International Women’s Day 2022
March 9, 2022
In honour of International Women’s Day and the 2022 theme #BreakTheBias, we are grateful to the women like our graduate trainees Raelynn and Lindsay who are dedicated to research to...
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World Obesity Day 2022
March 4, 2022
March 4 is World Obesity Day.Today we wish to shine a spotlight on Obesity Canada.Obesity Canada is the country’s leading obesity registered charity association for:Health professionals Researchers, trainees and...
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Indigenous Initiatives Speaker Series: Healing Our Spirit
January 11, 2022
Please join the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on January 18, 2022 for an important conversation presented by the Indigenous Initiatives Speakers Series. We are honored to...
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Diabetes and Indigenous Peoples – Supporting a Culturally-Safe and Self-Determined Journey
November 18, 2021
Type 2 Diabetes and Indigenous Peoples - Supporting a Culturally-Safe and Self-Determined JourneyNovember 3013:00-14:00 PSTJoin the BCDRN for a special presentation on diabetes and Indigenous Peoples. A panel of experts...
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Hope on the Horizon for Diabetes
November 3, 2021
Hope on the Horizon for Diabetes Monday November 15, 2021 Time 11:00-12:30 pm (Pacific Standard Time) Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. A panel of BC researchers and patients share transformative...
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Call for Abstracts: Alberta British Columbia Islet Workshop 2022
November 2, 2021
Call for Abstracts: Alberta-British Columbia Islet Workshop 2022We would like to extend an invitation to scientists and trainees from across Canada to attend the Alberta-British Columbia Islet Workshop 2022. The...
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BCDRN Meet the Researcher Series #7
October 28, 2021
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin the BC Diabetes Research Network is delighted to introduce our faculty. This series of spotlight sessions has highlighted our faculty members throughout 2021. This event is...
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Register for Virtual Vancouver Diabetes Research Day 2021
October 28, 2021
Join us for Vancouver Diabetes Research Day on November 12th.Event websiteThis event is intended for academic audience and is not open to the public....
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Special EDI Events: “Building an Ethical Algorithmic World: Coded Bias Screening, Q&A and Panel Discussion”
October 26, 2021
On behalf of the UBC JEDI Health Cluster Alliance we invite our members to participate in these upcoming EDI special events: “Building an Ethical Algorithmic World Part 1: Coded Bias Screening”, hosted...
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October 21, 2021
Building an Ethical Algorithmic World: A 3-Part Series October 26 - November 2nd Interested in the ethics of algorithms? Concerned with the current biases within algorithms and the dangers these biases...
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2021 Gairdner Symposium
October 19, 2021
Date: Monday, October 25, 2:00– 3:35 pm PSTHosted by Dr. Michael Hayden, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, University of British ColumbiaThis free inspiring public live lecture will feature:Dr....
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Register for Vancouver Diabetes Research Day 2021
October 19, 2021
Vancouver Diabetes Research Day (VDRD) will be held virtually on November 12, 2021.This exciting annual scientific day enables diabetes researchers from across British Columbia to connect, collaborate, and present their...
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SPEAK UP! Building a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace
September 27, 2021
The JEDI Health Cluster Alliance and UBC’s Equity and Inclusion office are excited to host SPEAK UP! Building a Respectful and Inclusive WorkplaceOctober 6th from 12PM-1PMZOOM REGISTRATION LINKThis workshop is brought...
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Diabetes Canada presents “Know No Limits with Type 1 Diabetes”
September 20, 2021
The BC Diabetes Research Network is offering free registration for BC residents to attend Diabetes Canada’s Type 1 Diabetes Conference on Saturday, October 2nd. Diabetes Canada Virtual Know No Limits with...
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Steel Magnolias is Back
September 14, 2021
Steel Magnolias is BackSee the Show – Help Save the MetroOriginally produced more than 30 years ago, Steel Magnolias is an enduring story of friendship, family, love and loyalty. In...
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