SPORAlliance
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The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Evidence Alliance is a pan-Canadian research initiative designed to promote evidence-informed health policy and practice changes, with patient and public partner engagement embedded throughout.
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We are pleased to share that the key discussion themes and learnings from all rounds (rounds 1-3) of the Patient-Driven Research Communities of Practice are now available in French!
Round 1: shorturl.at/zEiaa
Round 2: shorturl.at/0iC9j
Round 3: shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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Round 1: shorturl.at/zEiaa
Round 2: shorturl.at/0iC9j
Round 3: shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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Nous avons le plaisir de vous annoncer que le document Série d’approches de dissémination est maintenant disponible en français!
Accéder au document Série d’approches de dissémination (PDF, 418 Ko): sporevidencealliance.ca/wp-content/u...
Accéder au document Série d’approches de dissémination (PDF, 418 Ko): sporevidencealliance.ca/wp-content/u...
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Nous avons le plaisir de vous annoncer que le document Série d’approches de dissémination est maintenant disponible en français!
Accéder au document Série d’approches de dissémination (PDF, 418 Ko): sporevidencealliance.ca/wp-content/u...
Accéder au document Série d’approches de dissémination (PDF, 418 Ko): sporevidencealliance.ca/wp-content/u...
Our Menu of Dissemination Approaches is now available in French!
Access the French version (PDF, 418 KB): shorturl.at/6FmVP
Access the English version (PDF, 336 KB): shorturl.at/tBksn
Access the French version (PDF, 418 KB): shorturl.at/6FmVP
Access the English version (PDF, 336 KB): shorturl.at/tBksn
November 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Our Menu of Dissemination Approaches is now available in French!
Access the French version (PDF, 418 KB): shorturl.at/6FmVP
Access the English version (PDF, 336 KB): shorturl.at/tBksn
Access the French version (PDF, 418 KB): shorturl.at/6FmVP
Access the English version (PDF, 336 KB): shorturl.at/tBksn
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For more info, visit: bit.ly/3JKvqdE
Or, email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to 😊
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social
#KnowledgeTranslation
For more info, visit: bit.ly/3JKvqdE
Or, email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to 😊
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social
#KnowledgeTranslation
KT Canada Summer Institute 2026 – KT Canada
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November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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For more info, visit: bit.ly/3JKvqdE
Or, email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to 😊
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social
#KnowledgeTranslation
For more info, visit: bit.ly/3JKvqdE
Or, email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to 😊
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social
#KnowledgeTranslation
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Please share: Save the date for the next KT Canada Summer Institute!
The 2026 Summer Institute will be in Ottawa, Ontario from June 8-10.
This year, there will be an option to stay another day and participate in the inaugural Ottawa Evidence to Action Showcase event!
#ImpSci
Please share: Save the date for the next KT Canada Summer Institute!
The 2026 Summer Institute will be in Ottawa, Ontario from June 8-10.
This year, there will be an option to stay another day and participate in the inaugural Ottawa Evidence to Action Showcase event!
#ImpSci
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Please share: Save the date for the next KT Canada Summer Institute!
The 2026 Summer Institute will be in Ottawa, Ontario from June 8-10.
This year, there will be an option to stay another day and participate in the inaugural Ottawa Evidence to Action Showcase event!
#ImpSci
Please share: Save the date for the next KT Canada Summer Institute!
The 2026 Summer Institute will be in Ottawa, Ontario from June 8-10.
This year, there will be an option to stay another day and participate in the inaugural Ottawa Evidence to Action Showcase event!
#ImpSci
Dr. Shannon Sibbald's team at Western University is recruiting participants to explore the lived experiences of people with COPD & their informal caregivers.
To participate or learn more:
Survey link: shorturl.at/dXSVS
Access the flyer: shorturl.at/Sred9
Contact: Dr. Sibbald (ssibbald@uwo.ca).
To participate or learn more:
Survey link: shorturl.at/dXSVS
Access the flyer: shorturl.at/Sred9
Contact: Dr. Sibbald (ssibbald@uwo.ca).
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Dr. Shannon Sibbald's team at Western University is recruiting participants to explore the lived experiences of people with COPD & their informal caregivers.
To participate or learn more:
Survey link: shorturl.at/dXSVS
Access the flyer: shorturl.at/Sred9
Contact: Dr. Sibbald (ssibbald@uwo.ca).
To participate or learn more:
Survey link: shorturl.at/dXSVS
Access the flyer: shorturl.at/Sred9
Contact: Dr. Sibbald (ssibbald@uwo.ca).
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 27, 2025 - There’s still time to register for the Digital Health Literacy for Older Adults (DHLOA) in-person knowledge mobilization event!
Sign up as a Person with Lived Experience: tinyurl.com/bp5bn6wr
Sign up as a General Attendee: tinyurl.com/48x8x5e2
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You’re Invited - Join us for the Digital Health Literacy for Older Adults (DHLOA) In-Person Knowledge Mobilization Event!
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November 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 27, 2025 - There’s still time to register for the Digital Health Literacy for Older Adults (DHLOA) in-person knowledge mobilization event!
Sign up as a Person with Lived Experience: tinyurl.com/bp5bn6wr
Sign up as a General Attendee: tinyurl.com/48x8x5e2
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By enrolling in the Vaccine+ study, you can receive:
-The Vaccine Champions course (open until Jan 19, 2026) – the course certificate can be submitted for 3 IPUs;
-Expert-led town halls;
-Vaccine educational materials;
-Chances to enter raffles!
Learn more & sign-up here: bit.ly/47soGL0
By enrolling in the Vaccine+ study, you can receive:
-The Vaccine Champions course (open until Jan 19, 2026) – the course certificate can be submitted for 3 IPUs;
-Expert-led town halls;
-Vaccine educational materials;
-Chances to enter raffles!
Learn more & sign-up here: bit.ly/47soGL0
Join the Vaccine+ Project – Wellness Hub
Missed the first “Vaccines 101” Town Hall? Attend the 2nd live session of the “Vaccines 101” Town Hall on December 10th, 2025 at 12:00 – 1:00PM ET! Register here. Calling all long-term care home and retirement home leaders and staff in Ontario! Join the St. Michael’s Hospital Vaccine+ Project to share your insights,and access free […]
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November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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By enrolling in the Vaccine+ study, you can receive:
-The Vaccine Champions course (open until Jan 19, 2026) – the course certificate can be submitted for 3 IPUs;
-Expert-led town halls;
-Vaccine educational materials;
-Chances to enter raffles!
Learn more & sign-up here: bit.ly/47soGL0
By enrolling in the Vaccine+ study, you can receive:
-The Vaccine Champions course (open until Jan 19, 2026) – the course certificate can be submitted for 3 IPUs;
-Expert-led town halls;
-Vaccine educational materials;
-Chances to enter raffles!
Learn more & sign-up here: bit.ly/47soGL0
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Missed the last Vaccine Champions course? Want to learn about flu & COVID-19 vaccines to make informed decisions about your health & help your peers do the same?
#LongTermCare #RetirementHome
Missed the last Vaccine Champions course? Want to learn about flu & COVID-19 vaccines to make informed decisions about your health & help your peers do the same?
#LongTermCare #RetirementHome
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Missed the last Vaccine Champions course? Want to learn about flu & COVID-19 vaccines to make informed decisions about your health & help your peers do the same?
#LongTermCare #RetirementHome
Missed the last Vaccine Champions course? Want to learn about flu & COVID-19 vaccines to make informed decisions about your health & help your peers do the same?
#LongTermCare #RetirementHome
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Check out this recent op-ed from KTP Director Dr Sharon Straus & Dr Stephen Toope, where they discuss whether the Government of Canada’s latest budget meets the moment, on behalf of The Royal Society of Canada.
bit.ly/4r8KFhd
#Innovation
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
bit.ly/4r8KFhd
#Innovation
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
Reinforcing Canada’s culture of innovation and discovery - University Affairs
A multidisciplinary approach is needed to help shape good policy and provide avenues for nation-building investment.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Check out this recent op-ed from KTP Director Dr Sharon Straus & Dr Stephen Toope, where they discuss whether the Government of Canada’s latest budget meets the moment, on behalf of The Royal Society of Canada.
bit.ly/4r8KFhd
#Innovation
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
bit.ly/4r8KFhd
#Innovation
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
Les principaux thèmes de discussion et apprentissages tirés de toutes les rondes des communautés de pratique pour la recherche axée sur le patient sont désormais disponibles en français!
Ronde 1 : shorturl.at/zEiaa
Ronde 2 : shorturl.at/0iC9j
Ronde 3 : shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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Ronde 1 : shorturl.at/zEiaa
Ronde 2 : shorturl.at/0iC9j
Ronde 3 : shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Les principaux thèmes de discussion et apprentissages tirés de toutes les rondes des communautés de pratique pour la recherche axée sur le patient sont désormais disponibles en français!
Ronde 1 : shorturl.at/zEiaa
Ronde 2 : shorturl.at/0iC9j
Ronde 3 : shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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Ronde 1 : shorturl.at/zEiaa
Ronde 2 : shorturl.at/0iC9j
Ronde 3 : shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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We are pleased to share that the key discussion themes and learnings from all rounds (rounds 1-3) of the Patient-Driven Research Communities of Practice are now available in French!
Round 1: shorturl.at/zEiaa
Round 2: shorturl.at/0iC9j
Round 3: shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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Round 1: shorturl.at/zEiaa
Round 2: shorturl.at/0iC9j
Round 3: shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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November 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We are pleased to share that the key discussion themes and learnings from all rounds (rounds 1-3) of the Patient-Driven Research Communities of Practice are now available in French!
Round 1: shorturl.at/zEiaa
Round 2: shorturl.at/0iC9j
Round 3: shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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Round 1: shorturl.at/zEiaa
Round 2: shorturl.at/0iC9j
Round 3: shorturl.at/d9Ljv
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Exciting news!
The Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit is launching 'OSSU World Café Conversations' — a new 3-part series on patient engagement in research.
Patients, the public, and researchers: YOU choose the topics!
Share what matters most: bit.ly/4hOJzmM
#PatientEngagement #Research #OSSU
The Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit is launching 'OSSU World Café Conversations' — a new 3-part series on patient engagement in research.
Patients, the public, and researchers: YOU choose the topics!
Share what matters most: bit.ly/4hOJzmM
#PatientEngagement #Research #OSSU
OSSU World Café conversations
This isn't a series of talks TO you, this series is about REAL conversations on topics YOU want to discuss. To shape the OSSU World Café conversations event series we would like to know what topics YO...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Exciting news!
The Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit is launching 'OSSU World Café Conversations' — a new 3-part series on patient engagement in research.
Patients, the public, and researchers: YOU choose the topics!
Share what matters most: bit.ly/4hOJzmM
#PatientEngagement #Research #OSSU
The Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit is launching 'OSSU World Café Conversations' — a new 3-part series on patient engagement in research.
Patients, the public, and researchers: YOU choose the topics!
Share what matters most: bit.ly/4hOJzmM
#PatientEngagement #Research #OSSU
You’re Invited - Join us for the Digital Health Literacy for Older Adults (DHLOA) In-Person Knowledge Mobilization Event!
Sign up as a Person with Lived Experience: tinyurl.com/bp5bn6wr
Sign up as a General Attendee: tinyurl.com/48x8x5e2
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November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
You’re Invited - Join us for the Digital Health Literacy for Older Adults (DHLOA) In-Person Knowledge Mobilization Event!
Sign up as a Person with Lived Experience: tinyurl.com/bp5bn6wr
Sign up as a General Attendee: tinyurl.com/48x8x5e2
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Check out the KT Canada newsletter for Nov. 5, 2025!
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#ImpSci #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeSynthesis
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ucsd-disc.bsky.social @impsciuw.bsky.social @impresearch.bsky.social @circul.bsky.social
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#ImpSci #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeSynthesis
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ucsd-disc.bsky.social @impsciuw.bsky.social @impresearch.bsky.social @circul.bsky.social
KT Canada e-Newsletter
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November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Check out the KT Canada newsletter for Nov. 5, 2025!
mailchi.mp/f4f9d734a52a...
#ImpSci #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeSynthesis
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ucsd-disc.bsky.social @impsciuw.bsky.social @impresearch.bsky.social @circul.bsky.social
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#ImpSci #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeSynthesis
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ucsd-disc.bsky.social @impsciuw.bsky.social @impresearch.bsky.social @circul.bsky.social
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Check out this recent publication from KT Program grad student Dr Jenny Yu Qing Huang!
#FallPreventionMonth
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#FallPreventionMonth
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Late-life traumatic brain injury in older adults is associated with higher rates of incident dementia, use of publicly funded home care, and admission to a long-term care home; older females and residents of smaller communities experienced worse outcomes.
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250361
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250361
Rate of incident dementia and care needs among older adults with new traumatic brain injury: a population-based cohort study
Background: The long-term impacts of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in older adults are not well known. Our objective was to describe the association between late-life TBI, incident dementia, and health...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Check out this recent publication from KT Program grad student Dr Jenny Yu Qing Huang!
#FallPreventionMonth
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
#FallPreventionMonth
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
Pleins feux sur une recherche menée par des patients!
Cette synthèse exploratoire relève les obstacles et les leviers de l’accès aux soins dentaires pour les personnes et les familles en situation de désavantage socio-économique au Canada.
Pour consulter le rapport : shorturl.at/CgWpE
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Cette synthèse exploratoire relève les obstacles et les leviers de l’accès aux soins dentaires pour les personnes et les familles en situation de désavantage socio-économique au Canada.
Pour consulter le rapport : shorturl.at/CgWpE
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October 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Pleins feux sur une recherche menée par des patients!
Cette synthèse exploratoire relève les obstacles et les leviers de l’accès aux soins dentaires pour les personnes et les familles en situation de désavantage socio-économique au Canada.
Pour consulter le rapport : shorturl.at/CgWpE
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Cette synthèse exploratoire relève les obstacles et les leviers de l’accès aux soins dentaires pour les personnes et les familles en situation de désavantage socio-économique au Canada.
Pour consulter le rapport : shorturl.at/CgWpE
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New patient-led research spotlight!
This scoping review identified barriers and facilitators to accessing dental healthcare for individuals and families experiencing socio-economic disadvantage in Canada.
Access the report and learn more here: sporevidencealliance.ca/projects/den...
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This scoping review identified barriers and facilitators to accessing dental healthcare for individuals and families experiencing socio-economic disadvantage in Canada.
Access the report and learn more here: sporevidencealliance.ca/projects/den...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
New patient-led research spotlight!
This scoping review identified barriers and facilitators to accessing dental healthcare for individuals and families experiencing socio-economic disadvantage in Canada.
Access the report and learn more here: sporevidencealliance.ca/projects/den...
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This scoping review identified barriers and facilitators to accessing dental healthcare for individuals and families experiencing socio-economic disadvantage in Canada.
Access the report and learn more here: sporevidencealliance.ca/projects/den...
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The KBHN Indigenous Stream offers two levels of support for impactful Indigenous-led projects:
Connection Grants: $25,000 (1 year)
Community Impact Grants: $100,000/year (2 years).
📅 Applications due December 5.
Apply here: kidsbrainhealth.ca/indigenous-s...
Connection Grants: $25,000 (1 year)
Community Impact Grants: $100,000/year (2 years).
📅 Applications due December 5.
Apply here: kidsbrainhealth.ca/indigenous-s...
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The KBHN Indigenous Stream offers two levels of support for impactful Indigenous-led projects:
Connection Grants: $25,000 (1 year)
Community Impact Grants: $100,000/year (2 years).
📅 Applications due December 5.
Apply here: kidsbrainhealth.ca/indigenous-s...
Connection Grants: $25,000 (1 year)
Community Impact Grants: $100,000/year (2 years).
📅 Applications due December 5.
Apply here: kidsbrainhealth.ca/indigenous-s...
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The recording from Dr Monika Kastner's presentation on "Evaluation of an eHealth self-management tool (KeepWell) for older adults with #multimorbidity" is now posted! View it here, on our youtube page: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Sh...
#ImpSci
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
#ImpSci
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
Evaluation of an eHealth self-management tool (KeepWell) for older adults with multimorbidity
YouTube video by KT Program
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October 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The recording from Dr Monika Kastner's presentation on "Evaluation of an eHealth self-management tool (KeepWell) for older adults with #multimorbidity" is now posted! View it here, on our youtube page: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Sh...
#ImpSci
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
#ImpSci
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
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Reminder: this online course is coming up in January - Learn how to conduct a knowledge synthesis!
More info here: knowledgetranslation.net/event/introd...
More info here: knowledgetranslation.net/event/introd...
October 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Reminder: this online course is coming up in January - Learn how to conduct a knowledge synthesis!
More info here: knowledgetranslation.net/event/introd...
More info here: knowledgetranslation.net/event/introd...
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It’s national #RTweek & we’re highlighting this project done by the @sporalliance.bsky.social, with KTP Scientist & SPOR EA NPI Dr @andreatricco.bsky.social leading -
🔗 bit.ly/4qhYUQJ
It’s national #RTweek & we’re highlighting this project done by the @sporalliance.bsky.social, with KTP Scientist & SPOR EA NPI Dr @andreatricco.bsky.social leading -
🔗 bit.ly/4qhYUQJ
Guidelines for Preventing Respiratory Illness in Older Adults in Long-Term Care – SPOR Evidence Alliance
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October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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It’s national #RTweek & we’re highlighting this project done by the @sporalliance.bsky.social, with KTP Scientist & SPOR EA NPI Dr @andreatricco.bsky.social leading -
🔗 bit.ly/4qhYUQJ
It’s national #RTweek & we’re highlighting this project done by the @sporalliance.bsky.social, with KTP Scientist & SPOR EA NPI Dr @andreatricco.bsky.social leading -
🔗 bit.ly/4qhYUQJ
Interested in insights from patient partners and researcher co-leads on meaningful co-leadership, engagement, knowledge mobilization, & equitable considerations?
➡️ Check out our summary of key themes from Round Three of the Patient-Driven Research Communities of Practice meetings: shorturl.at/JbFwh
➡️ Check out our summary of key themes from Round Three of the Patient-Driven Research Communities of Practice meetings: shorturl.at/JbFwh
October 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Interested in insights from patient partners and researcher co-leads on meaningful co-leadership, engagement, knowledge mobilization, & equitable considerations?
➡️ Check out our summary of key themes from Round Three of the Patient-Driven Research Communities of Practice meetings: shorturl.at/JbFwh
➡️ Check out our summary of key themes from Round Three of the Patient-Driven Research Communities of Practice meetings: shorturl.at/JbFwh
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Congratulations to @cathsmstratton.bsky.social, who was recently awarded the 2025 Cathy Fooks Award for Research and Leadership Excellence in Patient and Caregiver Engagement Award!
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
Congratulations to @cathsmstratton.bsky.social, who was recently awarded the 2025 Cathy Fooks Award for Research and Leadership Excellence in Patient and Caregiver Engagement Award!
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Congratulations to @cathsmstratton.bsky.social, who was recently awarded the 2025 Cathy Fooks Award for Research and Leadership Excellence in Patient and Caregiver Engagement Award!
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
Congratulations to @cathsmstratton.bsky.social, who was recently awarded the 2025 Cathy Fooks Award for Research and Leadership Excellence in Patient and Caregiver Engagement Award!
@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social