• INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT & TREAT TYPE 2 DIABETES

    John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Bruce Verchere (University of British Columbia), Dr. Phil Zeitler (University of Colorado), Dr. Patrick Schrauwen (Maastricht University) A variety of interventions currently being done, both with animal models and human participants, were presented to show what is being done to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes, and what the next steps are.

  • DEVELOPMENTAL ORIGINS OF DIABETES

    John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Susan Ozanne (University of Cambridge), Dr. Dana Dabelea (University of Colorado Denver), Dr. Sandra Davidge (University of Alberta) Presentations focused on the current research surrounding in utero health and exposures, and the effects on the health of the baby.

  • PATIENT ENGAGEMENT

    John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Kelly Moore (University of Colorado Denver), Dr. Elizabeth Cox (University of Wisconsin), Dr. Patrick MacDonald (University of Alberta) The 4th annual DREAM symposium identified the importance of patient engagement throughout the research process and included a presentation from our local iCARE patient advisory group. 

  • The Emerging Science of Big Data: Using ‘omics’ approaches & large datasets in diabetes and health research

    John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Silva Arslanian (Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh), Dr. Michael Kobor (University of British Columbia), Dr. James Johnson (University of British Columbia), Dr. Gillian Booth (University of Toronto) This year our symposium was on big data and how this method of research can be used effectively and paired with other methods of research to strengthen the outcomes.  Program

  • Genetics & Epigenetic

    John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Andrew Hattersley (University of Exeter), Dr. Andrew Advani (University of Toronto), Dr. Francis Lynn (University of British Columbia) Program Poster

  • DREAM SYMPOSIUM 2018

    John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Louise Maple-Brown (Charles Darwin University, Australia), Dr. Jill Hamilton (Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto), Dr. Elaine Urbina (Cincinnati Children's Hospital), Dr. Tim Kieffer (University of British Columbia), Dr. Joseph Bass (Northwestern University, Chicago) Program Abstract Guidelines DREAM Symposium Trainee Day Poster

  • Lives of Youth with Type 2 Diabetes: Learning from the Lab and the Land

    Basic Medical Sciences Building - University of Manitoba 745 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, Canada

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Kristen Nadeau (University of Denver), Dr. Lancer Stephens (University of Oklahoma), Dr. Anthony Hanley (University of Toronto), Dr. Michael Robidoux (University of Ottawa) Agenda Abstract Information

  • Collaboration trumps competition: Lessons from scientific discoveries in Type 2 Diabetes

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Katherine Morrison (McMaster University), Joseph Yracheta (Missouri Breaks Industries Research, Inc.), Dr. James B. Meigs (Harvard University), Dr. Rachel Freathy (University of Exeter), Dr. Marie-France Hivert (Harvard University)  Agenda Full Program Zoom Links Abstract Information Abstract Presentation Schedule For 2020 Recordings, please email dream@chrim.ca

  • Cross Talk: Diabetes Research with an Early Career Lens

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Sue Tsai (University of Alberta), Dr. Petter Bjornstad (University of Colarado), Dr. Naureen Javeed (Mayo Clinic), Dr. Ayesha Saleem(University of Manitoba), Dr. Meaghan Jones (University of Manitoba), Dr. Liz Sellers (University of Manitoba) Full Program Abstract Information

  • Making a difference in type 1 diabetes; bench to bedside and back

    University of Manitoba 66 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Korey Hood (Stanford University), Dr. Carmela Evans-Molina (Indiana University), Dr. Alice Long (Benaroya Research Institute, Washington), Dr. Jennifer Yamamoto (University of Manitoba), Dr. Jane Yardley (University of Alberta). Program Speaker biographiesPoster presentation scheduleSubmitted abstractsAbstract information 2022 Recording

  • Using Team Science to Understand Childhood Type 2 Diabetes & its Complications – 12th Annual DREAM Symposium

    Apotex 164, Apotex, U of M Bannatyne Campus & Fort Gary 744 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Using Team Science to Understand Childhood Type 2 Diabetes and its Complications November 15th & 16th, 2023 Wednesday November 15th (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Thursday November 16th (8am-4pm) Keynote Speakers: Agenda Full Program Poster Presentation Schedule Submitted Abstracts Abstract and Presentation Guidelines

  • Advancing Diabetes Discoveries: Leveraging Big Data – 13th Annual DREAM Symposium

    Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium 351 Tache Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Advancing Diabetes Discoveries: Leveraging Big Data DREAM Trainee Day: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 (11 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.) DREAM Symposium: Thursday, November 7th, 2024 (8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Keynote Speakers: Agenda Symposium Programme Poster Presentation Schedule Submitted Abstracts Abstract and Presentation Guidelines

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Acknowledgements

We are a team of researchers from diverse backgrounds committed to addressing diabetes and its complications. We live and work on Treaty 1 Territory; the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline and Nehethowuk (Ininew) Nations and the Homeland of the Red River Métis, only 2 km away from a previous residential school. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization on the health of Indigenous children and families (TRC#18), and are committed to working in partnership with community to close gaps in health outcomes (TRC#19), recognize the value of Indigenous healing practices (TRC#22) and support the training and hiring of Indigenous Peoples in research and healthcare settings (#23).  
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