Tag: CanPath

CanPath data sheds light on air pollution’s hidden role in rheumatic disease

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Air pollution isn’t just a lung issue. It has far-reaching effects on immune function and autoimmune diseases. CanPath’s vast dataset offers researchers a unique opportunity to explore these connections and advance air pollution and autoimmune disease research. Air pollution is often associated with respiratory conditions, but emerging research reveals its impact extends beyond the lungs, Read more about CanPath data sheds light on air pollution’s hidden role in rheumatic disease[…]

Synthetic Dataset Workshop (In-Person in Toronto)

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Synthetic Dataset Workshop (In-Person in Toronto) Date: June 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 am- 4:30pm Location: Centre for Research and Innovation Support Register for the workshop Join us for an exclusive hands-on workshop on the CanPath Synthetic Dataset, designed for faculty, researchers, and trainees looking to explore Canada’s largest population health dataset. This workshop will introduce participants to Lifebit’s cloud-based platform and provide Read more about Synthetic Dataset Workshop (In-Person in Toronto)[…]

The Government of Canada highlights progress on breast cancer screening research and implementation in Canada

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News release Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of Canada Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. One in eight women in Canada is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Raising awareness of breast cancer screening, which Read more about The Government of Canada highlights progress on breast cancer screening research and implementation in Canada[…]

Upcoming Webinar – CanPath’s Genomic Landscape

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Webinar: CanPath’s genomic data landscape: Insights from Ontario and Quebec Canada’s largest genomic data resource just got bigger … how will you use it? 🧬🤔 CanPath now offers even more genotyping data from the Ontario Health Study (OHS) and CARTaGENE (Quebec), creating new opportunities to explore genetic ancestry, disease risk, and innovative research approaches. Join Dr. Read more about Upcoming Webinar – CanPath’s Genomic Landscape[…]

Webinar – Understanding the connections between air pollution and rheumatic disease

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Join us for an upcoming CanPath webinar that considers the connections between air pollution and rheumatic disease. February 20, 2025   ~   12pmEST/1pmAST Registration: https://bit.ly/40YZNBx About the webinar Join Dr. Sasha Bernatsky, a leading researcher in rheumatic disease and environmental health, as she delves into how environmental exposures impact autoimmunity and inflammation. Drawing on her extensive Read more about Webinar – Understanding the connections between air pollution and rheumatic disease[…]

Global Biobank Meta-Analysis Initiative: How CanPath is Powering Genetic Discovery Across Human Disease

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The Global Biobank Meta-analysis Initiative (GBMI) unites 24 biobanks, including CanPath and its regional cohorts, with data from over 2.2 million people, to power global genetic discovery. By integrating diverse genetic info, GBMI improves disease risk prediction, advances personalized medicine, and boosts discoveries. CanPath contributes Canadian data, adding diversity and impact! Together, they’ve harmonized data, improved data on Read more about Global Biobank Meta-Analysis Initiative: How CanPath is Powering Genetic Discovery Across Human Disease[…]

CIHR Team Grants: Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention

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Team Grants — Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention  This opportunity is led by the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR) in collaboration with the CIHR Institutes of: Aging (CIHR-IA), Gender and Health (CIHR-IGH), Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (CIHR-INMD), Population and Public Health (CIHR-IPPH), and in partnership with the BioCanRx, Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), Cancer Research Society Read more about CIHR Team Grants: Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention[…]

New environmental exposure data added to CanPath: Greenness, air quality, and accessibility

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CanPath is excited to continue collaborating with the CIHR-funded Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research Consortium (CANUE) by linking a third round of environmental exposure data to the national harmonized CanPath datasets. Since 2016, CANUE has gathered and standardized environmental exposure data on air and noise pollution, land use, community amenities, green spaces, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. This Read more about New environmental exposure data added to CanPath: Greenness, air quality, and accessibility[…]

Upcoming Webinar – CanPath Trainees Study Pollution and Disease

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Hybrid event: From air to ailment: trainees study pollution’s role in disease onset December 10, 2024 @ 1pmAST/12pmEST Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-air-to-ailment-trainees-study-pollutions-role-in-disease-onset-tickets-1080426387409 Are you curious about how environmental factors like air pollution affect our health? Join us for an engaging event where four MPH in Epidemiology students from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) share their cutting-edge research Read more about Upcoming Webinar – CanPath Trainees Study Pollution and Disease[…]

Government of Canada invests in breast cancer research at CanPath

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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women* in Canada, with one in eight women expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime. Early detection through screening can make treatment easier and improve survival rates. In April 2024, the US recommended starting breast cancer screening for Read more about Government of Canada invests in breast cancer research at CanPath[…]