain, national health survey, racial and ethnic disparities, Western University IWK researchers first to look at addressing iron deficiency in preterm infants Your IWK “A study out of the IWK shows that iron deficiency is common in preterm infants despite early iron supplementation.” TAGS: neonatology, iron deficiency, IWK Health, Dalhousie University

Inuit-led organization receives National award for innovative solutions to address FASD in Nunavut Canada FASD Research Network “The Piruqatigiit Resource Centre has been announced as the recipient of the third annual Claudette Bradshaw FASD Innovation Award for their work to address fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in Nunavut and support families impacted by this disorder.” TAGS: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Canadian innovation, Piruqatigiit Resource Centre, CanFASD Screening tool could minimize risk of blood clots after pediatric orthopedic surgeries as well as lessen the burden of their treatment Your IWK “Researchers at the IWK are calling for a nationwide standard screening tool in an effort to reduce the instance of potentially dangerous blood clots from forming after pediatric surgeries.” TAGS: venous thromboembolism, blood clots, pediatric health, IWK Health Regenerative Medicine (RM) in Canada Stem Cell Network “RM is changing the game by unlocking leadingedge treatments for diseases such as, type 1 diabetes, retinal degeneration, muscular dystrophies, lung and heart disease, as well as for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.” TAGS: regenerative medicine, Canadian research, health innovation, Stem Cell Network KBHN Researcher Wins Mitacs Award for Closing Gap in Support Services Available to Canadian Families Experiencing Aggression in the Home Kids Brain Health Network “First-of-their-kind initiatives help families facing pandemic-driven increases in dangerous behaviours involving children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.” TAGS: neurodevelopmental disabilities, caregivers, Queen’s University, Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) Doctors urge parents to get routine vaccines for kids following pandemic disruptions CTV News “Nova Scotia Health said its last report on childhood vaccines was completed three years ago, and numbers have fallen during the pandemic.” TAGS: vaccination, pediatric health, infectious diseases, Nova Scotia Health

Developing AI-based therapies to fix the nervous system UdeM Nouvelles “Researcher and UdeM professor Guillaume Lajoie is working on projects that use AI to optimize direct interaction with the nervous system for targeted clinical interventions.” TAGS: Parkinson’s disease, stroke recovery, artificial intelligence, Université de Montréal York tackles urgent global health threat of antimicrobial resistance York University “Antimicrobial drugs are increasingly falling short in their ability to tackle infectious bugs due to overuse, and this has only intensified since COVID-19 began.” TAGS: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, antimicrobial resistance, York University Walk-in health care in Sault mainly virtual – Pros and cons to virtual care options Sault this Week “Research remains to be done around what kinds of care are best to be delivered in-person and what can and should be delivered virtually.” TAGS: virtual healthcare, mental health, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health IWK researchers first to look at addressing iron deficiency in preterm infants Your IWK “A study out of the IWK shows that iron deficiency is common in preterm infants despite early iron supplementation.” TAGS: pediatric health, neurodevelopmental impairment, Dalhousie University, IWK Health Waypoint receives Certificate of Merit from Excellence Canada Waypoint “Waypoint is pleased to share it is the proud recipient of a Certificate of Merit from Excellence Canada recognizing the hospital’s many years of commitment to workplace mental health and wellness.” TAGS: mental health, award, Excellence Canada, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Scientists and researchers gather for the DOHaD Congress 2022 in partnership with Kids Brain Health Network HRI Portal “Partnering with the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) World Congress, KBHN held its 12th annual conference in Vancouver, where researchers, families and partners from across Canada gathered.” TAGS: childhood development, International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, Kids Brain Health Network New study finds connections between genetic factors in autism spectrum disorder University Health Network “This neurodevelopmental disorder is associated with a wide range of physiological and behavioural symptoms, including deficits in communication, cognition and motor function, as well as seizures and hyperactivity.” TAGS: autism spectrum disorder, University Health Network, Krembil Research Institute, Canadian Association of Neuroscience Major investment in top talent in ALS research HRI Portal “Early-career ALS researchers receive critical funding through ALS Society of Canada and Brain Canada partnership, with support from Fondation Vincent Bourque.” TAGS: research funding, ALS Society of Canada, Brain Canada, University of Waterloo, Western University Collaboration and community support needed to address mental health challenges in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities University of Calgary “Carly McMorris leads the way to better support the mental health needs of kids with co-occurring medical conditions.” TAGS: mental health, neurodevelopmental disabilities, University of Calgary VADA program focuses grad student research on health data, patient well-being UM Today – University of Manitoba “She completed her undergraduate degree in Sri Lanka and came to Canada in 2019 to do her master’s degree in Statistics. Why did you choose to apply to …” TAGS: health data, healthcare interventions, patient groups, University of Manitoba

Carbohydrate research in animal health supports Canadian economy GlycoNet “Segura understands the push for Canada to reach greater autonomy in terms of its capacity to produce local food—and her research can help.” TAGS: glycomics, infectious Diseases, GlycoNet, University of Montreal Serenity DTx Inc. has developed a digital therapeutic platform to deliver relief to seniors suffering from dementia HRI Portal “The Serenity DTx solution is non invasive, non-pharmacological, costs effective and enjoyable. The platform combines immersive virtual reality visuals, binaural beat audio and meditative narration to treat seniors with dementia.” TAGS: senior healthcare, virtual reality, dementia, medtech, Serenity DTx Introducing a blood conservation coordinator – Hamilton Health Sciences Hamilton Health Sciences “Christa Chernesky is on a mission to tell people about her role as Hamilton Health Sciences blood conservation coordinator.” TAGS: blood transfusions, surgery, anemia, Hamilton Health Sciences New study reveals high rates of iron deficiency in women during late-stage pregnancy UBC News – The University of British Columbia “Pregnant women may need to take more supplemental iron than current Health Canada guidelines recommend, after two UBC researchers found high rates …” TAGS: iron deficiency, pregnancy, Health Canada, University of British Columbia Study focuses on improving support for older adults who experience homelessness News Medical “… in three major Canadian cities is the focus of an ongoing study being led by Simon Fraser University adjunct professor Sarah Canham.” TAGS: health policy, aging population, Simon Fraser University

New pilot aims to inspire healthy behavior and prevent diabetes Alberta Health Services “Alberta health organizations partner with digital health innovator to pilot AIenhanced virtual Diabetes Prevention Program.” TAGS: diabetes prevention, artificial intelligence, nutrition, Alberta Health Services Sask. Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization set to level up virology capabilities CTV News “The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) on the University of Saskatchewan campus will soon be capable of handling more dangerous viruses, thanks to a funding injection.” TAGS: containment facility, funding, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) What Are Memories Made Of? TVO “… Buddhika Bellana, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Glendon, York University. They discuss how memory is formed and whether it’s reliable.” TAGS: memory, Baycrest, Rotman Research Institute, McGill University, York University Drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ could become the next global health crisis. Here’s how Canada … The Toronto Star “Pamela Fralick, president of Innovative Medicines Canada, writes that Canada needs a preventative national. Contributors. Opinion …” TAGS: antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance, Innovative Medicines Canada Waterloo tech startup improves on the X-ray The Record “Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto will begin using KA’s technology in the new year. Raphael Ronan is a co-director of INOVAIT, …” TAGS: med-tech, x-ray scan, University of Waterloo, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre ‘Disruptive innovations’ result in new stroke treatment options Ottawa Hospital “In Canada, stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability in adults, but an innovative and ever-evolving stroke treatment, called thrombectomy, used at The Ottawa Hospital, is a game changer.” TAGS: stroke, innovative research, disability, Ottawa Hospital

Baycrest’s Canada Research Chair in Interventional Cognitive Neuroscience is advancing critical treatments for brain health Baycrest “A senior scientist at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute (RRI), Dr. Meltzer is a trailblazer in the use of individualized brain stimulation to treat symptoms of brain disorders such as dementia and stroke.” TAGS: brain stimulation treatments, neurological disorders, Baycrest Western University is building Canada’s secret weapon against the next pandemic CBC “Western University in London, Ont., is building a state-of-the-art laboratory where researchers will pre-emptively create new vaccines, …” TAGS: vaccines, research lab, pandemic, Western University Pediatric transplant patients benefit from texting with their care teams BC Renal “In the search for alternative ways to connect with their pediatric transplant patients, clinicians at BC Children’s Hospital piloted a novel project whereby they completed weekly check-ins with their patients via text.” TAGS: pediatric transplant patients, BC Children’s Hospital, BC Renal, Provincial Health Services Authority Canada Research Chair announcement highlights neurodegenerative dementia research program UManitoba News “Canadian research helps improve our society, economy and healthcare, time and time again. That’s why our government remains committed to supporting the country’s world-class research community …” TAGS: neurodegenerative dementia, University of Manitoba, Canada Research Support Fund Fighting the next health crisis The Hill Times “The best way for Canada to contribute to the development of new antibiotics is for the government to play a major role in aligning firms and universities, and to fund research.” TAGS: antimicrobial resistance, drug discovery, funding, Structural Genomics Consortium