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Join us on Zoom next week, Thursday, November 26 from 9 10 a.m. for our Hot Topics in Research seminar! Dr. Sadaf Farooqi, Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Metabolism and Medicine at University of Cambridge’s Institute of Metabolic Science will present The genetic basis of obesity and thinness. For more information and the link to connect, go to bcchr.info/hottopicsresearch.... #obesity #genetics #bodyweight #weightgain #eating #diet #research #science #health

While obesity poses serious health risks, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, there are many ways parents can support their teens in eating balanced diets and increasing physical activity. We recently sat down with Dr. Louise Mâsse, an investigator at BC Children’s Hospital, to learn ways that parents can best support their children in making #healthychoices that last a lifetime. We found out what #parenting style works best in helping to establish healthy behaviours, ...what app can help make being healthy fun, and much more. Parents matter even as children move into and through adolescence. Parents often think that once their child is an adolescent that they have less of a role or that the child’s peers now have more influence. While external influences do become stronger at this time, parental influence continues to matter. Parents continue to play a vital role in supporting and nurturing their child’s health choices, says Dr. Mâsse. Learn more: https://bcchr.info/2UyWxeI Aim2Be #teens #youth #childrenshealth #obesity #overweight #diabetes #healthyeating #HealthyHabits #physicalactivity #parents

What distinguishes normal inattentiveness and restlessness in kids from attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Learn the answer to this question and more from BC Children's Hospital psychologist and investigator and UBC Faculty of Medicine professor Dr. Janet Mah. Read more: https://bcchr.info/2UBsens #ADHD #adhdawareness #psychology #psychiatry #parenting #teaching #mindfulness #childrenshealth #research #science

Canadian researchers, including from BC Children's Hospital, have launched a pilot study for tracking adverse events related to flu vaccine. #Vaccines are one of society’s greatest success stories, but like any treatment, there can be rare adverse events that must be tested carefully. This new approach uses the award-winning CANImmunize app to track vaccine safety and could be used for an eventual COVID-19 vaccination campaign. The app is now being tested at The Ottawa Hospi...tal - L'Hôpital d'Ottawa and the Family Immunization Clinic at BC Children's Hospital. Find out more: https://bcchr.info/38W1AOm #covid19 #covid #canada #fluvaccine #flushot #VaccineSafety #app #research

#ICYMI, Sarah Bowers, a recent University of British Columbia graduate and a former BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute trainee in Dr. Kelly Brown’s lab, spoke with Cassie Porte of Cassie and Friends Society for Juvenile Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases about patient-oriented research and why it’s important for researchers to engage youth and their families in their work. Read the blog post here: https://bcchr.info/2UyiBpE UBC Centre for Blood Research #patientengagement #patientorientedresearch #research #youth #families #science #rheumatology

BC has mouth rinse and gargle sample collection kits for school-aged children at most COVID-19 collection centres. These kits make testing easier for parents and kids. Learn more and watch on what to expect and how to prepare: ow.ly/yVk350BKjO2

Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Moore, a University of British Columbia postdoctoral fellow on Dr. Michael Kobor's research team, who was recently awarded a Young Investigator Grant from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Dr. Moore’s research aims to isolate sex-specific pathways of genetic regulation that link genetic and environmental risks to stress disorders. The results of Dr. Moore’s work could help to determine how males and females differ in their biological stress responses. Learn more: https://bcchr.info/3jRknwi #stress #genetics #biology #geneexpression #epigenetics #dna #childrenshealth #research #science

Attention all mummies and daddies: if you’re taking your child out trick-or-treating this #Halloween, remember to stay bright, clean hands frequently, check candy and don’t crowd: http://ow.ly/PkVb50C59B7

#SquashGoals. Tips for going to seasonal activities like the pumpkin patch: Plan ahead and check to see if you need sign up or schedule a time to visit. Have a plan to leave if venues become crowded. Wash your hands often or bring hand sanitizer: http://ow.ly/Q0a250BNAtO

We're hiring! Do you have extensive #bioinformatics experience? Join BC Children's Hospital Research Institute as a Staff Scientist with our Precision Health Initiative and collaborate with researchers and health professionals to develop studies that help improve patient care at BC Children’s & Women’s Hospitals (C&W). Learn more about this opportunity and apply now: https://bcchr.info/2J2WYLv Careers at Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) #precisionhealth #scientist #science #healthresearch #healthcare #hospital #childrenshealth #womenshealth

Remember that one of the best things you can do to prevent infection and protect loved ones is to wash your hands regularly and avoid touching your face. http://ow.ly/BOjK50BwMyD

Masks have a role to play in preventing the spread of #COVID19, but using only a mask is not enough. Wearing a mask should be combined with other important preventative measures such as frequent hand washing and physical distancing. Learn more: http://ow.ly/GP8l50Byjdr

Are you wondering howl you spend #Halloween this year? No matter how you celebrate, here is a fangtastic tip to remember: Costume masks should not be worn over non-medical masks or face coverings as that may make it difficult to breathe. For more tips: http://ow.ly/V1c450C30bM

Did you see this CBC News story about BC School Sports requiring concussion training for secondary school sports supervisors? BC Injury Research & Prevention Units Dr. Shelina Babul developed the Concussion Awareness Training Tool - CATT that will help keep young athletes safe. https://bcchr.info/2FKPrzE #ConcussionAwarenessDay #concussionawareness #education #concussionprevention #teenhealth #britishcolumbia #school #sports #StudentAthlete #coaches #injuryprevention

Taking your school-aged child for a #COVID19 test? Watch this video and learn what to expect. We recommend your child practice at home with water before going for the test. Wait 2 hours between practicing and getting the test so it doesn’t affect results. http://ow.ly/EdkW50Bv4vW

BC Childrens Hospital investigator Dr. David Goldfarb spoke with CBC News about a new COVID-19 rinse and spit test developed in collaboration with BC Centre for Disease Control - ImmunizeBC. As an alternative to the nose swab test, kids simply need to gargle salt water and then spit into a tube to check whether they have COVID-19. #COVID19 #COVID19test #COVID19testing #childrenshealth #backtoschool #BritishColumbia

Feeling ill? Stay home and avoid contact with others. Use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool if you are concerned you have symptoms of #COVID19: https://bc.thrive.health

B.C. has mouth rinse and gargle sample collection kits for school-aged children at most #COVID19 collection centres. These kits make testing easier for parents and kids. Learn more and watch a video on what to expect and how to prepare: http://ow.ly/T2nJ50Bv4qP

While it may be hard for kids to eerie-sist goblin up all their trick-or-treat candy, remember to wash their hands before they go out, when they get home, and before eating treats. Keep hand sanitizer with you if they eat treats on the go: http://ow.ly/wg0G50BZ6Sr

Learn about the new iterations of Mini Med School, our award-winning health science youth outreach and public education program. Hear about the latest research on #guts and the #microbiome from Mini Med School deans, Dr. Ted Steiner and Dr. Laura Sly at Mini Med School On-Demand! Its free and open to everyone. Registration forms go live September 24 at 3:30 p.m. https://bcchr.info/32KIaZH #MiniMedSchool #medschool #healthresearch #science #guthealth #guthealthmatters #education #students #teachers #backtoschool

This year get creative with handing out treats. Here are some tips to give people pumpkin to talk about: Use tongs, a baking sheet or make a candy slide to give more space when handing out candy. Only hand out sealed, pre-packaged treats: http://ow.ly/dxDG50BXTnP

We’ve all got that one friend who doesn’t stay at home when they’re sick. Don’t be that friend. If you’re feeling ill, do not go to social gatherings, work, school or public places. Stay home and don't have visitors to your residence! http://ow.ly/kZRN50B634I

Social interaction is important for everyone’s mental health and well-being. This holiday season consider meeting up with friends and family virtually instead of in person.

Check out this Global News interview with Dr. Quynh Doan, BC Childrens Hospital investigator and pediatric emergency physician, who is leading a study assessing the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of B.C. kids. This study will help us find out how we can better allocate mental health resources to meet the needs of the provinces youth, says Dr. Doan. We need parents across the province to help us improve mental health resources by participating in this study.... If you are interested in participating in the study or want to learn more, please go to: https://myheartsmap-pandemic.bcchr.ca #COVID19 #mentalhealth #MyHEARTSMAP #youth #teens #childrenshealth #healthcare #survey #BritishColumbia

Use the Flu Clinic finder from Immunize BC to find a clinic near you to get the flu vaccine: https://immunizebc.ca

Now most school-aged children who get a COVID-19 test will have the option of swishing, gargling and spitting salt water into a tube instead of a swab. This will make testing easier for children and parents and caregivers. Learn more: http://ow.ly/wWPm50Bv4oH

University of British Columbia doctoral student and BC Childrens Hospital Research Institute trainee Maggie Woo Kinshella has been selected out of over 400 applicants to participate in the highly competitive Emerging Voices 4 Global Health (EV4GH) training program. Congratulations to Maggie who will join other emerging health policy researchers and change makers from around the world to develop key skills on how to become an effective #globalhealth influencer. The program ...has just begun but already I feel really excited to be part of such an inspiring group of 30 health system researchers and change makers from all around the world. Over the next 8 weeks, we will be gaining skills on amplifying our voices for change from writing blogs/op-eds to social media to effective presentations while getting to know each other and learning from one another. It is such a great opportunity for me as an emerging researcher and PhD student to advance my professional development and network with others in this program," says Maggie. Learn more: https://bcchr.info/2RAXjpK #EV2020 #EV4GH #healthpolicy #healthresearch #changemaker #influencer #training #professionaldevelopment #change

Congratulations to BC Childrens Hospital Research Institute trainee, Sarah Bowers, who is on her way to the University of Oxford on a Linacre College Clarendon Scholarship to pursue a MSc in Integrated Immunology. Sarah has made substantial contributions to our research community through her work with Dr. Kelly Browns research team and her research on childhood vasculitis and adenosine deaminase 2 deficiency. Sarah helped in the development of educational materials for fami...lies impacted by rheumatic diseases with Cassie and Friends Society for Juvenile Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, and was a writer and editor for the UBC Centre for Blood Research news feeds. During her time at the University of British Columbia, Sarah was the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding academic achievement and in 2019, she was named a UBC Wesbrook Scholar and awarded a C.K. Choi Scholarship. Best wishes Sarah! #research #childrenshealth #science #childhoodvasculitis #rheumaticdisease

Here are some fa-boo-lous tips for trick-or-treating safely: Keep to your local neighbourhood this year. You don’t need to clean every treat. You should instead wash your hands after handling treats and not touch your face: ow.ly/ZYtl50BWtdd

The Diabetes Transformation Project is a BC Childrens Hospital initiative that aims to improve the lives and health outcomes of children living with diabetes, and they need your help. The team needs guidance and feedback from you patients, families and caregivers to successfully develop, and evaluate the impact of our virtual diabetes education and peer support programs for children and youth living with diabetes and their families and caregivers across B.C. The team wil...l also be hosting a webinar about the initiative on September 24 from 6-7 pm. Download the PDF to find out more: https://bcchr.info/2GVTyJs #diabetes #diabetesresearch #feedback #families #childrenshealth #AdvisoryBoard #peersupport #virtualeducation

Dr. Matthias Grges, BC Childrens Hospital investigator, was awarded a 2020 Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar Award. Many children continue to experience pain after having surgery, which can affect their daily life and cause them to return to the hospital. Dr. Grges is using smartphones and artificial intelligence to improve pain management for children having surgery. These findings could help patients recover quicker, spend less time in the hospital and prevent addiction to painkillers. More: https://bcchr.info/32fYMYK #smartphone #artificialintelligence #surgery #painmanagement #pain #childrenshealth #surgeryrecovery #hospital

Can Halloween go ahead during the pandemic? You bet but this year: Skip Halloween parties Trick or treat in small groups Get creative in making space when handing out treats ow.ly/DSmE50BNtBU

BC Children's Hospital investigator Dr. David Goldfarb spoke with CBC News about a new COVID-19 rinse and spit test developed in collaboration with BC Centre for Disease Control - ImmunizeBC. As an alternative to the nose swab test, kids simply need to gargle salt water and then spit into a tube to check whether they have COVID-19. #COVID19 #COVID19test #COVID19testing #childrenshealth #backtoschool #BritishColumbia

Active teens will be better cared for this fall as BC School Sports has mandated BC Childrens Hospital-based #concussion education training for its members who supervise student athletes. The Concussion Awareness Training Tool - CATT was developed by the BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) at BC Childrens Hospital. The training will enable every coach to recognize symptoms of concussion, whether injury happened while cycling to school, skateboarding on the week...end or during a coach-led skills development session, says Dr. Shelina Babul, associate director of BCIRPU, an investigator at BC Childrens and clinical associate professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of British Columbia. Coaches will be trained to help support kids with concussions as their brains heal. Read more: https://bcchr.info/32vtzkx #concussionawareness #education #concussionprevention #teenhealth #britishcolumbia #school #sports #StudentAthlete #coaches #injuryprevention

BC Childrens Hospital investigator Dr. Mahmoud Pouladi is the recipient of a 2020 Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar Award. Advances in technology that transform stem cells into brain cells are helping researchers, like Dr. Pouladi, to better understand how brain disorders develop and discover new ways to treat them. Dr. Pouladis research and use of stem cells could potentially advance therapies and treatments for neurological disorders. More: https://bcchr.info/2GST5bf #stemcell #braincells #healthresearch #childrenshealth #braindisorder #neurologicaldisorder #stemcelltechnology

Children are more susceptible to wildfire smoke. They have smaller lungs than adults and breathe more quickly. In very young children, their lungs are still developing and may be sensitive. Children are also generally more active than adults, especially outdoors. Check out these tips from BC Childrens Hospital investigator Dr. Ran Goldman for preventing health issues in children from wildfire smoke: http://bit.ly/31efRPv #BCWildfire #wildfire #wildfiresmoke #wildfireseason #childrenshealth #wildfires2020

Were hiring a Team Lead, Systems Administration to join our Research IT team! Learn more about this exciting opportunity and how to apply: https://bcchr.info/2ZotwVy Provincial Health Services Authority - PHSA #nowhiring #jobs #IT #informationtechnology #TeamLead #careers #joinourteam #healthresearch

Check out this Global News interview with Dr. Quynh Doan, BC Children's Hospital investigator and pediatric emergency physician, who is leading a study assessing the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of B.C. kids. This study will help us find out how we can better allocate mental health resources to meet the needs of the province's youth, says Dr. Doan. We need parents across the province to help us improve mental health resources by participating in this study.... If you are interested in participating in the study or want to learn more, please go to: https://myheartsmap-pandemic.bcchr.ca #COVID19 #mentalhealth #MyHEARTSMAP #youth #teens #childrenshealth #healthcare #survey #BritishColumbia

Learn about the latest research on #guts and the #microbiome with BC Childrens Hospital investigators at Mini Med School On-Demand! Its free and open to everyone. Registration forms go live on September 24 at 3:30 pm. Find out more: https://bcchr.info/2GtQPqD #guthealthmatters #guthealth #healthresearch #science #medschool #teachers #students #education

Heart palpitations, the sensations of irregular, rapid or forceful pulsations in the chest, are a common complaint among teens. This #SummerAtBCCHR, Abhay Katyal worked with Dr. Shubhayan Sanatanis research team on an ongoing pilot study to examine the potential role of the autonomic nervous system in generating and modulating heart palpitations. The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions, such as the heart... rate, respiratory rate and digestion. Abhay is investigating whether adolescents with unexplained palpitations have an altered autonomic nervous system. Teens with unexplained palpitations will undergo tests that include cardiac monitoring. Test results such as heart rate variability and changes in arterial pressure will be compared to those from healthy age- and sex-matched teens. Its hoped the results of this study will play a role in illuminating the autonomic nervous system in unexplained palpitations. #heartpalpitations #autonomicnervoussystem #teens #childrenshealth #research #HeartHealth #nervoussystem

September 13 is #WorldSepsisDay. Sepsis kills 11 million people and affects 47-50 million individuals annually. Often referred to as blood poisoning, sepsis is the life-threatening condition that arises when the bodys response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It is frequently confused with other conditions in its early stages, with delayed recognition of the signs and symptoms quickly leading to multi-system organ failure and, ultimately, death. While i...t disproportionately affects people in low- and middle-income countries, it also takes a high toll on patients in Canada. Sepsis is the 12th leading cause of death in Canada. Rural and remote communities, including Indigenous communities, remain at a higher risk of sepsis. To learn more and get involved virtually on World Sepsis Day, visit https://bcchr.info/2QLbuZb #worldsepsisday2020 #sepsis #Bloodpoisoning #globalhealth #research #Canada

Mini Med School Live for students in Grades 10-12 will happen online in real-time. Teachers and career advisors can nominate three students from each school to learn from accomplished investigators at BC Childrens Hospital about the microbiome. The nomination form goes live September 21 at 3:30 p.m. More info: https://bcchr.info/2GtQPqD BC Childrens Hospital Foundation UBC Faculty of Medicine Provincial Health Services Authority - PHSA #research #medicaljobs #guthealthmatters #guthealth #grade12 #grade11 #medicalresearch #healthresearch #education #medicine #teachers #students #backtoschool

Cell death is an important process for our bodies to remove unwanted or damaged cells. Cancer cells are known for their ability to avoid cell death by inhibiting or inducing proteins in the cells. Understanding how remodelling of proteins is involved in cell death could help scientists find a way to promote cell death in order to remove cancer cells. Degradomics investigates how proteins are changed or degraded by protease cleavage, a key process in cell death. This #SummeratBCCHR, Gurmaan Gill is working with Dr. Philipp Langes research team to assess how degradomics can help scientists learn more about cell death mechanisms, which could inform the development of new therapies and treatments for cancer. BC Childrens Hospital Foundation #degradomics #proteins #celldeath #cells #cancertherapy #cancertreatment #science #canceresearch

Hear the personal reasons why Dr. Ian Pike has dedicated his life to injury prevention while promoting "full, active and exhilarating lives" on this British Medical Journal podcast that went live today! https://bcchr.info/3lQ8KYu BC Childrens Hospital BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit UBC Faculty of Medicine #injuryprevention

Equinovarus foot deformity is often seen in children with cerebral palsy and can lead to problems with walking and posture. Working with the Motion Lab Research Team this #SummeratBCCHR, Frances Scheepers is looking into a surgical technique called split tibialis posterior tendon transfer (SPOTT), which can be performed two different ways to correct equinovarus foot deformity. Frances is reviewing patient and operation reports to compare the two procedures and learn if there is a technique that improves ankle functionality. This research could help advance surgical techniques for equinovarus foot deformity and improve the health and well-being of children with cerebral palsy. BC Childrens Hospital Foundation #equinovarusfootdeformity #cerebralpalsy #surgery #walking #posture #childrenshealth #research

This #SummeratBCCHR, Matt Sha is working with Dr. William Gibsons research team to investigate rare overgrowth and intellectual disability syndromes in children and teens. Matt is analyzing the exomes, or genetic information, of individuals with these syndromes in order to identify possible genetic mutations that may be the cause of their rare diseases. Matts findings could lead to a discovery that provides a diagnosis for children and teens with rare genetic disorders, sheds light on their symptoms and could lead to better treatment options and improved quality of life. BC Childrens Hospital Foundation #raredisease #intellectualdisability #childrenshealth #research #exome #genetics

On Dr. Tamara Vanderwals research team, Aidan OCallahan is using a new movie developed specifically to study how childrens brains function under real life conditions. With the ongoing pandemic, Aidan is adapting the study to an online platform making it more accessible for families to participate in this research. Aidan and the research team will use different tasks, like tracking eye movements and questionnaires, while children watch movies to analyze how their brains w...ork and process information. Using movies to study how childrens brains process information in real life conditions and how differences in brain function might cause mental health symptoms in kids could eventually help doctors diagnose and treat these illnesses. #SummeratBCCHR BC Childrens Hospital Foundation #movies #brainhealth #brainfunction #research #childrenshealth #mentalhealth

Aniridia is a rare genetic eye disorder that causes complete or partial absence of the iris (the coloured part of the eye) and varied levels of vision loss or impairment. Most children with aniridia have low vision starting at birth and may develop blindness and other eye-related problems such as cataracts and glaucoma in their teens or adulthood. A research team headed by Dr. Elizabeth M. Simpson at BC Childrens Hospital and the University of British Columbia recent...ly presented important steps toward a future treatment for aniridia-related vision problems and blindness in kids. The team developed a CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing strategy that they used to correct an aniridia-causing mutation in a mouse model thereby restoring vision. "My team and I were thrilled to explore this new approach to the treatment of childhood blindness. Our success will help strengthen the foundation for gene editing approaches in treating children with aniridia and other genetic diseases," said Dr. Simpson. To read more: https://bcchr.info/2QMjvNb UBC Faculty of Medicine #genetics #aniridia #CRISPRCas9 #CRISPR #geneediting #vision #health #childhealth #medicine #research #blindness

While most kids recover quickly from concussions, some children may develop long-term symptoms that affect their day to day lives, such as struggling with school, needing extra emotional support and/or having persistent headaches. This #SummeratBCCHR, Sydney Sparanese is working with Dr. Quynh Doans research team to study how children recover from #concussions. Sydney is analyzing data collected from pediatric emergency departments across western Canada to investigate if pr...e-existing mental, social and behavioural issues can slow down a childs recovery process. This research could help doctors better identify which kids might be at a higher risk for long-term concussion symptoms and intervene early, before these social or psychiatric issues start to disrupt a childs life. BC Childrens Hospital Foundation #concussionrecovery #emergencydepartment #psychosocial #research #childrenshealth #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Our Summer Student Research Program provides undergraduate and medical students with valuable research opportunities and learning experiences. This summer, 90 students are working on innovative health research projects across BC Childrens Hospital. This week, well be introducing you to some of these summer students and telling you about their work to improve childrens and womens health. Stay tuned and follow #SummeratBCCHR. BC Childrens Hospital Foundation #undergraduatestudents #medicalstudents #summer #healthresearch #childrenshealth #womenshealth

Unlike in TV and the movies, drowning can happen quickly and quietly. In recent years, 67 per cent of water-related deaths occur in the summer months in B.C. Make sure children are well supervised by responsible adults at all times in and around water. Check out more steps you can take to be #watersmart and to keep you and your loved ones safe: https://bit.ly/3hRSjIF... #watersafety #summersafety #drowningprevention #childrenshealth #swimming #parenting #safetytips #BritishColumbia BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit

BC Childrens Hospital Research Institutes Summer Student Research Program has provided valuable research experience to undergraduate students and medical school students for over 34 years. Students who attend from around the world experience quality training, exposure to a variety of leading topics in medical research, and training in associated skills such as collaboration and public speaking. Dr. Maria Aristizabal attended BCCHRs Summer Student Research Program in 2005 a...nd then decided to stick aroundfor 15 years! While she spent much of that time working in the Kobor Lab at BCCHR and mentoring students, Dr. Aristizabal is now an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. We recently caught up with Dr. Aristizabal to talk about what she liked most about the Summer Student Research Program. To read our conversation, check out https://bcchr.info/34HkOVY And stay tuned next week as we introduce you to some of our current summer students and their Summer 2020 research projects. Follow #SummerAtBCCHR so you dont miss a post! #research #researcher #medstudent #training #medicine #undergrad #graduate #healthcare #health #profile Healthy Starts at BCCHR

Researchers from BC Childrens Hospital and the University of Malawi, College of Medicine are working with Malawis Ministry of Health to implement a neonatal care package in Malawis resource-limited hospitals to reduce mortality and improve outcomes for vulnerable newborns. Theyre exploring low-cost lifesaving interventions including a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to support newborns with respiratory distress and skin-to-skin contact, known as kangaroo maternal care. Learn more about this research: https://bcchr.info/34B2cH3 IDRC / CRDI #newbornhealth #neonatal #prematurebabies #babies #Malawi #hospitals #CPAP #kangaroomaternalcare #research

New research, published in Science Translational Medicine, refines a potential new treatment using engineered immune cells that could prevent transplant rejection in kids and adults without leaving them vulnerable to infection. The treatment, which was initially developed by BC Childrens Hospitals Dr. Megan Levings research team, involves genetically engineering specialized immune cells called T regulatory cells (T regs) so that they can dampen down the immune system if it mounts an overzealous response to transplanted tissues. Read more: https://bcchr.info/3l5UzhB UBC Faculty of Medicine UBC School of Biomedical Engineering #transplant #ImmuneCells #immunesystem #tregcells #research #science #OrganDonation

BC Childrens Hospital Research Institute and University of British Columbia are inviting applications for an exciting faculty position in the area of Exercise, Metabolism, Nutrition and Health. Jointly appointed by the UBC School of Kinesiology and the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems, the successful candidate will study exercise metabolism, nutrition interactions, and childrens health. Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply: https://bcchr.info/3ljrCzc #exercisemetabolism #childrenshealth #nutrition #exercise #metabolism #faculty #research #Vancouver #professor #associateprofessor

A new study by BC Childrens Hospital investigator, Dr. Megan Levings, further refines a potential new treatment that can prevent transplant rejection in kids and adults without leaving them vulnerable to infection. The problem that patients face when receiving a donor organ is that their immune system is designed to recognize cells or tissues from another person as dangerous and attack them, says Dr. Levings. The current solution to this problem is to use immunosuppressiv...e drugs, but these medications can leave patients more vulnerable to subsequent infections or cancer. Read more: https://bcchr.info/3l5UzhB #transplant #ImmuneCells #immunesystem #tregcells #research #science #OrganDonation #medicine

In the latest episode of the Dermalogues podcast, BC Childrens Hospital investigator, Dr. Jan Dutz, joins Dr. Kerri Purdy to discuss the intersecting worlds of #dermatology and #rheumatology. Topics covered include treatment options for patients with autoimmune diseases. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or online at https://bcchr.info/2Qckgza Canadian Dermatology Association UBC Faculty of Medicine UBC Department of Dermatology and Skin Science #autoimmunedisease #PatientCare #dermatomyositis #research #podcast #Canada

Do you have questions about returning to sports safely? BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit has put together answers to frequently asked questions about viaSport British Columbias guidelines for a safe return to sports, including measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and injury: https://bit.ly/3gnRS8x #ActiveandSafe #COVID19 #BritishColumbia #sports #returntoplay #injuryprevention #safety