The first annual DREAM symposium explored the role of mitochondria in health and disease, with a focus on type 2 diabetes.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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

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