We welcome early-career researchers, healthcare professionals, graduate students, research coordinators, patient and family partners, knowledge translators, and community members to apply!
Click here to read more and apply:
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This fully funded, 2-year virtual training program includes interactive online modules, small-group mentorship, a funded research practicum, and an annual in-person symposium.
Interested in a 2-year virtual health research training program? Apply now!
Applications are OPEN for the 2026-2028 cohort of the LifTING & Sepsis Canada Health Research Training Platform.
Join Drs. Kali Barrett and Fatima Sheikh on a session on building a Pan-Canadian Sepsis Action Plan.
📍Feb 9, 2026 9:00 AM PST
🗓️Register here to join virtually: shorturl.at/KGbjG
I am grateful to share that I've successfully defended my PhD!
This journey has been shaped by extraordinary mentors, colleagues, & friends. Deep thanks to my committee, Chair and external examiner @iwashyna.bsky.social, for their thoughtful engagement and support.
More to come on next steps soon!
Beyond fever and rash, measles can weaken the immune system, raising the risk of infections and sepsis. The measles vaccine is the most effective protection. Vaccination helps keep you and your loved ones safe as we begin 2026!
Canada had just 16 measles cases from 2020–23. In 2025 alone, cases surged past 5,000. This has cost Canada its measles-free status.
Tomorrow’s presentation at the International Sepsis Lecture is by Tom van der Poll, a pneumonia and sepsis expert, particularly on pathogenesis, the host response, immunotherapy and biomarkers.
To read more about this free event on sepsis phenotypes:
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World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) calls for global awareness, stronger understanding, and better healthcare practices to stop AMR from undermining life-saving treatments.
#WorldAMRAwarenessWeek #WAAW #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #SepsisAwareness #Sepsis
When our most important tools for treating sepsis stop working, lives are at risk.
Antimicrobials are losing effectiveness due to misuse and overuse, and an estimated 13% of sepsis deaths are now linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
These findings show the high costs of sepsis care extend well beyond discharge, raising concerns about the post-discharge care needs of survivors.
Read the systematic review here:
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What does sepsis healthcare cost after discharge?
Chechulina et al. found that survivors cost around $28,719 in year 1, $22,460 in year 2, and have a readmission cost of $20,320.
6 of 7 studies showed survivors cost more than non-sepsis patients.
Next week, @biomerieux.com hosts the 2025 AMR Symposium in Toronto, bringing together leaders in antimicrobial resistance and stewardship.
Sepsis Canada is proud to partner with this important event advancing AMR innovation, collaboration, and action.
amrsymposium.com
A new study by Sheehan et al. surveyed Action on Sepsis and Sepsis Canada patient partners to explore how joining patient advisory councils can aid sepsis survivors’ recovery.
Click here to read in full:
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Join leading experts November 18–19 for the AMR Symposium, hosted by @biomerieux.com Canada.
Two days of presentations, panels, and workshops exploring antimicrobial resistance, stewardship, and innovative strategies.
Learn more:
amrsymposium.com
Check out our latest study, led by #sepsis survivors, exploring the impact of Patient Advisory Councils on long-term recovery.
I look forward to seeing more patient, family, & community-initiated & led research projects!
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Change needed in how Manitoba treats #sepsis, says man who nearly died from condition — Unlike MB, NS now allows nurses, paramedics to order sepsis antibiotics
#sepsiskills #sepsisdoesnotdiscriminate #SepticShock #medsky @sepsiscanada.bsky.social @ccctg.bsky.social
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Starting 2 weeks from today!
Don't miss this free event. You will learn about many sepsis related topics including AI in early detection, personalized approaches to sepsis guidelines, and multidisciplinary post-sepsis care.
Click the link below to read more and register!
This week, our Patient & Advisory Council co-chair Christine Caron shared her story at the High-Level Meeting on AMR in Ottawa; showing how uncontrolled infection can cause severe outcomes and lasting sequelae.
Thank you, Christine, for your dedication!
Maternal sepsis can start from common infections including UTIs or pneumonia, or complications like prolonged labour or C-sections. Steps that help reduce risk include regular checkups, vaccines, and hygienic care during delivery.
Recent maternal sepsis cases in Canada are a tragic reminder of the risks of sepsis during and after childbirth. Awareness of the symptoms and timely treatment are the first key steps to tackling this condition.
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Streaming live now! The Global Sepsis Alliance presents “Sepsis and NCDs – A Hidden Link in Global Health” live from New York as a parallel event to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Follow the link to watch the discussion:
www.youtube.com/live/RJ7QGQo...
A heartfelt thank-you to our reviewers, including Drs. Lauralyn McIntyre and Edmund Tan, for their unwavering commitment throughout the year. Their support has been invaluable in advancing sepsis research in Canada.
Congratulations to Amanda Doherty-Kirby and Rheya Hanning (with co-applicant Nayomi Camilus), who will each receive a $25,000 Sepsis Canada Trainee grant. These awards support the next generation of researchers dedicated to improving outcomes for people affected by sepsis.
Because sepsis can sometimes be overlooked, it’s important to trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t be afraid to speak up or seek another opinion; acting quickly can make all the difference!
Sepsis doesn’t wait. It can happen to anyone. Kimberley survived thanks to her ICU team, but recovery is long and painful. She shares her story so others can recognize the signs, ask questions, and push for care when needed.
She wasn’t seen as urgent. She wasn’t treated as high-risk. By the time she reached the hospital, her body was shutting down. Emergency surgery, ICU care, and days of uncertainty followed.
In May 2024, Kimberley’s life changed in an instant. What began as a normal part of postpartum recovery became a nightmare when she developed invasive Group A Strep that quickly turned into sepsis.
Last weekend, a record-breaking 98 structures illuminated pink across Canada for World Sepsis Day!
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, these illuminations stood as a visual reminder of the impact of sepsis across all of Canada.
These symptoms can be severely overwhelming for survivors, with ICU-treated sepsis survivors having higher rates of sick-leave and early retirement compared to other groups. Increased awareness and understanding of this syndrome are the first steps to improving life after sepsis!