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IMPaCT @impactrials.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Excited to kick off the 2025 IMPaCT Summit today with a welcome from our co-director, Dr. Lauren Kelly @pharmalauren.bsky.social ! 🎉 Big thanks to Dr. Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social, Scientific Director of CIHR IHDCYH, for the warm welcome to our summit attendees! #IMPaCTSummit2025

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Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions @ccn-rcc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Vote for CCN-RCC member, Dr. Miriam Beauchamp, in the IHDCYH Talks competition! Miriam's video reflects head injury from a child's perspective, giving them a voice even when they are too young to verbalize their symptoms. Voting is open until November 30: www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html

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PREVNet Inc. @prevnet.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Our short video "A 101 on Youth Interpersonal Violence" is part of the 2025 IHDCYH Talks competition! 🎉 Check out the video at: youtu.be/BWeahyj7ejQ?... Then view the submission list and vote: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html

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CHRIManitoba @chrimanitoba.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Voting is now open for this year's IHDCYH Talks contest! CHRIM is pleased to have several members participating in this year's competition in both the video and infographics categories. See submissions and vote here: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html

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MedCannKids Research @c4tcanada.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Do you know what to do if you or someone you love has a side effect when taking a cannabis product for medical reasons? Watch our new video to learn what to do: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uRw... And don't forget to vote for us in the IHDCYH Talks competition: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Reporting Side Effects of Medical Cannabis: A Step-by-Step Guide

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PROMISE Theme @promise-theme.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Voting is now open for this year’s IHDCYH Talks contest! PROMISE is excited to have members @pharmalauren.bsky.social and @woodgateroberta.bsky.social participating in this year’s competition in both the video and infographic categories.

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@sherimadigan @sherimadigan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

This #UCalgary story features #psychoeducation resources for caregivers featured in #IHDCYH Talks contest. www.ucalgary.ca/news/tools-help-children-trauma-need-your-vote. Check them out: 🎞 VIDEO: vimeo.com/1125961645 📄 INFOGRAPHIC: lnkd.in/gQfhMHQQ ✅ We'd love your votes! lnkd.in/gJZWKw_f ✅

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IMPaCT @impactrials.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Voting is open for the 2025 Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) Talks competition! We submitted a video and infographic - thank you to our youth and parent partners, fellows, and mentors for your contributions to these projects! Vote here: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html

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POPCORN Pediatrics @popcornpediatrics.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Congratulations to POPCORN Emergency Medicine Pillar Lead, Dr. Samina Ali, for receiving special commendations for her infographic, "Just the Facts for Families: Intranasal Fentanyl", in the 2024 IHDCYH Talks competition!

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@sherimadigan @sherimadigan.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Check out COPE’s entries in #IHDCYH #CIHR contest! 🎞 VIDEO (Implementing COPE into your Practice): vimeo.com/1125961645 📄 INFOGRAPHIC (Emotion Validation): www.copewithtrauma.org/wp-content/u... ✅ VOTE here: lnkd.in/gJZWKw_f ✅ Register to access all COPE resources: www.copewithtrauma.org

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Dr. Stephanie Craig @drstephcraig.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Check out my lab member's entry to a CIHR IHDCYH short video competition. Here is a short video on the rise of aggression from COVID: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbv5... Here is the link to vote (vote for Suzanna Dinh): cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html

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Why is There a Rise in Youth Aggression?

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Amazing job alert here in Halifax! 🚨 Join SKIP’s leadership team to drive strategy and operations to shape a national movement transforming pediatric pain research into better care for children and families. #DreamTeam

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Join us for the Terry Anders Memorial Lecture on Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. in LSC P4260. Dr. Kathryn Birnie (UCalgary) and Dal Alum (PhD'16) will discuss “Mobilizing Pain Science in Psychology: From Lab Research to Health Systems Change.” Hosted by @drcchambers.bsky.social

A black and white photo of Dr. Terry Anders laying in a grassy field. He has messy mid-length hair and a beard. A colour photo off Dr. Birnie sitting in a wicker chair. Her hair is long and she is leaning forward with her hands clasped, while smiling to camera. Talk details in caption.

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Last week at the European Pediatric Psychology Conference (EPPC) in Málaga, Spain, @drcchambers.bsky.social & Katie Birnie presented about SKIP during our sponsored “Beyond Borders" session, made possible thanks to Dalhousie University’s Next Wave Fund. #ItDoesntHaveToHurt @eppn4.bsky.social

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

⏰ Just a few days left! The CIHR IHDCYH survey closes Sept 15. As Scientific Director, I want to hear from you. Your input will shape our priorities to improve the health of children, youth & families. #BetterBeginnings #VibrantChildhoods #EmpoweredYouth #Research #IHDCYH

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

So proud of the work SKIP is leading — but we can’t do it without you! 🧡 Your voice matters. Please complete the survey & share so we can continue to create real change for kids in pain. #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Calling all health research community members! CIHR-IHDCYH is looking to understand where our work is making a difference & where we can do more. Take our short survey & help shape the future of health research. 🕔 It only takes 5 minutes. 🔗 forms.office.com/r/0Bw7D6CTcW

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

A wonderful article profiling some of Canada’s incredible next generation of researchers, including important leaders in our human development, child and youth health research community, @kozetamiliku.bsky.social & Grant Bruno

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Ted Price @tedpricethepainguy.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Offered without comment #NAPS

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North American Pain School @napainschool.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Ask-A-Patient session is happening now at #NAPainSchool with @sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social and @quanamadison.bsky.social Thank you for the opportunity of learning more about your experience with #pain and healthcare services. 🙏

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

📢 An exciting job opportunity for someone with a Master’s degree, strong evidence synthesis skills, and a talent for building relationships. Be part of an amazing team driving real change for kids in pain. #Halifax

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

SKIP is proud to be an event sponsor at #ISPP2025 in Glasgow! We're excited to engage with attendees and share more about our work - along with some of our much-loved swag! ✨ @iasp.bsky.social

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

‼️ Attention #infection and #immunity researchers! Are you a mid-career investigator working on vaccine-related research? 💉🇨🇦 The Leadership Awards for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025) competition will launch next month! Learn more: bit.ly/437at3m

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Notice of Upcoming Funding Opportunity: Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025) - CIHR

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Vaccines save lives, and the next life saved could be a child you love. 💞 During #NIAW2025, let’s make sure that history doesn’t repeat itself—protect your future by getting vaccinated! Read the full Op Ed by @drcchambers.bsky.social and I: bit.ly/42kSLcq #VaccinesWork #ProtectYourFuture

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

🌟 SKIP has embedded patient partnership at every level - and we’re proud to share how in our latest publication. 📖 Read more: rdcu.be/egRQZ #ItDoesntHaveToHurt #PatientPartnership @seastarbatita.bsky.social @dawnrichards.bsky.social @drcchambers.bsky.social @egruenwoldt.bsky.social

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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics @macupediatrics.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Thank you for your inspiring keynote and for grounding us all in the importance of knowledge translation. The data is just the beginning—we need to mobilize our findings to realize their full impact.

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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics @macupediatrics.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

McMaster Child Health Research Day welcomed 400+ participants, 160+ studies, 8 departments, & a breadth of research from basic science to AI, impacts of Covid, climate change & everything in between. Our research community is prolific & impactful, and it was a pleasure to celebrate & learn together.

a collage of images from McMaster Child Health Research Day 2025. Top left: a woman speaking into a microphone. Top Right: a birds-eye-view of more than 150 research poster boards. Bottom left: two people in discussion in front of a poster board. Bottom right: a large audience seated listening to a presentation.

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Just spent two inspiring days at McMaster Child Health Research Day! 🔹 400+ attendees from 8 departments 🔹 171 presenters CIHR-funded research making a real impact. Partnership & collaboration are driving change for kids & families. Thanks for having me! #MCHRD @macupediatrics.bsky.social

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Stacey Marjerrison, MD @staceymarj.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

So thrilled to have @drcchambers.bsky.social join us for the keynote @macupediatrics.bsky.social #MCHRD today - sharing insights on how to turn our work into change that can impact care

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Dal Health @dalhealth.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Dr. @drcchambers.bsky.social (cross-appointed to the School of Nursing) and her Solutions for Kids in Pain team are working with hospitals to adopt Canada’s first Pediatric Pain Management Standard which provides tools and support to prevent and treat the chronic pain one in five children endure.

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DalSolutions: One in five kids endure chronic pain. A new pain standard will soothe it.

Dalhousie’s Dr. Christine Chambers and her colleagues at Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) are working with hospitals to adopt Canada’s first Pediatric Pain Management Standard.

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Great choice! So exciting to see a former trainee recognized as a plenary speaker at #ISPP2025. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the next generation leading important work in pediatric pain! Congratulations Katelynn!

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Christine B. Sieberg @cbsiebergphd.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

We need to respect children’s #pain. @drcchambers.bsky.social has a phenomenal initiative in Canada- Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) people can check out for more info. #itdoesnthavetohurt

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North American Pain School @napainschool.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hi #pain community! The North American Pain School, or NAPS, brings together leading experts in the fields of pain research & management to provide a unique educational & networking experience for the next generation of basic science and clinical pain researchers Follow #NAPainSchool to stay tuned!

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

An outstanding @nytimes.com piece by Allison Sweet Grant highlights a crucial truth: we should never lie to kids about pain. Research (including our own which is cited in the article) strongly supports this. Must-read: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/o... #ItDoesntHaveToHurt @kidsinpain.bsky.social

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Opinion | There’s One Lie I Will Never Tell My Children

It’s “This won’t hurt.”

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Honoured to keynote #EPIQ2025 in Montreal, sharing From Evidence to Influence & witnessing Canada’s leadership in preterm care. Collaboration across NICUs, family partnerships & data-driven progress are transforming outcomes for our tiniest patients. @CIHR_IHDCYH @KidsInPain

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April Kaur, PhD (she/they) @aprilkaur.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Canada, we have a childhood vaccination problem. (a short article by Dr. Charu Kaushic & @drcchambers.bsky.social) cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54192.html

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Getting back on track with childhood vaccinations - CIHR

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

➰Check out the February issue of In the LOOP for an exciting new opportunity to participate in an open lecture by a global expert in knowledge translation, explore new resources, and more! 🌟 Read it here: tinyurl.com/229j48t9 Subscribe today at kidsinpain.ca/newsletters/! #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🌟 Hybrid Open Lecture by Dr. Melanie Barwick! 🌟 On April 9, 2025, from 3-4 PM ET, join us for "From Lab to Life: Unleashing the Power of Implementation Science". Attend in person at Dalhousie University or online (Teams). Register here: tinyurl.com/77e55ztv @melaniebarwick.bsky.social

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

➰Check out the January issue of In the LOOP for updates on SKIP’s Governance Council, exciting new resources, and more! 🌟 Read it here: tinyurl.com/2358vdnx Don't miss out - Subscribe at kidsinpain.ca/newsletters/! #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Are you ready to drive change in children’s pain management? IWK Health and SKIP are hiring a Clinical Implementation Specialist to lead improvements, foster collaboration, & advance pediatric pain care standards. Apply by Jan 29: tinyurl.com/54rdsst7 #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

SKIP is pleased to announce that @egruenwoldt.bsky.social and Justina Marianayagam have agreed to serve as Co-Chairs of SKIP’s new governance structure. Details of the new governance structure and its members will be confirmed and shared over the coming months—stay tuned!

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Are you a calendar ninja & Outlook wizard? I’m looking for a talented Executive Assistant who wants to join me in making a difference for kids and families. 1-year term (funding confirmed for 3)! Check it out: dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18122 Help me find a superstar! 🌟

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Wishing you a joyful holiday season! Reflecting on a year of championing health research & making a difference for kids, youth, & families. Grateful for the amazing people driving change. Excited for what we’ll achieve together in 2025! 🌟 #HealthResearch #MakingADifference

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Why is there so much spam in LinkedIn DMs? 🚫 It’s not effective, wastes time, and damages credibility. Genuine connections > cold pitches. Build relationships, not noise. #LinkedINTips #Networking

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