Krista Lamb
@kristalamb.bsky.social
Podcast host and science communicator. Author of the book, Beyond Banting. Supporting researchers and research organizations to communicate in ways that are understandable, empathetic and non-stigmatizing.🇨🇦 https://www.kristalamb.com
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Krista Lamb
@kristalamb.bsky.social
· Mar 8
Finally made a Canadian Diabetes Research starter pack! Join our fun community and follow these talented colleagues. 🧪https://go.bsky.app/PFHwQS
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CIRTN-R2FIC is currently running in Toronto its 4th Annual Meeting. During this meeting we have launched our mini interview series called "Islets in a Pod" ! Our first interview is with Dr. Patrick MacDonald from the University of Alberta.
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#1 Islets in a Pod with Dr. Patrick MacDonald
YouTube video by CIRTN-R2FIC
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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
CIRTN-R2FIC is currently running in Toronto its 4th Annual Meeting. During this meeting we have launched our mini interview series called "Islets in a Pod" ! Our first interview is with Dr. Patrick MacDonald from the University of Alberta.
youtu.be/UlHn_1Fz3ck?...
youtu.be/UlHn_1Fz3ck?...
At the @cirtn.bsky.social we had an absolutely fantastic opportunity to attend a session on working with industry from @danieljdrucker.bsky.social. This was one of the most informative and entertaining talks I've attended in ages, as he shared so candidly about the process.
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
At the @cirtn.bsky.social we had an absolutely fantastic opportunity to attend a session on working with industry from @danieljdrucker.bsky.social. This was one of the most informative and entertaining talks I've attended in ages, as he shared so candidly about the process.
Huge congratulations to my friend, @jimjohnsonsci.bsky.social on winning the @cirtn.bsky.social Mentorship Award at yesterday's workshop. Reading his nominations was so heartwarming!
These events make me so excited about working in science in Canada. @nictitate.bsky.social
These events make me so excited about working in science in Canada. @nictitate.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Huge congratulations to my friend, @jimjohnsonsci.bsky.social on winning the @cirtn.bsky.social Mentorship Award at yesterday's workshop. Reading his nominations was so heartwarming!
These events make me so excited about working in science in Canada. @nictitate.bsky.social
These events make me so excited about working in science in Canada. @nictitate.bsky.social
It was a pleasure to attend the @cirtn.bsky.social workshop. I could not be more impressed by the incredible trainee presentations. And it was a special pleasure to present the first CIRTN Science Communication Award to three amazing scientists: Lahari Basu, Maria Galipeau and Cassandra Locatelli!
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It was a pleasure to attend the @cirtn.bsky.social workshop. I could not be more impressed by the incredible trainee presentations. And it was a special pleasure to present the first CIRTN Science Communication Award to three amazing scientists: Lahari Basu, Maria Galipeau and Cassandra Locatelli!
Thanks to the T2D Network for inviting me to chat with one of my favourite people - Jon McGavock from @dream-diabetes.bsky.social - about his research in active transportation to improve health outcomes. This was such a fun and informative interview - take a look! 🧪 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sif1...
Active Transportation with Dr. Jon McGavock
YouTube video by T2D Network
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November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Thanks to the T2D Network for inviting me to chat with one of my favourite people - Jon McGavock from @dream-diabetes.bsky.social - about his research in active transportation to improve health outcomes. This was such a fun and informative interview - take a look! 🧪 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sif1...
Today I had the pleasure of being a keynote speaker at UofT's Dept. of Nutritional Sciences Research Day. It was an opportunity to share my passion for #scicomm with an amazing group of people. I was heartened by the questions and feedback, especially from the trainees. The future is in good hands.
November 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Today I had the pleasure of being a keynote speaker at UofT's Dept. of Nutritional Sciences Research Day. It was an opportunity to share my passion for #scicomm with an amazing group of people. I was heartened by the questions and feedback, especially from the trainees. The future is in good hands.
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Our team is at the @dream-diabetes.bsky.social workshop in Winnipeg this week! Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe presented about the Network’s progress and our trainees Amrit Thandi and Jashnoor Chhina presented posters. Congrats to Amrit for winning best oral presentation! 🙌
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Our team is at the @dream-diabetes.bsky.social workshop in Winnipeg this week! Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe presented about the Network’s progress and our trainees Amrit Thandi and Jashnoor Chhina presented posters. Congrats to Amrit for winning best oral presentation! 🙌
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📢🎉New study from our lab on circulating SASP factors suggests a novel senescent cell biomarker across #T1D stages! Congrats🥳Camille Jasmine and @dream-diabetes.bsky.social trainees Grateful to TrialNet @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @cirtn.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Circulating senescence-associated secretory phenotype factors across the stages of type 1 diabetes in a cross-sectional cohort - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Circulating senescence-associated secretory phenotype factors across the stages of type 1 diabetes in a cross-sectional cohort
www.nature.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
📢🎉New study from our lab on circulating SASP factors suggests a novel senescent cell biomarker across #T1D stages! Congrats🥳Camille Jasmine and @dream-diabetes.bsky.social trainees Grateful to TrialNet @chrimanitoba.bsky.social @cirtn.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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My wife @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social and I talk about #AliceWong in this brief Beyond the Bookshelf Video here. Rest in peace Alice youtu.be/DXK7odG4g78 #disability
From The Bookshelf: Alice Wong's Disability Visibility and Disability Intimacy
YouTube video by Voices in Action: People Living with Diabetes
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November 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My wife @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social and I talk about #AliceWong in this brief Beyond the Bookshelf Video here. Rest in peace Alice youtu.be/DXK7odG4g78 #disability
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Finally made a Canadian Diabetes Research starter pack! Join our fun community and follow these talented colleagues. 🧪https://go.bsky.app/PFHwQS
March 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Finally made a Canadian Diabetes Research starter pack! Join our fun community and follow these talented colleagues. 🧪https://go.bsky.app/PFHwQS
Reposted by Krista Lamb
This World Diabetes Day 💙, we're highlighting innovative projects the Network is working on. This panel discussion, moderated by @kristalamb.bsky.social, shows the need to meet people where they are to ensure health interventions actually reach those who need them most.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This World Diabetes Day 💙, we're highlighting innovative projects the Network is working on. This panel discussion, moderated by @kristalamb.bsky.social, shows the need to meet people where they are to ensure health interventions actually reach those who need them most.
youtube.com/watch?v=GARk...
youtube.com/watch?v=GARk...
I enjoyed reading this article from Diabetes Canada - a reminder of the many reasons someone might develop type 2 diabetes, and that we should never stigmatize a health condition. #Diabetes #DiabetesAwarenessMonth. chatelaine.com/sponsored/ho...
How A Fitness Influencer Is Helping Stop The Stigma Around Type 2 Diabetes - Chatelaine
When Kendra Rosychuk was diagnosed, she felt ashamed and confused. Now, she’s using her platform to challenge misconceptions and redefine what living with diabetes looks like.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I enjoyed reading this article from Diabetes Canada - a reminder of the many reasons someone might develop type 2 diabetes, and that we should never stigmatize a health condition. #Diabetes #DiabetesAwarenessMonth. chatelaine.com/sponsored/ho...
Catching up on research papers and wanted to be sure to highlight this one co-authored by my talented friends Drs. Dessi Zaharieva and Michael Riddell on physical activity and improved glycemic outcomes in newly diagnosed #T1D. 🧪 diabetesjournals.org/care/article...
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Catching up on research papers and wanted to be sure to highlight this one co-authored by my talented friends Drs. Dessi Zaharieva and Michael Riddell on physical activity and improved glycemic outcomes in newly diagnosed #T1D. 🧪 diabetesjournals.org/care/article...
More insightful research from @type1better.bsky.social! Did you know that approx. half of adults living with T1D in Canada experience poor sleep quality? This study, among the largest in Canada on #T1D and sleep quality, held so many interesting nuggets. 🧪 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
More insightful research from @type1better.bsky.social! Did you know that approx. half of adults living with T1D in Canada experience poor sleep quality? This study, among the largest in Canada on #T1D and sleep quality, held so many interesting nuggets. 🧪 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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EVENT | Join us for the webinar “The 3 R’s: Recognition, remuneration & reimbursement of patient partners in research” w/ Stuart Nicholls
📅 Nov 26
🕛 12–1 PM EST
🎓 1–1:30 PM EST: Meet & Greet for PASSERELLE Fellows
👀 Prefer French? Translation & transcription provided
👉 Register: bit.ly/4hPrnt3
📅 Nov 26
🕛 12–1 PM EST
🎓 1–1:30 PM EST: Meet & Greet for PASSERELLE Fellows
👀 Prefer French? Translation & transcription provided
👉 Register: bit.ly/4hPrnt3
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
EVENT | Join us for the webinar “The 3 R’s: Recognition, remuneration & reimbursement of patient partners in research” w/ Stuart Nicholls
📅 Nov 26
🕛 12–1 PM EST
🎓 1–1:30 PM EST: Meet & Greet for PASSERELLE Fellows
👀 Prefer French? Translation & transcription provided
👉 Register: bit.ly/4hPrnt3
📅 Nov 26
🕛 12–1 PM EST
🎓 1–1:30 PM EST: Meet & Greet for PASSERELLE Fellows
👀 Prefer French? Translation & transcription provided
👉 Register: bit.ly/4hPrnt3
Really enjoyed this editorial in Healthy Debate from Callia Georgoulis. A perfect Diabetes Awareness Month reminder about how much representation matters. #T1D #Diabetes healthydebate.ca/2025/10/topi...
Barbie has an insulin pump and CGM too: Why representation in chronic illness education matters - Healthy Debate
I never had a Barbie with dark hair, brown eyes and an insulin pump when I was growing up. But today’s girls can. And that is progress worth celebrating.
healthydebate.ca
November 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Really enjoyed this editorial in Healthy Debate from Callia Georgoulis. A perfect Diabetes Awareness Month reminder about how much representation matters. #T1D #Diabetes healthydebate.ca/2025/10/topi...
Looking really forward to this one.
Join us on Nov. 17 from 12-1 for our Seminar Series with Rayshaun Whyte. This talk will examine the critical gap in race-based healthcare data in Ontario, with a specific focus on the Black, African, and Caribbean communities. Register now and join us! www.eventbrite.ca/e/network-fo...
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Looking really forward to this one.
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For their 2024 Catalyst Grant project, the “Enhancing Sense of Belonging Through Physical Activity,” team explored with youth the connection between feeling a sense of belonging through physical activity. Learn more about their project! healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/news/catalys...
October 28, 2025 at 1:17 AM
For their 2024 Catalyst Grant project, the “Enhancing Sense of Belonging Through Physical Activity,” team explored with youth the connection between feeling a sense of belonging through physical activity. Learn more about their project! healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/news/catalys...
Reposted by Krista Lamb
@who.int led medical evacuation of 41 critical patients & 145 companions out of #Gaza, first since the ceasefire.
~15 000 patients are waiting for approval to receive medical care outside Gaza. We call on countries to show solidarity & for all routes to be opened to expedite the medical evacuation.
~15 000 patients are waiting for approval to receive medical care outside Gaza. We call on countries to show solidarity & for all routes to be opened to expedite the medical evacuation.
October 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
To finish high school in Ethiopia, Dr. Kifle walked 7K each way daily. Going to medical school as a woman seemed like an impossible dream - but she did it. An Orbis Canada fellowship helped her improve her skills in corneal surgery to better support eye health at home. can.orbis.org/en/news/2025...
From Village Dreams to Vision: Dr. Dagmawit Kifle's Journey to Transform Eye Care in Ethiopia
From a small Ethiopian town to an advanced ophthalmology fellowship in Canada, Dr. Dagmawit Kifle is breaking barriers in eye care. Her journey highlights the transformative power of specialized train...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
To finish high school in Ethiopia, Dr. Kifle walked 7K each way daily. Going to medical school as a woman seemed like an impossible dream - but she did it. An Orbis Canada fellowship helped her improve her skills in corneal surgery to better support eye health at home. can.orbis.org/en/news/2025...
I never tire of reading about @danieljdrucker.bsky.social. He has always been very kind to me, and I'm endlessly inspired by his dedication to diabetes research. 🧪https://temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/news/setback-lizard-and-decades-work-impact-daniel-druckers-research-extends-far-beyond-ozempic
A setback, a lizard and decades of work: The impact of Daniel Drucker’s research extends far beyond Ozempic
In addition to diabetes and weight loss, GLP-1 drugs are now targeting cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic liver disease, sleep apnea and more
temertymedicine.utoronto.ca
October 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I never tire of reading about @danieljdrucker.bsky.social. He has always been very kind to me, and I'm endlessly inspired by his dedication to diabetes research. 🧪https://temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/news/setback-lizard-and-decades-work-impact-daniel-druckers-research-extends-far-beyond-ozempic
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Shazhan Amed about how she is using data in innovative ways to improve outcomes for children and youth living with type 1 diabetes. Thanks to the T2D Network (part of IHSTS) for hosting this conversation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eazx...
Empowering Diabetes Care Integrating Health Information
YouTube video by T2D Network
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October 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Shazhan Amed about how she is using data in innovative ways to improve outcomes for children and youth living with type 1 diabetes. Thanks to the T2D Network (part of IHSTS) for hosting this conversation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eazx...
Reposted by Krista Lamb
🧵(1/4) For the first half of October 2025 we have 3 publications from the CIRTN labs🍁. These papers are from the groups of Drs. Bruce Verchere, Yi-Chun Chen, Francis Lynn, James Shapiro, Tatsuya Kin and Guy Rutter!
October 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
🧵(1/4) For the first half of October 2025 we have 3 publications from the CIRTN labs🍁. These papers are from the groups of Drs. Bruce Verchere, Yi-Chun Chen, Francis Lynn, James Shapiro, Tatsuya Kin and Guy Rutter!
Working in global health, I've learned much about tuberculosis. Reading this book made all the technical parts - and the human parts - so much clearer. John Green has written such a compelling book that will truly change your perspective on a too often overlooked disease. everythingistb.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Working in global health, I've learned much about tuberculosis. Reading this book made all the technical parts - and the human parts - so much clearer. John Green has written such a compelling book that will truly change your perspective on a too often overlooked disease. everythingistb.com
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Do you have #diabetes? Are you working in or interested in #globalhealth? You're invited to our meeting on October 25 - here's a 1 minute video on what it's all about www.youtube.com/shorts/iu4Dn...
Come to our October 25 online meeting! Link in the description. #voicesinaction #diabetes
YouTube video by Voices in Action: People Living with Diabetes
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October 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Do you have #diabetes? Are you working in or interested in #globalhealth? You're invited to our meeting on October 25 - here's a 1 minute video on what it's all about www.youtube.com/shorts/iu4Dn...