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Our researchers here at @BCChildrensHosp are truly a talented bunch! The @UBCmedicine Awards this past fall recognized how our investigators and staff members have gone above and beyond in the areas of teaching, research and more: https://t.co/2bwKamZLp2

#BCCHR2022

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In June, we talked with the newly appointed head of pediatrics @DrStevenPMiller about his past experiences in pediatric neurology, as well as his future plans to integrate care and change the landscape of brain research at @BCChildrensHosp: https://t.co/Mq33qsGJcF

#BCCHR2022

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The Visual Cognitive Neuroscience Research Team at UBC/BC Children's Hospital is inviting parents to enrol their children with normal or corrected to normal vision between 6-10 years of age to participate in a neuroimaging study.

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✅ Fill out a short survey: https://t.co/r4Caro0M0j
⭐Our goal: To understand diagnostic practices children with #CP and your learning interests.
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Get to know BB&D!
BB&D Investigators Dr. @rauscherMRI, Dr. @AlexMarkWeber and their team conducted a study using quantitative MRI to investigate whether wearing a face mask leads to changes in Cerebral Blood Flow and cerebral venous oxygen saturation.
🔗: https://t.co/pO5etRyuve

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Get to know BB&D! Dr. @jillzwicker and her team conducted a randomized waitlist-controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) and brain changes associated with this intervention.
Read more here: https://t.co/I6KAFgDi5y

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What an incredible turnout for session 2 of Mini Med School (MMS)! Yesterday, Dr. Amrit Dhariwal and Dr. @BriannaT_Psyc talked about the physical experience of emotions and nonsuicidal self-injury, respectively. Curious about MMS? Learn more here: https://t.co/wjqSiw5utV

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For #OccupationalTherapy Month, we're highlighting @BCChildrensHosp Dr. @jillzwicker's research on how an evidence-based occupational therapy program called CO-OP is related to structural changes in the cerebellum of patients with DCD. More: https://t.co/5w57QVuBCZ

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Congratulations to BB&D Investigator @DrStevenPMiller, recipient of the 2022 Bernard Sachs Award from the @ChildNeuroSoc (CNS)!

Read page 30 of the CNS Connections magazine to learn more about Dr. Miller's recognition: https://t.co/0le7cqY8VR

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Dr. Deborah Giaschi's studies on the impacts of vision developmental disorders is crucial in finding more effective treatments to set children up for success.

This #ChildrensVisionMonth, learn more about Dr. Giaschi's findings from 2019: https://t.co/ADPxsqttfJ

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Congratulations to BB&D Investigators Dr. Jill Zwicker and Dr. Tamara Vanderwal for receiving the BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) for their projects!

Read more here: https://t.co/2jL91nzhib

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Congratulations to BB&D Affiliate Investigator Dr. @LiisaGalea for receiving the Michael Smith @HlthResearchBC 2022 Convening & Collaborating award for her project "Mind the gap: Hormonal contraceptives and the brain".

Read more here: https://t.co/9S8pT6OHjy

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Read the article here: https://t.co/qROR9ZqCYH !

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Congratulations BB&D Trainee Alison Fong and Investigators Dr. Friedlander & Dr. Richardson on your new publication: "Characteristics of children with autism and intellectual disability presenting with severe self-injurious behaviours".

[Brain, Behaviour & Development at BCCHR @BBDtheme]

Congratulations BB&D Trainee Alison Fong and Investigators Dr. Friedlander & Dr. Richardson on your new publication: "Characteristics of children with autism and intellectual disability presenting with severe self-injurious behaviours".

[BC Children's Hospital Research Institute @BCCHresearch]

Congratulations to the @BCChildrensHosp investigators and staff members who are recipients of the 2022 @UBCmedicine Awards in recognition of their excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service! Read more: https://t.co/2bwKan0jeA

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New publication from BB&D Affiliate Investigator Dr. Hasina Samji uses novel methodology to estimate the prevalence of mental disorders in British Columbia.

Read more here: https://t.co/qryO93uN8k

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New publication from BB&D Investigator Dr. William Panenka and BB&D Affiliate Investigator Ivan Torres explores the criterion validity of the Brief Test of Adult Cognition by Telephone (BTACT) for mild traumatic brain injury.

Read more here: https://t.co/ioankbvLA7

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Get to know BB&D! This week we're highlighting Dr. @KatelynnBoerner, the 2019 BB&D Trainee Boost Award recipient.

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World-class scientists will educate teens about child & adolescent #mentalhealth at our award-winning #MiniMedSchool. @BCChildrensHosp's Dr. Janet Mah and Dr. Bob McMahon are this year's co-deans. Program begins Oct. 19, and registration runs Sept. 19-25: https://t.co/JSACubYFtp

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New publication from BB&D Investigator Dr. William Honer and BB&D Affiliate Investigator Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez explores the impact of medications, mood state, and electrode placement on ECT outcomes in treatment-refractory psychosis.

Read more here: https://t.co/cwCIGlaFzi