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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🌟New publication alert! 🌟 A new study from the iCARE cohort examined kidney health over two years in youth living with type 2 diabetes. The study found that 27% had early kidney injury at baseline, with 17% experiencing progression after two years. Learn more: kidneylink.ca/research-res...

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Progression of early kidney injury in youth with type 2 diabetes: A follow-up analysis from the canadian iCARE cohort

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools. Today and every day, we commit to listening, learning, and supporting meaningful reconciliation.

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

DREAM co-lead @verndolinsky.bsky.social and PhD student Khushali Trivedi attended the Canadian Lipid and Vascular Summit last week in Edmonton, AB. Dr. Dolinsky presented the 2026 Simon Pierre Noël Lecture and Khushali received the PhD Oral Presentation Award. Congrats! Making the DREAM theme proud!

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last week we welcomed @cihr.bsky.social President Dr. Paul Hébert to DREAM and @chrimanitoba.bsky.social! During his visit, Dr. Hébert connected with Dr. Dart to learn more about the iCARE study. Thank you, Dr. Hébert, for taking the time to learn about the research happening at DREAM and CHRIM!

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Introducing the second keynote speaker for the 15th Annual DREAM Symposium: New Perspectives in Diabetes, Dr. Dylan Burger from @uottawa.ca! Mark your calendars for Nov 5! More info: tinyurl.com/msa657rp Register here: forms.office.com/r/aAeqTaiS0z #diabetes #research #type2diabetes #type1diabetes

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Each summer, @chrimanitoba.bsky.social welcomes 50+ students to gain hands-on experience alongside child health researchers. This year DREAM hosted 9 students, where they showcased their projects through the Summer Student Research Round Series. We’re so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm!

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today is the last day to submit your abstracts for the 15th Annual DREAM Symposium! Don't miss your chance to present your research. More info and abstract guidelines: tinyurl.com/msa657rp Register here: forms.office.com/r/aAeqTaiS0z #diabetes #research #type2diabetes #type1diabetes

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The DREAM Trainees wrapped up summer with their annual retreat! They participated in the workshop “DREAM to Thrive: Mastering Leadership & Workplace Conflict” led by Dr. Wei Wang (@asperschool.bsky.social), followed by team bonding and food at Rec Room. We’re lucky to have such an incredible group!

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Type 1 Diabetes Exercise and Mentorship (TEAM) Trial is recruiting teens living with type 1 diabetes in Winnipeg and Mississauga. This 12-week peer mentorship + physical activity program aims to improve physical activity and quality of life while reducing diabetes-related distress: teamtrial.ca

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED🚨 Abstracts for the 15th Annual DREAM Symposium has been extended to Sep 16, 2026! Don't miss your chance to present your research. More info and abstract guidelines: tinyurl.com/msa657rp Register here: forms.office.com/r/aAeqTaiS0z #diabetes #research #type2diabetes #type1diabetes

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We're pleased to welcome the speaker for the Dr. Heather Dean Lectureship at the DREAM Symposium, Dr. Diane Wherrett from @utoronto.ca! Dr. Wherrett's presentation will be presented in-person and on Zoom on Nov 5; contact dream@chrim.ca for Zoom link. Register here: forms.office.com/r/aAeqTaiS0z

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Genes with epigenetic alterations in human pancreatic islets impacts #mitochondria function, #insulin secretion and type 2 #diabetes @natcomms.nature.com @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Congrats to all recipients of the 2026 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social Operating Grants, and a special congratulations to DREAM researchers Drs. Ayesha Saleem, Sukhpreet Tamana, and Jennifer Yamamoto for receiving almost $150K! Click here to read more on the funded projects: www.chrim.ca/fundedprojec...

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Congratulations to the iCARE team on hitting their recruitment target of 375 participants in Manitoba! 🎉 Huge thank you to the participants, partners, and dedicated team for making this possible. Learn more about the study here: www.dreamdiabetesresearch.com/research/typ... @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🌟DREAM Trainee Spotlight🌟 Meet Corey Sanderson, a MSc student supervised by Dr. Christine Doucette. Beyond the lab, he's the "Sewing Scientist," reconnecting with his Anishinaabe culture through Star Quilts. Read about Corey's work featured at IKEA Winnipeg: www.ikea.com/ca/en/newsro...

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Brandy Wicklow on being named a Top 10 Finalist for the 2026 Falling Walls Women's Impact Award! 🎉 This international award recognizes women whose research combines scientific excellence with meaningful societal impact, advancing equity and improving lives around the world 👏

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Congrats to Dr. Samantha Pauls on being featured by @um-radyfhs.bsky.social! Her research explores how immune cell #metabolism drives chronic inflammation, with the goal of developing new strategies to prevent diseases like type 2 #diabetes and cardiovascular disease👏 umtoday.ca/stories/infl...

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Inflammation Investigator

UM alum and researcher Samantha Pauls studies immune cells and their role in chronic inflammation.

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Peter Thompson @thompsonisletlab.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New paper from the lab! 🎉 reliable antibodies are the cornerstone of our work! New studies by Jasmine in our group identified a reliable antibody for detecting notoriously difficult cell cycle protein p16INK4a in mouse and human! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social

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Importance of antibody validation in detecting cell cycle regulatory protein p16 INK4A by immunohistochemistry on pancreas tissue

p16INK4A is a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor that plays important roles in pancreatic islet beta-cell maturation, function, and senescence. As staining pattern consistency and reproducibility ha...

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The DREAM theme is excited to bring you the third edition of our newsletter! Included in this issue is a recap from the DREAM Symposium and DREAM Trainee Day, Outreach, publications, awards, DREAM trainees’ achievements, and more! www.dreamdiabetesresearch.com/whats-new/ne...

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Newsletters - DREAM - Diabetes Research Envisioned & Accomplished in Manitoba

What's NewnnDREAM NewslettersnnFind all of our latest updates here!nnNewslettersnnThese include updates on the DREAM Steering Circle, outreach, DREAM

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

#Cardiac energy #metabolism in #diabetes: emerging therapeutic targets and clinical implications @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social @apspublications.bsky.social journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10....

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The DREAM team had a blast at the annual @chrimanitoba.bsky.social Summer Picnic this past Wednesday! ☀️🌭🥤

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr. Nayara Rampazzo Morelli, Post-Doctoral Fellow in Dr. @thompsonisletlab.bsky.social's lab, for receiving the 2026 Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow Award! Read more here: umanitoba.ca/graduate-stu... @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @umanitoba.bsky.social

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

REVIEW: How the first 9 months shape the rest of your life: Impact of gestational #diabetes on the metabolic future #DOHaD @dohadcanada.bsky.social @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social dom-pubs.pericles-prod.literatumonline.com/doi/10.1111/...

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The iCARE and Next Generation team was honoured to join the Island Lake Anisininew Nations Annual General Assembly, connecting with community members and partners to share our research. Thank you to Four Arrows Regional Health Authority for welcoming us! @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

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DOHaD Canada @dohadcanada.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Next Generation Study is exploring why type 2 #diabetes affects some First Nation families across generations. #DOHaD Exposure to diabetes during #pregnancy influence child development, long term #health. Aim is to improve prevention efforts and early treatment. Learn More: tinyurl.com/3zc2tydz

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Next Gen - DREAM - Diabetes Research Envisioned & Accomplished in Manitoba

Back to Clinical Research StudiesnnDiabetes ResearchnnClinical Birth Cohort StudynnOur ResearchnnPatients and FamiliesnnInformation for

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to honour the rich cultures, traditions, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #NIPD2026

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🌟DREAM Trainee Spotlight🌟 Meet Jasmine Pipella! Jasmine is a PhD student supervised by Dr. @thompsonisletlab.bsky.social in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology. She recently got into medical school and is deferring 1 year to finish her PhD and start med school Aug 2027! Congratulations!

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join us in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day and the Summer Solstice on June 22 and honouring the cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples through community and celebration. eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/healths... #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay

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National Indigenous Peoples Day and Summer Solstice

Sacred Fire and Pipe Ceremony at Mashkiki Gitigaan – Medicine Garden (Rain location: Brodie Centre Atrium) Sacred Fire – 9:00 AM Pipe Ceremony – 9:30 AM National Indigenous Peoples Day Feast and Celeb...

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Can-SOLVE CKD held their 10th Annual Meeting in Quebec City from May 7-9, 2026. Brianna Hunt, Patient Engagement Coordinator and Onalee Garcia-Alecio, iCARE patient partner shared how youth and families helped develop kidney function education resources for pediatric and adolescent patients.

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Allison Dart! 🎉 We are proud to celebrate Dr. Dart on being recognized as the recipient of the Howard Vincent Reconciliation Award for her meaningful commitment to advancing Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples within the network. Read more: cansolveckd.ca/network_upda...

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Giliana Garcia!🙌 After winning the 38th Annual Local Pediatric Resident Competition, she represented the department at the National Pediatric Resident Research Competition in Ottawa, presenting her iCARE research on diabetic kidney disease screening in youth w/ type 2 diabetes

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

REVIEW: #Metabolic syndrome and #kidney dysfunction: emerging molecular and cellular mechanisms at the metabolic–renal interface #mitochondria @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social www.frontiersin.org/journals/end...

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Progressive HNF1A-MODY pathophysiology revealed by a translational mouse model #diabetes @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social @chrisadoucette.bsky.social insight.jci.org/articles/vie...

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📅Save the Date! The 15th Annual DREAM Symposium: New Perspectives in Diabetes will be held on Nov 5 and the DREAM Trainee Day on Nov 4 in Winnipeg, MB. More info and abstract guidelines: tinyurl.com/msa657rp Abstracts due Sept 9. Register here: forms.office.com/r/aAeqTaiS0z @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🌟New Member Announcement🌟 We’re excited to welcome assistant professor and clinical psychologist Dr. Sukhpreet Tamana to the team! Her research focuses on improving mental health and well-being for children and teens living with diabetes and other chronic conditions, as well as their families.

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Robert Screaton @roblab.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

And we had a tie for second, shared amongst the dream team of @bruceverchere.bsky.social @mathieuferron.bsky.social @thompsonisletlab.bsky.social and @annagloyn.bsky.social Congrats and thanks all around!

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Robert Screaton @roblab.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We’ve started an award for Best Lecture for the 2026 🇨🇦 National Grad Course in Islet Biology and Diabetes, voted on by the trainees (23 this year). The winners of the inaugural award [drum roll]..... @theodoreds.bsky.social and @chrisadoucette.bsky.social! Congratulations!

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Better late than never! 2025 was another fantastic year for the @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social theme. Let’s look back and highlight some important achievements and successes from #2025 in no particular order (🧵1/9):

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🌟DREAM Trainee Spotlight🌟 Meet Rushie Tyagi! Rushie is a PhD student supervised by Dr. Lucy Marzban in the College of Pharmacy, as well as the Chair of the DREAM Trainees Executive Team. Rushie was recently a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) finalist at the University of Manitoba! 👏 Huge congratulations!

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Congratulations to all the recipients, and a special congratulations to DREAM Trainees alumni Michael Byun on receiving The William G. Eamer Graduate Achievement Fellowship! 👏 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social

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PROMISE Theme @promise-theme.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

You’re invited! The Madox’s Warriors Graduate Studentship Ceremony takes place on April 22, 2026 (1:00–3:00 PM) at the John Buhler Atrium. Join us as we celebrate this year’s recipients and the impact of supporting pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer research. #CHRIM#CCMB#CancerResearch

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

On March 23, 2026, the iCARE Participant Advisory Group began expanding nationally, welcoming three patient partners from Ontario iCARE sites for the first time for an arts-based workshop on advancing youth and family partnership in equitable, patient-centred type 2 diabetes research.

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Happening TODAY, Apr 10! 11am CST Dr. Kacey Prentice from @utoronto.ca will be presenting "Targeting NDPK to Improve Beta Cell Function" in-person at 431 BMSB or Zoom: 698 2944 0437 PW: 058747 @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social

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DREAM Theme @dreamdiabetes.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

DREAM researcher Dr. Brandy Wicklow was recently featured on @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social, where she shared insight on the growing type 2 diabetes crisis among youth in Manitoba—especially in First Nations communities. Watch here: www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/vid... @chrimanitoba.bsky.social #diabetes

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Diabetes crisis in kids

Dr. Brandy Wicklow discusses a major study tackling Type 2 diabetes in First Nations children and improving care in Manitoba.

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

β-Cell adaptation to #metabolic stresses requires prolactin receptor signaling @apspublications.bsky.social @dream-diabetes.bsky.social journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10....

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Vern Dolinsky @verndolinsky.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

#obesity Associated Gestational #diabetes Promotes Cellular Heterogeneity and Dysfunction in Neonatal Offspring Islets @chrisadoucette.bsky.social @dream-diabetes.bsky.social @dohadcanada.bsky.social #DOHaD www.mdpi.com/3706196

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