PEAK Research Team
@peakresearch.bsky.social
Improving children's health through excellence in leadership, collaborative research, and knowledge translation at the Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta.
To extend the impact of NPAW, the SKIP West hub, co-led by Dr. Ali and Dr. Tara McGrath, hosted Dr. Noel at Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, where she explored how children’s pain memories can inform better care.
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
To extend the impact of NPAW, the SKIP West hub, co-led by Dr. Ali and Dr. Tara McGrath, hosted Dr. Noel at Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, where she explored how children’s pain memories can inform better care.
The day also featured insights on the role of facility dogs, like Pumbaa, the Stollery’s own! We learned about the impact dogs have on children’s inpatient experiences and the responsibility we all have to support the culture that enables them to do their work effectively. 🐾🏥💚
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The day also featured insights on the role of facility dogs, like Pumbaa, the Stollery’s own! We learned about the impact dogs have on children’s inpatient experiences and the responsibility we all have to support the culture that enables them to do their work effectively. 🐾🏥💚
Dr. Melanie Noel delivered a powerful keynote on memory reframing in pediatric pain, followed by Dr. Samina Ali, who shared insights on anxiolysis in procedural pain.
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Dr. Melanie Noel delivered a powerful keynote on memory reframing in pediatric pain, followed by Dr. Samina Ali, who shared insights on anxiolysis in procedural pain.
On November 5th, the SKIP and CKI teams partnered to host the 3rd Annual Stollery & Glenrose Pain Education Day.
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
On November 5th, the SKIP and CKI teams partnered to host the 3rd Annual Stollery & Glenrose Pain Education Day.
Co-created with patient and parent partners 💜
Our infographic on nitrous oxide for procedural pain (for
@KidsInPain
) has been selected for public voting in the #IHDCYHTalks competition!
Celebrate family–researcher partnership by voting 👇
🔗 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
Our infographic on nitrous oxide for procedural pain (for
@KidsInPain
) has been selected for public voting in the #IHDCYHTalks competition!
Celebrate family–researcher partnership by voting 👇
🔗 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Co-created with patient and parent partners 💜
Our infographic on nitrous oxide for procedural pain (for
@KidsInPain
) has been selected for public voting in the #IHDCYHTalks competition!
Celebrate family–researcher partnership by voting 👇
🔗 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
Our infographic on nitrous oxide for procedural pain (for
@KidsInPain
) has been selected for public voting in the #IHDCYHTalks competition!
Celebrate family–researcher partnership by voting 👇
🔗 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
Last, but certainly not least🤩: Chelseay Robles, summer student with a BSc in Psychology, supervised by Dr. Lisa Hartling!
Her poster was titled “Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Language Translation of Knowledge Mobilization Resources: A Randomized Trial." 👂🗣️
Her poster was titled “Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Language Translation of Knowledge Mobilization Resources: A Randomized Trial." 👂🗣️
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Last, but certainly not least🤩: Chelseay Robles, summer student with a BSc in Psychology, supervised by Dr. Lisa Hartling!
Her poster was titled “Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Language Translation of Knowledge Mobilization Resources: A Randomized Trial." 👂🗣️
Her poster was titled “Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Language Translation of Knowledge Mobilization Resources: A Randomized Trial." 👂🗣️
Presented on behalf of the Canada-UK AI Team, who designed the robot, Morgan’s work blends cutting-edge tech and compassionate care — a fantastic example of collaborative pediatric research. 🤖💙
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Presented on behalf of the Canada-UK AI Team, who designed the robot, Morgan’s work blends cutting-edge tech and compassionate care — a fantastic example of collaborative pediatric research. 🤖💙
Our next learner, Morgan Wolsey, is a 2nd-year med student supervised by Dr. Samina Ali! 🩺🏥
His poster, “A Clinical Trial of AI-Enhanced Socially Assistive Robot Distraction During IV Insertion in the Pediatric ED,” explored innovative ways to ease pain and fear in kids! 🩵
His poster, “A Clinical Trial of AI-Enhanced Socially Assistive Robot Distraction During IV Insertion in the Pediatric ED,” explored innovative ways to ease pain and fear in kids! 🩵
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our next learner, Morgan Wolsey, is a 2nd-year med student supervised by Dr. Samina Ali! 🩺🏥
His poster, “A Clinical Trial of AI-Enhanced Socially Assistive Robot Distraction During IV Insertion in the Pediatric ED,” explored innovative ways to ease pain and fear in kids! 🩵
His poster, “A Clinical Trial of AI-Enhanced Socially Assistive Robot Distraction During IV Insertion in the Pediatric ED,” explored innovative ways to ease pain and fear in kids! 🩵
Pat's poster, “The Impact of Humanoid Robot Presence on Child Experience in the Emergency Department Waiting Room: A Prospective Cohort Study,” explored innovative ways to enhance children’s ED experiences — blending tech, empathy, and creativity. 🤖💙
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Pat's poster, “The Impact of Humanoid Robot Presence on Child Experience in the Emergency Department Waiting Room: A Prospective Cohort Study,” explored innovative ways to enhance children’s ED experiences — blending tech, empathy, and creativity. 🤖💙
💪 Huge appreciation for Patricia Candelaria, our amazing Project Manager and the backbone of our team! 🌟
Supervised by Dr. Samina Ali, Pat not only presented her own research but also supported many of our learners with study management, poster design, and coordination.
Supervised by Dr. Samina Ali, Pat not only presented her own research but also supported many of our learners with study management, poster design, and coordination.
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
💪 Huge appreciation for Patricia Candelaria, our amazing Project Manager and the backbone of our team! 🌟
Supervised by Dr. Samina Ali, Pat not only presented her own research but also supported many of our learners with study management, poster design, and coordination.
Supervised by Dr. Samina Ali, Pat not only presented her own research but also supported many of our learners with study management, poster design, and coordination.
👏Our next learner is Elise Kammerer, PhD candidate supervised by Dr. Samina Ali! 🌟
She shared her poster at #wchriRD2025 titled:
“Equity-Deserving Children and Acute Pain Care in the Emergency Department: A Scoping Review.”
She shared her poster at #wchriRD2025 titled:
“Equity-Deserving Children and Acute Pain Care in the Emergency Department: A Scoping Review.”
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
👏Our next learner is Elise Kammerer, PhD candidate supervised by Dr. Samina Ali! 🌟
She shared her poster at #wchriRD2025 titled:
“Equity-Deserving Children and Acute Pain Care in the Emergency Department: A Scoping Review.”
She shared her poster at #wchriRD2025 titled:
“Equity-Deserving Children and Acute Pain Care in the Emergency Department: A Scoping Review.”
Her presentation, “Understanding the Urgency: Caregiver Health Literacy and Non-Urgent Pediatric ED Visits,” explored why caregivers bring their child to the ED for non-urgent concerns. An insightful study that bridges health literacy, decision-making, and pediatric care.👏
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Her presentation, “Understanding the Urgency: Caregiver Health Literacy and Non-Urgent Pediatric ED Visits,” explored why caregivers bring their child to the ED for non-urgent concerns. An insightful study that bridges health literacy, decision-making, and pediatric care.👏
🎉 Huge congrats to our learner, Katharine Jensen! 🏆
She won Best Oral Presentation in the Children’s Health & Wellbeing: Critical Care category.
Supervised by Dr. Samina Ali, Katharine delivered her work with such clarity and confidence — a natural communicator!
She won Best Oral Presentation in the Children’s Health & Wellbeing: Critical Care category.
Supervised by Dr. Samina Ali, Katharine delivered her work with such clarity and confidence — a natural communicator!
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🎉 Huge congrats to our learner, Katharine Jensen! 🏆
She won Best Oral Presentation in the Children’s Health & Wellbeing: Critical Care category.
Supervised by Dr. Samina Ali, Katharine delivered her work with such clarity and confidence — a natural communicator!
She won Best Oral Presentation in the Children’s Health & Wellbeing: Critical Care category.
Supervised by Dr. Samina Ali, Katharine delivered her work with such clarity and confidence — a natural communicator!
We're so excited to share our work at #WCHRIRD2025!
Our work will include:
🩺How social robots can support kids during IV insertions
🤖How social robots can improve children's waiting experience in the ED
Program details👉https://wchrird.ca/program/
@wchriuofa.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
Our work will include:
🩺How social robots can support kids during IV insertions
🤖How social robots can improve children's waiting experience in the ED
Program details👉https://wchrird.ca/program/
@wchriuofa.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We're so excited to share our work at #WCHRIRD2025!
Our work will include:
🩺How social robots can support kids during IV insertions
🤖How social robots can improve children's waiting experience in the ED
Program details👉https://wchrird.ca/program/
@wchriuofa.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
Our work will include:
🩺How social robots can support kids during IV insertions
🤖How social robots can improve children's waiting experience in the ED
Program details👉https://wchrird.ca/program/
@wchriuofa.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
As part of our study on patient and family needs in the ED, we asked: What do children need most?
Here’s what parents/caregivers should know. 👇
🧐📖Scan the QR code to read the full paper!
@painmatters.bsky.social
Here’s what parents/caregivers should know. 👇
🧐📖Scan the QR code to read the full paper!
@painmatters.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
As part of our study on patient and family needs in the ED, we asked: What do children need most?
Here’s what parents/caregivers should know. 👇
🧐📖Scan the QR code to read the full paper!
@painmatters.bsky.social
Here’s what parents/caregivers should know. 👇
🧐📖Scan the QR code to read the full paper!
@painmatters.bsky.social
Kids in the ED want more than treatment—they want to be heard. 💬
🧒 Understanding.
🕊️ Privacy.
👂 A voice in their care.
Check out our infographic on what matters most to children and families in emergency care.
🧒 Understanding.
🕊️ Privacy.
👂 A voice in their care.
Check out our infographic on what matters most to children and families in emergency care.
October 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Kids in the ED want more than treatment—they want to be heard. 💬
🧒 Understanding.
🕊️ Privacy.
👂 A voice in their care.
Check out our infographic on what matters most to children and families in emergency care.
🧒 Understanding.
🕊️ Privacy.
👂 A voice in their care.
Check out our infographic on what matters most to children and families in emergency care.
In the ED?🚨 These questions help caregivers advocate for kids’ pain care and their own emotional needs. 🫂
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
September 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In the ED?🚨 These questions help caregivers advocate for kids’ pain care and their own emotional needs. 🫂
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
Supporting caregivers = better care for kids.
🔎Are we meeting their emotional + communication needs in the ER?
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
🔎Are we meeting their emotional + communication needs in the ER?
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
September 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Supporting caregivers = better care for kids.
🔎Are we meeting their emotional + communication needs in the ER?
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
🔎Are we meeting their emotional + communication needs in the ER?
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
💊 Opioids aren’t the first or only option for managing pain, but when used appropriately, they're an important tool that helps many people manage their pain effectively.
August 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
💊 Opioids aren’t the first or only option for managing pain, but when used appropriately, they're an important tool that helps many people manage their pain effectively.