A Common Vision for Increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Living in Canada: Let’s Get Moving
On May 31, 2018, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) governments released A Common Vision for Increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Living in Canada: Let’s Get Moving. This is Canada’s first ever national policy focusing on increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary living in Canada. Led by the Public Health Agency of Canada at […]
JDRF and CIHR are one-step closer to beating Type-1 Diabetes
On March 30th, 2018 the much anticipated awardees were announced for the CIHR/JDFR innovative clinical trials multi-year operating grant to progressively remove the burden from the lives of persons with Type-1 Diabetes (T1D). Of the eight research groups that applied, three were funded with each receiving up to a maximum of $3,000,000 over 4 […]
Expanding Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Canada using Artificial Intelligence: A new collaboration supported by Diabetes Action Canada, the University of Montreal and The Montreal Polytechnique
Diabetes is considered a global epidemic, affecting 8.5% of the worldwide adult population[i] . By 2020, 10% of the Canadian population will be living with diabetes. Those with the disease have an elevated risk of eyesight deterioration, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults under 60 years of age (working age). Diabetic Retinopathy […]
JOINT IAS ICCR SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM
It is still time to register! Upcoming Special Event Wednesday, June 13, 2018, • 8:30-17:30 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 717 Register Now Scientific Program
2018 – 19 Banting Legacy Educational Awards
Media Release June 3, 2018 The Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation (SFBLF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Banting Legacy Educational Awards. These awards are provided as support for students, living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, to advance their career aspirations through post-secondary education. This program is one of many […]
Congratulations Michelle Greiver On Being Awarded a $2.6 Million Competitive Operating Grant
Diabetes Action Canada will like to congratulate Dr. Michelle Greiver on being awarded a $2.6 million competitive operating grant. The grant will fund a SPIDER (Structured Process Informed by Data, Evidence and Research) approach, supporting primary care practices in optimizing care for patients with complex needs. CLick here to read the full article published by […]
Patient-Oriented Research (POR) Early Career Investigator Mentorship Award in Diabetes and its Complications 2018-2019
Diabetes Action Canada is launching its 2018-2019 Intercentre Mentorship award for early career investigators interested in Patient-Oriented Research (POR) in diabetes and its complications. The goal of this award is to promote networking and optimal integration of early career investigators into the Diabetes Action Canada (DAC) Network and the Canadian diabetes research community. Up to […]
Patient-Oriented Research (POR) Intercentre Trainee Internship Award in Diabetes and its Complications 2018-2019
Diabetes Action Canada is launching its 2018-2019 Intercentre Internship competition for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research professionals interested in Patient-Oriented Research (POR) in diabetes and its complications. The goal of this award is to promote networking and optimal integration of trainees into the Diabetes Action Canada (DAC) Network and the Canadian diabetes research community. […]