Busy mom of 4, PhD Psychologist, Scientific Director @CIHR_IHDCYH, Scientific Director @KidsInPain, Professor & Tier 1 @CRC_CRC in Children's Pain @DalhousieU.
I’m mostly posting on @LinkedIn and @instagram these days—still hanging in here, though it’s feeling like a farewell party as everyone heads for the exit! Find me on @bluesky and Threads (same handle) too, just haven’t jumped in fully yet. #SocialShuffle
Our special #worldprematurityday Preemie Chat is this Friday! We're excited to be welcoming Dr. Christine Chambers (@DrCChambers ), Jaylee Hilliard(@AngelEyeHealth), Dr. Jacques Balayla, Dr. Jessica Duby and other 5 incredible speakers.
Meet our speakers and register here:
https://t.co/9mXL7oDWH7
The Healthy Youth Team Grants funding opportunity will build on priority themes identified through the Healthy Youth Initiative and focus on youth-engaged research.
Thanks to partners @BT1D_CA@CIHR_ICRH@cihr_inmha @ipph_ispp & CIHR-INMD!
Learn more ⬇️
At 6 weeks old, Charlotte went from pink to blue. She had a heart attack.
Over the next few years, she remained in active heart failure. But thanks to Dr. Lori West's research, she received her new heart before her third birthday.
https://t.co/xOplu7HuSH
#BeatHeartDisease
Congratulations to all the Gairdner laureates who were honoured for their discoveries at last night’s @gairdnerawards Gala. We applaud your commitment to advancing the biomedical sciences and improving the health of Canadians and people around the world!
« Chaque enfant mérite des soins qui tiennent compte de sa douleur, la traitent avec sérieux et priorisent son confort comme mesure de sécurité. » @katebirnie
Éditorial : « Quand la guérison fait mal » (en anglais) : https://t.co/Bh3E1Taay7
#PasBesoinDeFaireMal#SNSP2025
🧵Safety is more than the absence of harm. Read why children’s pain must be treated as a patient safety incident 👇 Help close this gap! https://t.co/Bh3E1T9CIz #CPSW2025#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
Calling all EPPC 2025 attendees! Don't miss this "Beyond Borders" session where we'll explore how to best support the mobilization of evidence-based approaches for children's pain management.
🗓October 9 |🕜1:30–2:30 PM |📍Auditorium
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt#EPPC2025
⏰ Just a few days left! The CIHR IHDCYH survey closes Sept 15. As Scientific Director, I want to hear from you. Your input will shape our priorities to improve the health of children, youth & families.
#BetterBeginnings#VibrantChildhoods#EmpoweredYouth#Research#IHDCYH
Help shape the future of human development, child and youth health research!
Take IHDCYH’s 5-minute survey before September 15 to share your thoughts:
https://t.co/KgaYDvwxBO
So proud of the work SKIP is leading — but we can’t do it without you! 🧡
Your voice matters. Please complete the survey & share so we can continue to create real change for kids in pain.
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
📣 Help shape the future of pediatric pain care! SKIP is building a new strategic plan + implementation guide — and we want your input. 💬
Take the survey before Sept 15 + enter to win a SKIP prize pack! 🎁
🔗 https://t.co/JfafcDd3aV
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
Notice of upcoming #FundingOpportunity: CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award (2025)
Launch date: October 2025
Details: https://t.co/UwUVu7Ol3C
@BT1D_CA@HeartandStroke
Help shape the future of human development, child and youth health research!
Take IHDCYH’s 5-minute survey before September 15 to share your thoughts:
https://t.co/KgaYDvwxBO
Calling all health research community members!
@CIHR_IHDCYH is looking to understand where our work is making a difference & where we can do more.
Take our short survey & help shape the future of health research.
🕔 It only takes 5 minutes.
🔗 https://t.co/LiPOtUbbRK
Join the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit for a free, online webinar on Sept 10, 1-2 pm AT! Learn how SKIP, IWK Health and rural hospitals are working together to put the pediatric pain management health standard into practice across the Maritimes!🔗Register: https://t.co/LLfVC53yim
Imagine advising on research gaps & needs, shaping funding opportunities and training the next generation in infectious disease and immunity research?
Apply to become the next Scientific Director of CIHR-III: https://t.co/J4vqX9tRr0
CIHR and partners are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025-26 Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant #FundingOpportunity
Launched: July 31
Closing date: October 23
Funds available: $5.25M
Read the full details and prepare your application: https://t.co/UYn0mMqpAb
@EDSC_GC
📣 3 years ago, #IHDCYH launched our Strategic Plan 2022-2026, developed in consultation with our research community. We invite you to let us know how we’re doing by completing this 5 minute survey by 9/15! ➡️ https://t.co/8APXPpL0Mh
#EnRappel: Nous vous invitons à prendre 5 minutes pour répondre au présent sondage & ainsi nous permettre d’avoir une meilleure idée de nos bons coups et des aspects que nous devons améliorer. https://t.co/q7jTFLpxOy