INTREPID Lab - CAMH
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Official Account of INTREPID Lab at CAMH 🔬💡A leading hub for advancing smoking & vaping treatment, research, education, and digital health.
Visit us at🌐: https://intrepidlab.ca/en
Visit us at🌐: https://intrepidlab.ca/en
This #BlackHistoryMonth, don’t miss our FREE, TEACH Educational Rounds panel on advancing smoking cessation in Black communities.
🗓 Feb 18, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Onye Nnorom, Brenda Osei-Boadi & Jama Yusuf
🔗 Register HERE: edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
🗓 Feb 18, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Onye Nnorom, Brenda Osei-Boadi & Jama Yusuf
🔗 Register HERE: edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
February 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, don’t miss our FREE, TEACH Educational Rounds panel on advancing smoking cessation in Black communities.
🗓 Feb 18, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Onye Nnorom, Brenda Osei-Boadi & Jama Yusuf
🔗 Register HERE: edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
🗓 Feb 18, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Onye Nnorom, Brenda Osei-Boadi & Jama Yusuf
🔗 Register HERE: edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
Huge congrats to the INTREPID Lab team! 🎉
We’re grateful to be recognized again by BioTalent Canada as a 2026 I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer.
Honored to be included & we look forward to continuing our work in diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility! #camh
www.biotalent.ca/news/announc...
We’re grateful to be recognized again by BioTalent Canada as a 2026 I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer.
Honored to be included & we look forward to continuing our work in diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility! #camh
www.biotalent.ca/news/announc...
Announcing the 2026 I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employers: Turning Action into Impact - BioTalent Canada
OTTAWA, January 27, 2026 — In an ever-evolving Canadian bio-economy, employers who embed inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) into their workplace culture are seeing measurable results: more innovation, stronger productivity and a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent. BioTalent Canada’s 2026 I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employers™ have exemplified these IDEA principles into real-world business...
www.biotalent.ca
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Huge congrats to the INTREPID Lab team! 🎉
We’re grateful to be recognized again by BioTalent Canada as a 2026 I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer.
Honored to be included & we look forward to continuing our work in diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility! #camh
www.biotalent.ca/news/announc...
We’re grateful to be recognized again by BioTalent Canada as a 2026 I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer.
Honored to be included & we look forward to continuing our work in diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility! #camh
www.biotalent.ca/news/announc...
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Experts at Ottawa conference warn of youth vaping crisis, call for stronger regulation
Experts at Ottawa conference warn of youth vaping crisis, call for stronger regulation
An event organized by the Ottawa Heart Institute brought health experts doctors together to discuss nicotine addiction at the Rogers Centre on Friday.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Experts at Ottawa conference warn of youth vaping crisis, call for stronger regulation
📍 Last week, our team attended the 18th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation.
It was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share work focused on supporting people to quit. More highlights to come👇
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth #STOPProgram
It was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share work focused on supporting people to quit. More highlights to come👇
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth #STOPProgram
January 28, 2026 at 7:36 PM
📍 Last week, our team attended the 18th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation.
It was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share work focused on supporting people to quit. More highlights to come👇
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth #STOPProgram
It was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share work focused on supporting people to quit. More highlights to come👇
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth #STOPProgram
🎤Dr. Nadia Minian shared her current research at the conference, offering key insights to clinicians and researchers across the smoking cessation field.
👏 Proud to see all the hard work & dedication of our colleagues showcased at the conference! More great things on the horizon! #SmokingCessation
👏 Proud to see all the hard work & dedication of our colleagues showcased at the conference! More great things on the horizon! #SmokingCessation
January 28, 2026 at 6:36 PM
🎤Dr. Nadia Minian shared her current research at the conference, offering key insights to clinicians and researchers across the smoking cessation field.
👏 Proud to see all the hard work & dedication of our colleagues showcased at the conference! More great things on the horizon! #SmokingCessation
👏 Proud to see all the hard work & dedication of our colleagues showcased at the conference! More great things on the horizon! #SmokingCessation
📊🎓 Our very own INTREPID Lab graduate students also attended the Conference — Jessica, Kameron, and Amanda, working under Dr. Laurie Zawertailo, presented posters showcasing their ongoing smoking cessation research.
#INTREPIDLab #HealthResearch #SmokingCessation
#INTREPIDLab #HealthResearch #SmokingCessation
January 28, 2026 at 6:22 PM
📊🎓 Our very own INTREPID Lab graduate students also attended the Conference — Jessica, Kameron, and Amanda, working under Dr. Laurie Zawertailo, presented posters showcasing their ongoing smoking cessation research.
#INTREPIDLab #HealthResearch #SmokingCessation
#INTREPIDLab #HealthResearch #SmokingCessation
🧠 Our YouthVast (Vaping, Alcohol, Substance Use & Technology) Dependence Program Team was on site at the 18th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation, hosting a booth & sharing study results from our youth-focused research with attendees.
#publichealth
#publichealth
January 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
🧠 Our YouthVast (Vaping, Alcohol, Substance Use & Technology) Dependence Program Team was on site at the 18th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation, hosting a booth & sharing study results from our youth-focused research with attendees.
#publichealth
#publichealth
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Flu cases have peaked in Canada but virus circulation remains higher than previous years.
It's not too late to protect yourself. UHN infectious disease physician Dr. Alon Vaisman shares why it’s still worthwhile to get the flu vaccine. Read more in Toronto Star:
It's not too late to protect yourself. UHN infectious disease physician Dr. Alon Vaisman shares why it’s still worthwhile to get the flu vaccine. Read more in Toronto Star:
Is it too late to get a flu shot? What do I need to know about the next wave? Your flu questions, answered
The percentage of flu tests that were positive reached a high of 33.3 per cent for the week ending Dec. 27, Canada's highest in three seasons.
www.thestar.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Flu cases have peaked in Canada but virus circulation remains higher than previous years.
It's not too late to protect yourself. UHN infectious disease physician Dr. Alon Vaisman shares why it’s still worthwhile to get the flu vaccine. Read more in Toronto Star:
It's not too late to protect yourself. UHN infectious disease physician Dr. Alon Vaisman shares why it’s still worthwhile to get the flu vaccine. Read more in Toronto Star:
🔍Our recent publication results are in:
People with physical multimorbidity have lower odds of quitting smoking compared to those without medical conditions.
Findings point to the need for tailored cessation support.
Read more in the visual abstract below!
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth
People with physical multimorbidity have lower odds of quitting smoking compared to those without medical conditions.
Findings point to the need for tailored cessation support.
Read more in the visual abstract below!
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth
January 26, 2026 at 11:22 PM
🔍Our recent publication results are in:
People with physical multimorbidity have lower odds of quitting smoking compared to those without medical conditions.
Findings point to the need for tailored cessation support.
Read more in the visual abstract below!
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth
People with physical multimorbidity have lower odds of quitting smoking compared to those without medical conditions.
Findings point to the need for tailored cessation support.
Read more in the visual abstract below!
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth
📊New research from Intrepid Lab: A gender-specific smoking cessation app (MCP-W) was found to be feasible for women who smoke. Higher engagement=↑motivation, cigarettes/day ↓, and smoke-free days ↑. More interactive, supportive features could help reach more women.🧠📱Read more in the visual abstract:
January 23, 2026 at 11:50 PM
📊New research from Intrepid Lab: A gender-specific smoking cessation app (MCP-W) was found to be feasible for women who smoke. Higher engagement=↑motivation, cigarettes/day ↓, and smoke-free days ↑. More interactive, supportive features could help reach more women.🧠📱Read more in the visual abstract:
This week, our Intrepid staff were boots on the ground, handing out support prizes to raise awareness for STOP on the Net during National Non-Smoking Week! 🚭💙 #QuitSupport #NationalNonSmokingWeek”
January 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This week, our Intrepid staff were boots on the ground, handing out support prizes to raise awareness for STOP on the Net during National Non-Smoking Week! 🚭💙 #QuitSupport #NationalNonSmokingWeek”
National Non-Smoking Week is a reminder that quitting is possible with the right support. STOP on the Net offers free, online smoking cessation support and free NRT by mail if eligible. Take the first step today and visit www.stoponthenet.ca
Quit Smoking with STOP on the Net (SOTN)
intrepidlab.ca
January 21, 2026 at 10:09 PM
National Non-Smoking Week is a reminder that quitting is possible with the right support. STOP on the Net offers free, online smoking cessation support and free NRT by mail if eligible. Take the first step today and visit www.stoponthenet.ca
National Non-Smoking Week is a great time to plan your quit 📝 Identify triggers, set a goal, and get support with STOP on the Net—free online smoking cessation support with FREE NRT by mail if eligible! Learn more at www.stoponthenet.ca
January 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
National Non-Smoking Week is a great time to plan your quit 📝 Identify triggers, set a goal, and get support with STOP on the Net—free online smoking cessation support with FREE NRT by mail if eligible! Learn more at www.stoponthenet.ca
Quitting smoking doesn’t have to be done alone 💙 During National Non-Smoking Week, check out STOP on the Net-a free, accessible online program offering support and free NRT shipped to you if eligible! Learn more at www.stoponthenet.ca
Quit Smoking with STOP on the Net (SOTN)
intrepidlab.ca
January 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Quitting smoking doesn’t have to be done alone 💙 During National Non-Smoking Week, check out STOP on the Net-a free, accessible online program offering support and free NRT shipped to you if eligible! Learn more at www.stoponthenet.ca
📄People with physical multimorbidity had 19% lower odds of quitting smoking—even with high motivation. Co-existing mental health conditions further reduced quit success. These findings highlight the need for tailored, intensive cessation support. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
January 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
📄People with physical multimorbidity had 19% lower odds of quitting smoking—even with high motivation. Co-existing mental health conditions further reduced quit success. These findings highlight the need for tailored, intensive cessation support. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Join TEACH Educational Rounds 🎓
Roberta Ferrence Lecture: Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1–Based Therapies for Smoking Cessation
🗓 Jan 21, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Christian Hendershot
💻 Free | 1 Mainpro+ credit available REGISTER HERE: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Roberta Ferrence Lecture: Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1–Based Therapies for Smoking Cessation
🗓 Jan 21, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Christian Hendershot
💻 Free | 1 Mainpro+ credit available REGISTER HERE: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
TEACH Educational Rounds - Registration & Pre-Learning Assessment
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January 14, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Join TEACH Educational Rounds 🎓
Roberta Ferrence Lecture: Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1–Based Therapies for Smoking Cessation
🗓 Jan 21, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Christian Hendershot
💻 Free | 1 Mainpro+ credit available REGISTER HERE: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Roberta Ferrence Lecture: Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1–Based Therapies for Smoking Cessation
🗓 Jan 21, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Christian Hendershot
💻 Free | 1 Mainpro+ credit available REGISTER HERE: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Want to help shape our new year 2026–27 TEACH Educational Rounds?🎓
Complete a 3–5 min needs assessment to share what topics and speakers matter most to you in tobacco, vaping & behaviour change. Survey closes Jan 27.
👉 edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
Complete a 3–5 min needs assessment to share what topics and speakers matter most to you in tobacco, vaping & behaviour change. Survey closes Jan 27.
👉 edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
REDCap
https://edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=4C7YJWEJE8MF9X7H”
January 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Want to help shape our new year 2026–27 TEACH Educational Rounds?🎓
Complete a 3–5 min needs assessment to share what topics and speakers matter most to you in tobacco, vaping & behaviour change. Survey closes Jan 27.
👉 edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
Complete a 3–5 min needs assessment to share what topics and speakers matter most to you in tobacco, vaping & behaviour change. Survey closes Jan 27.
👉 edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
Not sure how to use patches? 🎛️
This short animation shows exactly how to apply them step by step. Watch the full walkthrough here 👉 youtu.be/sPFkmCMbMtU?...
This short animation shows exactly how to apply them step by step. Watch the full walkthrough here 👉 youtu.be/sPFkmCMbMtU?...
How to use the Nicotine Patch
YouTube video by INTREPID Lab
https://youtu.be/sPFkmCMbMtU?si=Id3TTa6spfXNbntR”
January 14, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Not sure how to use patches? 🎛️
This short animation shows exactly how to apply them step by step. Watch the full walkthrough here 👉 youtu.be/sPFkmCMbMtU?...
This short animation shows exactly how to apply them step by step. Watch the full walkthrough here 👉 youtu.be/sPFkmCMbMtU?...
The best gift? Better health. 🎁
The STOP Program is here with free, evidence-based support to help you quit smoking — at home or in person.
Join today and start fresh.
#QuitForYou #STOPProgram
The STOP Program is here with free, evidence-based support to help you quit smoking — at home or in person.
Join today and start fresh.
#QuitForYou #STOPProgram
December 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The best gift? Better health. 🎁
The STOP Program is here with free, evidence-based support to help you quit smoking — at home or in person.
Join today and start fresh.
#QuitForYou #STOPProgram
The STOP Program is here with free, evidence-based support to help you quit smoking — at home or in person.
Join today and start fresh.
#QuitForYou #STOPProgram
Kick off 2026 with impact. The Interprofessional Comprehensive Course on Treating Tobacco Use Disorder opens this January. Learn, collaborate, and support clients to quit for good. teach.camhx.ca/moodle/enrol...
Training Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling and Health (TEACH): Click here to login
teach.camhx.ca
December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Kick off 2026 with impact. The Interprofessional Comprehensive Course on Treating Tobacco Use Disorder opens this January. Learn, collaborate, and support clients to quit for good. teach.camhx.ca/moodle/enrol...
Looking for support to quit smoking? The STOP on the Net program can help Ontario residents access free nicotine replacement therapy. Learn more and find resources for patients & caregivers here: intrepidlab.ca/en/patients-and-caregivers
Patients and Caregivers
intrepidlab.ca
November 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Looking for support to quit smoking? The STOP on the Net program can help Ontario residents access free nicotine replacement therapy. Learn more and find resources for patients & caregivers here: intrepidlab.ca/en/patients-and-caregivers
If you're thinking about quitting smoking, here are 7 practical tips to help you get started: www.lung.ca/smoking-vapi...
Seven tips to help you quit | Canadian Lung Association
www.lung.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
If you're thinking about quitting smoking, here are 7 practical tips to help you get started: www.lung.ca/smoking-vapi...
With the holidays coming up, quitting smoking can feel tougher than usual. Here are some helpful tips to stay on track: cancer.ca/en/about-us/...
Tips for how to quit smoking
Efram Turchick has been a quit coach for over 12 years. Read his advice on how to prepare for your journey, recognize your triggers and resist cravings.
cancer.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
With the holidays coming up, quitting smoking can feel tougher than usual. Here are some helpful tips to stay on track: cancer.ca/en/about-us/...
Great American Smokeout: Held on the third Thursday of November, this event encourages smokers to commit to quitting for one day with the goal of quitting for good.
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Great American Smokeout: Held on the third Thursday of November, this event encourages smokers to commit to quitting for one day with the goal of quitting for good.
November is Lung Month! Take the time to participate in the No Smoke November challenge; the 30 day smoke-free event that raises awareness on lung health and benefits of quitting smoking. Join the STOP Program to help you reach this goal. Your lungs will thank you! #NosmokeNovember
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
November is Lung Month! Take the time to participate in the No Smoke November challenge; the 30 day smoke-free event that raises awareness on lung health and benefits of quitting smoking. Join the STOP Program to help you reach this goal. Your lungs will thank you! #NosmokeNovember