Huge thanks to my friend and colleague @jonmcgavock.bsky.social for inviting me to discuss the importance of science communication on his The Emerging Scholar Podcast. I hope you'll give it a listen! umfm.com/podcasts/the...

I loved getting to write this feature about the work of Dr. Ayodele Odutayo for the @bbdc-uoft.bsky.social. His research in the area of diabetes and kidney disease is centred on helping the patients he encounters every day as a physician. bbdc.org/newsletters/...

New research from the Campbell Lab looks at the disparities in screening, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for diabetic retinopathy among people with lived experience of homelessness in Canada. 🧪https://www.canadianjournalofophthalmology.ca/article/S0008-4182(25)00242-X/abstract

I find the work of @deprescribing.bsky.social interesting. This study considers potential overtesting of HbA1c among nursing home residents, and the need for tailored diabetes monitoring strategies to ensure effective care in this population. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

At the @cirtn.bsky.social we had an absolutely fantastic opportunity to attend a session on working with industry from @danieljdrucker.bsky.social. This was one of the most informative and entertaining talks I've attended in ages, as he shared so candidly about the process.

Huge congratulations to my friend, @jimjohnsonsci.bsky.social on winning the @cirtn.bsky.social Mentorship Award at yesterday's workshop. Reading his nominations was so heartwarming! These events make me so excited about working in science in Canada. @nictitate.bsky.social

It was a pleasure to attend the @cirtn.bsky.social workshop. I could not be more impressed by the incredible trainee presentations. And it was a special pleasure to present the first CIRTN Science Communication Award to three amazing scientists: Lahari Basu, Maria Galipeau and Cassandra Locatelli!

Today I had the pleasure of being a keynote speaker at UofT's Dept. of Nutritional Sciences Research Day. It was an opportunity to share my passion for #scicomm with an amazing group of people. I was heartened by the questions and feedback, especially from the trainees. The future is in good hands.

Catching up on research papers and wanted to be sure to highlight this one co-authored by my talented friends Drs. Dessi Zaharieva and Michael Riddell on physical activity and improved glycemic outcomes in newly diagnosed #T1D. 🧪 diabetesjournals.org/care/article...

More insightful research from @type1better.bsky.social! Did you know that approx. half of adults living with T1D in Canada experience poor sleep quality? This study, among the largest in Canada on #T1D and sleep quality, held so many interesting nuggets. 🧪 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Working in global health, I've learned much about tuberculosis. Reading this book made all the technical parts - and the human parts - so much clearer. John Green has written such a compelling book that will truly change your perspective on a too often overlooked disease. everythingistb.com

An awesome night. Thanks to RCIScience for the incredible honour. So proud to be among this group of passionate science communicators - it’s not easy right now, but it’s never been more important. 🧪 @drjengunter.bsky.social

If you've read my book, you know I have a particular interest in islet transplant research. I've been so pleased to see a great deal of forward movement in the area recently, including this research from Dr. Trevor Reichman @uhnresearch.ca. www.uhnresearch.ca/news/new-cel...

It’s race day! Love being part of Team Sinai Diabetes and supporting @sinaihealth.bsky.social! There’s still time to donate to our team and help us raise funds for #diabetes research!

Toronto friends and fellow science nerds, I'll be speaking about diabetes research in Canada since the time of Banting at the Toronto Reference Library on August 21 at 1 p.m. Registration is open now! www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadas-on...

Bernie being Bernie. 😺 Happy Caturday!

More dog content is never a bad thing in a feed. This is Otto, who we rescued last year - he's a seven-year-old Jindo mix from Korea with a severe anxiety disorder. He's also the bestest boy.

Nice to see another paper from the @jonmcgavock.bsky.social lab on urban cycling. This study looked at if cycling-specific active transportation was sensitive to The Fresh Start Effect, with people being more likely to cycle to work at the start of the week. ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

New research from the lab of Drs. Diana Sherifali and Megan Racey looks at understanding the genesis and current use of percent weight loss targets in research. An interesting read about how we measure this metric. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Wonderful to see the work of Dr. Jamie Boisvenue highlighted here! www.ualberta.ca/en/departmen...

I love that I was able to interview my colleague @calvin-ke.bsky.social for this profile about his Catalyst Grant. The @nhp-uoft.bsky.social is supporting so many interesting projects aimed at improving the overall health of our communities. healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/news/catalys...

Today, my colleagues at Orbis Canada held their annual Plane Pull for Sight in Toronto. This unique fundraiser makes a huge impact on their ability to continue supporting global eye health initiatives. Kudos!

A new study from Drs. Jennifer Kuk and Sean Wharton highlights important differences in weight loss among ethnic populations, and considers some of the factors that might play into them. Really interesting. 🧪 financialpost.com/globe-newswi...

New study from the Weisman Lab @sinaihealth.bsky.social "Social disadvantage is linked to lower use of insulin pumps and CGM in adults with T1D in Quebec. Public funding narrows CGM disparities, but broader equity strategies are needed." dom-pubs.pericles-prod.literatumonline.com/doi/10.1111/...

Preventing DKA is a big focus of the Bruce Perkins lab @sinaihealth.bsky.social. This new study aimed to determine if routine ketone testing on well days predicts future DKA in people living with #T1D who are using sodium–glucose cotransporter inhibitors (SGLTi). diabetesjournals.org/care/article...

Working with Dr. Catharine Whiteside has been a joy! I've learned so much from her and am in awe of all she has accomplished. While it is bittersweet that she is retiring I am thrilled she will be able to spend more time with her family. My profile of her career: diabetesaction.ca/a-celebratio...

April 29 from 3-4 ET, I'm interviewing Ian Patton from Obesity Canada about a topic dear to me professionally and personally - improved healthcare and stigma reduction for those living in bigger bodies. Join us for this live recording for the T2D Network. ihsts.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?...

Every year, our team does the Yorkville Run to support the incredible diabetes research program at @sinaihealth.bsky.social. This September, we're once again lacing up! If you're able to donate, it would mean so much. Runners still very welcome if you'd like to join! raceroster.com/events/2025/...

Congrats to the Dr. Ahmad Haidar lab on their recent publication in Nature Portfolio looking at Subcutaneous weekly semaglutide with automated insulin delivery in type 1 diabetes: a double-blind, randomized, crossover trial. #T1D pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Super cool new research from Greg Steinberg's lab @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social. So interesting to see the molecular links between body fat and anxiety. healthsci.mcmaster.ca/researchers-...