Hypertension Awareness Month

It’s Hypertension Awareness Month, and population health research is helping to advance how we predict, manage, and understand high blood pressure 🩺 Recent studies using CARTaGENE and Alberta’s Tomorrow Project data have uncovered insights on: šŸ’ŠĀ Suboptimal antihypertensive prescribing patterns in Quebec šŸ’”Ā Why we should discard the first BP reading in clinical practice ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹ How a Read more about Hypertension Awareness Month[…]

Canadian Cancer Society – Data Saves Lives

“Data save lives. It’s as simple as that.” šŸ‘ Thank you to the Canadian Cancer Society for having CanPath at the Cancer Data Community of Practice Workshop in Toronto this March. We were honoured to join this important conversation about improving Canada’s cancer data ecosystem because better data means better outcomes for all Canadians. Dr. Read more about Canadian Cancer Society – Data Saves Lives[…]

Mental Health Week & Research

Unmasking mental health means asking deeper questions, and CanPath data is helping researchers find the answers.Ā 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: šŸ”¹ Mental health and shift work (Sweeney et al., 2021) šŸ”¹ Depression, anxiety and the risk Read more about Mental Health Week & Research[…]

National Volunteer Week and Thank You Thursday

🌟 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[…]

Cancer Research Society Funding Opportunity

RISE: Research Impact in Survivorship and EngagementĀ  The Cancer Research Society (CRS) and Ovarian Cancer Canada are proud to launch the RISEĀ grant competition. Through this partnership, a total of $200,000 will be awarded to support two innovative projectsĀ 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[…]

New Article – The Association of Sleep Trouble and Physical Inactivity with Breast Cancer Risk in Nova Scotia

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[…]

CanPath data sheds light on air pollution’s hidden role in rheumatic disease

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)

Synthetic Dataset Workshop (In-Person in Toronto) Date: June 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-Ā 4:30pm Location:Ā Centre for Research and Innovation Support Register for the workshop Join us for anĀ exclusive hands-on workshopĀ on theĀ CanPath Synthetic Dataset, designed for faculty, researchers, and trainees looking to explore Canada’s largest population health dataset. This workshop will introduce participants toĀ Lifebit’s cloud-based platformĀ and provide Read more about Synthetic Dataset Workshop (In-Person in Toronto)[…]

The Government of Canada highlights progress on breast cancer screening research and implementation in Canada

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[…]