Did 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 🙌
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Although this study focused on SARS-CoV-2, the policy implications are also relevant for seasonal influenza and other respiratory virus outbreaks and epidemics.
Read the article with full details here: journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
#NationalMedicalLaboratoryWeek
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Understanding these patterns is key to designing effective public health interventions, so that we can reduce the number of people who become ill in future outbreaks.
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It’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.
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...which provides a central entry point for policy makers, health system leaders, and partners seeking timely access to academic expertise.
Dr. Straus will also be continuing in her role as Director of the KT Program 😊
Congratulations Dr. Straus!!
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...that advance evidence-based policy and practice and strengthen academic health systems, and will facilitate collaborative work in this area across the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. She will also oversee the recently-launched Department of Medicine Health Systems Solutions Hub...
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The KTP is pleased to share that Dr. Sharon Straus has been appointed as Director, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, for the Department of Medicine and the @uoftmedicine.bsky.social at @utoronto.ca! In this role, she will provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of initiatives...
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KT Canada newsletter for April 8, 2026:
mailchi.mp/7b2ed7b49df9...
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Reminder that this talk is coming up tomorrow - Thursday, April 9th!
Register here: ktcanada.org/event/kt-can...
This Task Force will work regionally, nationally and globally in order to generate expert-driven insights aimed at a variety of audiences including the public and policymakers.
Learn more about it here: rsc-src.ca/en/programme...
#StandWithScience #WorldHealthDay
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In light of this, we want to recognize our Director, Dr. Sharon Straus’ role as co-chair on the Royal Society of Canada’s Task Force on Knowledge System Resilience!
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Today is World Health Day!
The theme this year is “Together for Health”, highlighting the importance of scientific collaboration in protecting the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet.
@src-rsc.bsky.social
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SPOR Evidence Alliance March 2026 Newsletter
Check out our March 2026 e-newsletter for the latest SPOR Evidence Alliance updates, including important announcements, member and project spotlights, impactful publications, and engagement opportunities!
Read it here: mailchi.mp/smh/spor-evi...
A new study from St. Michael's researchers provides guidance on the RoB NMA tool. The RoB NMA tool helps assess bias in network meta-analyses of healthcare interventions. Learn more in @bmj.com: www.bmj.com/content/388/... #UnityHealthResearch
This event is taking place from May 1-3, 2026 in Montreal, QC.
More information, including the full program is available here! meetings.iars.org
#IARS2026 #SOCCA2026 #Anesthesiology #AnesthesiaResearch
Join KTP Director, Dr. Sharon Straus, at the 2026 Annual Meeting presented by the International Anesthesia Research Society and Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists for her presentation "From Evidence to Action: Overcoming Challenges in Clinical Practice Change”.
meetings.iars.org
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March is kidney month!
To mark the occasion, we're throwing it back to Dr Maoliosa Donald's 2023 presentation for the KT Canada Seminar Series, where she discussed implementation of the "My Kidneys My Health" initiative.
Check it out on our youtube page! bit.ly/4sFvJYi
#KidneyMonth #ImpSci
White font on blue background: KT Canada Seminar Series - Expert-led webinars dedicated to current and emerging knowledge translation topics. Join us: (web address: www.ktcanada.org/events) Image of QR code. Images of 3 logos: Knowledge Translation Canada, Knowledge Translation Program, St. Michael's Hospital at Unity Health Toronto.
ICYMI!
We recently added two recordings from the KT Canada Seminar Series to our youtube page. Check it out!
Dr Melanie Barwick and Alison Hoens -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtXb...
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Dr Kristin Reynolds -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytNq...
KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION EVENT: LET’S TALK ABOUT HEALTHY AGING! Join us to learn about the top 10 needs identified by older adults in your community and support what happens next. Who should attend: -older adults 65 years and older -caregivers of older adults -healthcare professionals who provide care to older adults. Event details: Session Dates (choose one): -March 30, 2026 (3:00PM EDT) -March 31, 2026 (5:00 PM EDT) Location: virtual (Zoom) Interested in Participating? Follow the link or take a picture of the QR code to register. https://bit.ly/3PjcSn3 Contact Information: Jessica Firman (jessica.firman@unityhealth.to) Includes image of a young female doctor and an older female patient. Logos of knowledge translation program, St. Michael’s Hospital and Unity Health Toronto are at the bottom right.
The event also offers a chance to be part of next steps to support research in Ontario.
Register here! bit.ly/3PjcSn3
#HealthyAging
Let’s talk about healthy aging!
You’re invited to attend the Healthy Aging for Older Adults Knowledge Mobilization Event that will highlight the top 10 priorities for healthy aging identified directly by older adults, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. bit.ly/3PjcSn3
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It’s Music Therapy Month! Check out this article from 2023 where KTP Scientist and geriatrician Dr. Jennifer Watt discusses the benefits of music for older patients.
unityhealth.to/2023/09/musi...
#MusicTherapyMonth #GeriSky @andreatricco.bsky.social
KTP project highlight!
Vaccine+ is an initiative designed to support staff, family members, and caregivers in addressing vaccine confidence through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
We recently featured this project on our News page, check it out! knowledgetranslation.net/news/
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To bring the Strategy to life, CIHR is announcing new and recurring KM funding opportunities that respond to community needs and makes knowledge easier to access.
Read the plan and see what’s coming next! cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54044.html
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We were pleased to see the Knowledge to Action Framework, which our Director Dr. Sharon Straus contributed to, highlighted in this important work! 🥳
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Did you know? CIHR has just published its renewed Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Strategy & Action Plan — a refreshed approach that builds on CIHR’s global leadership in KM practice and science.
cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54044.html
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Three logos on white background: Knowledge Translation Canada, Knowledge Translation Program, St. Michaels - Unity Health Toronto. KT Canada Seminar Series - expert-led webinars dedicated to current and emerging knowledge translation topics. Joins us: www.ktcanada.org/events Image of QR code. Dark blue background.
Join us on April 9 as Dr Heather Gainforth will be discussing her work, "Transforming research systems for meaningful engagement".
Learn more & register here! ktcanada.org/event/kt-can...
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KT Canada newsletter for March 12, 2026:
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#ImpSci #HealthEcon #EvidenceSynthesis
Did you miss Dr. @gfontaine.bsky.social's presentation for KT Canada? The recording is now available, check it out at the link below!
youtube.com/watch?si=LLscNGJMZWAm5Wvd&v=GXnEQv0aOqE&feature=youtu.be
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