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Webinar: Genomic and environmental influences on Canadian health phenotypes and chronic disease outcomes

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Webinar: Genomic and environmental influences on Canadian health phenotypes and chronic disease outcomes When? July 18, 2024, 2pmEST/3pmAST Register: https://bit.ly/3XU9Jws In this talk, Drs. Philip Awadalla and Marie-Julie Favé describe the intricate interplay between genetic and environmental factors and their influence on chronic diseases and phenotypes, utilizing data from CanPath, Canada’s largest population health cohort. By Read more about Webinar: Genomic and environmental influences on Canadian health phenotypes and chronic disease outcomes[…]

Predicting chronic disease enabled by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia data linkage

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Predicting chronic disease enabled by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia data linkage Predicting chronic disease has gotten faster and simpler with the linkage of data gathered from a longitudinal study involving over 34,000 participants and administrative health data routinely gathered by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Read more about Predicting chronic disease enabled by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia data linkage[…]

National Health and Fitness Day

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June 1st was National Health and Fitness Day! 💪 It is important to recognize the importance of maintaining the health of our communities and the vital role of regular physical activity among Canadians. CanPath and our regional cohorts strive to advance research that promotes healthy living and well-being for everyone. Check out these interesting findings based Read more about National Health and Fitness Day[…]

TFRI Project Grants

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2025 Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants Competition **Atlantic PATH and CanPath can help to support relevant funding applications** The Terry Fox Research Institute has launched its New Frontiers Program Project Grants. These programs support Canadian research teams exploring new frontiers in cancer research (i.e., breakthrough and transformative biomedical, clinical and translational research which Read more about TFRI Project Grants[…]

Oral microbial signatures associated with age and frailty in Canadian adults

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Authors: Vanessa DeClercq, Robyn J. Wright, Jacob Nearing, and Morgan G.I. Langille Journal: Scientific Reports Abstract: This study aimed to assess the association between the oral microbiome, age, and frailty. Data and saliva samples were obtained from male and female participants aged 35–70 years (n = 1357). Saliva samples were analysed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and differences in Read more about Oral microbial signatures associated with age and frailty in Canadian adults[…]

New Article – Oral Microbial Signatures Associated with Age and Frailty in Canadian Adults

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Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa DeClercq, Dr. Robyn Wright, Dr. Jacob Nearing, and Dr. Morgan Langille on their latest publication, “Oral Microbial Signatures Associated with Age and Frailty in Canadian Adults” (Scientific Reports, 14). This research from the Langille Lab used biological samples and data from Atlantic PATH. It examined the association between the oral microbiome, age Read more about New Article – Oral Microbial Signatures Associated with Age and Frailty in Canadian Adults[…]

Upcoming Webinar – HDRN and CanPath (June 5)

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We are looking forward to attending the upcoming webinar from Health Data Research Network Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health on June 5th at 1pmEST/2pmAST. Featuring Dr. Aline Talhouk, Carrie-Anne Whyte, Jodi Gatley, and CanPath Executive Director, Dr. Jennifer Brooks. Registration: https://bit.ly/3UsnNK9 “Are you a researcher seeking data from Canada’s largest population study – Read more about Upcoming Webinar – HDRN and CanPath (June 5)[…]

Shaping the Future of Health Care with New Technologies, Devices and eHealth Innovations

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CanPath National Scientific Director Dr. Philip Awadalla is presenting at an upcoming virtual event hosted by the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus and Research Canada. Join to learn more about current trends in Canadian healthcare, particularly in the tech and eHealth space. 🗓️ Wednesday, May 8 🕛 12pmEST/1pmAST 🔗https://rc-rc.ca/phrc-virtual-ehealth-event-may-8-2024/ Special Virtual Event hosted by the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus Read more about Shaping the Future of Health Care with New Technologies, Devices and eHealth Innovations[…]

New Article – The mediating role of health behaviors in the association between depression, anxiety and cancer incidence: an individual participant data meta-analysis

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Congratulations to Dr. Kuan-Yu Pan and the Psychosocial Factors and Cancer Incidence (PSY-CA) Consortium team members on their latest publication, “The mediating role of health behaviors in the association between depression, anxiety and cancer incidence: an individual participant data meta-analysis.” PSY-CA includes 18 international cohorts with 320,000 participants, including Atlantic PATH, the Ontario Health Study and CARTaGENE. Article: https://bit.ly/3weFXXP

The mediating role of health behaviors in the association between depression, anxiety and cancer incidence: an individual participant data meta-analysis

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Authors: Kuan-Yu Pan , Lonneke van Tuijl, Maartje Basten, Judith J. M. Rijnhart, Alexander de Graeff, Joost Dekker, Mirjam I. Geerlings, Adriaan Hoogendoorn, Adelita V. Ranchor, Roel Vermeulen, Lützen Portengen, Adri C. Voogd, Jessica Abell, Philip Awadalla, Aartjan T. F. Beekman, Ottar Bjerkese, Andy Boyd, Yunsong Cui, Philipp Frank, Henrike Galenkamp, Bert Garssen, Sean Hellingman, Monika Read more about The mediating role of health behaviors in the association between depression, anxiety and cancer incidence: an individual participant data meta-analysis[…]