Professor, Department of Medical Genetics and Pediatrics, University of Calgary. Clinical Geneticist. Wannabe photographer.
Calgary, Alberta
Joined September 2010
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Francois Bernier retweeted
Our new study confirms a quarter of children with CP do not have obvious risk factors at birth, and these children have more focal brain injuries like perinatal stroke compared to children with detectable risk factors.
New insights into cerebral palsy risk factors!
A recent study by Drs. Adam Kirton and @maryjdunbar using the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Registry shines a light on term-born children with cerebral palsy, comparing those with detectable perinatal risk factors to those without. @CanCPRegistry @UCalgaryMed
Discover more here: loom.ly/DSaiHUU
Francois Bernier retweeted
📅 Mark your calendars!
Join us on October 31st from 12-1 PM MST for the CRDN Townhall, where we'll dive into the latest updates on our strategic plan co-development.
Don't miss out—register today: canadianrdn.ca/join-the-crdn…
Francois Bernier retweeted
Did you know #SSHRC, @CIHR_IRSC and @NSERC_CRSNG have additional funds to support Black postdoctoral researchers?
Learn more and apply now: nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSN…
ALT Logos for CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC.
Francois Bernier retweeted
With support from an Azrieli Accelerator Catalyst Grant, @AlanSMartino and his team are exploring and enhancing sexual health education for Autistic adults to dismantle stereotypes and embrace unique perspectives. Learn more bit.ly/3LUEJW1
Francois Bernier retweeted
Tune in to SPARK: Conversations with @KatharineSmart and @AlexMunter, CEO of CHEO. Explore his innovative strategies and efforts to enhance pediatric healthcare across Canada. An inspiring look at transformative leadership! 🎧 bit.ly/3LFbpCB
Francois Bernier retweeted
We are so grateful and honoured to receive this generous support from @ACHFKids for the @owerkocentre
Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation commits $9.9M to support next chapter of #UCalgary's Owerko Centre to advance research in neurodevelopment and child mental health bit.ly/3WhTIiF
ALT Owerko Centre.
Francois Bernier retweeted
👏👏👏 Wonderful news.
Congratulations to the recipients of @CIHR_IRSC 's Improving Diagnosis for Rare Disease Patients Team Grant!
🔬 Dr. Kym M Boycott
🔬 Dr. Gregory Costain
🔬 Dr. Paula D. James
Learn more about the recipients and their work here: canadianrdn.ca/congratulatio…
Francois Bernier retweeted
We are beyond grateful for the last 15 years of transforming the lives of children and families with the support of the incredible community of @ACHFKids @owerkocentre @UCalgary @UCalgaryMed @UCalgaryPeds @Genedoc35 @SaifaKoonar @joanne_weninger #OneChildEveryChild @TIPS_SPIIE
🎉 Celebrating a 15-year partnership between @UCalgary, Alberta Health Services & @ACHFKids that created the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute! The transformative union revolutionized treatments for kids and led to a cure for Eleora's illness: bit.ly/3XF5hRX
Francois Bernier retweeted
🎉 Celebrating a 15-year partnership between @UCalgary, Alberta Health Services & @ACHFKids that created the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute! The transformative union revolutionized treatments for kids and led to a cure for Eleora's illness: bit.ly/3XF5hRX
Francois Bernier retweeted
🚨 Attention à la communauté #MaladiesRares!🚨
Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer le lancement du calendrier des événements liés aux maladies rares!
Cette ressource unique présente des webinaires, des conférences et des ateliers.
Consultez-le ici: canadianrdn.ca/events/
Francois Bernier retweeted
🎉 On April 17-18 the Healthy Adolescents & Young People (HAY!) symposium showcased the model, results and lessons learned from the successful initiative. HAY! is a partnership with @MbararaUST supported by @MinofHealthUG and @GAC_Corporate. Learn more: bit.ly/3KEZaFO
Francois Bernier retweeted
“Pregnancy is a universal human experience but there’s so much that we don’t know about why some people have healthy pregnancies and why others develop complications,” says #UCalgaryMed's Dr. Amy Metcalfe. The @P3cohort is now recruiting, visit the link to learn more 👇
#UCalgary professor Dr. Amy Metcalfe co-leads a multidisciplinary team studying preterm birth, recruiting Calgary women to better understand and eventually predict those who will deliver preterm and improve health outcomes bit.ly/4b7tBQD @UCalgaryMed
Francois Bernier retweeted
The first edition of our monthly newsletter Rare Insights is out!
We are thrilled to bring you:
✅ latest updates and news
✅ events and opportunities
✅ insights from the rare disease community in Canada and beyond
Sign up here :
lnkd.in/g3CAqC4a #CRDN #RareInsights
Francois Bernier retweeted
Thrilled to have @UofCr4kids @BukolaKSalami lead the #OneChildEveryChild EDI accelerator!
@UCalgaryMed @ACHFKids @OBrien_IPH
@TIPS_SPIIE @Genedoc35
Meet Dr. Bukola Salami, a facilitator for the One Child Every Child accelerator Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Learn about her hopes to achieve equitable outcomes for children and youth. @UCalgaryMed @UofCr4kids
Francois Bernier retweeted
We’ve got a lot to celebrate this year! It’s been 10 years since Geoff Cumming’s historic gift to our medical school and our research institutes are celebrating milestone anniversaries. We’re grateful for our community’s support and how together we’re sparking healthier lives.
So humbled and excited at the opportunity to enable this incredible groups of scholars and partners as Director @UofCr4kids .
The Cumming School of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. François Bernier, MD, as the new director of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, effective March 1, 2024.
Congrats & félicitations Dr. Bernier!
Read more: bit.ly/43q0IvR
Francois Bernier retweeted
Calgary's first community-based mental health centre for young people opened its doors one year ago today, and the Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience has helped thousands of families. To our donors who made this possible, we can't thank you enough. ❤️ #yyc
Francois Bernier retweeted
Delighted to have @UofCr4kids @kallosm co-lead the #OneChildEveryChild Technology Solutions Theme with Dr. Adam Kirton!
@ACHFKids @UCalgaryMed @SchulichENGG @TIPS_SPIIE @Genedoc35
Meet Dr. Michael Kallos, a co-facilitator for the One Child Every Child Technology Solutions accelerator. Learn about how identifying technologies and solutions in research will make a difference for children. @UCalgaryMed @UofCr4kids @kallosm
What a Rare Disease day. In Ottawa with #cord we got it launched. Enabled by #Onechildeverychild but aiming to support all RD patients families and communities we will make difference. Join or follow us @CanadianRDN
Thanks @TIPS_SPIIE
Notre modèle de recherche aux soins intègre la recherche, l'application et les soins centrés sur le patient pour innover et relever les défis auxquels sont confrontés les patients atteints de maladies rares au Canada. 🤝 #RCMRLancement
