Unmasking mental health means asking deeper questions, and CanPath data is helping researchers find the answers. This Mental Health Week, we’re recognizing how interconnected mental health is with every part of life. Researchers are using Atlantic PATH data to explore: 🔹 Mental health and shift work (Sweeney et al., 2021) 🔹 Depression, anxiety and the risk Read more about Mental Health Week & Research[…]
🌟 Happy National Volunteer Week and Thank You Thursday from CanPath and Atlantic PATH! 🌟 Atlantic PATH participants are critical partners in advancing health research. For more than fifteen years, their voluntary contributions have enabled discoveries shaping the future of disease prevention, diagnosis, and care. Atlantic PATH participants’ commitment reminds us that every data point Read more about National Volunteer Week and Thank You Thursday[…]
RISE: Research Impact in Survivorship and Engagement The Cancer Research Society (CRS) and Ovarian Cancer Canada are proud to launch the RISE grant competition. Through this partnership, a total of $200,000 will be awarded to support two innovative projects focused on ovarian cancer survivorship, based on priorities identified by patients and caregivers. Key Dates • Letter of Read more about Cancer Research Society Funding Opportunity[…]
Authors: Cindy Feng, Ellen Sweeney Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Abstract:Â Breast cancer is a major public health concern, and modifiable health behaviors such as sleep quality and physical activity may influence risk. This study examined the associations between self-reported sleep trouble, sleep duration, and physical activity with breast cancer incidence in Read more about The Association of Sleep Trouble and Physical Inactivity with Breast Cancer Risk in Nova Scotia: Evidence from the Atlantic PATH Cohort[…]
Congratulations to Dr. Cindy Feng on her new article, “The Association of Sleep Trouble and Physical Inactivity with Breast Cancer Risk in Nova Scotia: Evidence from the Atlantic PATH Cohort.” Breast cancer is a major public health concern, and modifiable health behaviors such as sleep quality and physical activity may influence risk. This study examined Read more about New Article – The Association of Sleep Trouble and Physical Inactivity with Breast Cancer Risk in Nova Scotia[…]
Air pollution isn’t just a lung issue. It has far-reaching effects on immune function and autoimmune diseases. CanPath’s vast dataset offers researchers a unique opportunity to explore these connections and advance air pollution and autoimmune disease research. Air pollution is often associated with respiratory conditions, but emerging research reveals its impact extends beyond the lungs, Read more about CanPath data sheds light on air pollution’s hidden role in rheumatic disease[…]
Synthetic Dataset Workshop (In-Person in Toronto) Date: June 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 am- 4:30pm Location: Centre for Research and Innovation Support Register for the workshop Join us for an exclusive hands-on workshop on the CanPath Synthetic Dataset, designed for faculty, researchers, and trainees looking to explore Canada’s largest population health dataset. This workshop will introduce participants to Lifebit’s cloud-based platform and provide Read more about Synthetic Dataset Workshop (In-Person in Toronto)[…]
News release Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of Canada Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. One in eight women in Canada is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Raising awareness of breast cancer screening, which Read more about The Government of Canada highlights progress on breast cancer screening research and implementation in Canada[…]
Webinar: CanPath’s genomic data landscape: Insights from Ontario and Quebec Canada’s largest genomic data resource just got bigger … how will you use it? 🧬🤔 CanPath now offers even more genotyping data from the Ontario Health Study (OHS) and CARTaGENE (Quebec), creating new opportunities to explore genetic ancestry, disease risk, and innovative research approaches. Join Dr. Read more about Upcoming Webinar – CanPath’s Genomic Landscape[…]
Join us for an upcoming CanPath webinar that considers the connections between air pollution and rheumatic disease. February 20, 2025  ~  12pmEST/1pmAST Registration: https://bit.ly/40YZNBx About the webinar Join Dr. Sasha Bernatsky, a leading researcher in rheumatic disease and environmental health, as she delves into how environmental exposures impact autoimmunity and inflammation. Drawing on her extensive Read more about Webinar – Understanding the connections between air pollution and rheumatic disease[…]