Health & Science

My passion for science and research has led me to a career in healthcare-focused communications. Below are links to some of my work in this area.

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Actions on Diabetes Podcast

Each episode of the Actions on Diabetes podcast includes a discussion between myself and a Diabetes Action Canada researcher and Patient Partner about a topic of interest in patient-oriented research.

You can listen and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

 

 

 

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Commercializing Living Therapies with CCRM

I host and produced this podcast with CCRM. It’s a great deep-dive into topics related to the commercialization of cell and gene therapies, and a chance for me to help others learn about everything from the ethics of this field to how to support reimbursement of therapies that can be so expensive. Listen now!

 

 

 

 

 

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Unbreakable: The OC Podcast from Osteoporosis Canada

I host and produce this series of short interviews with osteoporosis experts. It has been fascinating to learn more about this chronic condition while speaking to scientists and health care providers, as well as those with lived experience. Listen now!

 

 

 

 

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Diabetes: From Beta Cells to Bicycles Podcast

I hosted and produced this podcast mini-series with the BC Diabetes Research Network. It highlights six of the researchers in their network and the ways they are supporting better health for everyone with diabetes in British Columbia and across the country.

Listen now! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diabetes Canada Podcast LogoThe Diabetes Canada Podcast

From 2017 until December 2023, I produced and hosted the Diabetes Canada Podcast. Get updates on the latest diabetes research, hear stories from those living with the disease, and find out what you can do to make a difference.

Listen here: iTunes

Spotify

Android

My Medium Blog

On Medium, you can find my personal musings on all things science,
chronic illness and more.

Covid-19

Dr. Michael Fralick – A COVID-19 Research Pivot

Diabetes

Catalyst Grants Support Projects to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Peel Region

Celebrating the Career of Dr. Patricia Brubaker

Research Profile – Dr Jacqueline Beaudry

Research Profile – Dr Shirley Wu

Research Profile – Dr Dr Seeta Ramdass

Research Profile – Dr Eno Hysi

Research Profile – Dr Mahavir Agarwal

Research Profile – Dr Walter Swardfager

Research Profile – Dr. Ian Zenlea

Research Profile – Dr. Alexander Singer

Research Profile – Dr. Michelle Greiver

BBDC Endowment Honours Dr Patricia Brubaker

Liaison Librarian Supports Catalyst Grants

Building capacity for involving older adults, caregivers and partners in research Workshop

Beyond Clinical Trials: How to leverage your story in Diabetes Research Webinar

T1D Screening Program Engages Patient Partners

Diabetes Action Canada engages Patient Partners in all levels of Governance

Dr Calvin Ke Researches Personalized Pathways to Care

Text-Based Program Helps Support Smoother Transitions to Adult Care

Diabetes Action Canada at Vascular 2023

Small Talk with Krista Lamb: Food for Thought

The Importance of Patient-Oriented Research

Building a network for youth with Type 1 Diabetes

University of Alberta – ADI 100 Years of Insulin Celebration webinar

BEaTS Research Radio – Interview with Krista Lamb

Small Talk with Krista Lamb: Work It Out

U of T Novo Nordisk Network – Meet Our Chairs – Dr Baiju Shah

Diabetes Pharmacists Network Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Dr Denice Feig to receive the Norbert Freinkel Award – American
Diabetes Association

BBDC Studentship Success Stories

BBDC Postdoctoral Success Stories

GlycoNet Investigator featured in 100 Lives of Insulin project

RCIScience – Dr Holly Witteman

Diana Sherifali – 100 Lives of Insulin Profile

U of T Event to mark 100th Anniversary of Insulin’s Discovery and Map
Future of Diabetes Care

A WHO key informant language survey of people with lived experiences of
diabetes: Media misconceptions, values-based messaging, stigma, framings
and communications considerations

Discoveries from the study of longstanding type 1 diabetes

Connect1d Canada Aims to Researchers with Interested Study Participants

RCIScience – Dr. Bruce Perkins

Canadians Invited to Celebrate the Discovery of Insulin with Us

Introducing Dr. Minna Woo – BBDC’s New Director

Sara Nunes Vasconcelos, PhD – BBDC Member Profile

Calvin Ke, MD, PhD – BBDC Member Profile

Mamatha Bhat, MD, MSc, PhD, FRCPC – BBDC Member Profile

Shirley X. Y. Wu, PhD – BBDC Member Profile

Islet Biologists Work with Patient Partners on New Publication

New research project tests the use of technology to support those
with diabetes distress

New study looks at essential requirements for the governance of data repositories

A profile of Dr. Gary Lewis

Is hybrid closed loop right for you? 

Life inside the loop – DIY systems in type 1 diabetes

Program provides relevant support for older adults with diabetes

Moving Beyond Just Sex and Gender

Ensuring the Future of Patient-Oriented Research

New Algorithm Will Help Improve Health Care for People with
Type 1 Diabetes

The Economic Burden of Inpatient Treatment of Foot Ulcers in People with
Diabetes is Unacceptable

National Diabetes Repository a game changer for research

Experts Living with Diabetes at the Heart of Diabetes Action Canada Study

Discovery Grant Awardee: Dr. Gareth Lim

Education and foot care program helping seniors live healthier with diabetes

How the patient voice is transforming database research

Taking steps in the right direction to prevent diabetes-related amputation

Patient-Oriented Research in the Spotlight for Diabetes Awareness Month

New study from Diabetes Action Canada researcher highlights increase
in diabetes-related amputation in Ontario

Canadians with diabetes deserve a life free of fear

Diabetes Action Canada Patient Partner Spotlight

Research Profile – Dr Jon Schertzer

Research Profile – Dr Jenny Bruin

Research Profile – Research Profile – Dr Ananya Banerjee

 

Orbis Canada

Board Member spotlight – Dr Anna Ells

Canadian Fellowship Program builds expertise in Nepal

Fundraising Dinner highlights Orbis projects in India

World neglected Tropical Disease Day

International Womens Day – Dominique Geoffrion Student
Champion for Orbis

Volunteer Faculty Nurse from Vancouver changes lives worldwide

Canadian Cataract Surgery

Orbis Canada volunteer faculty members win Lifetime Achievement
Awards

West London Lions Club raise funds to support Orbis

Celebrating International Day for women and girls in science

International Women’s Day spotlight Alexandria Sham

Scrub Cap Sales – Support eye care for Refugees

Moving up mountains for Global Eye Health

International Women’s Day spotlight Carrington Christmas

Medical Students bake up funds for Orbis Canada

Dr. Lesya Shuba brings brighter futures to children with Glaucoma

Dr. Simon Holland – A lifetime of service

How an Orbis surgery transformed a future

Thirst for knowledge fuels Orbis volunteer

Parkinson Canada

How Data Sharing can drive Innovation

Stem Cell Research

New CIHR/JDRF Teams Grant Led by Dr Cristina Nostro

Losing Patience: Ontario patients support stem cell research – now
they need help navigating to real treatments

Unregulated stem cell treatments raise concerns

Regenerative Medicine: Moving closer to the clinic and
commercialization

Research Profile – Dr. Gordon Keller

Research Profile – Dr. Bernard Thebaud

Research Profile – Dr. Marc Jeschke

Research Profile – Dr. Penney Gilbert

Research Profile – Dr. Maryam Faiz

Research Profile – Dr. Cindi Morshead

Research Profile – Dr. Michael Laflamme

Research Profile – Dr. Manoj Lalu

Research Profile – Dr. Phillip Karpowicz

Research Profile – Elmar Jaeckel

Other Assorted Writing

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