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Catherine Stratton, MPH

@cathsmstratton.bsky.social
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Epidemiology PhD(c) @UofT; @CIHR_IRSC CGS-D & @fdnPETF Scholar; MPH @Yale; VP & Research Chair @moyamoyafoundation #KnowledgeTranslation #KnowledgeSynthesis #RareDisease #PainScience #Disability

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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
An incredible event at @sickkidsto.bsky.social for families navigating #moyamoya. Attendees will hear from several experts about the clinical journey and research updates. A great event supported by the @moyamoyafoundation.bsky.social. Registration link in comments. #RareDisease #Neurovascular
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
We are proud to share that three #DLSPH PhD students were selected as Connaught Fellows this year. These students will lead projects to enhance the care of those who have disabilities or diseases. 🔗 Read about their projects: ow.ly/xqWK50XNcfm. @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social #Innovation
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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Have you checked out our online knowledge synthesis course? Bring a project to work on and walk away with a protocol that's been reviewed by experts! Starts in January 2026, learn more here! bit.ly/42AoohE @andreatricco.bsky.social @cathsmstratton.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social
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SPORAlliance @sporalliance.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 27, 2025 - There’s still time to register for the Digital Health Literacy for Older Adults (DHLOA) in-person knowledge mobilization event! Sign up as a Person with Lived Experience: tinyurl.com/bp5bn6wr Sign up as a General Attendee: tinyurl.com/48x8x5e2 /1
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Angela Spencer @angspenc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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Over 1000 terms have been used to describe evidence synthesis: a scoping review
Objective To inform the development of an evidence synthesis taxonomy, we aimed to identify and examine all classification systems, typologies or taxonomies that have been proposed for evidence synthe...
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Excited to share this work which extends the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) to include pediatric-specific considerations: lnkd.in/gzFq_P52 Wonderful leadership by @martinoffringa.bsky.social! #ClinicalTrials #ReportingGuideline #Pediatrics #ChildHealth
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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Do you want to learn more about #KnowledgeSynthesis from the experts? By the end of our online course, "Intro to KS for Knowledge Users", you'll have a protocol ready for registration. Apply & find out more here: bit.ly/42AoohE @cathsmstratton.bsky.social @andreatricco.bsky.social
Introductory online course – Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users. 

Learn from KS experts! 

January to April, 2026

Scan the QR code to find out more, or visit (link to course page). 

Delivered by the Knowledge Translation Program. 

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SPORAlliance @sporalliance.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Check out our July 2025 e-newsletter for the latest SPOR Evidence Alliance updates, including patient-led research spotlights, publications, and engagement opportunities! 📩 Read it here: mailchi.mp/smh/spor-evi... #PatientOrientedResearch #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeMobilization
SPOR Evidence Alliance July 2025 newsletter.
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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We're thrilled to share that KTP grad student @cathsmstratton.bsky.social & scientists Drs @andreatricco.bsky.social and Jennifer Watt were awarded funding for their projects thru the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring Project grant competition! Congratulations to all of the grantees! 🎉
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SPORAlliance @sporalliance.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Check out our May 2025 e-newsletter for the latest SPOR Evidence Alliance updates, including patient-led research spotlights, publications, and engagement opportunities! 📩 Read it here: mailchi.mp/smh/spor-evi... #PatientOrientedResearch #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeMobilization
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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
(2/2) PhDs for Public Impact fellows focus on engaging the public through their scholarly work. See the full group of 2025-2026 fellows at the link below. Congratulations again to Catherine, and all of the new cohort! www.cgpd.utoronto.ca/public-schol... @sporalliance.bsky.social
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Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellows – Centre for Graduate Professional Development
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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
(1/2) Congratulations to KT Program grad student @cathsmstratton.bsky.social on being awarded a Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellowship from the Centre for Graduate Professional Development at the School of Graduate Studies, @uoft.bsky.social! @andreatricco.bsky.social
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RareKids-CAN @rarekidscan.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Join RareKids-CAN in acknowledging World Moyamoya Day - a day dedicated to raising awareness and knowledge about moyamoya, a rare and progressive condition affecting the arteries in the brain.
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Laurie Proulx @proulxlaurie.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I am presenting at an Open Science event on March 21st & would like to get the patient community involved & influencing how I present the patient perspective. If you have 5 minutes, please consider completing this survey to share your feedback: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Many thanks!
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Open Science: What do patients or people with lived experience think?
My name is Laurie Proulx and I have lived with a chronic condition for most of my life. For the last 15 years, I have been active as a patient partner in research. On March 21, 2025, I am presenting t...
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Resharing on Bluesky now that it’s officially out! Our protocol for a scoping review examining barriers & facilitators involved in #RareDisease registry development. journals.lww.com/jbisrir/abst... @andreatricco.bsky.social @maureenchats.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social
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Barriers and facilitators to designing, maintaining, and... : JBI Evidence Synthesis
ases and rare disease patient registries. Introduction: Rare disease patient registries are vital to improving the understanding of the natural histories and predictors of outcomes of rare diseases...
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
It’s #RareDiseaseDay! With ~1 in 12 affected, RDs represent a significant burden for patients, families, & systems. The RD diagnostic odyssey is a call for improved awareness. The fact that still, only 5% of RDs have a therapy is a sobering reminder of the work we have to do. #RareDiseaseIsNotRare
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
The @moyamoyafoundation.bsky.social is gathering input from #moyamoya patients on what they’d like to hear about at upcoming educational events. Please follow this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/1wxF.... Responses are de-identified and are not part of a research project.
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Most #RareDisease #registries require a confirmed Dx for inclusion. This is important for accurate calc of risks & outcomes, but accuracy is also threatened when people who remain undiagnosed are missed. This can perpetuate inequities: “If someone’s not counted, they don’t count.”
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The #RareDisease #DiagnosticOdyssey is a glaring example of health inequity. A Canadian Organization of Rare Disorders survey found pts saw 5.9 clinicians & received 3.2 misdiagnoses over 3.7 years before receiving an accurate Dx. RD awareness is crucial. #RareDiseaseIsNotRare #RareDiseaseTruth
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
It’s #RareDiseaseMonth! While there is no official definition, #RareDisease (RD) generally refers to conditions affecting <1 in 2k people. There are an estimated 10k RDs. Despite each RD being uncommon, 1 in 12 Canadians is affected by RD. #RareDiseaseIsNotRare #RareDiseaseTruth
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
A big step forward! While the roll out of the National Strategy for Drugs for #RareDiseases has been slow with a series of agreements with provinces, this investment mitigates existing disparities. We must continue advocating for the inclusion of other drugs & sustainable support
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SPORAlliance @sporalliance.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Member spotlight! Amanda Doherty-Kirby is a valued patient partner of the SPOR Evidence Alliance, and has contributed to many knowledge synthesis projects. Check out her spotlight in our December 2024 newsletter: shorturl.at/LG45U We are grateful for her partnership!
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Sharing a new protocol publication regarding #MetaAnalysis in the context of #LivingSystematicReviews, led by my fellow lab member: journals.lww.com/jbisrir/fullte…. Well done, Menelaos! @andreatricco.bsky.social
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
#HappyNewYear, everyone! May each day bring comfort, fresh opportunities, and moments of happiness. Here’s to embracing new challenges and celebrating every win as we step into 2025. #NYE #NYE2025 #HappyNewYear2025
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season that is restorative and fulfilling #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
If you are interested in #moyamoya and #LargeLanguageModels, please consider completing this study survey from Boston Children’s Hospital. Eligible for patients, caregivers, advocates, clinicians, and researchers! #RareDisease #Neurosurgery #Neurology Link: redcap.tch.harvard.edu/redcap_edc/s...
“Moyamoya Research Opportunity” 
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Study: Understanding large language model (LLM) performance on questions about moyamoya 

Principal investigator: Dr. Alfred See, Boaton Children’s HospitalDescription: 
Little is known about LLM performance in scenarios resembling its anticipated everyday clinical usage. Our aim is to better understand the reliability and limitations of generative AI in guiding patients and patient families through neurological disorders. 
Your insights are vital to advancing how artificial intelligence plays a role in people’s understanding of moyamoya. Together, we can explore and refine the role of AI in providing accurate and safe data on neurosurgical conditions.

Eligibility:
Anyone who shows an interest in moyamoya or visits the Moyamoya Foundation website and elects to take the survey.

 Survey link: 
https://redcap.tch.harvard.edu/redcap_edc/surveys/?s=MPTE4AX39LJKFW8W
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
@moyamoyafoundation.bsky.social is now on Bluesky!! Follow for educational information and updates on foundation events and initiatives! #Moyamoya #RareDisease #Neurology #Neurosurgery
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
The Wicked Movie might be my Eras Tour 🩷💚🩷💚🩷💚🩷 #TheatreKid
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Hello Bluesky crowd! I’m new here and would love to connect with people interested in #Epidemiology #RareDisease #PatientAdvocacy#PatientEngagement #GradSchool #Disability #ChronicIllness #HealthResearch. I’m an Epidemiology PhD student and patient advocate in Toronto. Looking forward to connecting!
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DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Got the #DisabledInSTEM Starter Pack up and running! Can't wait to see the list grow and meet new connections! 💜 go.bsky.app/SwJ4rFX
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Public health is so successful that most only pay any attention when it fails: a viral outbreak or a dip in cancer screening rates. This selective attention denies the value of public health. “Forgetting” is a product of its success, but allows misinformation to brew. We must remember and remind.
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DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Wanting to share my first ever publication about the #DisabledInSTEM Mentorship Program! Hoping this inspires some more people to join the 2025 program! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Empowering disabled scientists through mentorship - Nature Reviews Materials
Disabled scientists are under-represented in STEM and face additional barriers at all career stages. The DisabledInSTEM mentoring programme provides support, an opportunity to learn from others and a ...
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Dawn Richards, PhD @dawnrichards.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
An intro to me 👋. I post on #PatientEngagement (aka #PPI or #ConsumerInvolvement) in #Research or other science-y and research-y stuff. Among other things, I'm a chemist and live with #RheumatoidArthritis. I work with people/orgs in research to help bring patient/public perspectives to their work./1
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Catherine Stratton, MPH @cathsmstratton.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Hello Bluesky crowd! I’m new here and would love to connect with people interested in #Epidemiology #RareDisease #PatientAdvocacy#PatientEngagement #GradSchool #Disability #ChronicIllness #HealthResearch. I’m an Epidemiology PhD student and patient advocate in Toronto. Looking forward to connecting!
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