Tag: CanPath

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 and Research Canada Join the Honourable, Dr. Helena Jaczek, MP Markham-Stoufville and PHRC Chair and the Caucus Leadership , Dr. Stephen Ellis, MP (Cumberland-Colchester), Ms. Carol Hughes, MP (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) and Hon. Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia, Senator (Newfoundland and Labrador) who will host a virtual presentation and Q & A period with esteemed Researchers in the field of eHealth. Technology and eHealth innovations in Canada are playing a transformative role in shaping the healthcare landscape. The integration of advanced technologies and digital solutions is revolutionizing how healthcare services are delivered, accessed, and experienced. Discover the dynamic shifts underway in Canadian healthcare and join us for an insightful afternoon where leading researchers, industry experts, health innovation stakeholders and policy makers come together to explore the latest advancements.

Real World Data Challenges Webinar

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Join CanPath co-Scientific Director, Dr. Philip Awadalla in the upcoming lifebit webinar, “3 Strategies for RWD (Read World Data) Challenges in Clinical Research and Trails.” Hear from leading experts to discuss the current challenges around using real world data showcase some solutions to enable the use of population level data and diverse studies for R&D. Topics will include: Ensuring real world data security, quality and interoperability The current landscape surrounding regulations on using real world data Enabling secure access to RWD for clinical research and trials Thursday, April 25th at 12pmAST/11pmEST.  Registration: https://www.lifebit.ai/events/3-strategies-for-rwd-challenges-in-clinical-research-and-trials  

CanPath Newsletter

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The latest CanPath newsletter highlights new research on mental health service use and COVID-19, rural communities facing higher risks of lung cancer from radon, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and updates from all the regional cohorts. The Atlantic PATH team continues to work remotely to support access requests for researchers for baseline, follow-up and COVID-19 questionnaire datasets. Congratulations to Dr. Maartje Basten and team on the latest PSYchosocial factors and Cancer (PSY-CA) study publication. Led from the Netherlands, this article examines psychosocial factors, health behaviours and risk of cancer incidence. The latest publications from Atlantic PATH can be found here, and the latest news and announcements can be found by following on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or the website.

CanPath Featured as one of Canada’s Most Successful Investments in Biobanking

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CanPath was featured as one of Canada’s most successful investments in biobanking! ?? In an Open Access Government article, Francois Lamontagne, Paul Hebert, and Michelle Kho (Sepsis Canada) emphasize the critical role of biobanks in generating new insights into healthcare and disease management. They underscore the pitfalls of ‘classic’ biobanks, highlight the low-cost opportunity of ‘living’ biobank infrastructure, and suggest a way forward toward sustainable, high-impact, decentralized, federated, and ‘living’ biobank infrastructure. ?? From understanding genetic influences to environmental factors, Canadians’ biological samples collected through CanPath and regional cohorts’ studies are paving the path for a healthier future. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dN5VdX8j

CanPath Access Office Hours

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Join CanPath for an informative session on accessing CanPath data and biosamples for your research projects! Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or new to the process, our Access Office experts are here to provide insider tips on ensuring your application is successful. The “Access Office Hours” virtual series provides researchers with an opportunity every quarter to ask questions they may have about CanPath data and biosamples, the access process or the CanPath Portal. Members of the Access Office will be available to answer questions and demonstrate how to navigate the Portal and online application. Additional details and registration: https://canpath.ca/2024/03/access-office-hours-insider-tips-for-effective-health-data-applications/

Upcoming CanPath Webinar on Ultra-processed food consumption, depression, and diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a widespread chronic condition with severe consequences, including complications affecting blood vessels and organs, disability, and premature death. Research indicates that depression can significantly raise the risk of developing T2D, potentially through lifestyle and biological factors. Additionally, our modern diet presents a challenge with the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF), which have been linked to a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. In this webinar, Dr. Norbert Schmitz and Dr. Akankasha Sen will share the synergistic effects of depression and UPF consumption on T2D risk and the risk of developing diabetes-specific complications for those with type 2 diabetes. Using longitudinal data from the CARTaGENE cohort, Dr. Schmitz and colleagues demonstrate whether the combination of these factors exacerbates the likelihood of developing T2D beyond their individual effects and whether other mechanisms affect the association, like smoking, alcohol consumption, and physical activity. Additional Details and Registration: https://canpath.ca/2024/03/webinar-ultra-processed-food-consumption-depression-diabetes/

Rural communities face higher risk of lung cancer from radon

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Research conducted using CanPath data, including Atlantic PATH found that at least one in five lung cancer cases diagnosed are found in people who have never smoked. Our colleague, Dr. Aaron Goodarzi has written a new article on the risks of lung cancer that rural communities face as a result of exposure to radon. Full article: https://troymedia.com/health/cancer-risk-from-radon-gas-is-higher-in-rural-communities/

Attention Students and Trainees: CanPath Access Office Hours

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Are you a student seeking data for your upcoming project? Wondering how to navigate the CanPath access process effectively? Join CanPath Access Office Hours to discover the requirements for successful student-led projects, learn the ins and outs of data access, and get hands-on guidance from our Access Office experts to elevate your research game. This virtual series provides researchers with an opportunity every quarter to ask questions they may have about CanPath data and biosamples, the access process or the CanPath Portal. Members of the Access Office will be available to answer questions and demonstrate how to navigate the Portal and online application. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduiupzwuHNPy42P8q1QiG-JiUNDq211N#/registration

Dr. John Lewis at #CCRC2023

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Dr. John Lewis is a Professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta and the Bird Dogs Chair in Translational Oncology. Dr. Lewis’ research interests include translational prostate cancer research, and the Lewis Lab utilizes real-time intravital imaging of the tumour microenvironment to learn about the critical steps of cancer progression, including the growth of new blood vessels and the gain of tumour cell motility that leads to metastasis. Using CanPath data, Dr. Lewis created predictive models for diseases using a standardized data analysis platform. These models offer insights into the factors that increase the risk of developing a particular disease. The platform, which has demonstrated superior accuracy in predicting prostate cancer compared to existing models, can now be applied efficiently to predict a range of diseases like cancer, heart conditions, lung diseases, diabetes, and neurological disorders using CanPath questionnaire data. Learn more about how the Lewis Lab uses CanPath data: https://canpath.ca/2022/10/webinar-november-2022/. Dr. Lewis will be presenting at the conference plenary on AI Across the Research Spectrum on Sunday, November 12, at 4:10 pm AST. Dr. Lewis will be speaking on the development and commercialization of machine learning models to predict disease.

Dr. Trevor Dummer and Mohadeseh Ahmadi at #CCRC2023

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Dr. Trevor Dummer will be attending the Canadian Cancer Research Conference. Dr. Dummer is the co-Scientific Director for CanPath, an Associate Professor at the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia, the Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Primary Prevention, and Affiliated Scientist, BC Cancer. Dr. Dummer’s research interests include how the environment, communities and neighbourhoods influence health outcomes, including cancer.  Dr. Dummer will be in attendance at the Canadian Cancer Research Conference along with his student, Mohadeseh Ahmadi. Mohadeseh is a MSc student in the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia. They will be presenting on the association between traffic-related air pollution and breast cancer risk in post-menopausal women in Alberta’s Tomorrow Project in a lightning session on Tuesday, November 14th at 10:40am AST.