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MedCannKids Research
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C4T, the Canadian Collaborative for Childhood Cannabinoid Therapeutics, is an academic research team studying Medical Cannabis safety and efficacy for children.

Visit our website to learn about us https://www.medcannkids.ca/
Today, we celebrate #nationalchildday - recognizing every child’s right to be heard and to take part in decisions that shape their lives. 💚 At C4T, we’re committed to supporting child health, well-being, and meaningful participation.
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Do you know what to do if you or someone you love has a side effect when taking a cannabis product for medical reasons?

Watch the full video here: t.co/XU3Ti4bcoe

And don't forget to vote in the #IHDCYHTalks competition: t.co/nbOChsE4Cj
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Missed our November meeting? The full recording is now live on YouTube! 🎥

We heard from Dr. Nan Stevens and Dr. Florriann Fehr about their research on caregiver experiences of children living with a diagnosed neurological disability and using cannabis.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS2x...
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Do you know what to do if you or someone you love has a side effect when taking a cannabis product for medical reasons?

Watch our new video to learn what to do: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uRw...

And don't forget to vote for us in the IHDCYH Talks competition: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Reporting Side Effects of Medical Cannabis: A Step-by-Step Guide
YouTube video by C4T_Canada
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Meet Sepideh, our new postdoctoral fellow! 💫 We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team!

Sepideh will contribute to a living systematic review on medical cannabis use in pediatric populations and conduct validation for clinical trial tools.
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Meet Jodi, our new research coordinator! 💫 We’re so excited to have her join our team!

Jodi recently completed her Master of Science in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia and has now joined C4T and @impactrials.bsky.social as a Research Coordinator.
September 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This #InternationalYouthDay, we thank our youth partners at C4T for their leadership, insight, and collaboration.
Your work is shaping pediatric care to be more inclusive, ethical, and responsive to the needs of young people everywhere. 💚

#youthday2025 #medicalcannabisresearch
August 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
C4T is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow!

Recent PhD with experience in evidence synthesis and clinical research. Medical cannabis research is not required, but ideal. Interest in pediatrics & cannabis research. University of Manitoba.

www.medcannkids.ca/now-hiring
June 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
📢 We're Hiring! 📢

Join our team at C4T and @impactrials.bsky.social

Please share widely!

💼 1-year term | $58K-$73K | 37.5 hrs/week | Flexible start
📍 Preference for Manitoba candidates
🔗 Details: www.micyrn.ca/micyrncareer...
📧 Apply: c4t.canada@gmail.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Hey, it’s Zina and Jess! Just a quick reel on how the magic happens behind the scenes ✨😂 Jokes aside, big shoutout to our amazing director—none of this would be possible without her leadership 🙌🏼

#teamworkmakesthedreamwork #medicalcannabisforkids #medicalcannabidresearch #pediatrics #childhealth
June 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
For International Clinical Trials Day we asked C4T members 'why are clinical trials important?'—and their answers say it all.
From advancing treatments to building trust, see why clinical trials are essential to better care and brighter futures. 💡💊 #ICTD25 #ClinicalTrialsDay #ResearchMatters
May 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Our first talk from Health Canada!
April 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Getting ready for our afternoon session!
April 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Listening to Dr. Lauren Kelly speak about #cannabinoid #clinical trials & research at @umanitoba.bsky.social and @c4tcanada.bsky.social at the #Canadian #cannabis #Reserach Summit co-hosted with @ccicbluesky.bsky.social
@pharmalauren.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Love to see C4T members present about cannabis research at their institutions!

@ccicbluesky.bsky.social

#medicalcannabisforkids #medicalcannabisresearch #cannabisresearch #cannabis #medicalcannabis
April 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We're at the Canadian Cannabis Research Summit @ccicbluesky.bsky.social and this morning we get to hear from different institutions.

Our C4T Director @pharmalauren.bsky.social presented what we're up to and what is happening in Manitoba.
April 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
C4T is heading to Toronto next week for the Canadian Cannabis Research Summit! 🛫 Excited to connect, learn, and share what’s next in cannabis science.

Stay tuned — we’ll be posting behind-the-scenes moments, speaker highlights, and all the action from the conference!
April 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🎉 Exciting news! Our paper ‘Co-designing clinical trials alongside youth with chronic pain’ is a top viewed article in Paediatric and Neonatal Pain!

🔗 Read it here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
April 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Missed our March meeting? The full recording is now live on YouTube! 🎥

We had an inspiring convo with Kiah and Heath from Get Sensible on how youth are taking the lead in cannabis education. 🌿✨

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4U4...
April 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Super thrilled to share that Dr. Manik Chhabra was successful at his PhD oral defence today.

Your clear delivery today with a legendary examiner (Dr. Denovan-Wright 🤩) was the perfect ending.

A huge congratulations from all of us @um-pharmacology.bsky.social 🥳 🎉
March 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Wishing all women a happy #InternationalWomensDay from all of us at C4T!

We're honoured to have so many amazing women on our team. 👧🏿👧🏽👧🏻👧🏾

#IWD2025 #womensupportingwomen #girlpower #medicalcannabis #pediatrichealth #childhealth #medicalcannabisresearch #medicalcannabisforkids
March 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🌿💜 Today is #RareDiseaseDay! With over 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, we stand together to advocate for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and support.

Let’s raise awareness and work toward a future with better care for all! 💙
February 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Tomorrow is #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay. We recognize the importance of finding safe, effective ways to support children facing cancer. At C4T, we’re dedicated to researching how #MedicalCannabisForKids can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

#ICCD2025
February 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
From anecdote to evidence—breaking barriers in medical cannabis research for children. This #WomenInSTEMDay, we celebrate the incredible women driving evidence-based science forward! 💡🌱👩‍🔬

#WomenInSTEM #MedicalCannabisResearch #MedicalCannabis #ChildHealth #STEMinMedicine
February 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM