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Michael Smith Health Research BC & CANTRAIN StudentshipDec 23, 2024Congratulations to Una Spasovski! Una is a recipient of a Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHR) studentship with CANTRAIN. MSHR is co-funding 23 BC-based graduate and postdoctoral trainees through the 2024 clinical trials training awards. This is in partnership with clinical trials training platforms (CTTP) funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. These awards […] Read More >
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Leadership Update: Dr. Deepak Manhas | Vice-Chair, SubspecialtyWe are pleased to announce that Dr. Deepak Manhas has been appointed in the new position of Vice-Chair, Subspecialty, effective Dec 1 2024. He will be working with Dr. Ralph Rothstein to support the Department’s subspecialty training programs, including our broad and diverse portfolio of subspecialty residencies and clinical fellowships. Deepak completed his Pediatric Residency […] Read More >
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The Impact of Public Policy on Equitable Access to Technology for Children and Youth Living with Type 1 Diabetes in British Columbia, CanadaJust published! Learn more about how Dr. Shazhan Amed and her team make it easier for children and youth with Type 1 diabetes to access new diabetes technology. “Our research shows the impact of implementing universal funding for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for children and youth living with type 1 diabetes in BC. Specifically, […] Read More >
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2024 Pioneer Grant | Drs. Kevan Jacobson and Genelle LunkenCongratulations to Drs. Kevan Jacobson and Genelle Lunken! Their study, “Open Label Multicentre Randomized Dietary Intervention Study in Pediatric Crohn Disease Patients Initiating Anti-TNF Therapy (DISPENSE-T)” was awarded a 2024 Pioneer Grant from the Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC). CIRC supports Canadian gastroenterologists to conduct high quality, impactful research in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Founded […] Read More >