Save the date on January 28th 2026 from 12-1 pm for a dynamic Community of Practice session titled “Lessons Learned by a Research Team New to Engaging PLEX in Randomized Controlled Trials! Zoom Link: lnkd.in/eHbU6zE9

The 3rd annual PiPER Research Day on October 8th, 2025, welcomed over 175 attendees to share work under the theme of "Do the Right Thing, Share it With Others, Build a Better Tomorrow". Check out our summary report from the event, showcasing event highlights and key takeaways: bit.ly/4aGsCJJ

Have you had a chance to check out last month's newsletter? kite-uhn-piper.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/docs/Novembe... Become a PiPER Member to learn more about upcoming updates, opportunities, and events: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTZJYTF

Ready to share outputs co-created with people with lived experience on a research project? Check Out Our Full Report: lnkd.in/e_vcyK-n Share the report considerations that resonate with you—and add your own ideas for the doing phase of research! @wchospital.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca

Registration is open for the first OSSU World Café Conversation! We will explore what “meaningful engagement” means, who defines it, and how to move beyond tokenism toward real co-production. Dec 10 at 12 p.m. EST. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #HealthResearch #PatientEngagement

Collaborating with people with lived experience on a research project? Check Out Our Full Report: www.womensacademics.ca/wp-content/u... Share the report considerations that resonate with you—and add your own ideas for the doing phase of research! @wchospital.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca

The PiPER team is thrilled to announce the 2025 PiPER Grant awardees (Community, Partnership, and Innovation streams). The full list of awardees can be found on the “Our Resources” tab on the PiPER website. kite-uhn.com/piper

Our next Community of Practice session is on Nov 26th from 12-1 pm! Arani Hiritharan, Corinne Rose, and Justin Hayes-Lemke will be speaking about “Collaboration not Consultation: Learning from the Digital Action Youth Advisory at Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario” Zoom Link: lnkd.in/eiuE82FR

Preparing to involve people with lived experience in your research? Check Out Our Full Report: lnkd.in/e_vcyK-n Share the report considerations that resonate with you—and add your own ideas for the planning phase of research! @wchospital.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca

@uhn.ca's Patient Engagement in Research (@piper-uhn.bsky.social) team recently hosted its 3rd annual Research Day. Over 200 attendees explored how partnering with people with lived experience (PLEX) makes research more relevant & impactful. Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/piper-r...

Our next Community of Practice session is on Nov 26th from 12-1 pm! Arani Hiritharan, Corinne Rose, and Justin Hayes-Lemke will be speaking about “Collaboration not Consultation: Learning from the Digital Action Youth Advisory at Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario” Zoom Link: lnkd.in/eiuE82FR

On May 8th 2025, Women's College Hospital and Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) at UHN co-hosted a hybrid event called Redefining Patient Engagement: Shaping Research Together Symposium. Check out the report and share your thoughts! Report Link: tinyurl.com/mu27d4d3

We're always looking for ways to improve and expand our PiPER Community of Practice! Your feedback is invaluable in helping us create a space that supports learning, collaboration, and innovation in involving people with lived experience in research. Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GXCQZP

Our Keynote Panel - moderated by Angela M. Cheung with panelists Alexandra Rendely, Rebecca Lewkowicz, and Susie Goulding explored "The Important Role of People with Lived Experience in Long-COVID Care and Research". #PiPERResearchDay2025

Check out the live illustration from ThinkLink Graphics — capturing the key insights and moments from today’s event in real time. Stay tuned for more visual highlights! #PiPERResearchDay2025

We’re honoured to welcome our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai — a trailblazer in advancing accessibility and inclusion across the sciences and healthcare. Dr. Sukhai’s is presenting on “Anti-Ableism in Patient Engagement and Research: A Personal and Professional Journey". #PiPERResearchDay2025

🚀 Today is PiPER Research Day 2025! Have you had a chance to explore the program yet? Follow along for highlights, key takeaways, and moments from our presenters throughout the day. drive.google.com/file/d/1vPaU... Don’t forget to tag us and share your experience using #PiPERResearchDay2025!

🚨 Only 2 DAYS to go! 🚨 PiPER Research Day 2025 is almost here—happening this October 8th at the beautiful Guild Inn Estate. 🗺️ Make sure you're ready! Check out the venue details and directions. Learn more here: site.pheedloop.com/event/PiPER2...

PiPER Research Day 2025 is just around the corner! We're excited to share the venue map to help you plan your day. There will be quiet spaces and accessible washrooms. Fuel your day with continental breakfast, buffet lunch and burgers and bar during networking hour. Can't wait to see you there!

Check out the PiPER Research Day 2025 program below! ✅ Build meaningful relationships and exchange insights ✅ Share success stories and lived experiences ✅ Promote best practices in PLEX engagement in research 🕰️ Registration Closes Sep 30th! 🎟️Register here to join us: lnkd.in/eQeu4u-u

Join us today at 12:00 pm EST to learn more about how we can best support caregivers! Zoom Link: lnkd.in/eiuE82FR

The PiPER Research Day 2025 program is now live! Join us for a chance to build relationships, share success stories and exchange the latest information while promoting and strengthening the current practices of PLEX engagement in research. Register here: site.pheedloop.com/event/PiPER2...

📢 Join us this WEDNESDAY on September 24th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST to learn from Judy Gargaro and Jackie Quemby about “How to Make Caregiving ‘E.A.S.I.E.R’? Advocating for Better Caregiver Support After Brain Injury” Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8491067757...

📢 Join us on September 24th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST to learn from Judy Gargaro and Jackie Quemby about “How to Make Caregiving ‘E.A.S.I.E.R’? Advocating for Better Caregiver Support After Brain Injury” Zoom link: lnkd.in/eiuE82FR

📢 Join us on September 24th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST to learn from Judy Gargaro and the team’s PLEX partner about “How to Make Caregiving ‘E.A.S.I.E.R’? Advocating for Better Caregiver Support After Brain Injury” Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/postattendee...

We’re building a new online space dedicated to sharing research @uhn.ca with the public in a way that is easy to understand. The website will be a searchable space where scientists will share their ongoing or completed work. We want YOU to help us name the website: www.linkedin.com/posts/piperu...

LATE-BREAKING POSTER SUBMISSIONS are open until Sept 17, 11:59 pm EST. Share your experiences and expertise engaging people with lived experience as partners in #research by submitting a poster here: site.pheedloop.com/portal/event.... Attendance is eligible to SOCRA/ACRP credits.

Attending PiPER Research Day on October 8th 2025 is a great way to earn #SOCRA and/or #ACRP continuing education credits! To learn more and register visit our PiPER Research Day website: lnkd.in/enckBeGk #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalResearchProfessionals

Missed one of our Community of Practice sessions? We've got you covered! Visit our website (www.uhnpiper.ca) under the Community of Practice tab to watch past recordings and read co-created summaries. 🗓️ Mark your calendar for our next session on September 24th from 12-1 pm EST via Zoom.

The University Health Network's Pride in Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team is excited to host its Third Annual PiPER Research Day on October 8, 2025 at the beautiful Guild Inn Estate in Scarborough! See below for more details about the event venue. Register NOW: lnkd.in/eJC9Nvg6

🔦Looking for an opportunity to elevate your brand and connect with patients, researchers, and healthcare leaders? PiPER is inviting your organization to be a sponsor for PiPER Research Day 2025! Interested in being a sponsor? Reach out to [email protected] by September 12th. @uhnresearch.ca

📣2025 PiPER Grants: Partnership Stream - Friday August, 15th @ 11:59 PM EST. Submit your application for an opportunity to receive one of at least 15 awards of $1,500 to advance the engagement of people with lived experience (PLEX) in research! Submit your application to [email protected]

Looking for an opportunity to elevate your brand and connect with patients, researchers, and healthcare leaders? PiPER is inviting your organization to be a sponsor for PiPER Research Day 2025! Interested in being a sponsor? Reach out to [email protected] by September 12th.

📣Join us at PiPER Research Day on October 8th for a chance to build relationships, share success stories, and exchange the latest information while promoting and strengthening the current practices of patient engagement in research! Register NOW: site.pheedloop.com/event/PiPER2...

📢 Join us TOMORROW from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST to learn from Emine Kocabas, Ashley Berger, & Vishma Sookdeo who will be speaking about “Beyond Inclusion: Co-Designing with Lived Experience to Build Meaningful Partnerships in Stroke Research”. Zoom Link: lnkd.in/eiuE82FR

Registration is Open for PiPER Research Day 2025! Join us for a chance to build relationships, share success stories, and exchange the latest information while promoting and strengthening the current practices of patient engagement in research! Register here: lnkd.in/eJqDihUw

Only 2 days left to submit your abstract for PiPER Research Day 2025! Don’t miss your chance to contribute to a day focused on advancing authentic, equitable patient engagement in research. Submit your abstract here: lnkd.in/eKzW2dkr

📢 On July 30th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST Emine Kocabas, Ashley Berger, & Vishma Sookdeo will be speaking about “Beyond Inclusion: Co-Designing with Lived Experience to Build Meaningful Partnerships in Stroke Research”. Zoom Link: lnkd.in/eiuE82FR

Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest PiPER news, upcoming events, and exciting opportunities! www.linkedin.com/in/piperuhn/

Need help with your abstract submission to PiPER Research Day 2025? Check out this Submissions Webinar for step-by-step instructions: site.pheedloop.com/event/PiPER2... Submit here: site.pheedloop.com/portal/event...

There’s still time to apply for the Partnership Grants! ✅ $1,500 CAD per grant ✅ At least 15 grants available ✅ Only one month left to apply! Due August 15, 2025 @ 11:59 PM (EST) Apply here: kite-uhn-piper.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/docs/PiPER-G... @uhnresearch.ca @uhn.ca

There are 9 DAYS LEFT to submit your abstract to PiPER Research Day 2025! Submit here: site.pheedloop.com/portal/event... For more information, check out: site.pheedloop.com/event/PiPER2... @uhnresearch.ca @uhnresearch.ca

Only 10 DAYS LEFT to submit your abstract for PiPER Research Day 2025! We welcome a wide range of presentation formats. Learn more here: site.pheedloop.com/event/PiPER2... Submit here: site.pheedloop.com/portal/event... @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

Great news! Abstract (work/story) submissions to PiPER Research Day 2025 have been extended to July 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM (EST). Submit your abstract here: site.pheedloop.com/portal/event... More info here: site.pheedloop.com/event/PiPER2... @uhnresearch.ca @uhn.ca

Time is ticking! There are TWO DAYS LEFT to submit an abstract to PiPER Research Day 2025. Submissions are due on July 11 @ 11:59 PM (EST). Submit your work/story here: site.pheedloop.com/portal/event... @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

A reminder that abstract submissions to PiPER Research Day 2025 is due this Friday, July 11th @ 11:59 PM (EST). If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected]. Submit here: site.pheedloop.com/portal/event... For more info about the event: site.pheedloop.com/event/PiPER2...

Share your work or story at PiPER Research Day 2025 — an opportunity to network and engage with diverse people involved in patient-engaged research across Canada. 📅 Abstracts are due by Friday, July 11 at 11:59 PM (EST): site.pheedloop.com/portal/event... @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

Are you a @uhn.ca affiliated Principal Investigator who needs support to engage people with lived experience (patients, families, and/or caregivers) in your research? PiPER has two open calls for proposals. Details here: kite-uhn-piper.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/docs/PiPER-G... @uhnresearch.ca

Planning to submit your work/story to PiPER Research Day 2025? Watch the recorded Submissions Webinar for key guidelines, tips, and answers to FAQs: site.pheedloop.com/event/PiPER2... Submit your abstract here: site.pheedloop.com/portal/event...

Join Us Today at 12:00 pm EST! Zoom Link: lnkd.in/eiuE82FR