DrWoodchuck PhD
@mckenzej.bsky.social
Canadian 🇨🇦, knitter, crocheter, microbiologist.
2.5 million Canadians have been diagnosed with #COPD but thousands more may have it and not know. On #WorldCOPDDay, we call on improved access to spirometry, more research funding, and better access to clinical trials.
Today is World COPD Day. The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
2.5 million Canadians have been diagnosed with #COPD but thousands more may have it and not know. On #WorldCOPDDay, we call on improved access to spirometry, more research funding, and better access to clinical trials.
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What is a flare-up action plan? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-is-a-fl...
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
What is a flare-up action plan? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-is-a-fl...
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🚨We are currently hiring for the position of Project Coordinator! 🚨 This dynamic role supports #pediatric #diabetes #research in MB. Deadline to apply is Nov 13. Learn more here: viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default requisition no 41957 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
🚨We are currently hiring for the position of Project Coordinator! 🚨 This dynamic role supports #pediatric #diabetes #research in MB. Deadline to apply is Nov 13. Learn more here: viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default requisition no 41957 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social
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Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities in Lung Function
Environmental exposures explain a larger proportion of racial disparities in lung function than previously believed
aminad.bsky.social @news.ubc.ca @donsin40.bsky.social
@msafavi.bsky.social
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Environmental exposures explain a larger proportion of racial disparities in lung function than previously believed
aminad.bsky.social @news.ubc.ca @donsin40.bsky.social
@msafavi.bsky.social
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November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities in Lung Function
Environmental exposures explain a larger proportion of racial disparities in lung function than previously believed
aminad.bsky.social @news.ubc.ca @donsin40.bsky.social
@msafavi.bsky.social
🔗 tinyurl.com/43vb6ubz
Environmental exposures explain a larger proportion of racial disparities in lung function than previously believed
aminad.bsky.social @news.ubc.ca @donsin40.bsky.social
@msafavi.bsky.social
🔗 tinyurl.com/43vb6ubz
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🧪This is a must watch. Please watch tonight's episode @60minutes.bsky.social.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
🧪This is a must watch. Please watch tonight's episode @60minutes.bsky.social.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
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Thank you to our Diamond sponsor, GSK, for helping us mark 125 years of improving lung health in Canada!
Your generous support helps us continue this important work.
Your generous support helps us continue this important work.
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Thank you to our Diamond sponsor, GSK, for helping us mark 125 years of improving lung health in Canada!
Your generous support helps us continue this important work.
Your generous support helps us continue this important work.
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How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think. A parliamentary committee is asking for researchers' personal information in what seems like an anti-DEI crusade, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think
A parliamentary committee is asking for academics’ private information on a strange anti-DEI crusade
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think. A parliamentary committee is asking for researchers' personal information in what seems like an anti-DEI crusade, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Spending 6 hours just to update the numbers in Table 1 from 75% (2015-2020) to 77% (2020-2025). Ahhh grant writing....
October 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Spending 6 hours just to update the numbers in Table 1 from 75% (2015-2020) to 77% (2020-2025). Ahhh grant writing....
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Australia is facing a #COPD crisis, and the time to act is now. This new report published by EvoHealth reveals the urgent need for change to reduce the human and economic toll of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Read the full report and join the movement to reshape COPD care: buff.ly/LMudLr3
Read the full report and join the movement to reshape COPD care: buff.ly/LMudLr3
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Australia is facing a #COPD crisis, and the time to act is now. This new report published by EvoHealth reveals the urgent need for change to reduce the human and economic toll of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Read the full report and join the movement to reshape COPD care: buff.ly/LMudLr3
Read the full report and join the movement to reshape COPD care: buff.ly/LMudLr3
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#Gaza: Doctors without Borders is deeply disappointed that Dr Mohammed Obeid, a respected orthopaedic surgeon, and long-time MSF colleague, remains detained and was not released as part of the recent #ceasefire agreement. We call for his immediate and unconditional release.
October 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#Gaza: Doctors without Borders is deeply disappointed that Dr Mohammed Obeid, a respected orthopaedic surgeon, and long-time MSF colleague, remains detained and was not released as part of the recent #ceasefire agreement. We call for his immediate and unconditional release.
Really wish the @gairdnerawards.bsky.social 's International symposium on Precision Therapeutics wasn't held at the same time the Women of Gairdner. In a 3-day "week" of celebrating, 2 key events overlap.
October 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Really wish the @gairdnerawards.bsky.social 's International symposium on Precision Therapeutics wasn't held at the same time the Women of Gairdner. In a 3-day "week" of celebrating, 2 key events overlap.
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✨ Call for Nominations – CSMB Fellows Program! ✨
The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the CSMB Fellows Program.
Deadline: January 15, 2026.
Learn more & nominate ➡️ csmb-scbm.ca/membership/c...
#CSMB #SCBM #ScienceCanada
The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the CSMB Fellows Program.
Deadline: January 15, 2026.
Learn more & nominate ➡️ csmb-scbm.ca/membership/c...
#CSMB #SCBM #ScienceCanada
CSMB Fellow – Faculty – Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences
Promoting and advancing molecular understanding of biology
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October 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
✨ Call for Nominations – CSMB Fellows Program! ✨
The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the CSMB Fellows Program.
Deadline: January 15, 2026.
Learn more & nominate ➡️ csmb-scbm.ca/membership/c...
#CSMB #SCBM #ScienceCanada
The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the CSMB Fellows Program.
Deadline: January 15, 2026.
Learn more & nominate ➡️ csmb-scbm.ca/membership/c...
#CSMB #SCBM #ScienceCanada
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The deadline to apply for the CSMB Support for graduate and undergraduate activities is fast approaching! Apply by Oct 15 Details and application forms here: csmb-scbm.ca/trainees/#CS... csmb-scbm.ca/trainees/#CS...
Trainees – Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences
Promoting and advancing molecular understanding of biology
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October 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The deadline to apply for the CSMB Support for graduate and undergraduate activities is fast approaching! Apply by Oct 15 Details and application forms here: csmb-scbm.ca/trainees/#CS... csmb-scbm.ca/trainees/#CS...
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Tobacco industry is targeting teens and 40 million+ are getting hooked.
Our youth deserve better.
Read the report: http://bit.ly/46BQOui
#NoTobacco
Our youth deserve better.
Read the report: http://bit.ly/46BQOui
#NoTobacco
October 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Tobacco industry is targeting teens and 40 million+ are getting hooked.
Our youth deserve better.
Read the report: http://bit.ly/46BQOui
#NoTobacco
Our youth deserve better.
Read the report: http://bit.ly/46BQOui
#NoTobacco
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Study suggests that online group singing intervention improves quality of life in patients with COPD, ILD
www.healio.com/news/pulmono...
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Online group singing intervention improves quality of life in patients with COPD, ILD
Patients with COPD or interstitial lung disease who partook in a weekly online group singing program reported improved quality of life after 12 weeks, according to data presented at the European Respi...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Study suggests that online group singing intervention improves quality of life in patients with COPD, ILD
www.healio.com/news/pulmono...
www.healio.com/news/pulmono...
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Today at 1:00PM ET!
Join CSPC and BioCanRx - Canada's Immunotherapy Network for a virtual panel on fostering trainee well-being through accountability and collaboration.
Registration: https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/fostering-trainee-well-being-through-accountability-and-collaboration/
#CdnSci
Join CSPC and BioCanRx - Canada's Immunotherapy Network for a virtual panel on fostering trainee well-being through accountability and collaboration.
Registration: https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/fostering-trainee-well-being-through-accountability-and-collaboration/
#CdnSci
October 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Today at 1:00PM ET!
Join CSPC and BioCanRx - Canada's Immunotherapy Network for a virtual panel on fostering trainee well-being through accountability and collaboration.
Registration: https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/fostering-trainee-well-being-through-accountability-and-collaboration/
#CdnSci
Join CSPC and BioCanRx - Canada's Immunotherapy Network for a virtual panel on fostering trainee well-being through accountability and collaboration.
Registration: https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/fostering-trainee-well-being-through-accountability-and-collaboration/
#CdnSci
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🚀 Exciting MSc opp @ UManitoba! Join 2 interdisciplinary labs (bioinformatics + cancer bio) on a CIHR-funded ovarian cancer project. Gain hands-on training in single-cell genomics & molecular biology. See advertisement to apply #GradResearch #Cancer
September 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🚀 Exciting MSc opp @ UManitoba! Join 2 interdisciplinary labs (bioinformatics + cancer bio) on a CIHR-funded ovarian cancer project. Gain hands-on training in single-cell genomics & molecular biology. See advertisement to apply #GradResearch #Cancer
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We are pleased to share that CHRIM is seeking our next CEO/Scientific Director! If you want to join a unique environment where collaboration sparks innovation, see the full job posting here: tinyurl.com/3dkcsdmh
Please feel free to share this job posting with your networks!
Please feel free to share this job posting with your networks!
September 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We are pleased to share that CHRIM is seeking our next CEO/Scientific Director! If you want to join a unique environment where collaboration sparks innovation, see the full job posting here: tinyurl.com/3dkcsdmh
Please feel free to share this job posting with your networks!
Please feel free to share this job posting with your networks!
Timeline cleanse. Here is a frog.
September 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Timeline cleanse. Here is a frog.
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SQuach & MZaccagnini leading the identification of priorities for a RESPIRATORY THERAPY-driven research agenda. Now the work begins for future research, continuing professional development, and policy advocacy work.
👉 CJRT: cjrt.ca/article/1437...
w/AWest, sponsored by @csrt.bsky.social
👉 CJRT: cjrt.ca/article/1437...
w/AWest, sponsored by @csrt.bsky.social
Establishing research priorities for the Respiratory Therapy profession in Canada: A modified Delphi study | Published in Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy
By Shirley Quach, Marco Zaccagnini & 2 more. RTs have limited influence in shaping the research agenda that guides their profession. This study aims to identify research priorities grounded in the uni...
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September 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
SQuach & MZaccagnini leading the identification of priorities for a RESPIRATORY THERAPY-driven research agenda. Now the work begins for future research, continuing professional development, and policy advocacy work.
👉 CJRT: cjrt.ca/article/1437...
w/AWest, sponsored by @csrt.bsky.social
👉 CJRT: cjrt.ca/article/1437...
w/AWest, sponsored by @csrt.bsky.social
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🌟 Reminder: The Call for Poster Abstracts for CRC 2026 is now open! For details on submission guidelines, award information, and to submit your abstract, please visit the CTS website: cts-sct.ca/crc/call-for.... Don't forget, the submission deadline is October 20 at 23:00 EST. #CRC2026
September 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🌟 Reminder: The Call for Poster Abstracts for CRC 2026 is now open! For details on submission guidelines, award information, and to submit your abstract, please visit the CTS website: cts-sct.ca/crc/call-for.... Don't forget, the submission deadline is October 20 at 23:00 EST. #CRC2026
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Congratulations to Physics professor Miranda Kirby, selected to join @src-rsc.bsky.social as a new Member this fall. Prof. Kirby is globally recognized for her research on early detection and disease treatment for chronic lung conditions. www.torontomu.ca/science/news... @researchtmu.bsky.social
TMU professor Miranda Kirby to join the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
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September 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Congratulations to Physics professor Miranda Kirby, selected to join @src-rsc.bsky.social as a new Member this fall. Prof. Kirby is globally recognized for her research on early detection and disease treatment for chronic lung conditions. www.torontomu.ca/science/news... @researchtmu.bsky.social
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"Those living in the worst 10% of areas for PM2.5 pollution had a 27% higher risk of developing heart failure, compared with people in the least worst 10%.
"The risk of having a stroke was 7% higher for people in the areas with the dirtiest air"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"The risk of having a stroke was 7% higher for people in the areas with the dirtiest air"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Millions of Britons face higher risk of heart failure due to dirty air, study suggests
Exclusive: stroke risk is 7% higher and heart failure risk increases by 27% in areas with worst level of pollution, research shows
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
"Those living in the worst 10% of areas for PM2.5 pollution had a 27% higher risk of developing heart failure, compared with people in the least worst 10%.
"The risk of having a stroke was 7% higher for people in the areas with the dirtiest air"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"The risk of having a stroke was 7% higher for people in the areas with the dirtiest air"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...