Congratulations to the CHRIM investigators and their teams who were awarded over $5,400,000 in funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research CIHR) Project Grant Fall 2022 competition! Many other…
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Dental Assistants Recognition Week
March 5-11 is Dental Assistants Recognition Week (DARW). Dental assistants are educated healthcare professionals and vital members of the oral health team. Dentists rely on the knowledge and expertise of…
The role of a genetic counsellor in a rare disease diagnosis
February 28th is recognized as Rare Disease Day. A rare disease is classified as a disease that affects fewer than 1 in 2000 people. Rare Disease Day raises awareness for…
International Childhood Cancer Day
February 15th is International Childhood Cancer Day to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors, and their families. One thousand…
Celebrating Women and Girls in Science
Leading up to International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2023, we’re celebrating all the inspiring women at CHRIM! We’re proud to have over 270 female…
Reflecting on 2022
It was an exciting year as we slowly and carefully transitioned back to in-person events and embraced the hybrid world. This included our annual Child Health Research Days conference, allowing…
Time to Ring in Opportunities for Prevention
Research confirms higher rates of head contact, body checking, and suspected Injuries in Ringette than female ice hockey Ringette and female ice hockey are two very popular sports with high…
Mothers of extremely preterm babies may struggle more with mental health issues
Approximately 8% of all live births in Canada are preterm which can lead to both short- and long-term health issues as result. Not only does this cost the Canadian Health…
CHRIM scientist recognized for overwhelming contributions to diabetes camps for kids
Summer is a time for children everywhere to be active outdoors, connect with friends, and enjoy new experiences in those hot summer months. And for many children, these experiences are…
Diabetes Awareness Month
Here at CHRIM, diabetes is a key part of our research and something we work to bring awareness to during Diabetes Awareness Month and throughout the year. Dr. Elizabeth Sellers…
Child Health Research Days 2022 Highlights
The first-ever hybrid Child Health Research Days took place last week and welcomed over 100 in-person attendees and 100+ delegates online. The week kicked off with a fascinating public event…
The Risk-Taker’s Advantage- How to make kids more resilient by not over-protecting them
This year, World Mental Health Day was recognized on October 10, 2022. This days helps to raise awareness about the mental health issues people are experiencing and an opportunity for…