Of Mice and Kids: Skeletal Muscle Mass and Metabolism Presented by: Rita Brookheart, PhD Presentation Objectives: Introduction and characterization of a patient with a complex phenotype Bedside-to-bench approach to elucidate molecular culprits of the patient’s phenotype Mechanisms of action identified and investigated Next steps and relation to metabolic disorders About Dr. Brookheart: Rita Brookheart is…
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12th Annual DREAM Symposium
Community engagement initiatives have progressed within Diabetes Research!
Community engagement initiatives have progressed within Diabetes Research Envisioned and Accomplished in Manitoba Research (DREAM), a research theme at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM). Thanks to a generous grant TD Bank Group (TD) made earlier this year, DREAM has utilized the grant to support building partnerships with 4 Anisininew Nations that are…
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 often at various summer camps where kids can also benefit from personal growth and more independence by being away from their parents. But what if…
Researchers show controlling glucose in the bloodstream prevents negative consequences of gestational diabetes
A new study by CHRIM trainee and lead author, Brittany Gruber Moyce, involving the labs of CHRIM Researchers Drs. Vernon Dolinsky, Christine Doucette and Grant Hatch has been published in the journal Diabetologia. The study, entitled “Adiponectin Deficiency Induces Hepatic Steatosis During Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes in Mice” provided insights into how gestational diabetes develops…