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Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
We’re excited to announce the recipients of the @cancersociety #HealthEquity Research Grants! This funding program supports research teams working to create a more accessible and inclusive #cancer care system in Canada.
Thanks to our donors, we’re investing $5.5 million to support 14 #research projects co-created by researchers and people affected by cancer and structural marginalization. The teams will work to understand and address the deeper issues that contribute to health disparities in Canada.
Congratulations to everyone! Thank you to our donors and reviewers who have made these grants possible.
Read more: cancer.ca/en/research/for-re…
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
A 5.3 magnitude #earthquake struck in the area between #Santorini and #Amorgos at 22:16 local time on Monday night, according to the Geodynamic Institute.
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
The Deadly Rise of Anti-science: A Scientist’s Warning is now available in paperback. Many thanks to @JHUPress @JohnsHopkins for sending copies
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
Today, we stand in solidarity with the millions of people worldwide living with a rare disease. Together, we can raise awareness, inspire change, and create a more inclusive world.
Learn more about Rare Disease Day and how you can make a difference! 💙💚💗
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Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
📣ICYMI - While cancer genetics research has advanced globally, Africa remains largely overlooked. A pioneering 🆕 study led by @SickKidsGlobal's Dr. Helen Dimaras & Dr. Lucy Njambi @uonbi is changing this by analyzing the genes of children in Kenya with retinoblastoma, an inherited childhood cancer. Read: tinyurl.com/3pm8p795 #SKResearch #Retinoblastoma #ChildhoodCancerResearch #GeneticsResearch
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
While cancer genetics research has advanced globally, Africa remains largely overlooked. A pioneering 🆕 study led by @SickKidsGlobal’s Dr. Helen Dimaras & Dr. Lucy Njambi @uonbi is changing this by analyzing the genes of children in Kenya with retinoblastoma, an inherited #childhoodcancer. Read more: tinyurl.com/3pm8p795 #SKResearch #Retinoblastoma #ChildhoodCancerResearch #GeneticsResearch
Excited to share our new paper in @NatureGenet about retinoblastoma genetics in Kenya: rdcu.be/dZOIz
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
A mum from County Caven is urging other parents to look out for the tell-tale signs of eye cancer this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, after her five-year-old daughter Rachel was diagnosed with retinoblastoma: buff.ly/3B8TSRd
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Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
#patientpartners want to attend the @PiPER_UHN Research Day for FREE? Fill out the application here shorturl.at/nwtnP or see post with more information. #patientorientedresearch #livedexperience #patientexperience #neurodiversity #inclusion
Are you a #personwithlivedexperience? Want to attend PiPER Research Day for FREE? OSSU (@OSSUtweets) will fund 18 complimentary registrations & transportation to and from the event (Public Transit Pass). Must be 18+ & GTA resident. Due Sept 12th @ 11:59PM. shorturl.at/DRehd
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
We teamed up with 10+ youth advisors (also co-authors!) to explore barriers & best practices for #YouthEngagement in health research. Together, we share real strategies for meaningful collaboration. @KBailey_MD @brookeallemang
Read here: rdcu.be/dSMjJ
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
(1/2) September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth (CCAM) -- a time to raise awareness and express support for children and youth with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and their families and healthcare teams.
Great resource for people affected by #retinoblastoma - check it out!
For some people, Rb can have a lifelong impact. We offer support to our members throughout their lives and we can help with any Rb-related concerns you may have.You can find information for adults on our resources page: buff.ly/3p6RkgK
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Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
Faiz Ramji from @WesternU is working with Dr. Helen Dimaras to test a new recruitment strategy for a study on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). The project aims to attract a large, diverse group of patients with different eye conditions to help validate a new PROM.
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
If you've spent time at SickKids as a patient, family or caregiver, we want to hear from you!
Help inform SickKids' priorities and areas of focus in this 10-min survey👉 bit.ly/3WJ8BuE
Thanks for your help in shaping the future of child and youth health!
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
Do #digital tools & methods impact the quality, effectiveness, and inclusivity of #engagement?
Our new paper finds that existing frameworks & guidelines need adjusting for digital contexts, w/ recommendations for improving engagement research & practice: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
🗓️Today is last day to apply to @SickKidsGlobal & @SickKidsCancer's 🆕 Global Oncology Fellowship! This unique training program aims to help improve #childhoodcancer outcomes in low- & middle-income countries. Learn more: tinyurl.com/7sve88zw @SickKidsNews
Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD retweeted
Are you interested in participating in a #Research #Study to help us test a #Survey? If you have experienced #eyeloss or have #retinoblastoma #strabismus or #cornealanesthesia please consider participating. Please help share this study with your network too!
Do you have a #ProstheticEye, #CornealAnesthesia, #Retinoblastoma, or #Strabismus? Are you at least 8 years of age? If so, please join a #SKResearch study to help test a questionnaire!
To learn more and participate, please head to: f8hn.short.gy/6RmStJ
