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Diabetes Reseach Envisioned and Accomplished in Manitoba (DREAM) A translational research team aimed at improving the world of families & children living with diabetes. www.dreamdiabetesresearch.com contact: [email protected]

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · Jun 17

📅 Mark your calendars! The 14th Annual DREAM Symposium will be on Nov 13, 2025, and the DREAM Trainee Day will be Nov 12. Abstracts due Sept 12. More info and abstract guidelines: tinyurl.com/yecf3ave 🔗Register here! tinyurl.com/5d6em33b #Diabetes #Research #Symposium @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 1d

Big thanks to @researchmb.bsky.social for supporting this year’s DREAM Diabetes Research Symposium and helping us bring together researchers, clinicians, and trainees advancing diabetes research in Manitoba!

researchmb.bsky.social @researchmb.bsky.social · 26d

Research Manitoba is investing $44,650 to support nine local research events
Events range from Indigenous studies workshops and environmental science forums to tech innovation meet-ups. researchmanitoba.ca/research-man...

Research Manitoba Supports Nine Local Events Through Research Connections Grants - Research Manitoba

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 5d

Introducing the second keynote speaker of the DREAM #Symposium: Making Connections for Innovation, Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe from @utoronto.ca! Mark your calendars for Nov 13📅 Register here: tinyurl.com/5d6em33b @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social @nhp-uoft.bsky.social #Diabetes #Research

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CHRIManitoba @chrimanitoba.bsky.social · 5d

Join CHRIM's Dr. Jon McGavock and partner organizations as they host an awareness walk in Thompson, MB on Oct.8th!

The walk hopes to raise awareness around the need to improve perinatal health in the north.

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 8d

On Truth and Reconciliation Day, we wear orange to honour survivors of residential schools and remember those who we lost. Reconciliation is ongoing work, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and walking together with respect.
#EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 13d

DREAM PI @thompsonisletlab.bsky.social and his PhD student Jasmine Pipella were recently invited to present at The Sugar Science Th1nk Tank, sharing their work on how T cells drive #beta cell senescence in Type 1 #Diabetes 👏🎥Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvkP... @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

T1D Th1nk Tank: Peter Thompson, PhD, and Jasmine Pipella, PhD Candidate, University of Manitoba

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CHRIManitoba @chrimanitoba.bsky.social · 13d

We are pleased to share that CHRIM is seeking our next CEO/Scientific Director! If you want to join a unique environment where collaboration sparks innovation, see the full job posting here: tinyurl.com/3dkcsdmh

Please feel free to share this job posting with your networks!

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations @josephwgordon.bsky.social! 👏

Krista Lamb @kristalamb.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations, @josephwgordon.bsky.social! 🧪 www.upei.ca/communicatio...

Dr. Joseph Gordon recognized with national Open Science research award | University of Prince Edward Island

Dr. Joseph Gordon, Biomedical Sciences with AVC and the Memorial Regional Medical Program at UPEI, has received national recognition for his innovative use of research and groundbreaking work investig...

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 19d

🚨Today is the last day to submit your DREAM abstracts! 🚨Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at the 2025 DREAM Research Symposium ✨ Register here: tinyurl.com/5d6em33b More info: tinyurl.com/yecf3ave @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social

DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Join us for the next @chrimanitoba.bsky.social Research Rounds! DREAM PI Dr. Dake Qi will be presenting on "Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF): A Key Factor Mediating the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Atypical Antipsychotics" in 500 JBRC, 9 a.m. on Sep 22, 2025. @uofmpharmacy.bsky.social

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 22d

☀️🍔 DREAM Team Summer BBQ! Researchers, staff, and trainees all came together for laughs, great food, and good vibes. Huge thanks to @chrisadoucette.bsky.social for being the most amazing host — so appreciated! 🌭🥗 Grateful for this amazing team🌟 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 27d

📢 Abstract deadline extended! 📢Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at the 2025 DREAM Research Symposium ✨ Submit your abstract by Sept 19, 2025, to [email protected]. Register here: tinyurl.com/5d6em33b More info: tinyurl.com/yecf3ave @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · 28d

Wrapped up summer with the DREAM Trainees Retreat🌞Trainees gathered for a session on burnout & time management led by DREAM PIs Drs. @chrisadoucette.bsky.social and Allison Dart, then closed the day with Thai food + good company🍜🤝💬 A perfect mix of learning, wellness & fun! #DREAMteam

DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hands-on learning in action! PharmD students Janessa and Eli spent the summer being mentored by DREAM researchers Drs. Marzban and Qi💡 Read their story: news.umanitoba.ca/behind-the-s... @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @uofmpharmacy.bsky.social

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎙️ The first FARHA Inc. research podcast is here! Tanya Dawn McDougall from St. Theresa Point shares how Anisininew teachings & DBT support resilience in #children with Type 2 #diabetes. Created with STP, iCARE & FARHA partners. Listen here: youtu.be/XXw_VhdMv7g read more: tinyurl.com/2exvfszr

DBT in STP with Tanya and Jackie: S1E1 FARHA Research Podcast Series

YouTube video by FARHA Inc. Research

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨 Abstract deadline alert! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at the 2025 DREAM Research Symposium ✨ Submit your abstract by Sept 12, 2025, to [email protected]. Register here: tinyurl.com/5d6em33b More info: tinyurl.com/yecf3ave @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · Sep 4

Each summer, @chrimanitoba.bsky.social hosts 50+ students to work alongside researchers across diverse areas of child health research. In August, 8 DREAM students shared their projects through the Student Research Round Series. 👏 We hope you had a rewarding experience with DREAM and CHRIM! 🌟

DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · Sep 2

Discover MyRoad, a platform supported by CIHR, offering research training & mentorship in #obesity, #diabetes & #cardiometabolic #diseases. New opportunities this fall include cohort training, travel awards & more. 🎓✈️
Learn more: www.myroadplatform.ca/en
Contact: [email protected]

DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · Aug 29

🎉 Huge congratulations to our incredible DREAM trainees/staff who are beginning their journeys in medical school this fall! 🩺We’re so proud of you and excited for what’s ahead! 🌟👏 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @umanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social @dalhousie.bsky.social

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · Aug 29

From the HAPO study (n=112) : From Mothers With Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy 19 cord blood DNA Methylation CpG Predict Offspring beta cell dysfunction at ages 7, 11 and 18 #DOHaD @dohadcanada.bsky.social @dream-diabetes.bsky.social @adapubs.bsky.social diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/art...

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨New in JAMA Pediatrics: Edmondson, Shah & Gregory discuss the promise & challenges of using GLP-1 receptor agonists for youth obesity. From safety concerns to access barriers, the piece highlights key unanswered questions for care & policy. 📖👇
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #obesity #youth #GLP1

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Youth Obesity

This Viewpoint discusses the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist treatments for weight management in youth.

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · Aug 25

Transcriptomics reveals that Maternal western diet has a lasting impact of dysregulated #metabolism and RNA processing #genes in the skeletal muscles of Japanese Macaque offspring #DOHaD @dohadcanada.bsky.social @dream-diabetes.bsky.social

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Maternal Western-style diet has a persistent effect on offspring gene expression in skeletal muscle of Japanese macaques

Scientific Reports - Maternal Western-style diet has a persistent effect on offspring gene expression in skeletal muscle of Japanese macaques

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · Aug 21

Metabolomic and transcriptomic remodeling of bone marrow myeloid cells in response to maternal #obesity #DOHaD @dream-diabetes.bsky.social @dohadcanada.bsky.social journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10....

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DREAM Theme @dream-diabetes.bsky.social · Aug 18

Last week’s @chrimanitoba.bsky.social undergrad summer presentations featured Ian Heidinger & Alaina Bagan (@thompsonisletlab.bsky.social) and Hannah Steiman de Visser (@jonmcgavock.bsky.social) 🙌 Fantastic work by all!

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