Tag: Health Research

Predicting chronic disease enabled by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia data linkage

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Predicting chronic disease enabled by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia data linkage Predicting chronic disease has gotten faster and simpler with the linkage of data gathered from a longitudinal study involving over 34,000 participants and administrative health data routinely gathered by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Read more about Predicting chronic disease enabled by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia data linkage[…]

National Health and Fitness Day

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June 1st was National Health and Fitness Day! đź’Ş It is important to recognize the importance of maintaining the health of our communities and the vital role of regular physical activity among Canadians. CanPath and our regional cohorts strive to advance research that promotes healthy living and well-being for everyone. Check out these interesting findings based Read more about National Health and Fitness Day[…]

Shaping the Future of Health Care with New Technologies, Devices and eHealth Innovations

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CanPath National Scientific Director Dr. Philip Awadalla is presenting at an upcoming virtual event hosted by the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus and Research Canada. Join to learn more about current trends in Canadian healthcare, particularly in the tech and eHealth space. 🗓️ Wednesday, May 8 đź•› 12pmEST/1pmAST đź”—https://rc-rc.ca/phrc-virtual-ehealth-event-may-8-2024/ Special Virtual Event hosted by the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus Read more about Shaping the Future of Health Care with New Technologies, Devices and eHealth Innovations[…]

Conference of Atlantic Medical Students (CoAMS)

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Atlantic PATH is pleased to be represented at the Conference of Atlantic Medical Students (CoAMS) on April 27th at Dalhousie University. This conference seeks to facilitate student networking to build a strong community environment among Atlantic medical students that will promote knowledge sharing and future collaboration. To accomplish this, a series of medical talks and Read more about Conference of Atlantic Medical Students (CoAMS)[…]

CanPath is Hiring: Research Operations Manager

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Join the CanPath team as the new Research Operations Manager at the University of Toronto. Deadline: September 22, 2023. “CanPath is Canada’s largest population health cohort and a national platform for population-level health research. CanPath is studying the biology, behaviours and environments of Canadians to learn more about the causes of chronic disease and cancer Read more about CanPath is Hiring: Research Operations Manager[…]

CH&E Seminar Series – Dr. Kelvin Fong (Sept 2023)

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We are looking forward to attend our colleague, Dr. Kelvin Fong’s presentation in the Dalhousie University Department of Community Health and Epidemiology‘s Seminar Series on September 13th at 12pm AST (11am EST). Dr. Fong’s presentation is entitled, “How does the Environment Contribute to Health in Atlantic Canada?”  Dr. Fong is an assistant professor at Dalhousie University Read more about CH&E Seminar Series – Dr. Kelvin Fong (Sept 2023)[…]

Melanoma Risk in Atlantic Canada

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New work from Dr. Ivan Litvinov and Dr. François LagacĂ©  at McGill University includes Atlantic PATH participants and highlights why Atlantic Canadians are at higher risk for developing melanoma (skin cancer). The SunFit project conducted focus groups in 22 communities across Atlantic Canada.  Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have the highest rates of melanoma in the Read more about Melanoma Risk in Atlantic Canada[…]

New Publication – Skin Cancer & Atlantic Canada

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Atlantic PATH participants were invited to participate in the SunFit study led by Dr. Ivan Litvinov at McGill University. A new publication focuses on assessing skin cancer risk factors, sun safety behaviours and melanoma concern in Atlantic Canada. Melanoma skin cancer can largely be prevented through education, sun protection, screening, and public health campaigns. However, Read more about New Publication – Skin Cancer & Atlantic Canada[…]

Pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy

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The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) have launched the Pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy that will guide efforts to enhance the collection, integration and use of cancer data. “CPAC and CCS have worked with various partners, including provincial and territorial cancer agencies and programs, healthcare organizations, First Nations, Inuit and MĂ©tis partners, Read more about Pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy[…]

CBC News Article

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A Dalhousie University and McMaster University led project is highlighted in a recent CBC article. The New Frontiers in Research Fund supported research is focused on disparities in cancer incidence and outcomes in a Black Nova Scotian community (Shelburne, Nova Scotia). This research is truly interdisciplinary, incorporating natural and social sciences to consider the role of Read more about CBC News Article[…]