Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season. We look forward to a wonderful and productive 2026!

New from Professor Woo @bbdc-uoft.bsky.social The insulin-PI3K-PTEN axis within murine vagal neurons is essential in optimizing the autonomic output that determines peripheral inflammatory and metabolic homeostasis www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Graduate, undergraduate and med students, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows and medical residents are invited to submit an abstract of their diabetes-related research for the Patricia L. Brubaker Trainee Awards 2025/2026 competition. Learn more! bbdc.org/funding/fund...

BBDC trainees are invited to submit an abstract of their diabetes-related research for the Patricia L. Brubaker Trainee Awards 2025/2026 competition. The top ten will be invited to present a poster at the BBDC Annual Scientific Day! bbdc.org/funding/fund...

The BBDC is now accepting applications for several postdoctoral fellowships! Visit our website to learn the eligibility requirements and start the application process. bbdc.org/funding/fund...

Thanks to everyone who joined us for today's seminar with Alison Xu! These sessions bring in experts from across Canada and around the world to share their latest research with our BBDC members, and we're looking forward to even more excellent speakers in 2026.

Fantastic to see BBDC member Dr. Denice Feig's research highlighted by the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto! temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/news/closed-...

BBDC members - join us on Tuesday, December 2nd from 10 - 11 a.m. for our second Seminar Series of the academic year. Allison W. Xu, PhD will join us from University of California, San Francisco to discuss CNS Regulation of Feeding Behaviors. This event is in-person only. bbdc.org/events/bbdc-...

Thanks to everyone who joined us for today's Trainee Lab Seminar! We heard insightful presentations from Qiwei Zhang of the Hoon-Ki Sung lab, Safwat Khan from the @saravasconcelos.bsky.social lab and Yihan Luo of the @drprentice.bsky.social lab.

Today is World Diabetes Day! Each year, we mark the day by highlighting BBDC trainees, who represent the future of diabetes research. This year, we asked why diabetes research matters to them. Mithusha Peragerasingam from the lab of Dr. @roblab.bsky.social shares her reflections below.

Dr. Mamatha Bhat is a clinician-scientist specializing in gastroenterology, hepatology & transplantation. She talked to us about the environment of innovation and mentorship that continues to inspire her work at #TemertyMed. bit.ly/3LxMynH

During the workday, people living with #diabetes may need time for blood sugar checks, insulin and breaks. Remember: 💬Ask how you can support. 👂Listen to what they need, or do not need, from you. 🙅‍♀️Blaming and shaming is never helpful. Learn more🔗bit.ly/4844grn#diabetes#WorldDiabetesDay

Today is World Diabetes Day! Each year, we mark this important occasion by highlighting the BBDC trainees who are the future of diabetes research. We asked why diabetes research matters to them. Sofia Perfetto from the lab of Dr. Walter Swardfager shares her reflections below.

Congratulations to all of the BBDC members who have been awarded new or renewed Canada Research Chairs. Kudos, Jacqueline Beaudry, @drprentice.bsky.social, Laura Rosella, Dana Philpott, Walter Swardfager, Rayjean Hung and Vasanti Malik. www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/4...

Our next Seminar Series talk examines the critical gap in race-based healthcare data in Ontario. Rayshaun Whyte, will present on November 17, at 12pm EDT. Register now and join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/network-fo...

11 @uhn.ca Principal Investigators have earned a spot on Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list! Their work ranks among the top 1% most cited globally—driving innovation across disciplines & shaping health care worldwide. 🔗 www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uhns-gl... #HighlyCited2025 #TeamUHN

🌟 Application Deadline: 4 p.m. Eastern Time, December 2, 2025 This program supports scholarly and innovative research initiatives in quality improvement in diabetes care and/or patient safety in diabetes care. Learn more and apply now! bbdc.org/funding/fund...

Members of the #UTM community joined the 2025 Service of Remembrance in front of the Davis Building, near the flagpole. Across #UofT’s three campuses, ceremonies were held to observe Remembrance Day. 🍁 #LestWeForget

🌟 New opportunity - Fourteen summer studentships are available for undergraduate and med students to carry out summer research in diabetes under the supervision of a member of the BBDC. Learn more! bbdc.org/funding/fund...

Five @uhn.ca researchers received Canada Research Chair funding to advance research on #osteoarthritis, #tumour microenvironments, #BrainHealth, #CardiovascularDisease in cancer patients, and the development of collaborative #robots! 🍁👏 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/recogni...

Join us on Friday, November 14 from 12 - 1 p.m. for our Trainee Lab Seminar, featuring students from the Hoon-Ki Sung, @saravasconcelos.bsky.social and @drprentice.bsky.social labs. Learn more: bbdc.org/events/bbdc-...

BBDC members - join us on Tuesday, December 2 from 10 - 11 a.m. for our second Seminar Series of the academic year. Allison W. Xu, PhD will join us from University of California, San Francisco to discuss CNS Regulation of Feeding Behaviors. This event is in-person only. bbdc.org/events/bbdc-...

Thanks to Dr. Ahmad Haidar for joining us for an engaging and informative seminar - our first of the academic year! Dr. Haidar also spent time with our trainees in a special session where they had the opportunity to ask in-depth questions about his research.

Our latest BBDC member profile highlights the work of Dr. Jason Fish. As a professor in U of T's Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, he studies the intricate network of small vessels that play an essential role in keeping our hearts and brains healthy. bbdc.org/newsletters/...

Our department of Family and Community Medicine recently opened a new Indigenous Health Space. The space features four murals (pictured) created by Indigenous artist Shawn Howe – each with its own unique symbolism and significance.

Survivors’ Flag raised across #UofT ahead of Orange Shirt Day & the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 uoft.me/bRP

On August 6, we hosted the Charles Hollenberg Summer Student Poster Day. This engaging session allows summer studentship recipients to showcase their research projects and hone their presentation skills while networking with the BBDC community. Read more about the day! bbdc.org/news/charles...

The BBDC has a new funding opportunity that supports scholarly and innovative research initiatives in quality improvement in diabetes care and/or patient safety in #diabetes care. Learn more and apply now! bbdc.org/funding/fund...

Hello! Welcome to the CIRTN-R2FIC BlueSky account! Our group focuses on researching pancreatic islet biology and pathology related to islets such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Here you will find bi-weekly updates from the scientists from across Canada that make up CIRTN-R2FIC.

Excited about this cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary conference I'm co-organizing at EMBL Heidelberg bringing together leaders in vascular biology, cardiac research, & bioengineering. A stellar lineup of speakers w Keynotes: James Martin & Alessandra Moretti Opportunities for oral pres from abstracts

BBDC members - join us on October 21, 2025 from 10 - 11am for our first Seminar Series of the year. Dr. Ahmad Haidar will join us to discuss Novel Technologies and Treatments for Type 1 Diabetes. This event is in-person only. bbdc.org/events/bbdc-...

This Diabetes Team of the Year award recognizes a diabetes team’s efforts and achievements that go above and beyond evidence-based practices in the field of diabetes education, patient care, or advocacy. Learn more and apply for the award! bbdc.org/funding/fund...

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the seminar session featuring a presentation by Dr. Mikael Rydén. The presentation, on white adipose tissue, was informative and engaging. Thanks also to Dr. Martin Ingelsson for hosting the talk!

Our Trainee Travel Awards applications are now open. Awards are available for trainees to present a first-authored or co-first authored diabetes-related abstract for presentation at an online or in-person conference occurring between July 1 to December 31, 2025. Learn more! bbdc.org/funding/fund...

Yesterday the whole lab went out for lunch to bid Sonia goodbye on her return to Paris soon. You will be missed! #VasconcelosLab @uhnresearch.ca @bbdc-uoft.bsky.social @mcsociety.bsky.social

Discover MyRoad, a platform dedicated to research training and mentorship in the fields of obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic diseases. New opportunities are available this fall, including cohort-based training, travel awards, and health research exchange competitions. www.myroadplatform.ca/en

Applications are now open for the Novo Nordisk-BBDC New Investigator Award 2026-2028. This award is intended to support an independent scientist or clinician-scientist in the early stage of their career. Learn more and apply! bbdc.org/funding/fund...

Thanks to everyone who joined us today for the BBDC Charles Hollenberg Summer Student Poster Day! We had a wonderful turnout at the U of T Medical Sciences building where our students were able to share their work and meet with BBDC members.

We're so excited about our upcoming 2025/26 Speaker Series. BBDC members are encouraged to join us for these exceptional guest speakers throughout the upcoming academic year. bbdc.org/events/bbdc-...

New research from BBDC member Dr. Farid Mahmud looks at combination therapy for teens with #T1D. www.utoronto.ca/news/combina...

On August 21 from 1-2 p.m. Dr. Mikael Rydén will be presenting "Everything you want to know about human adipose tissue" at the Toronto General Hospital's Bayer Conference Room. This event is open to all BBDC members and their trainees.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award! Awarded annually for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of those facing health inequities worldwide. Learn more & nominate ➡️ bit.ly/Gairdner-Glo...

Here Tony Lam and colleagues @uhnresearch.ca identify that lipid sensing in HFD-fed rats is enhanced by metformin to trigger an endocrine GIP to NTS GIPR axis to reduce food intake unveiling potential targets to enhance GIP action and reduce weight in #obesity diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/art...

New research from @uhn.ca's Toronto General Hospital shows that activating a brain receptor called TGR5 reduces food intake and restores leptin sensitivity—revealing a promising new target for treating #obesity. 🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/activat...

BBDC member, @danieljdrucker.bsky.social was recently featured in @torontolifemag.bsky.social! torontolife.com/deep-dives/d...

Omar's final PhD paper is finally out! He describes the generation of a 3D in vitro model of diastolic dysfunction w preserved ejection fraction using human #cardiomyocytes. #hypertrophy #HFpEF #OOAC @uhnresearch.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social Check it out👇 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

I always love the opportunity to profile new investigators who are bringing their passion and talent to projects that support improved outcomes for people living with #diabetes. Thanks to the @bbdc-uoft.bsky.social for asking me to write this piece about Dr. Tara MacDonald. bbdc.org/newsletters/...

Thank you to my coauthors, our community partners, and patient participants. Grateful to SPARK and @nhp-uoft.bsky.social for funding this work. @kristalamb.bsky.social @bbdc-uoft.bsky.social @uhn.ca @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social @calvin-ke.bsky.social

Funding opportunity! The Drucker Family Innovation Fund Grants is a joint funding program between the BBDC and the University Health Network/Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Medicine. Up to four grants of $75,000 are available this year. Learn more and apply! bbdc.org/funding/fund...

Tara is amazing! Keep your eyes peeled for her work #diabetes community! #OOAC @uoftmedicine.bsky.social