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Research development at a large children’s hospital research institute (UBC/PHSA)
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A team led by @bcchresearch.bsky.social 's Dr. Matthew Wiens has been awarded €5 million in Horizon Europe funding to improve community-based care for children after hospital discharge in Uganda and Kenya.
The goal of reducing deaths from severe infections like #sepsis: https://bit.ly/4r1T31L
The goal of reducing deaths from severe infections like #sepsis: https://bit.ly/4r1T31L
February 10, 2026 at 12:37 AM
A team led by @bcchresearch.bsky.social 's Dr. Matthew Wiens has been awarded €5 million in Horizon Europe funding to improve community-based care for children after hospital discharge in Uganda and Kenya.
The goal of reducing deaths from severe infections like #sepsis: https://bit.ly/4r1T31L
The goal of reducing deaths from severe infections like #sepsis: https://bit.ly/4r1T31L
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This new paper from Luo Ting Huang, @nictitate.bsky.social & co @bcchresearch.bsky.social used genetic engineering to facilitate magnetic-activated cell sorting enrichment of insulin-producing stem cell-derived β cells with implications for cell-replacement therapy
doi.org/10.1242/dmm....
doi.org/10.1242/dmm....
February 5, 2026 at 12:08 PM
This new paper from Luo Ting Huang, @nictitate.bsky.social & co @bcchresearch.bsky.social used genetic engineering to facilitate magnetic-activated cell sorting enrichment of insulin-producing stem cell-derived β cells with implications for cell-replacement therapy
doi.org/10.1242/dmm....
doi.org/10.1242/dmm....
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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
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Okay #Nanaimo, it’s time
Okay #Nanaimo, it’s time. 🙂
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February 10, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Okay #Nanaimo, it’s time
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Don't forget that tomorrow is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Let's celebrate all of the amazing female scientists across the world and the girls aspiring to become scientists themselves. #IDWGS2026 👩🔬 🧪 ⚛️ 🎢
Here's a link to the official UNESCO website for the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science: unes.co/rcf7e3
2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Join UNESCO on 11 February 2026 for a global event celebrating women in science and shaping a future where science and gender equality advance together
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February 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Don't forget that tomorrow is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Let's celebrate all of the amazing female scientists across the world and the girls aspiring to become scientists themselves. #IDWGS2026 👩🔬 🧪 ⚛️ 🎢
Vancouver in February— time to put socks away, as evidenced by a person in my meeting.
Today it’s 10C and ☀️
Today it’s 10C and ☀️
February 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Vancouver in February— time to put socks away, as evidenced by a person in my meeting.
Today it’s 10C and ☀️
Today it’s 10C and ☀️
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“If you have a medication that is on prescription, then the health system will pay for it."
@wvnorman.bsky.social discusses the upsides to keeping birth control prescription-only
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@wvnorman.bsky.social discusses the upsides to keeping birth control prescription-only
buff.ly/CO0BVX0
February 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
“If you have a medication that is on prescription, then the health system will pay for it."
@wvnorman.bsky.social discusses the upsides to keeping birth control prescription-only
buff.ly/CO0BVX0
@wvnorman.bsky.social discusses the upsides to keeping birth control prescription-only
buff.ly/CO0BVX0
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89% of Canadians go online for health info
People go online because it is faster, more convenient, access to more info. BUT 57% go online because THE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
People go online because it is faster, more convenient, access to more info. BUT 57% go online because THE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
February 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
89% of Canadians go online for health info
People go online because it is faster, more convenient, access to more info. BUT 57% go online because THE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
People go online because it is faster, more convenient, access to more info. BUT 57% go online because THE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
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Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
“It’s alarming because a lot of that information is misinformation, disinformation, and false information."
“It’s alarming because a lot of that information is misinformation, disinformation, and false information."
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources
The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice — and getting answers that put them in danger.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
“It’s alarming because a lot of that information is misinformation, disinformation, and false information."
“It’s alarming because a lot of that information is misinformation, disinformation, and false information."
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This exciting event has finally been rescheduled! Join us on Feb. 10 at @westernu.ca for an insightful conversation about SGBA+ in brain research with the insightful @liisagalea.bsky.social and Kendra Loedige moderated by @lisasaksida.bsky.social. Register here: brainscan-sgba-seminar.eventbrite.ca
February 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
This exciting event has finally been rescheduled! Join us on Feb. 10 at @westernu.ca for an insightful conversation about SGBA+ in brain research with the insightful @liisagalea.bsky.social and Kendra Loedige moderated by @lisasaksida.bsky.social. Register here: brainscan-sgba-seminar.eventbrite.ca
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Primary care access is declining in BC. With a new provincial budget on the way, how has spending on a new physician payment model affected it?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
BC residents have shrinking access to family doctors, despite more doctors - CCPA
Primary care access is declining in BC. With a new provincial budget on the way, how has spending on doctors affected it?
www.policyalternatives.ca
February 10, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Primary care access is declining in BC. With a new provincial budget on the way, how has spending on a new physician payment model affected it?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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At the Empire Club event in Ottawa on Health Misinformation in Canada, in partnership with @cmadocs.bsky.social
Discussing results of the large national survey (5,000 Canadian adults)
Discussing results of the large national survey (5,000 Canadian adults)
February 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM
At the Empire Club event in Ottawa on Health Misinformation in Canada, in partnership with @cmadocs.bsky.social
Discussing results of the large national survey (5,000 Canadian adults)
Discussing results of the large national survey (5,000 Canadian adults)
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Perimeter Institute is seeking a Teaching Fellow to join our Academic Staff in support of our graduate and undergraduate education and training mandates.
February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Perimeter Institute is seeking a Teaching Fellow to join our Academic Staff in support of our graduate and undergraduate education and training mandates.
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Help shape the future of birth control research in Canada.
If you’re 18+ and live in Canada, take our confidential 15–20 min survey on hormonal contraception—whether you use it, used it, or never have.
ow.ly/7Fo350XVC3C
If you’re 18+ and live in Canada, take our confidential 15–20 min survey on hormonal contraception—whether you use it, used it, or never have.
ow.ly/7Fo350XVC3C
February 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Help shape the future of birth control research in Canada.
If you’re 18+ and live in Canada, take our confidential 15–20 min survey on hormonal contraception—whether you use it, used it, or never have.
ow.ly/7Fo350XVC3C
If you’re 18+ and live in Canada, take our confidential 15–20 min survey on hormonal contraception—whether you use it, used it, or never have.
ow.ly/7Fo350XVC3C
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We’re accepting submissions for our next Trainee Research Presentation and invite undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees whose work focuses on menstruation to apply.
🗓 Deadline: Feb 27
📅 April 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM EDT
Apply today: ow.ly/mLjF50Y9W3J
🗓 Deadline: Feb 27
📅 April 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM EDT
Apply today: ow.ly/mLjF50Y9W3J
February 10, 2026 at 4:08 PM
We’re accepting submissions for our next Trainee Research Presentation and invite undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees whose work focuses on menstruation to apply.
🗓 Deadline: Feb 27
📅 April 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM EDT
Apply today: ow.ly/mLjF50Y9W3J
🗓 Deadline: Feb 27
📅 April 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM EDT
Apply today: ow.ly/mLjF50Y9W3J
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About half of Canadians are turning to AI for health information, and those who do are five times more likely to report experiencing harms to their health compared to those who don’t, survey says, by Jennifer Yang www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com @cmadocs.bsky.social
About half of Canadians are turning to AI for health information, survey says
People who use technology are five times more likely to report harms to their health compared to those who don’t
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
About half of Canadians are turning to AI for health information, and those who do are five times more likely to report experiencing harms to their health compared to those who don’t, survey says, by Jennifer Yang www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com @cmadocs.bsky.social
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🔔 NEW
Listening to Aboriginal mothers: perspectives on infant nutrition and active play promotion
OPEN ACCESS 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daag009
Listening to Aboriginal mothers: perspectives on infant nutrition and active play promotion
OPEN ACCESS 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daag009
February 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM
🔔 NEW
Listening to Aboriginal mothers: perspectives on infant nutrition and active play promotion
OPEN ACCESS 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daag009
Listening to Aboriginal mothers: perspectives on infant nutrition and active play promotion
OPEN ACCESS 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daag009
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"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
February 10, 2026 at 10:09 AM
"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
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I am looking for examples of a 2-3 hour lab activity for a course that would allow college students to get some experience connected to environmental DNA studies (e.g., e-DNA, rRNA/ITS PCR, metagenomics, etc). Ideally this would have some DNA extraction and some follow up processing / analysis.
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
I am looking for examples of a 2-3 hour lab activity for a course that would allow college students to get some experience connected to environmental DNA studies (e.g., e-DNA, rRNA/ITS PCR, metagenomics, etc). Ideally this would have some DNA extraction and some follow up processing / analysis.
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Canadian publishers condemn Alberta's decision to proceed with its discriminatory book ban. The ban restricts access to literature, undermines professional expertise & diverts public resources away from actual learning. @lpgcanada.bsky.social @youralberta.bsky.social publishers.ca/alberta-book...
Canadian Publishing Industry Condemns Implementation of Alberta Book Ban - Association of Canadian Publishers
publishers.ca
February 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Canadian publishers condemn Alberta's decision to proceed with its discriminatory book ban. The ban restricts access to literature, undermines professional expertise & diverts public resources away from actual learning. @lpgcanada.bsky.social @youralberta.bsky.social publishers.ca/alberta-book...
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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University is hiring a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Biochemistry beginning July 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026 | 11:59pm. For more info: careers.wlu.ca/job/Waterloo... @chemjobber.bsky.social
Assistant Professor - Biochemistry
Assistant Professor - Biochemistry
careers.wlu.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:24 AM
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University is hiring a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Biochemistry beginning July 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026 | 11:59pm. For more info: careers.wlu.ca/job/Waterloo... @chemjobber.bsky.social
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Diphtheria: What you need to know | an informative factsheet from Immunize Canada | immunize.ca/sites/default/f... #diphtheria #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized
immunize.ca
February 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Diphtheria: What you need to know | an informative factsheet from Immunize Canada | immunize.ca/sites/default/f... #diphtheria #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized
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La diphtérie : ce qu’il faut savoir | un feuillet de renseignements informatif créé par Immunisation Canada | immunize.ca/sites/default/f... #diphtérie #LesVaccinsÇaMarche #LesVaccinsSauventDesVies #FaitesVousVacciner
immunize.ca
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
La diphtérie : ce qu’il faut savoir | un feuillet de renseignements informatif créé par Immunisation Canada | immunize.ca/sites/default/f... #diphtérie #LesVaccinsÇaMarche #LesVaccinsSauventDesVies #FaitesVousVacciner