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Health and Science
My passion for science and research has led me to a career in healthcare-focused communications. Below are links to some of my work in this area.
My Medium Blog
On Medium, you can find my personal musings on all things science, chronic illness and more.
Diabetes
Catalyst Grants Support Projects to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Peel Region
Celebrating the Career of Dr. Patricia Brubaker
Research Profile – Dr Jacqueline Beaudry
Research Profile – Dr Shirley Wu
Research Profile – Dr Seeta Ramdass
Research Profile – Dr Eno Hysi
Research Profile – Dr Mahavir Agarwal
Research Profile – Dr Walter Swardfager
Research Profile – Dr. Ian Zenlea
Research Profile – Dr. Alexander Singer
Research Profile – Dr. Michelle Greiver
BBDC Endowment Honours Dr Patricia Brubaker
Liaison Librarian Supports Catalyst Grants
Building capacity for involving older adults, caregivers and partners in research Workshop
Beyond Clinical Trials: How to leverage your story in Diabetes Research
T1D Screening Program Engages Patient Partners
Diabetes Action Canada engages Patient Partners in all levels of Governance
Dr Calvin Ke Researches Personalized Pathways to Care
Text-Based Program Helps Support Smoother Transitions to Adult Care
Diabetes Action Canada at Vascular 2023
Small Talk with Krista Lamb: Food for Thought
The Importance of Patient-Oriented Research
Building a network for youth with Type 1 Diabetes
University of Alberta – ADI 100 Years of Insulin Celebration webinar
Small Talk with Krista Lamb: Work It Out
U of T Novo Nordisk Network – Meet Our Chairs – Dr Baiju Shah
Diabetes Pharmacists Network Leaves a Lasting Legacy
Dr Denice Feig to receive the Norbert Freinkel Award – American Diabetes Association
BBDC Studentship Success Stories
BBDC Postdoctoral Success Stories
GlycoNet Investigator featured in 100 Lives of Insulin project
RCIScience – Dr Holly Witteman
Diana Sherifali – 100 Lives of Insulin Profile
U of T Event to mark 100th Anniversary of Insulin’s Discovery and Map Future of Diabetes Care
Discoveries from the study of longstanding type 1 diabetes
Connect1d Canada Aims to Researchers with Interested Study Participants
RCIScience – Dr. Bruce Perkins
Canadians Invited to Celebrate the Discovery of Insulin with Us
Introducing Dr. Minna Woo – BBDC’s New Director
Sara Nunes Vasconcelos, PhD – BBDC Member Profile
Calvin Ke, MD, PhD – BBDC Member Profile
Mamatha Bhat, MD, MSc, PhD, FRCPC – BBDC Member Profile
Shirley X. Y. Wu, PhD – BBDC Member Profile
Islet Biologists Work with Patient Partners on New Publication
New research project tests the use of technology to support those with diabetes distress
New study looks at essential requirements for the governance of data repositories
Is hybrid closed loop right for you?
Life inside the loop – DIY systems in type 1 diabetes
Program provides relevant support for older adults with diabetes
Moving Beyond Just Sex and Gender
Ensuring the Future of Patient-Oriented Research
New Algorithm Will Help Improve Health Care for People with Type 1 Diabetes
The Economic Burden of Inpatient Treatment of Foot Ulcers in People with
Diabetes is Unacceptable
National Diabetes Repository a game changer for research
Experts Living with Diabetes at the Heart of Diabetes Action Canada Study
Discovery Grant Awardee: Dr. Gareth Lim
Education and foot care program helping seniors live healthier with diabetes
How the patient voice is transforming database research
Taking steps in the right direction to prevent diabetes-related amputation
Patient-Oriented Research in the Spotlight for Diabetes Awareness Month
Canadians with diabetes deserve a life free of fear
Diabetes Action Canada Patient Partner Spotlight
Research Profile – Dr Jon Schertzer
Orbis Canada
Board Member spotlight – Dr Anna Ells
Canadian Fellowship Program builds expertise in Nepal
Fundraising Dinner highlights Orbis projects in India
World neglected Tropical Disease Day
International Womens Day – Dominique Geoffrion Student Champion for Orbis
Volunteer Faculty Nurse from Vancouver changes lives worldwide