Action on Sepsis
@actiononsepsis.bsky.social
We are a UBC research excellence cluster that engages experts and the community to develop large-scale sepsis studies that transcend traditional research silos.
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New publication alert ❕Our newest study exploring the impacts of patient advisory council engagement is now published on PLOS One 📑 Read more about the study and access knowledge translation materials co-created with our patient partners here ➡️ shorturl.at/9sw7R
This #SepsisSurvivorWeek, we honour sepsis survivors
and the long road of recovery many continue to face.
Addressing the long-term impacts of sepsis requires
coordinated, system-wide action, from early detection
to long-term support in the community.
and the long road of recovery many continue to face.
Addressing the long-term impacts of sepsis requires
coordinated, system-wide action, from early detection
to long-term support in the community.
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
This #SepsisSurvivorWeek, we honour sepsis survivors
and the long road of recovery many continue to face.
Addressing the long-term impacts of sepsis requires
coordinated, system-wide action, from early detection
to long-term support in the community.
and the long road of recovery many continue to face.
Addressing the long-term impacts of sepsis requires
coordinated, system-wide action, from early detection
to long-term support in the community.
The 5th session of the Sepsis Forum, “Engaging Communities in Sepsis Prevention & Policy,” is now on YouTube!
Explore how engaging communities can strengthen sepsis prevention efforts and inform effective policy 🔍 youtube.com/watch?v=q3bJ... #SepsisForum2025
Explore how engaging communities can strengthen sepsis prevention efforts and inform effective policy 🔍 youtube.com/watch?v=q3bJ... #SepsisForum2025
Sepsis Forum 2025: Session 5 - Engaging Communities in Sepsis Prevention & Policy
YouTube video by Action on Sepsis
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February 6, 2026 at 10:50 PM
The 5th session of the Sepsis Forum, “Engaging Communities in Sepsis Prevention & Policy,” is now on YouTube!
Explore how engaging communities can strengthen sepsis prevention efforts and inform effective policy 🔍 youtube.com/watch?v=q3bJ... #SepsisForum2025
Explore how engaging communities can strengthen sepsis prevention efforts and inform effective policy 🔍 youtube.com/watch?v=q3bJ... #SepsisForum2025
Join Drs. Kali Barrett and Fatima Sheikh on a session on building a Pan-Canadian Sepsis Action Plan.
📍Feb 9, 2026 9:00 AM PST
🗓️Register here to join virtually: shorturl.at/KGbjG
📍Feb 9, 2026 9:00 AM PST
🗓️Register here to join virtually: shorturl.at/KGbjG
February 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Join Drs. Kali Barrett and Fatima Sheikh on a session on building a Pan-Canadian Sepsis Action Plan.
📍Feb 9, 2026 9:00 AM PST
🗓️Register here to join virtually: shorturl.at/KGbjG
📍Feb 9, 2026 9:00 AM PST
🗓️Register here to join virtually: shorturl.at/KGbjG
What happens after a child survives sepsis?
AoS member Dr. Matthew Wiens and colleagues are leading the first Canadian Horizon Europe Pillar 2 project to reduce post-discharge childhood sepsis deaths.
🔗Read the full story by @bcchresearch.bsky.social here: shorturl.at/V2FDX
AoS member Dr. Matthew Wiens and colleagues are leading the first Canadian Horizon Europe Pillar 2 project to reduce post-discharge childhood sepsis deaths.
🔗Read the full story by @bcchresearch.bsky.social here: shorturl.at/V2FDX
January 30, 2026 at 12:18 AM
What happens after a child survives sepsis?
AoS member Dr. Matthew Wiens and colleagues are leading the first Canadian Horizon Europe Pillar 2 project to reduce post-discharge childhood sepsis deaths.
🔗Read the full story by @bcchresearch.bsky.social here: shorturl.at/V2FDX
AoS member Dr. Matthew Wiens and colleagues are leading the first Canadian Horizon Europe Pillar 2 project to reduce post-discharge childhood sepsis deaths.
🔗Read the full story by @bcchresearch.bsky.social here: shorturl.at/V2FDX
Join the Institute for Global Health on April 9 for a FREE event on innovation, technology & data-driven care for women’s and children’s global health.
Register here ➡️ event.fourwaves.com/ghc26
Register here ➡️ event.fourwaves.com/ghc26
January 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Join the Institute for Global Health on April 9 for a FREE event on innovation, technology & data-driven care for women’s and children’s global health.
Register here ➡️ event.fourwaves.com/ghc26
Register here ➡️ event.fourwaves.com/ghc26
New research highlights top priorities for adult & pediatric critical care in Canada❕
Action on Sepsis researchers and patient advisory councils contributed to this James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership. Read the full article here 📑 shorturl.at/TZg1w
Action on Sepsis researchers and patient advisory councils contributed to this James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership. Read the full article here 📑 shorturl.at/TZg1w
January 20, 2026 at 8:31 PM
New research highlights top priorities for adult & pediatric critical care in Canada❕
Action on Sepsis researchers and patient advisory councils contributed to this James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership. Read the full article here 📑 shorturl.at/TZg1w
Action on Sepsis researchers and patient advisory councils contributed to this James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership. Read the full article here 📑 shorturl.at/TZg1w
Join the upcoming VEC-VIHD academic rounds for a talk by Dr. David Diemert on Jan 21! Discover how vaccines are developed for tropical and neglected infectious diseases.📍BCCHR Room 2108 or Zoom: shorturl.at/k7AHT
January 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Join the upcoming VEC-VIHD academic rounds for a talk by Dr. David Diemert on Jan 21! Discover how vaccines are developed for tropical and neglected infectious diseases.📍BCCHR Room 2108 or Zoom: shorturl.at/k7AHT
Action on Sepsis member, Dr. Matthew Wiens and colleagues, have been awarded funding from Horizon Europe 🌐 Their project on risk-enhanced community care after discharge was highlighted in @horizoneu.bsky.social's latest newsletter. Learn more about the project here ➡️ shorturl.at/uUb9T
December 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Action on Sepsis member, Dr. Matthew Wiens and colleagues, have been awarded funding from Horizon Europe 🌐 Their project on risk-enhanced community care after discharge was highlighted in @horizoneu.bsky.social's latest newsletter. Learn more about the project here ➡️ shorturl.at/uUb9T
🎥 Now Live!
The first session of the Sepsis Forum "Artificial Intelligence in Early Sepsis Detection" is now on YouTube. Watch the video here and dive into how AI is transforming sepsis detection across differently resourced settings ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=cJN-.... #SepsisForum2025
The first session of the Sepsis Forum "Artificial Intelligence in Early Sepsis Detection" is now on YouTube. Watch the video here and dive into how AI is transforming sepsis detection across differently resourced settings ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=cJN-.... #SepsisForum2025
Sepsis Forum 2025: Session 1 - Artificial Intelligence in Early Sepsis Detection
YouTube video by Action on Sepsis
youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🎥 Now Live!
The first session of the Sepsis Forum "Artificial Intelligence in Early Sepsis Detection" is now on YouTube. Watch the video here and dive into how AI is transforming sepsis detection across differently resourced settings ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=cJN-.... #SepsisForum2025
The first session of the Sepsis Forum "Artificial Intelligence in Early Sepsis Detection" is now on YouTube. Watch the video here and dive into how AI is transforming sepsis detection across differently resourced settings ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=cJN-.... #SepsisForum2025
Action on Sepsis member, Prof. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon, moderated a session on Antimicrobial Stewardship and Sepsis by the Global Sepsis Alliance, supported by @biomerieux.com. Watch the recording here ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=Lhj_...
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Sepsis – World Sepsis Congress Satellite Session
YouTube video by World Sepsis Congress (WSC)
youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Action on Sepsis member, Prof. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon, moderated a session on Antimicrobial Stewardship and Sepsis by the Global Sepsis Alliance, supported by @biomerieux.com. Watch the recording here ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=Lhj_...
Today is the last week of World #AMR Awareness Week! Learn more about antimicrobial resistance here ➡️
who.int/news-room/fa... #WAAW2025
who.int/news-room/fa... #WAAW2025
November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today is the last week of World #AMR Awareness Week! Learn more about antimicrobial resistance here ➡️
who.int/news-room/fa... #WAAW2025
who.int/news-room/fa... #WAAW2025
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Check out our latest study, led by #sepsis survivors, exploring the impact of Patient Advisory Councils on long-term recovery.
I look forward to seeing more patient, family, & community-initiated & led research projects!
tinyurl.com/3kyyp7nw
@sepsiscanada.bsky.social @actiononsepsis.bsky.social
I look forward to seeing more patient, family, & community-initiated & led research projects!
tinyurl.com/3kyyp7nw
@sepsiscanada.bsky.social @actiononsepsis.bsky.social
Impacts of patient advisory councils on recovery for sepsis survivors: a case study
Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening condition with significant long-term impacts for survivors and their families. The known benefits of patient engagement have led to increased efforts globally...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Check out our latest study, led by #sepsis survivors, exploring the impact of Patient Advisory Councils on long-term recovery.
I look forward to seeing more patient, family, & community-initiated & led research projects!
tinyurl.com/3kyyp7nw
@sepsiscanada.bsky.social @actiononsepsis.bsky.social
I look forward to seeing more patient, family, & community-initiated & led research projects!
tinyurl.com/3kyyp7nw
@sepsiscanada.bsky.social @actiononsepsis.bsky.social
New publication alert ❕Our newest study exploring the impacts of patient advisory council engagement is now published on PLOS One 📑 Read more about the study and access knowledge translation materials co-created with our patient partners here ➡️ shorturl.at/9sw7R
October 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
New publication alert ❕Our newest study exploring the impacts of patient advisory council engagement is now published on PLOS One 📑 Read more about the study and access knowledge translation materials co-created with our patient partners here ➡️ shorturl.at/9sw7R
Happening Tomorrow! 📢 Join the Sepsis Forum 2025 to explore sepsis research, survivor voices, and innovation in care with experts from across North America and beyond! Register for FREE here: shorturl.at/o4DMo. #Sepsis #SepsisCare #SepsisForum
October 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Happening Tomorrow! 📢 Join the Sepsis Forum 2025 to explore sepsis research, survivor voices, and innovation in care with experts from across North America and beyond! Register for FREE here: shorturl.at/o4DMo. #Sepsis #SepsisCare #SepsisForum
Action on Sepsis member, Prof. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon, will be awarded an Honorary DSc in Global Health and Medicine by The University of the West Indies! Congratulations Tex 🎓📷 #GlobalHealth #Sepsis shorturl.at/JU7b9
October 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Action on Sepsis member, Prof. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon, will be awarded an Honorary DSc in Global Health and Medicine by The University of the West Indies! Congratulations Tex 🎓📷 #GlobalHealth #Sepsis shorturl.at/JU7b9
📅 Oct 23, 1:00 PM PDT
The last session of the Sepsis Forum will bring together experts to explore how we can shape more equitable approaches to sepsis prevention and policy. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💻https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
The last session of the Sepsis Forum will bring together experts to explore how we can shape more equitable approaches to sepsis prevention and policy. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💻https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
📅 Oct 23, 1:00 PM PDT
The last session of the Sepsis Forum will bring together experts to explore how we can shape more equitable approaches to sepsis prevention and policy. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💻https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
The last session of the Sepsis Forum will bring together experts to explore how we can shape more equitable approaches to sepsis prevention and policy. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💻https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
📅 Oct 23, 12:00 PM PDT
The fourth session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of multidisciplinary teams in post-sepsis recovery. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💡https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
The fourth session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of multidisciplinary teams in post-sepsis recovery. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💡https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
October 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
📅 Oct 23, 12:00 PM PDT
The fourth session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of multidisciplinary teams in post-sepsis recovery. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💡https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
The fourth session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of multidisciplinary teams in post-sepsis recovery. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💡https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
📅 Oct 23, 10:30 AM PDT
The third session of the Sepsis Forum will dive into sepsis coding and classification. Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
The third session of the Sepsis Forum will dive into sepsis coding and classification. Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
October 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
📅 Oct 23, 10:30 AM PDT
The third session of the Sepsis Forum will dive into sepsis coding and classification. Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
The third session of the Sepsis Forum will dive into sepsis coding and classification. Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
Reposted by Action on Sepsis
Starting 2 weeks from today!
Don't miss this free event. You will learn about many sepsis related topics including AI in early detection, personalized approaches to sepsis guidelines, and multidisciplinary post-sepsis care.
Click the link below to read more and register!
Don't miss this free event. You will learn about many sepsis related topics including AI in early detection, personalized approaches to sepsis guidelines, and multidisciplinary post-sepsis care.
Click the link below to read more and register!
Upcoming Event 💡Sepsis Forum is back! Join us on October 23rd for a day of collaboration between sepsis researchers, clinicians, and survivors. Learn more and register for the event here: sepsis.ubc.ca/events/sepsi... #Sepsis #SepsisCare #SepsisForum
October 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Starting 2 weeks from today!
Don't miss this free event. You will learn about many sepsis related topics including AI in early detection, personalized approaches to sepsis guidelines, and multidisciplinary post-sepsis care.
Click the link below to read more and register!
Don't miss this free event. You will learn about many sepsis related topics including AI in early detection, personalized approaches to sepsis guidelines, and multidisciplinary post-sepsis care.
Click the link below to read more and register!
📅 Oct 23, 9:15 AM PDT
The second session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the tensions between standardized guidelines and personalized sepsis care.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis
The second session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the tensions between standardized guidelines and personalized sepsis care.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis
October 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
📅 Oct 23, 9:15 AM PDT
The second session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the tensions between standardized guidelines and personalized sepsis care.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis
The second session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the tensions between standardized guidelines and personalized sepsis care.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis
📅 Oct 23, 8:15 AM PDT
The first session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of AI in the early detection of sepsis in diverse healthcare settings.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis #SepsisAwarenessMonth
The first session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of AI in the early detection of sepsis in diverse healthcare settings.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis #SepsisAwarenessMonth
September 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
📅 Oct 23, 8:15 AM PDT
The first session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of AI in the early detection of sepsis in diverse healthcare settings.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis #SepsisAwarenessMonth
The first session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of AI in the early detection of sepsis in diverse healthcare settings.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis #SepsisAwarenessMonth
📅 Join the Sepsis Alliance Summit this Wednesday, 12:10-1:15 PM EDT, for Before and After Sepsis: Opportunities for Change! A Sepsis Forum & @sepsisalliance.bsky.social session featuring local speakers, including Action on Sepsis member, Dr. John Boyd. Register here: shorturl.at/NafPq
September 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
📅 Join the Sepsis Alliance Summit this Wednesday, 12:10-1:15 PM EDT, for Before and After Sepsis: Opportunities for Change! A Sepsis Forum & @sepsisalliance.bsky.social session featuring local speakers, including Action on Sepsis member, Dr. John Boyd. Register here: shorturl.at/NafPq
We invite you to the Sepsis Forum 2025 on October 23rd! Explore sepsis research, survivor voices, and innovation in care with experts from across North America and beyond! Register for FREE here: shorturl.at/JzuTS. #Sepsis #SepsisCare #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SepsisForum
September 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We invite you to the Sepsis Forum 2025 on October 23rd! Explore sepsis research, survivor voices, and innovation in care with experts from across North America and beyond! Register for FREE here: shorturl.at/JzuTS. #Sepsis #SepsisCare #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SepsisForum
Reposted by Action on Sepsis
Last weekend, a record-breaking 98 structures illuminated pink across Canada for World Sepsis Day!
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, these illuminations stood as a visual reminder of the impact of sepsis across all of Canada.
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, these illuminations stood as a visual reminder of the impact of sepsis across all of Canada.
September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Last weekend, a record-breaking 98 structures illuminated pink across Canada for World Sepsis Day!
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, these illuminations stood as a visual reminder of the impact of sepsis across all of Canada.
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, these illuminations stood as a visual reminder of the impact of sepsis across all of Canada.
Reposted by Action on Sepsis
Any infection has the potential to turn into sepsis if it spreads into the bloodstream. Because every minute counts, it’s vital to know the symptoms.
Amalie is back to walk you through the warning signs and urges anyone who suspects sepsis to go to the emergency department right away.
Amalie is back to walk you through the warning signs and urges anyone who suspects sepsis to go to the emergency department right away.
September 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Any infection has the potential to turn into sepsis if it spreads into the bloodstream. Because every minute counts, it’s vital to know the symptoms.
Amalie is back to walk you through the warning signs and urges anyone who suspects sepsis to go to the emergency department right away.
Amalie is back to walk you through the warning signs and urges anyone who suspects sepsis to go to the emergency department right away.