{"id":34952,"date":"2026-09-29T21:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T01:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/organ-donation-and-transplant-research-foundation-of-bc-cdtrp-venture-grants-dr-alice-virani-and-dr-jordan-hermiston\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T21:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T01:30:57","slug":"organ-donation-and-transplant-research-foundation-of-bc-cdtrp-venture-grants-dr-alice-virani-and-dr-jordan-hermiston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/organ-donation-and-transplant-research-foundation-of-bc-cdtrp-venture-grants-dr-alice-virani-and-dr-jordan-hermiston\/","title":{"rendered":"Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC\/CDTRP Venture Grants\u00a0: Dr. Alice Virani and Dr. Jordan Hermiston"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" title=\"2026 Innovation Grant_ODTRF2\" src=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Innovation-Grant_ODTRF2.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Innovation-Grant_ODTRF2.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-34945\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201600%20900%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Innovation-Grant_ODTRF2-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Innovation-Grant_ODTRF2-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Innovation-Grant_ODTRF2-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Innovation-Grant_ODTRF2-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Innovation-Grant_ODTRF2-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Innovation-Grant_ODTRF2.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>R\u00e9sultats du Concours 2026 de subventions pour l\u2019innovation en recherche du PRDTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Le PRDTC est ravi d\u2019annoncer les r\u00e9sultats du <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/resultats-du-concours-2026-de-subventions-pour-linnovation-en-recherche-du-prdtc-7-nouveaux-projets-finances\/\">Concours 2026 de subventions pour l\u2019innovation en recherche<\/a>, rendu possible gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 des partenariats avec diverses organisations. Nous sommes fiers de pr\u00e9senter tous les projets innovants qui ont \u00e9t\u00e9 financ\u00e9s dans le cadre du concours de cette ann\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<p>Nous tenons \u00e0 f\u00e9liciter chaleureusement la <strong>Dre. Alice Virani et le Dr. Jordan Hermiston<\/strong> et son \u00e9quipe pour avoir re\u00e7u Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC\/CDTRP Venture Grants. Nous leur souhaitons tout le succ\u00e8s possible dans la r\u00e9alisation de leur projet novateur!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.7;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#333c4e;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:84px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:1px;border-color:#f6f6f6;border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><div class=\"reading-box-additional\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><em>\u00ab\u00a0Research is the driving force behind progress in organ donation and transplantation. These ODTRF-funded projects showcase the innovative thinking and collaboration needed to advance the field\u2014from improving outcomes for patients undergoing islet cell transplantation to deepening our understanding of the impact of direct contact between donor families and recipients. We are proud to support research that strengthens both the science and the human experience of organ donation and transplantation.<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Rachael Durie, Co-Chair, Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Titre du Projet: <\/strong>The Experiences of Deceased Organ Donor Families and Transplant Recipients of Organ Donation Organization-Supported Direct Contact<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affiliation principale<\/strong>\u00a0: University of British Columbia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Th\u00e8me: 2 \u2013 <\/strong>Informer sur les pratiques universelles en mati\u00e8re de don<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 (en anglais):<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type='text\/css'>.reading-box-container-2 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-2 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.7;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-2\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#333c4e;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:84px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:1px;border-color:#f6f6f6;border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><div class=\"reading-box-additional\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">When someone receives a life saving organ transplant, both the donor family and the transplant recipient may wish to connect with one another. For some people, this connection can help with healing, gratitude, and meaning making after a profound life event. In the past, strict rules required donor families and recipients to remain anonymous. More recently, some programs in Canada have begun to allow direct contact when both sides want it and are carefully supported. However, little research exists to guide how these direct connections should happen safely and respectfully.<\/p>\n<p>This study will explore the experiences of adult donor family members and adult transplant recipients who have taken part in a supported direct contact program in BC. The program includes preparation, consent, and support from trained social workers. By listening to people who have already participated, the study aims to understand what worked well, what was challenging, and what kinds of support helped people feel safe and prepared.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will take part in one on one interviews to share their experiences, including why they chose direct contact, how the process felt, and how the relationship developed over time. The study will pay close attention to emotional well being, expectations, boundaries, and any unexpected difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>The findings will help improve how direct contact programs are designed and delivered in British Columbia and provide guidance for other provinces considering similar approaches. By supporting donor families and transplant recipients thoughtfully and ethically, this research contributes to a donation system that respects people\u2019s wishes, builds public trust, and strengthens the culture of organ donation in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h5 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30px\"><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/resultats-du-concours-2026-de-subventions-pour-linnovation-en-recherche-du-prdtc-7-nouveaux-projets-finances\/\">Consultez tous les gagnants du Concours 2026 de subventions \u00e0 la recherche et l\u2019innovation du PRDTC.<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30px\"><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/concours-innovation-prdtc-laureats\/\">Voyez les anciens laur\u00e9ats des subventions \u00e0 l\u2019innovation du PRDTC ici.<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":34945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81,37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-en-vedette","category-non-classifiee"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34952","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34952"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34952\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34954,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34952\/revisions\/34954"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34952"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34952"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34952"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}