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

John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg

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

PATIENT ENGAGEMENT

John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg

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. 

DEVELOPMENTAL ORIGINS OF DIABETES

John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg

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.