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ISODP Journal Watch – July 2025 issue

ISODP Journal Watch The International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement (ISODP) is the organization advancing donation through science, developing professionals and inspiring networks supporting organ donation to improve organ transplantation worldwide (source). The ISODP Journal Watch is an educational resource and benefit to the ISODP members. “Two of the primary goals for [...]

2025-07-22T10:05:27-04:00July 22nd, 2025|Categories: General, Newsletter|

Announcing the results of the 2025 CDTRP Research Innovation Grant Competition – 11 new projects funded!

Announcing the results of the 2025 CDTRP Research Innovation Grant Competition – 11 new projects funded! The CDTRP is happy to share the results of the 2025 CDTRP Research Innovation Grant Competition and welcome 11 new projects into our national research structure. Since 2013, the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) has supported research [...]

2025-08-05T15:27:25-04:00July 11th, 2025|Categories: General, Newsletter|

Lived Experiences of Sexual and Gender Minorities in Solid Organ Transplantation: A Best-Fit Framework Synthesis and Inductive Thematic Analysis

We'd like to congratulate Dr. Murdoch Leeis and his research team for their published two manuscripts in the Canadian Journal of Anasthesia and the Canadian Journal of Kidney Health; "Sexual and gender minoritized persons in organ and tissue donation: a qualitative analysis/Les personnes issues des minorite´s sexuelles et de genre dans le don [...]

2025-08-05T10:52:49-04:00August 5th, 2025|Categories: General, Newsletter|

Identifying and Addressing the Educational Needs of Patients from Marginalized Groups on Less-than-ideal Kidneys

There are more patients waiting for a kidney transplant than available organs. Meanwhile, many deceased donor kidneys are not used and discarded, often because of the donor's age or underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure. While these kidneys are not expected to last as long as standard donor organs, expanding their [...]

2025-08-05T09:43:21-04:00August 5th, 2025|Categories: General, Newsletter|

Research Participant Opportunity: Food Insecurity and Pediatric Transplantation

Dr. Diana Mager and her research team are investigating the extent to which Food Insecurity affects children who have undergone organ transplantation and how this affects the mental health of the affected child and their parents/caregivers. Participate in the survey here: EN: https://redcap.ualberta.ca/surveys/?s=PKDX8DHEEMFJN9XK FR: https://redcap.ualberta.ca/surveys/?s=WFMDEWYXXADN3MC4 You can also find full details about the [...]

2025-07-29T10:06:40-04:00July 29th, 2025|Categories: General, Newsletter|

CDTRP Research Services for fall CIHR Project Grants

Are you preparing a CIHR Project Grant or other funding application this Fall? CDTRP research services can help you strengthen your application and increase its competitiveness. Collaborating with us adds proven value - peer review feedback highlighted CDTRP support as a strength in many of these applications. Connect with us early, especially if [...]

2025-07-22T10:55:26-04:00July 22nd, 2025|Categories: General, Newsletter|

The Space Between Goodbye and Hello: A Donor Family and Recipient in Conversation

The Space Between Goodbye and Hello: A Donor Family and Recipient in Conversation Donor mom Kelly Duren and recipient Charles Cook come together to share their transplant journeys-how grief and healing can coexist, and how purpose can emerge through pain.⁠ ⁠ This dialogue invites providers, patients, and families to connect with the heart of what [...]

2025-07-22T10:16:26-04:00July 22nd, 2025|Categories: General, Newsletter|

July 29 CDTRP Clinical Trials Group (CDTRP-CTG) meeting: Dr. Ruth Sapir-Picchadze

The CDTRP Clinical Trials Group (CDTRP-CTG) invites you to join our upcoming virtual clinical trials meeting on July 29th at 3 pm ET, which will discuss clinical trials, COVID-19, and vaccination. Dr. Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze will share insights from the CO2I2 Trial in a talk entitled: "Patient, Family, and Donor Voices Matter: Lessons Learned [...]

2025-07-14T14:28:19-04:00July 14th, 2025|Categories: General, Newsletter|

CAN-RESTORE launches a new website

CAN-RESTORE launches a new website The newly launched CAN-RESTORE website is designed to support transplant candidates and recipients throughout the transplant journey. The site offers expert-backed exercise programs, practical guidelines, and helpful tips to support both pre-transplant conditioning and post-transplant recovery. These resources will empower transplant patients to take an active role in [...]

2025-06-30T17:11:45-04:00June 30th, 2025|Categories: General, Newsletter|
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