Andrea Cross

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University

[McMaster University Department of Pediatrics @MacUPediatrics]

The Winter 2025 Family Engagement in Research course, offered by the Brighter Path collaboration, funded by @JuravinskiRI, is free for eligible researchers (including trainees and staff), healthcare providers, & families.

Apply by November 30 ⬇️
https://t.co/K2f4HcVC6x

[Kids Brain Health Network @KidsBrainHealth]

Join us for the KBHN Showcase organized by @SFUVentureLabs, where we'll present the @FERProgram. Since 2018, the FER Course has connected families and researchers to foster meaningful neurodevelopmental partnerships in research. November 14, 10 AM PST

https://t.co/A9nrU9gaPx

[McMaster University Department of Pediatrics @MacUPediatrics]

A Winter 2025 cohort of the Family Engagement in Research Course will be offered by the Brighter Path Collaborative funded by @JuravinskiRI.

This course is free for eligible researchers, healthcare providers, families & youth.

Apply by November 30 ⬇️ https://t.co/K2f4HcVC6x

[The Owerko Centre @owerkocentre]

The Azrieli Accelerator invites researchers and community members with lived experience, wanting to grow their capacity in family-partnered research to apply for the Family Engagement in Research course. Learn more https://t.co/Ny47ICSvm1

[Andrea Cross @cross_acc]

It was an absolute honour to present the Chamber’s Family Lifespan Lecture with my longtime friend and colleague @FieryFrancine. Thank you so much for this opportunity and for helping us to shine a light on the importance of embedding lived experience in research and healthcare.

[The Center for Implementation @TCI_ca]

Knowledge brokers play a huge role in facilitating the use of evidence to inform policy. However, what characterizes someone in this role?

This infographic expands on five strategies brokers implement to translate knowledge into action.🤩

Read more! https://t.co/Namf1gQpkh

[Dr. Olaf @DevPeds]

Why Canada needs a national disability strategy https://t.co/6ksm1SnU7K via @ConversationCA @MikeLakeMP @azrielifdn @KBHNPART @MacUPediatrics @mch_childrens @canchildcentre

[CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research @canchildcentre]

Discover how the F-words framework reshaped Iranian parents' views on disability and rehabilitation, shifting focus from 'fixing' to embracing their child's abilities

Read more: https://t.co/ExwP6PON6A

[CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research @canchildcentre]

Help shape CanChild's future by sharing your experiences in our impact survey—your insights are essential to enhancing our research and outreach efforts worldwide!

Take the survey: https://t.co/rA6gAhIeMZ

[CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research @canchildcentre]

The ENVISAGE program significantly boosts positive self-perception in parents of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, enhancing their views of themselves, their children, and their families.

Read more: https://t.co/OphPMce0Fw

[Lauren Kelly, PhD @PharmaLauren]

This is not a drill.

🚨IMPaCT awards are open🚨

Come train with @IMPaCTrials for one year to develop your ideas to improve the health of pregnant people and children into a clinical trial protocol alongside patient, family and scientific mentors.

Apply by October 18.

[Egmar Longo @LongoEgmar]

Our paper #PEMCY Brazil is out! Great time @dana_anaby @RTeplicky @canchild_ca Participation and environment measure - children and youth: PEM-CY Bra... https://t.co/UR96lHtYlz

[Andrea Cross @cross_acc]

@TrinityLowthian Congratulations Trinity!! So exciting we are cheering you on!!

[Andrea Cross @cross_acc]

So proud to be part of this incredible community!! Happy birthday @canchild_ca!!

[CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research @canchildcentre]

CanChild turns 35 today! Our journey has been marked by powerful stories and lived experiences that showcase the resilience of the families and communities we serve. Every story is a testament to the transformative power of our collective efforts.

[Andrea Cross @cross_acc]

@drsarahmunce @HBKidsHospital @KITE_UHN @UHN_Research Congratulations @drsarahmunce!! Fantastic news! So well deserved!

[Andrea Cross @cross_acc]

Congratulations @SoperAlice!! You did an incredible job today! So proud of you! @canchild_ca @envisagenetwork

[Mac RS Grad Program @RSGradMcMaster]

Please join us in congratulating Alice Soper on a successful PhD Comprehensive Examination today! 🌟

[Egmar Longo @LongoEgmar]

Great news, congrats everyone!

[Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @PARC_Study]

📣 Three weeks out from this live talk by Dr. Peter Rosenbaum! Virtual seats are limited, so register soon!

➡️ Register here: https://t.co/5hPFNOUgNR

#ChildHealth

[Andrea Cross @cross_acc]

Such an incredible week at #EACD2024 conference in Brugge 🇧🇪Lots of learning and FUN with our @canchild_ca @FERProgram, @canchildfwords, @envisagenetwork FAMILY, and new FRIENDS! @KidsBrainHealth

[Kids Brain Health Network @KidsBrainHealth]

🌟 Dive into a groundbreaking program built on trust and collaboration: the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course! 🤝 Discover how the @FERProgram is revolutionizing the landscape of family engagement in research. Stay tuned!
https://t.co/lVYRBxtLWY @canchild_ca