Chronic Disease Care

A Canadian research network, improving health and quality of life for people living with a chronic disease #researchthatmatters #icdcresearch

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Huge congratulations to Dr. Danielle Fox on being named a @CIHR_IRSC Health System Impact Fellow!

Her work advancing digital health, AI, and data-driven care is helping strengthen health systems in Alberta and beyond.

Learn more: https://t.co/PBkNUnJ8x9

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Happy #NursesWeek 💙

To ALL our nurses, your expertise, compassion, and commitment make our work possible. We are deeply grateful for the role you play in advancing research and improving patient care.

To nurses everywhere, thank you for all that you do.
#ThankYouNurses

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Please help us congratulate Dr. Matthew James (right in the photo) on receiving the 2026 Cumming School of Medicine Alumni of Distinction Award!

The award recognizes his outstanding clinical research and significant impact in the field of academic nephrology.

Well deserved!

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Happy 60th Birthday, UCalgary!

https://t.co/Tk7Je4zThI

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

New models published to inform decision-making for people with CKD and coronary heart disease

https://t.co/aLpxOorB9D

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Drug‑associated AKI causes preventable harm. Dr. Matthew James discusses new approaches in @SciAm.

The PONTIAK trial (https://t.co/Kg43ydsUlr) is testing cilastatin to prevent kidney injury from nephrotoxic medications.

Read his insights 👇

https://t.co/ydOVe7Wljo

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Shining a spotlight on Robert Goldberg, whose research is breaking new ground at the intersection of kidney disease and dementia.
By focusing on early risk and prevention, his work aims to help delay dementia onset across Canada. We’re incredibly proud to support this research.

[Libin Cardiovascular Institute @LibinInstitute]

Meet Robert Goldberg, master’s trainee under Dr. Tyrone Harrison. His research explores links between dementia, kidney disease, CVD & diabetes—aiming to identify at-risk individuals and delay dementia onset in Canada.

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

@UCalgary researchers are inviting kidney donors and transplant recipients to share their assessment experience through interviews or focus groups, online (Zoom) or in person.

Help improve the experience for future patients.

Learn more or get involved: https://t.co/cmKNTtXiLd

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Proud to see the Calgary Tower lit up for the 20th anniversary of World Kidney Day!

This year’s global theme, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet”, inspires action close to home and around the world. 💙🌍

#WorldKidneyDay

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Join us in celebrating World Kidney Day on March 12.

Help raise awareness that prevention and early detection not only save lives, but reduces the environmental impact of kidney care.

Together, we can reduce the burden on both patients and our planet.

#OurKidneysOurPlanet

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Person-centered integrated care and sustainability within healthcare are mutually supportive. Kidney care can be made more sustainable through comprehensive planning of strategies and outcome-based measures. Learn more: https://t.co/V8PLqYVSji

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

The awareness the Pesta family has brought to living kidney donation will benefit so many people on dialysis. If you’re healthy enough, donating a kidney is safe and truly rewarding.

https://t.co/OIQgNNYsz1

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Can’t wait to see all the great things ahead for kidney health in 2026!

[Marcello Tonelli @cellotonelli]

With kidney health now anchored in @WHO policy and the @UN NCD declaration, we’ve reached a turning point. In 2026, ISN is focused on action, turning commitments into impact. Together, we’ll keep kidney health at the heart of global health. Read more ⬇️

[Libin Cardiovascular Institute @LibinInstitute]

Heart disease is the leading cause of premature death for women in Canada — yet women are under-studied & underdiagnosed.

Wear Red on Feb 13 for women’s heart health & join us for a group photo at 11:30 am, HSC mall at #UCalgary Foothills Campus.

#LibinWearsRed #WearRedCanada

[Justin Chun Lab @JustinChun7]

Very excited to share our work identifying IL-32 as a lipid droplet cytokine that is highly expressed in injured proximal tubules in patients with diabetic kidney disease @archbiopartners @bioturing

https://t.co/VKSCHQ3B6N

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Hude Quan.

His leadership, impact on health data science, & his contributions to the research community will be felt for generations.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends & all who had the privilege of knowing him.

[Libin Cardiovascular Institute @LibinInstitute]

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Hude Quan. His contributions to the Libin Institute and to the broader research community were significant and will be long remembered.

Read more about Dr. Quan here: https://t.co/d7IILLGbu9

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Despite study heterogeneity, evidence suggests women may benefit more than men from higher hemodialysis adequacy.

"One‑size‑fits‑all" dialysis targets can miss key differences. Dialysis care should intentionally consider sex, gender & individual factors.
https://t.co/gQdoQA7at7

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

"Is less more" when it comes to peritoneal dialysis?

Dr. Jeff Perl (@PD_Perls) presents his case for starting eligible patients on incremental PD at City Wide Renal Rounds.

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Calling all healthcare providers!

@UBC researchers need your input on potassium management in cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome.

Take the short survey (10–12 mins) and help shape future strategies 👇
https://t.co/OukF6NKKKz

[Chronic Disease Care @ICDC_Research]

Wishing all our amazing followers a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Here’s to new opportunities and continued success in 2026.