Jackie Bender, PhD

Mom, Behavioural Scientist, Associate Professor of Public Health designing and evaluating digital health innovations for ppl with cancer. Tweets are my own.

[CAPO @CAPO_ACOP]

Join Us for World Cancer Day 2026: A Special Webinar on The Human Crisis in Cancer

4th Feb 2026 8:00 AM, EST

Speakers in order of presentation:
1. Gary Rodin
2. Patricia Parker
3. Blessing Nkechi Ugboaja

Moderated by Chioma Asuzu

Register for FREE here https://t.co/b5sCNoRMY4

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

Very proud of my immensely talented PhD student Lauren Squires who gave a fabulous presentation of her PhD project on the role of online support groups for sexual and gender diverse people with cancer. @LaurenSquires2 #capo2025

[CIHR @CIHR_IRSC]

Join one of CIHR's Institute Advisory Boards and help shape the future of health research in Canada!

Seeking individuals with experience in research, policy-making, community engagement, and more!

Apply by April 25, 2025.

Learn more and apply today: https://t.co/ms94JJeCol

[Dr. Perri Tutelman @DrPerriTutelman]

Do you engage people with lived experience in research?

Check out our new checklist with guidance on asking #PWLE to provide input on a draft manuscript or grant!

https://t.co/MNpO588Dex

@CIHR_IMHA @PxPHub @ayacan_cancer @thisisdonwood @TO_dpr @TrinityLowthian

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

@survonc @matt_wallen_PhD @rayychan @Fiona_CW1 @CarlaChesson @RiaJoseph16 @chitchadkitchen @KnowlesReegan @imogenramsey @FlindersCNHS Thanks @matt_wallen_PhD ! I am enjoying learning about all the great research at the CFI and collaborating to advance cancer navigation globally.

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

This is very concerning.

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

International data show a concerning increase in regressive attitudes towards women leaders, especially among young men.

Trust in women’s leadership is declining when it is most needed for health, write @jocalynclark @feminineupheave
https://t.co/mzN7SW2aIG

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

Excited to announce the Top Ten Priorities for AYA research according to AYAs. Fabulous work led by @DrPerriTutelman. Please share widely.
@UHN_Supportive @ayaprogram @PMResearch_UHN @CCSResearch @CAPO_ACOP @cancerstratCA @CancerCareMASCC

[Dr. Catharine Young @DrCatharineY]

Choosing to leave academia is not the same as quitting science 💀

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

@ananya_tb @EBOSS_McGill @mcgillu Congrats!

[Jay Parkinson MD, MPH @jayparkinson]

For the last 17 years I’ve been doing everything I can to fix health care for as many people as possible. It’s time for me to launch a new company and a new chapter with Lucky Sage.
https://t.co/GKZ9efVyBD

[CIHR @CIHR_IRSC]

Today, Minister of Health Mark Holland announced a $43M investment in 14 new Canadian-led #ClinicalTrials to assess treatments and tools with the potential to save lives.

https://t.co/VsAK0kmE1J

[Dr. Imogen R. Coe @ImogenRCoePhD]

I've learned so much from @KirstyDuncanMP & I'm going to learn more from her new book. #InclusiveScience #WomenInSTEM Inclusive science is the most rigorous & impactful science, benefitting everyone. That's what we're all working towards. Congrats on this important contribution!

[PiPER@UHN @PiPER_UHN]

Join us on July 31st from 12- 1pm for a virtual Community of Practice. Therese Lane and Dawn Richards will be presenting on “Publishing with Patient Partners on the Research Team”. https://t.co/33VBJs04PK

[HEI @HEI_mcmaster]

HEI professor @julia_abelson identified a patient engagement skills gap. With her team, she developed a new microcredential called Engagement and Partnering for People-Centred Care. We spoke about its unique career value: https://t.co/UTmgkb23yF

@McMasterCPD

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

@rayychan So sorry to hear Ray. My condolences to you too.

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

Enjoying @CancerCareMASCC in Lille France after a difficult month. This morning at breakfast, a hotel staff handed me a take-way bag with a croissant after noticing that I had not picked up my daily treat. It’s the thoughtful gestures in life that make all the difference.

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

@rayychan @CancerCareMASCC Thanks Ray. Sadly, my father passed away this month. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to attend MASCC this year but I am very glad I did.

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

Interesting study on breast cancer survivorship guidelines showing a lack of focus on patients’ social needs by Krista Ariello from Canada. @CancerCareMASCC

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

Great example of a virtual group medical visit in survivorship care by @NiharikaDixit16 among a high need low income group. Highly effective and impressive participation rates around 95%!

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

Insightful presentation by @rayychan at @CancerCareMASCC on tailoring cancer care guidelines for resource limited settings. Supportive care should be considered essential (e.g., basic and core)

[Jackie Bender, PhD @benderjack]

Great example of cultural adaptation of an online resource for cancer carers in a low resource setting by @OlindaSantin at @CancerCareMASCC