MITOCHONDRIA IN HEALTH AND DISEASE

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

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

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

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DREAM is located on the 5th and 6th floor of the John Buhler Research Centre within the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba.

John Buhler Research Centre
506- 715 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3P4

Tel: 204-789-3591

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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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