CanPath Featured as one of Canada’s Most Successful Investments in Biobanking

Posted on March 27, 2024 by pathwp

CanPath was featured as one of Canada’s most successful investments in biobanking! 🩸💉 In an Open Access Government article, Francois Lamontagne, Paul Hebert, and Michelle Kho (Sepsis Canada) emphasize the critical role of biobanks in generating new insights into healthcare and disease management. They underscore the pitfalls of ‘classic’ biobanks, highlight the low-cost opportunity of ‘living’ biobank Read more about CanPath Featured as one of Canada’s Most Successful Investments in Biobanking[…]

New Article on Progress in Site-Specific Cancer Mortality

Posted on March 27, 2024 by pathwp

A new article has been published in Scientific Reports on the progress in site-specific cancer mortality in Canada over the last 70 years. Using data from Statistics Canada and the Global Cancer Observatory, Warkentin et al. (2024) found that there has been “a significant reduction in cancer mortality in Canada since site-specific cancer mortality rates peaked Read more about New Article on Progress in Site-Specific Cancer Mortality[…]

CanPath Access Office Hours

Posted on March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 by pathwp

Join CanPath for an informative session on accessing CanPath data and biosamples for your research projects! Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or new to the process, our Access Office experts are here to provide insider tips on ensuring your application is successful. The “Access Office Hours” virtual series provides researchers with an opportunity every quarter to ask Read more about CanPath Access Office Hours[…]

Upcoming CanPath Webinar on Ultra-processed food consumption, depression, and diabetes

Posted on March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 by pathwp

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a widespread chronic condition with severe consequences, including complications affecting blood vessels and organs, disability, and premature death. Research indicates that depression can significantly raise the risk of developing T2D, potentially through lifestyle and biological factors. Additionally, our modern diet presents a challenge with the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods Read more about Upcoming CanPath Webinar on Ultra-processed food consumption, depression, and diabetes[…]

Manitoba Tomorrow Project at the Bold Ideas Colloquium Series

Posted on March 14, 2024 by pathwp

Tune in to the Bold Ideas Colloquium Series on Friday March 15th to hear our colleagues, Dr. Donna Turner and Dr. Travis Hrubeniuk give a presentation about the Manitoba Tomorrow Project Cohort.

Rural communities face higher risk of lung cancer from radon

Posted on March 11, 2024 by pathwp

Research conducted using CanPath data, including Atlantic PATH found that at least one in five lung cancer cases diagnosed are found in people who have never smoked. Our colleague, Dr. Aaron Goodarzi has written a new article on the risks of lung cancer that rural communities face as a result of exposure to radon. Full article: https://troymedia.com/health/cancer-risk-from-radon-gas-is-higher-in-rural-communities/