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Upstream Lab Director Dr.
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
is quoted in a new CBC story about addiction treatment programs. He spoke about the importance of investing in prevention and recovery, not only crisis management. Read & watch the report:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Toronto addiction centre says months-long wait times for beds will only get worse without more funding | CBC News
A non-profit treatment centre is sounding the alarm about wait times for publicly funded beds and what it says is a lack of funding for recovery. Renascent provides support for those impacted by addic...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/addictions-treatment-cente-months-long-wait-funding-9.7207386
about 20 hours ago
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Happy
#WorldFamilyDoctorDay
! Upstream Lab Director Dr.
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
and Scientist Dr. Archna Gupta are featured in the
@ocfp.bsky.social
's videos celebrating World Family Doctor Day (May 19). 📺 Watch:
ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/world-family...
4 days ago
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Upstream Lab Scientist
@benita-hosseini.bsky.social
is developing a new tool that uses
#machinelearning
to predict the risk of
#asthma
attacks in children. Watch this video to learn more:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuG...
#HDRNCanada
Pragmatic Trials Training Program
@schulichmeddent.bsky.social
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Benita Hosseini
YouTube video by PragmaticTrialsTraining
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuGYXAJUHg
9 days ago
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Department of Family and Community Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital in conjunction with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto is seeking a qualified full-time Family Physician clinician-scientist:
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
Apply by May 29, 2026
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📣 WE'RE HIRING a Research Projects Coordinator. Learn more & apply by May 21, 2026:
gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/...
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23 days ago
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reposted by
Temerty Medicine
29 days ago
Paxlovid doesn't reduce hospital admissions or deaths in vaccinated adults at higher risk of severe COVID-19, research shows. However, the drug does help people recover a few days faster.
bit.ly/4sXXR8u
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New research shows antiviral drug helps with COVID-19 recovery
The results of two clinical trials show that Paxlovid, an oral antiviral drug, does not reduce hospital admissions or deaths in vaccinated adults at higher risk of severe COVID-19. However, the drug…
https://bit.ly/4sXXR8u
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reposted by
Unity Health Toronto
29 days ago
Results of trials by
@upstreamlab.bsky.social
at St. Michael's Hospital & University of Oxford and published in the New England Journal of Medicine provide new info to consider when funding or prescribing Paxlovid for COVID. Learn more:
unityhealth.to/2026/04/new-...
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St. Michael’s Hospital’s Upstream Lab uncovers new evidence which could shape decisions on Paxlovid use for COVID-19
The results of two clinical trials – led by the Upstream Lab at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and Oxford University, published in the New England Journal of Medicine – provide new evidence to…
https://unityhealth.to/2026/04/new-evidence-on-paxlovid-use-for-covid-19/?&utm_source=BL&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=260423-Paxlovid
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reposted by
Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
about 1 month ago
Paxlovid speeds COVID-19 recovery in vaccinated adults – but doesn't reduce hospitalisations or deaths, two large NEJM trials find. Led by our Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit and
@upstreamlab.bsky.social
www.phc.ox.ac.uk/news/paxlovi...
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COVID antiviral speeds recovery but doesn't reduce hospitalisation in vaccinated patients, trials find
The PANORAMIC trial, led from Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, finds that Paxlovid speeds COVID-19 recovery but does not reduce hospitalisations or deaths in vaccinated hi...
https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/news/paxlovid-vaccinated-adults-panoramic-trial-results
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JUST PUBLISHED: The results of two clinical trials – led by the Upstream Lab and Oxford University, and published in the New England Journal of Medicine – provide new evidence to consider when funding, prescribing, or taking
#Paxlovid
:
doi.org/10.1056/NEJM...
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
@nejm.org
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
PSI Foundation
about 1 month ago
(1/6) 🔍 The report features our 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson
#KT
Fellows: • Dr.
@saadiasediq.bsky.social
@upstreamlab.bsky.social
• Dr. Robert Simpson
@uhnresearch.ca
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
• Dr. Archna Gupta
@upstreamlab.bsky.social
@map-health.bsky.social
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
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reposted by
Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research
about 1 month ago
Join us for the 7th annual CPGH workshop on May 5! Hear from keynote speaker
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
(
@upstreamlab.bsky.social
) and researchers conducting global health research using critical social science perspectives. Share your ideas for feedback! 🌱 RSVP:
www.yorku.ca/dighr/events...
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reposted by
Saadia Sediqzadah
3 months ago
I'm still in *pinch me* mode. Thank you
@psifoundation.bsky.social
🙏
@upstreamlab.bsky.social
@map-health.bsky.social
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
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Team Upstream Lab! Proud to represent Upstream Lab in our new matching sweaters. About our
#research
team:
upstreamlab.org
#SDOH
3 months ago
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Are you a healthcare provider who is interested in using the SPARK Tool (
sparktool.ca
) to collect demographic & social needs data from patients in
#primarycare
? Our study reports on barriers & facilitators to implementing the SPARK Tool in primary care clinics. New article ➡️
doi.org/10.1136/fmch...
3 months ago
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Coming up today at 12 p.m. ET: Governance of demographic and social needs data: Lessons from the St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team ➡️ REGISTER:
ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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3 months ago
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Join us on Monday February 9 at 12 p.m. ET, on Zoom, for Governance of demographic and social needs data: Lessons from the St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team ➡️ Register:
ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SDOH
#primarycare
4 months ago
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Check out our January newsletter for a recap of the start of the year at Upstream Lab and a look ahead to February ➡️
mailchi.mp/6cdcf2a6d114...
➕ Subscribe to our newsletter:
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#SDOH
#HealthResearch
4 months ago
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You're invited to attend our Deep End Canada event: Governance of demographic and social needs data: Lessons from the St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team February 9 12 p.m. ET Zoom REGISTER:
ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@map-health.bsky.social
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
4 months ago
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Dr. Archna Gupta & colleagues examined how the distance between patients & their family doctor affected access to primary care, emergency dept. use & cancer screening. Explore the findings of this study in the infographic below & read more:
www.ices.on.ca/publications...
@icesontario.bsky.social
4 months ago
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reposted by
Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics
4 months ago
📺 Watch our Jan 13 Catalyst Seminar exploring how social and economic conditions heightened vulnerability during COVID-19 with expert insights from
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
@upstreamlab.bsky.social
and Shaun Morris (The Hospital for Sick Children). Available now ⬇️
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Session 4: Supporting Vulnerable Populations
This seminar explores how social and economic conditions heightened vulnerability during COVID-19. Featured speakers: 🔹 Andrew Pinto (St. Michael's Hospital)) – shared research on the social…
https://bit.ly/3YWGuIE
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Summer student opportunity with Upstream Lab Scientist
@benita-hosseini.bsky.social
: Apply for the Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC)'s Inspire Summer Studentships:
epic.utoronto.ca/opportunitie...
Deadline: January 30, 2026
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
@map-health.bsky.social
4 months ago
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Coming up today at noon ET: Upstream Lab Director
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
will be speaking virtually in the Catalyst Seminar Series, showcasing his research funded by the
@uoftpandemics.bsky.social
's Catalyst and Research Development Grants. Join us:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/catalyst-s...
4 months ago
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Why Canada needs a ready-to-run adaptive platform trial before the next pandemic hits: Read
@benita-hosseini.bsky.social
&
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
's new article for
@healthydebate.bsky.social
:
healthydebate.ca/2025/12/topi...
5 months ago
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Upstream Lab scientists Dr. Archna Gupta and Dr. Saadia Sediqzadah awarded 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation Fellowships:
upstreamlab.org/upstream-lab...
@map-health.bsky.social
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
@psifoundation.bsky.social
#UnityHealthResearch
5 months ago
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reposted by
PSI Foundation
5 months ago
Congratulations to the 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellow, Dr. Saadia Sediqzadah
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
@upstreamlab.bsky.social
who will improve the mental & physical health outcomes for youth with early phase psychosis in Ontario.
www.psifoundation.org/dr-saadia-se...
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Dr. Saadia Sediqzadah: 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation Fellowship Recipient - PSI Foundation
“According to the Ontario Early Psychosis Intervention Program Standards, early phase psychosis (EPP) is defined as experiencing symptoms of a psychotic disorder between the ages of 14 and 35, who are...
https://www.psifoundation.org/dr-saadia-sediqzadah-2026-psi-graham-farquharson-knowledge-translation-fellowship-recipient
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reposted by
PSI Foundation
5 months ago
Congratulations to the 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellow, Dr. Archna Gupta
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
@upstreamlab.bsky.social
who will transform primary care in Ontario.
www.psifoundation.org/dr-archna-gu...
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Dr. Archna Gupta: 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation Fellowship Recipient - PSI Foundation
“Ontario’s primary care system is facing major challenges, with many people struggling to find a family doctor or primary care clinician and access the care they need. The new Primary Care Act (2025) ...
https://www.psifoundation.org/dr-archna-gupta-2026-psi-graham-farquharson-knowledge-translation-fellowship-recipient
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reposted by
PSI Foundation
5 months ago
📢 PSI is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation (KT) Fellowship:
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❄️ Our December newsletter is out!
mailchi.mp/a5675713fc77...
❄️ In this issue: Yearend message ... upcoming events ... new publications & more! 📨 Subscribe to get next month's issue:
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2025
#OurCare
national survey results are out! OurCare surveyed more than 16,000 people about their experiences with
#primarycare
in Canada. The survey finds that primary care access has improved — but many people are still struggling to get the care they need. See results:
issuu.com/dfcm/docs/ou...
6 months ago
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📣WE'RE HIRING: Upstream Lab is looking for a full-time permanent Research Coordinator II to support our PREPARED initiative. Learn more & apply by December 10, 2025 via the Unity Health Toronto job portal:
gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/...
6 months ago
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Check out Upstream Lab's November newsletter for new research and publications on primary care, a Research Assistant job opportunity (closing date: November 25), upcoming events & more ➡️
mailchi.mp/0cae64610e95...
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Upstream Lab newsletter: Primary care research + Research Assistant job opportunity + Events + New publications & more (November 2025)
https://mailchi.mp/0cae64610e95/november-2025-newsletter-14766972
6 months ago
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WE'RE HIRING: Upstream Lab is looking for a full-time temporary Research Assistant II to support on-site recruitment and data collection for our PREPARED and TreatResp initiatives:
gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/...
Closing date: November 25, 2025
6 months ago
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Register for the 2025 Solutions for Healthy Cities Symposium on Nov. 25, featuring Globe and Mail health columnist
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
:
maphealth.ca/shc2025/
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7 months ago
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reposted by
Toronto Star
7 months ago
These patients have a family doctor, but they’re hours away. The hidden health-care struggle for thousands in Ontario
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These patients have a family doctor, but they’re hours away. The hidden health-care struggle for thousands in Ontario
A study published Monday measured how geographical distance between family doctors and their patients might affect quality of care.
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/these-patients-have-a-family-doctor-but-theyre-hours-away-the-hidden-health-care-struggle/article_19d31ff4-a701-4f8d-af3a-65da46806aaa.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=GTA&utm_content=doctor
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CMAJ
7 months ago
Distance to primary care: More than 1 in 10 patients in urban or suburban regions who were rostered to a family physician in a patient enrolment model in Ontario lived farther than 30 km from their family doctor. ➡️
www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250265
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Distance to primary care and its association with health care use and quality of care in Ontario: a cross-sectional study
Background: In Canada, patients who move may choose to stay on their original family physician’s roster, creating long distances to seek primary care. We sought to explore how distance to primary care...
https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250265
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Canada's
#primarycare
crisis: Upstream Lab scientist Dr. Archna Gupta's new study, published in
@cmaj.ca
, shows that
#Ontario
patients who have a family doctor may still face barriers to accessing healthcare, such as travelling long distances to see their doctor:
doi.org/10.1503/cmaj...
7 months ago
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Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth today at the BioHubNet symposium in Toronto to chat about PREPARED! One of PREPARED's goals is to partner with the
#biomanufacturing
industry to develop vaccines, treatments and diagnostic tests faster. Sign up for newsletter:
mailchi.mp/495f5d882d99...
7 months ago
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Meet a member of our PREPARED team: James White has joined PREPARED, our national initiative aimed at creating a coordinated early warning system for pandemics across Canada, as a project manager. Learn more about James & see updates on PREPARED in our October newsletter:
mailchi.mp/4c842198505b...
7 months ago
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New guidelines for using
#MachineLearning
in
#PopulationHealth
and
#PublicHealth
: Upstream lab director
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
and a diverse team of experts from multiple fields have 5️⃣ key recommendations in a newly published research paper in
@jmirpub.bsky.social
:
doi.org/10.2196/68952
7 months ago
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📣 Callout: We're seeking facilitators who can help shape short courses for PREPARED, our research study to help Canada prepare for a future pandemic:
upstreamlab.org/facilitators...
To learn more, contact
@benita-hosseini.bsky.social
at
[email protected]
7 months ago
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📺Watch: Several pharmacies in
#Alberta
are now offering free rapid testing for respiratory viruses through PREPARED, Upstream Lab's national research study to help prepare Canada for future pandemics:
calgary.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
📍Locations:
preparedcanada.org/locations/al...
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Respiratory virus season in Alberta
The weather is getting colder, which means we’re not only closer to winter but also respiratory virus cases going up. Edward Djan has more.
https://calgary.citynews.ca/video/2025/09/25/respiratory-virus-season-in-alberta/
7 months ago
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For patients with Type 2
#diabetes
and food insecurity, can a monthly grocery store voucher for healthy foods help with diabetes control?🍎🥦See results of a randomized clinical trial of 390 adults in Toronto, published in
@jamainternalmed.com
& co-authored by
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
:
ja.ma/4qm87rg
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Voucher for Healthy Foods and Diabetes Control
This randomized clinical trial measures the effects of a monthly voucher that allows primary care patients with elevated hemoglobin A1c to access healthy foods.
https://ja.ma/4qm87rg
7 months ago
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📸 Former Upstream Lab summer student Sarah Ahmed presenting her poster, 'Patient Perspectives on the Collection of Demographic and Social Needs Data in Primary Care Clinics across Four Canadian Provinces,' at Trillium Primary Health Care Research Day. Learn more:
sparktool.ca
7 months ago
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A new research paper from the Upstream Lab finds that collecting and using data to address patients’ social needs – such as income, education, housing, and food security – may be associated with reduced healthcare costs and decreased health service use:
upstreamlab.org/publication/...
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Collecting and using social needs data in health settings: a systematic review of the literature on health service utilization and costs » Upstream Lab
https://upstreamlab.org/publication/collecting-and-using-social-needs-data-in-health-settings-a-systematic-review-of-the-literature-on-health-service-utilization-and-costs/
7 months ago
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The healthcare system can play a role in addressing the
#HousingCrisis
: A new research paper from the Upstream Lab identifies three ways healthcare providers can help refer their patients to stable housing:
upstreamlab.org/publication/...
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Addressing housing insecurity as a social determinant of health: A systematic review of interventions in healthcare settings » Upstream Lab
https://upstreamlab.org/publication/addressing-housing-insecurity-as-a-social-determinant-of-health-a-systematic-review-of-interventions-in-healthcare-settings/
8 months ago
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In our September newsletter, Upstream Lab Scientist
@benita-hosseini.bsky.social
introduces the PEACH research project, which is using machine learning to predict
#asthma
flare-ups in children:
mailchi.mp/fc6c669bf639...
8 months ago
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We're getting PREPARED for cold and flu season and future pandemics. Dr.
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
, director of the Upstream Lab at St. Michael's Hospital,
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
, shares an update on PREPARED:
preparedcanada.org
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8 months ago
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The Upstream Lab team at our September lab meeting! Our backgrounds include: medicine, public health, pharmacy, nursing, epidemiology, computer science & more. Meet our team:
upstreamlab.org/meet-our-team/
8 months ago
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reposted by
Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics
10 months ago
📣 A new scoping review funded by the Institute for Pandemics highlights how COVID-19 disproportionately impacted racialized communities in Canada—driven by longstanding structural inequities and systemic racism, worsened during public health crises.
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Check out our August newsletter ➡️
mailchi.mp/e2c2702379bc...
: In this issue: Dr.
@andrewpinto.bsky.social
looks ahead to Upstream Lab's 10th anniversary Community members and
#UofT
international students invited to get involved in research And more! ➕ Sign up for our newsletter:
eepurl.com/dcgbLH
10 months ago
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