(🧵1/10) Diabetes Awareness Month has come to a close, and CIRTN Labs had many publications!🤩 For the second half of Nov. 2025 we have papers from Drs. Giacca, MacDonald, Rabasa-Lhoret, Rideout, Johnson, Rocheleau, Rutter, Shapiro, Taubert and Thompson.

iCARE PAG member Antonina Kandiurin presented "Youth Onset Type 2 #Diabetes: Perspective of a Road Less Travelled" at the 51st Annual International Society for Pediatric and Adole­scent Diabetes (ISPAD) Conference held early November in Montreal, QC. Read more: tinyurl.com/4h5n2n65 #ISPAD2025

Thanks to the T2D Network for inviting me to chat with one of my favourite people - Jon McGavock from @dream-diabetes.bsky.social - about his research in active transportation to improve health outcomes. This was such a fun and informative interview - take a look! 🧪 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sif1...

This past September, DREAM trainee Khushali Trivedi (PhD student, @verndolinsky.bsky.social lab) was selected to orally present her research at the Canadian Lipid & Vascular Summit in Saskatoon, SK. Way to go, Khushali! 👏

📢🎉New study from our lab on circulating SASP factors suggests a novel senescent cell biomarker across #T1D stages! Congrats🥳Camille Jasmine and @dream-diabetes.bsky.social trainees Grateful to TrialNet @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @cirtn.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🎉Very excited to share our new work on senescence and insulin processing now out in @DiabetologiaJnl link.springer.com/article/10.100… Fantastic effort by my @dream-diabetes.bsky.social trainees, along with @yichunchen.bsky.social @bruceverchere.bsky.social @cirtn.bsky.social

Our team is at the @dream-diabetes.bsky.social workshop in Winnipeg this week! Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe presented about the Network’s progress and our trainees Amrit Thandi and Jashnoor Chhina presented posters. Congrats to Amrit for winning best oral presentation! 🙌

Happening TODAY! Join us in 500 JBRC for the 7th Annual DREAM Trainee Lectureship, where Dr. Hertzel Gerstein (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) will present on "Type 2 Diabetes Remission: The Quest" from 12 - 1 p.m. Don't miss this! @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay, an opportunity to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and recognizing and celebrating the role of fundamental science, clinical research, and community in supporting well-being for people living with diabetes. #WDD2025 #DiabetesAwareness #Diabetes

Maternal #Obesity Programs Transgenerational Glucose Intolerance in Pregnant Female Offspring #DOHaD #diabetes @dream-diabetes.bsky.social diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/art...

The 14th Annual DREAM Symposium and DREAM Trainee Day are only days away! We have a great day planned. Don't miss this! Registration closes tonight! tinyurl.com/5d6em33b contact [email protected] #Diabetes #Research #Symposium @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social

🚨We are currently hiring for the position of Project Coordinator! 🚨 This dynamic role supports #pediatric #diabetes #research in MB. Deadline to apply is Nov 13. Learn more here: viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default requisition no 41957 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social

We’re honoured to welcome the Dr. Heather Dean Lectureship speaker Dr. Lindsay Crowshoe from @ucalgary.bsky.social to the DREAM Symposium! The presentation will be hybrid; contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. Deadline to register is Nov 10! tinyurl.com/5d6em33b @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

Annual DREAM team photo at #CHRD2025. Grateful for this amazing group! ✨ @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

Celebrating #CHRD2025 award winners! 🏆 Dr. Dart received the Champion Award and @thompsonisletlab.bsky.social earned the Rising Star Award (accepted by @chrisadoucette.bsky.social)👏 PhD medals went to Nicholas Klassen🥉, Lydia Amooga🥈, and Khushali Trivedi🥇, and undergrad medal to Jewel Paskaruk🥉

DREAM attended @chrimanitoba.bsky.social's annual Child Health Research Days, with the theme Roots, Breath & Belonging, reminding us how deeply climate change connects to child health and well-being 🌱🌎 We learned from excellent speakers and had a great time at the poster session! #CHRD2025

Can we prevent Type 1 Diabetes in Canada? Join the CanScreen T1D Symposium at @diabetescanada.bsky.social's preconference! 📅 Nov 26, 2025 | 🕒 2:45 - 4:15 PM | 📍 Toronto ✅ Screening, prevention, family insights, and how to get involved 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4nyxy79 #Diabetes #Type1Diabetes #Symposium

From the ECHO Cohort Study (n=13,810) Association of Maternal Pre- #pregnancy BMI With Offspring Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Childhood #DOHaD #obesity @dream-diabetes.bsky.social @dohadcanada.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Looking forward to the 14th Annual DREAM Symposium will be on Nov 13, 2025, and the DREAM Trainee Day will be Nov 12. Free to Register Here! tinyurl.com/5d6em33b #Diabetes #Research #Symposium @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social

Functional recovery of islet β cells in human type 2 #diabetes: Transcriptome signatures unveil therapeutic approaches @dream-diabetes.bsky.social @chrisadoucette.bsky.social www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Shazhan Amed about how she is using data in innovative ways to improve outcomes for children and youth living with type 1 diabetes. Thanks to the T2D Network (part of IHSTS) for hosting this conversation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eazx...

🔬New review alert! The Dolinsky lab's latest paper explores childhood-onset hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and highlights how pediatric HCM differs in its causes, risks, and treatment needs — and why more child-focused research is urgently needed. 📖 Read more: www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/12...

We’re excited to announce our third keynote speaker for the 2025 DREAM #Symposium: Dr. Barry Lavallee, Chief Executive Officer of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc.! Don't miss this event! Register here: tinyurl.com/5d6em33b @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social #Diabetes #Research

Big thanks to @researchmb.bsky.social for supporting this year’s DREAM Diabetes Research Symposium and helping us bring together researchers, clinicians, and trainees advancing diabetes research in Manitoba!

Introducing the second keynote speaker of the DREAM #Symposium: Making Connections for Innovation, Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe from @utoronto.ca! Mark your calendars for Nov 13📅 Register here: tinyurl.com/5d6em33b @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social @nhp-uoft.bsky.social #Diabetes #Research

Join CHRIM's Dr. Jon McGavock and partner organizations as they host an awareness walk in Thompson, MB on Oct.8th! The walk hopes to raise awareness around the need to improve perinatal health in the north.

On Truth and Reconciliation Day, we wear orange to honour survivors of residential schools and remember those who we lost. Reconciliation is ongoing work, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and walking together with respect. #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation

DREAM PI @thompsonisletlab.bsky.social and his PhD student Jasmine Pipella were recently invited to present at The Sugar Science Th1nk Tank, sharing their work on how T cells drive #beta cell senescence in Type 1 #Diabetes 👏🎥Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvkP... @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

We are pleased to share that CHRIM is seeking our next CEO/Scientific Director! If you want to join a unique environment where collaboration sparks innovation, see the full job posting here: tinyurl.com/3dkcsdmh Please feel free to share this job posting with your networks!

Congratulations @josephwgordon.bsky.social! 👏

🚨Today is the last day to submit your DREAM abstracts! 🚨Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at the 2025 DREAM Research Symposium ✨ Register here: tinyurl.com/5d6em33b More info: tinyurl.com/yecf3ave @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social @stbonifaceresearch.bsky.social

📢 Join us for the next @chrimanitoba.bsky.social Research Rounds! DREAM PI Dr. Dake Qi will be presenting on "Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF): A Key Factor Mediating the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Atypical Antipsychotics" in 500 JBRC, 9 a.m. on Sep 22, 2025. @uofmpharmacy.bsky.social

☀️🍔 DREAM Team Summer BBQ! Researchers, staff, and trainees all came together for laughs, great food, and good vibes. Huge thanks to @chrisadoucette.bsky.social for being the most amazing host — so appreciated! 🌭🥗 Grateful for this amazing team🌟 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

📢 Abstract deadline extended! 📢Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at the 2025 DREAM Research Symposium ✨ Submit your abstract by Sept 19, 2025, to [email protected]. Register here: tinyurl.com/5d6em33b More info: tinyurl.com/yecf3ave @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social

Wrapped up summer with the DREAM Trainees Retreat🌞Trainees gathered for a session on burnout & time management led by DREAM PIs Drs. @chrisadoucette.bsky.social and Allison Dart, then closed the day with Thai food + good company🍜🤝💬 A perfect mix of learning, wellness & fun! #DREAMteam

Hands-on learning in action! PharmD students Janessa and Eli spent the summer being mentored by DREAM researchers Drs. Marzban and Qi💡 Read their story: news.umanitoba.ca/behind-the-s... @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @uofmpharmacy.bsky.social

🎙️ The first FARHA Inc. research podcast is here! Tanya Dawn McDougall from St. Theresa Point shares how Anisininew teachings & DBT support resilience in #children with Type 2 #diabetes. Created with STP, iCARE & FARHA partners. Listen here: youtu.be/XXw_VhdMv7g read more: tinyurl.com/2exvfszr

🚨 Abstract deadline alert! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at the 2025 DREAM Research Symposium ✨ Submit your abstract by Sept 12, 2025, to [email protected]. Register here: tinyurl.com/5d6em33b More info: tinyurl.com/yecf3ave @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social

Each summer, @chrimanitoba.bsky.social hosts 50+ students to work alongside researchers across diverse areas of child health research. In August, 8 DREAM students shared their projects through the Student Research Round Series. 👏 We hope you had a rewarding experience with DREAM and CHRIM! 🌟

Discover MyRoad, a platform supported by CIHR, offering research training & mentorship in #obesity, #diabetes & #cardiometabolic #diseases. New opportunities this fall include cohort training, travel awards & more. 🎓✈️ Learn more: www.myroadplatform.ca/en Contact: [email protected]

🎉 Huge congratulations to our incredible DREAM trainees/staff who are beginning their journeys in medical school this fall! 🩺We’re so proud of you and excited for what’s ahead! 🌟👏 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @umanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social @dalhousie.bsky.social

From the HAPO study (n=112) : From Mothers With Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy 19 cord blood DNA Methylation CpG Predict Offspring beta cell dysfunction at ages 7, 11 and 18 #DOHaD @dohadcanada.bsky.social @dream-diabetes.bsky.social @adapubs.bsky.social diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/art...

🚨New in JAMA Pediatrics: Edmondson, Shah & Gregory discuss the promise & challenges of using GLP-1 receptor agonists for youth obesity. From safety concerns to access barriers, the piece highlights key unanswered questions for care & policy. 📖👇 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #obesity #youth #GLP1

Transcriptomics reveals that Maternal western diet has a lasting impact of dysregulated #metabolism and RNA processing #genes in the skeletal muscles of Japanese Macaque offspring #DOHaD @dohadcanada.bsky.social @dream-diabetes.bsky.social rdcu.be/eCbj2

Metabolomic and transcriptomic remodeling of bone marrow myeloid cells in response to maternal #obesity #DOHaD @dream-diabetes.bsky.social @dohadcanada.bsky.social journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10....

Last week’s @chrimanitoba.bsky.social undergrad summer presentations featured Ian Heidinger & Alaina Bagan (@thompsonisletlab.bsky.social) and Hannah Steiman de Visser (@jonmcgavock.bsky.social) 🙌 Fantastic work by all!

Parental #obesity predisposes male and female offspring to exacerbated cardiac dysfunction and increased mortality after myocardial infarction #DOHaD @dohadcanada.bsky.social @dream-diabetes.bsky.social journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10....

Our talented summer students are finishing up and sharing their findings!🌟Last week Dr. Wicklow's students Elisee Moore presented on breastfeeding in the Next Gen study, and Ashton Walker presented on their perspective as an Indigenous student on Indigenous health research👏@chrimanitoba.bsky.social