KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Check out our newsletter for September 23rd, 2026! mailchi.mp/63a504cd44fe... #ImpScimailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 010
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 22/09/2026On October 8, Dr. Mahée Gilbert-Ouimet and Léonie Matteau will present "Knowledge to Action in Occupational Health: Implementing and Evaluating a Participatory Psychosocial Risk Reduction Approach in Healthcare Organizations". Join us - get more info here! bit.ly/46YkFMG #OccHealth #ImpScibit.lyKT Canada Seminar Series – Dr. Mahée Gilbert-Ouimet & Léonie Matteau – KT Canada 022
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 21/09/2026There is growing concern about increased risks of prescribing benzodiazepines & opioids for older adults experiencing loneliness. Here, the research team, led by KTP scientist Dr Jenn Watt & Dr Manav Vyas, sought to understand the association between loneliness & incident use of these drugs. (1/2) 111
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Please share! We're hiring a Research Program Manager for our Knowledge Synthesis Team. Posting will close on September 29, 2026. Find all the details here! gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/... @andreatricco.bsky.socialgen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com 022
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 10/09/2026KT Canada newsletter for Sept. 9, 2026: mailchi.mp/d1b8c9ecc5c8... #ImpScimailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 011
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Reminder: the next KT Canada seminar series presentation is coming up in one week, on September 10th! More info below -- register here! forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wJay7zHVuvforms.cloud.microsoftMicrosoft Forms 011
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 01/09/2026For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we're revisiting the paper on improving implementation of pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing. PGx is the study of how genetic differences contribute to different peoples' reactions to different drugs. Check out the paper here! www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comImplementation of pharmacogenetic testing in pediatric oncology: barriers and facilitators assessment at eight Canadian academic health centres - The Pharmacogenomics JournalThe Pharmacogenomics Journal - Implementation of pharmacogenetic testing in pediatric oncology: barriers and facilitators assessment at eight Canadian academic health centres 011
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Exciting job opportunity at @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @utoronto.ca! jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-...jobs.utoronto.caResearch Project Manager, Sustainable Health Systems Solutions HubResearch Project Manager, Sustainable Health Systems Solutions Hub 011
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Our Seminar Series is back! On September 10th (12:00-1:00pm EST), Dr Sylvie Lambert will present "The Time Is Now: Advancing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Cancer Care Through Implementation Science”. Get more info & register here! ktcanada.org/event/kt-can... #PROMs #ImpSci 010
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 26/08/2026KT Canada newsletter for August 26th, 2026: mailchi.mp/97a8e502f6b4... #ImpSci #HealthEquity #Researchmailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 000
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 12/08/2026KT Canada newsletter for August 12, 2026: mailchi.mp/67662c2c83e4... #ImpSci @andreatricco.bsky.socialmailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 031
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The KTP welcomes research visitors Drs Jörg and Sabine Goldhahn from ETH Zurich thru Aug 28, 2026. Sabine is programme manager & lecturer for the MAS ETH in Digital Clinical Research at ETH Zurich, where she develops postgraduate education in digital clinical trials. bit.ly/4bJDnL7 (1/2)bit.lyFeatured Collaboration: Research Visitors, Drs. Jörg & Sabine Goldhahn, ETH Zurich - Knowledge Translation ProgramThe Knowledge Translation Program is pleased to welcome research visitors Drs. Jörg and Sabine Goldhahn, from ETH Zurich through August 28, 2026. 111
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Did you miss Dr. Sharon Straus' July 29 panel talk on 'Advancing Implementation Science Careers and Expertise'? The recording is now available! Check it out here: cancercontrol.cancer.gov/is/about/eve... @andreatricco.bsky.social #ImpSci #Mentorshipcancercontrol.cancer.govBeyond the Basics: Advancing Implementation Science Careers and Expertise | Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)As more researchers and practitioners gain initial exposure to implementation science, a key question emerges: what comes next? This session will focus on how individuals deepen their expertise beyond... 042
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 05/08/2026KTP scientist & geriatrician Dr Jennifer Watt is featured in this clip from @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy! The clip is from part 1 of a series on supporting a loved one with dementia & caring for their caregiver. @andreatricco.bsky.social #GeriSky #Dementia globalnews.ca/video/120087...globalnews.caCalls for more support to alleviate caregiver burden | Watch News Videos OnlineWatch Calls for more support to alleviate caregiver burden Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca 032
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 31/07/2026KT Canada newsletter for July 29, 2026: mailchi.mp/74bfb6958d0d... #ImpSci #Researchmailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 011
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 24/07/2026July 24 is self-care day! Check out the CARE+ resources from our Wellness Hub project. These were designed to support staff, family members, and caregiver wellness throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. wellness-hub.ca/care/ #MentalHealth #SelfCare @andreatricco.bsky.socialwellness-hub.caCARE+ – Wellness HubCARE+, a branch of the Wellness Hub research program, is a support initiative designed to support staff, family members, and caregiver wellness throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The CARE+ r... 022
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 21/07/2026KTP scientist and geriatrician Dr Jennifer Watt talks about the importance of shared decision-making in this recent article about Alzheimer's drug lecanemab from The Canadian Press News. Check it out! ⬇️ #Alzheimers #GeriSky @andreatricco.bsky.social www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can...thecanadianpressnews.caCanada's Drug Agency recommends funding lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's diseaseTORONTO - Canada's Drug Agency has recommended that public drug plans pay for a treatment shown to slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer's disease if patients meet certain conditions. 022
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 16/07/2026A few pics from the KTC Summer Institute that took place in June. Each year as we close the event, we invite participants to reflect and set 6-month goals, written on a postcard. In 6 months, we mail them the postcard and they see how they're progressing! Pic of a few faculty thrown in too 😊 (1/2) 111
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 15/07/2026KT Canada newsletter for July 15th, 2026: mailchi.mp/64b7e1c203fa... #ImpScimailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 011
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 14/07/2026KTP Director Dr. Sharon Straus will be a guest speaker in an upcoming webinar: "Beyond the Basics: Advancing Implementation Science Careers and Expertise" Weds, July 29, 2026, 2:30 – 4:00 pm ET #ImpSci #Research @andreatricco.bsky.social cancercontrol.cancer.gov/is/about/eve... (1/3)cancercontrol.cancer.govBeyond the Basics: Advancing Implementation Science Careers and Expertise | Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)As more researchers and practitioners gain initial exposure to implementation science, a key question emerges: what comes next? This session will focus on how individuals deepen their expertise beyond... 133
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Just published in the @cmaj.ca! This paper, authored by Drs Sophie Weiss, Vivian Ewa, & KTP scientists Drs Jenn Watt & Sharon Straus, outlines factors to consider when looking @ potential use of Lecanemab to treat early Alzheimer disease. @unityhealthto.bsky.social bit.ly/4v5DbMX #GeriSky (1/3)bit.lyLecanemab use for early Alzheimer disease in Canada 111
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 02/07/2026KT Canada newsletter for June 30, 2026: mailchi.mp/60f319f3a62c... #ImpScimailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 000
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Congratulations to KTP scientist & St. Michael's Hospital geriatrician Dr @ericwongmd.bsky.social! Dr Wong was recently appointed to the Bellamy Manucha Professorship in Healthy Aging, a joint academic position at @unityhealthto.bsky.social & @utoronto.ca 🤩 #GeriSky bit.ly/4p0PBEfbit.lyUnity Health Toronto’s June Honour RollEvery month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in June! 021
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialImplementation Science Journals @implementsci.bsky.social · 09/06/2026We are celebrating 20 years of #impsci with two new article collections: • Learning From the Past and Shaping the Future • Breaking Frameworks: Revisiting, Extending, Integrating, and Theorizing Implementation Frameworks Subs open through March 2027: link.springer.com/journal/4305... 098
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 26/06/2026As we close out Seniors Month, we're revisiting this podcast from KTP's newest Scientist, Dr @ericwongmd.bsky.social, & Dr @geritjas.bsky.social! This @geripal.bsky.social episode discusses the comprehensive geriatric assessment – benefits, cost-effectiveness, & who it helps most. bit.ly/4vAjvBWbit.lyFeatured Podcast: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment with Drs. Eric Wong and Thiago Silva - Knowledge Translation ProgramThis podcast from GeriPal discusses the comprehensive geriatric assessment - benefits, cost-effectiveness, and who it helps most. 122
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Many pregnant patients are surprised by an iron deficiency diagnosis and wish they received iron education earlier in pregnancy. Our study explored patient and provider experiences to identify opportunities to improve care. Read more and share! bit.ly/4vg4PaL #ImpSci #MaternalHealth (1/2)bit.lyAssessing barriers and facilitators to the diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency anemia among pregnant patients - Knowledge Translation ProgramSummary The project objective is to identify patient and provider barriers and facilitators to the diagnosis and treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) in pregnancy. Initial iterations of IRON MOM ... 111
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 22/06/2026KT Canada newsletter for June 17, 2026: mailchi.mp/2bbdc4e8b2cc... #ImpSci #Research #AcademicSky @andreatricco.bsky.socialmailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 022
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 17/06/2026June is Seniors Month! Revisit this article from 2025 where Drs Alannah Delaine Mulholland and Jennifer Watt look at the issue of transitions in care for older adults, and outline potential solutions from a family medicine perspective. bit.ly/444XUWP #SeniorsMonth #GeriSky #HealthyAgingbit.lyImproving care transitions for older adultsCare transitions are the movement of patients between different levels or locations of care, such as from a hospital to a patient’s home in the community. Care transitions are a high-risk time for old... 021
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The KTP and Healthcare Excellence Canada identified innovative and promising models of care that were implemented in long-term care homes (LTCHs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, and provided suggestions on best practices that could be integrated into LTCHs to potentially improve resident care. (1/2) 132
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 03/06/2026In this study, the research team, led by KTP Scientists Drs Tina Fahim and Sharon Straus, looked at factors that affect participation in immunity research among Ontario’s long-term care homes and retirement homes. link.springer.com/article/10.1... (1/4)link.springer.comFactors impacting long-term care and retirement home populations’ participation in immunity research: a qualitative study using the framework method - BMC GeriatricsBMC Geriatrics - The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on Long-Term Care Homes (LTCH) and Retirement Homes (RH) in Canada. Urgent research was required to understand characteristics of COVID-19... 111
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 01/06/2026June is Seniors Month! Watch this space, where we'll be highlighting some of our work involving older adults. #SeniorsMonth #GeriSky 011
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 21/05/2026KT Canada newsletter for May 20, 2026: mailchi.mp/8d24b6498ada... #ImpScimailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 010
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Did you miss this talk with Dr. Jessica Reszel? You can watch the recording now on our youtube page! Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxkF...youtube.comDr. Jessica Reszel: Translating knowledge from implementation science into practiceYouTube video by KT Program 011
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Congratulations to KT Program Scientist Dr Eric Wong! Dr Wong's cost-effectiveness analysis was recently highlighted as one of the top 10 published papers at the @canadiangeriatrics.bsky.social annual meeting, for the second year running! Read the article here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40135559/ 031
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 13/05/2026This talk is happening *tomorrow*- Thurs, May 14th! Join us to hear from Dr Jessica Reszel -- “Translating knowledge from implementation science into practice: A toolkit to build implementation capacity in maternal-newborn care” Register here! bit.ly/4t65ue3 #ImpSci #KnowledgeTranslation 021
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Did you know that our Wellness Hub team created a package to support the mental health & wellness of personal support workers and other long-term care & retirement home staff? Check it out! bit.ly/3Wvt32b #MentalHealthweek2026bit.ly 011
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Our Director, Dr. Sharon Straus, recently shared her expertise as a speaker at the 2026 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS and SOCCA, in Montreal. Check out this piece about her talk, "Evidence to Action: Overcoming Challenges in Clinical Practice Change" iars.org/2026-the-dai...iars.orgBuilding Trust in Healthcare during Turbulent Times: T.H. Seldon Memorial Lecture | IARS 121
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 07/05/2026KT Canada newsletter for May 6, 2026: mailchi.mp/ead776517e98... #ImpScimailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 011
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialCentre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Today is the day! Join the Centre on Aging for our 43rd Annual Spring Research Symposium from 9 AM–4 PM. Join us for a full day of presentations, meet exhibitors & help us celebrate UM's 10th anniversary as an AFU. Join us in person or stream sessions online via YouTube: youtube.com/live/HnGOBEZ... 001
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 05/05/2026On this International Day of the Midwife, we’re highlighting the Maternal Health Barriers and Facilitators Toolkit, developed by KT Program Scientist Dr Lisa Puchalski Ritchie. (1/2) 121
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Two weeks left to register for this webinar with Dr. Jessica Reszel on May 14! Register here: bit.ly/4cgGcnAbit.lyKT Canada Seminar Series – Dr. Jessica Reszel – KT Canada 011
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Applications now live for Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Applied AI Innovation in Public Health. Links in English & French below - apply by June 20th! FR: bit.ly/4udy9Or ENG: bit.ly/4t0kXLJ #CRC #PublicHealthbit.lyTier 2 Canada Research Chair in Applied AI Innovation in Public HealthPosting Reason: New Position Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty Union affiliation: APUO Faculty/Department: SEPH Professors Campus: Roger Guindon Hall Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/04/20 App... 011
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 23/04/2026KT Canada newsletter for April 22, 2026: mailchi.mp/3ce83bba53ec... #ImpScimailchi.mpKT Canada e-Newsletter 011
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Did you miss Dr. Heather Gainforth's presentation for our Seminar Series? The recording is now available to view on our youtube page! www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0HO... Thank you again to Dr. Gainforth for the excellent presentation and to Dr. Sibley for moderating the session 🙌 #ImpSciyoutube.comDr. Heather Gainforth: Transforming research systems for meaningful engagementYouTube video by KT Program 021
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Join us for the next session of the KT Canada Seminar Series, coming up on May 14! Dr Jessica Reszel will present her work, "Translating knowledge from implementation science into practice: A toolkit to build implementation capacity in maternal-newborn care". Get more info here! bit.ly/4cgGcnA 010
Reposted by KTCanada.bsky.socialKTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 15/04/2026It’s National Medical Laboratory Week! To mark this, we’re sharing a publication from the Wellness Hub project. In this study, the team looked at how many essential workers in long-term care homes & retirement homes were exposed to COVID-19 in Ontario, & how different groups were exposed. (1/3) 122
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 09/04/2026KT Canada newsletter for April 8, 2026: mailchi.mp/7b2ed7b49df9... #ImpScimailchi.mp 032
KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Reminder that this talk is coming up tomorrow - Thursday, April 9th! Register here: ktcanada.org/event/kt-can...ktcanada.orgKT Canada Seminar Series – Dr. Heather Gainforth – KT Canada 033