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C4T, the Canadian Collaborative for Childhood Cannabinoid Therapeutics, is an academic research team studying Medical Cannabis safety and efficacy for children. Visit our website to learn about us https://www.medcannkids.ca/

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Meet the C4T Team! πŸ’«

#medicalcannabisresearch #medicalcannabisforkids #pediatricresearch #medicalcannabis #childhealth #meettheteam #cannabisresearch

17.10.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Sepideh, our new postdoctoral fellow! πŸ’« We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team!

Sepideh will contribute to a living systematic review on medical cannabis use in pediatric populations and conduct validation for clinical trial tools.

10.10.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Jodi, our new research coordinator! πŸ’« We’re so excited to have her join our team!

Jodi recently completed her Master of Science in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia and has now joined C4T and @impactrials.bsky.social as a Research Coordinator.

02.09.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This #InternationalYouthDay, we thank our youth partners at C4T for their leadership, insight, and collaboration.
Your work is shaping pediatric care to be more inclusive, ethical, and responsive to the needs of young people everywhere. πŸ’š

#youthday2025 #medicalcannabisresearch

12.08.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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C4T is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow!

Recent PhD with experience in evidence synthesis and clinical research. Medical cannabis research is not required, but ideal. Interest in pediatrics & cannabis research. University of Manitoba.

www.medcannkids.ca/now-hiring

25.06.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ We're Hiring! πŸ“’

Join our team at C4T and @impactrials.bsky.social

Please share widely!

πŸ’Ό 1-year term | $58K-$73K | 37.5 hrs/week | Flexible start
πŸ“ Preference for Manitoba candidates
πŸ”— Details: www.micyrn.ca/micyrncareer...
πŸ“§ Apply: c4t.canada@gmail.com

24.06.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey, it’s Zina and Jess! Just a quick reel on how the magic happens behind the scenes βœ¨πŸ˜‚ Jokes aside, big shoutout to our amazing directorβ€”none of this would be possible without her leadership πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

#teamworkmakesthedreamwork #medicalcannabisforkids #medicalcannabidresearch #pediatrics #childhealth

09.06.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For International Clinical Trials Day we asked C4T members 'why are clinical trials important?'β€”and their answers say it all.
From advancing treatments to building trust, see why clinical trials are essential to better care and brighter futures. πŸ’‘πŸ’Š #ICTD25 #ClinicalTrialsDay #ResearchMatters

20.05.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our first talk from Health Canada!

30.04.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting ready for our afternoon session!

30.04.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listening to Dr. Lauren Kelly speak about #cannabinoid #clinical trials & research at @umanitoba.bsky.social and @c4tcanada.bsky.social at the #Canadian #cannabis #Reserach Summit co-hosted with @ccicbluesky.bsky.social
@pharmalauren.bsky.social

30.04.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love to see C4T members present about cannabis research at their institutions!

@ccicbluesky.bsky.social

#medicalcannabisforkids #medicalcannabisresearch #cannabisresearch #cannabis #medicalcannabis

30.04.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're at the Canadian Cannabis Research Summit @ccicbluesky.bsky.social and this morning we get to hear from different institutions.

Our C4T Director @pharmalauren.bsky.social presented what we're up to and what is happening in Manitoba.

30.04.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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C4T is heading to Toronto next week for the Canadian Cannabis Research Summit! πŸ›« Excited to connect, learn, and share what’s next in cannabis science.

Stay tuned β€” we’ll be posting behind-the-scenes moments, speaker highlights, and all the action from the conference!

24.04.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Exciting news! Our paper β€˜Co-designing clinical trials alongside youth with chronic pain’ is a top viewed article in Paediatric and Neonatal Pain!

πŸ”— Read it here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

22.04.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Missed our March meeting? The full recording is now live on YouTube! πŸŽ₯

We had an inspiring convo with Kiah and Heath from Get Sensible on how youth are taking the lead in cannabis education. 🌿✨

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4U4...

16.04.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Photo shows four examiners, graduate student and exam chair on zoom.

Photo shows four examiners, graduate student and exam chair on zoom.

Super thrilled to share that Dr. Manik Chhabra was successful at his PhD oral defence today.

Your clear delivery today with a legendary examiner (Dr. Denovan-Wright 🀩) was the perfect ending.

A huge congratulations from all of us @um-pharmacology.bsky.social πŸ₯³ πŸŽ‰

18.03.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing all women a happy #InternationalWomensDay from all of us at C4T!

We're honoured to have so many amazing women on our team. πŸ‘§πŸΏπŸ‘§πŸ½πŸ‘§πŸ»πŸ‘§πŸΎ

#IWD2025 #womensupportingwomen #girlpower #medicalcannabis #pediatrichealth #childhealth #medicalcannabisresearch #medicalcannabisforkids

07.03.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒΏπŸ’œ Today is #RareDiseaseDay! With over 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, we stand together to advocate for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and support.

Let’s raise awareness and work toward a future with better care for all! πŸ’™

28.02.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We shared our findings from our systematic review and meta-analysis.
In a thorough review, cannabinoids showed promise in battling nausea and vomiting.
While mild side effects were noted, no serious concerns arose. However, it's crucial to note that experiences vary among children.

14.02.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We surveyed Canadian pediatric oncologists and palliative care physicians, revealing fascinating insights into the use of cannabis for symptom relief in children with cancer.

14.02.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Over the past few years, we’ve shared new research, resources, and expert insights to help families and healthcare providers make informed decisions. There’s still more to learn, and we’re committed to continuing this important work.

14.02.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow is #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay. We recognize the importance of finding safe, effective ways to support children facing cancer. At C4T, we’re dedicated to researching how #MedicalCannabisForKids can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

#ICCD2025

14.02.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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From anecdote to evidenceβ€”breaking barriers in medical cannabis research for children. This #WomenInSTEMDay, we celebrate the incredible women driving evidence-based science forward! πŸ’‘πŸŒ±πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬

#WomenInSTEM #MedicalCannabisResearch #MedicalCannabis #ChildHealth #STEMinMedicine

11.02.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Exciting news! Our 2024 #IHDCYHTalks infographic received a special commendation!

Huge thanks to everyone who recognized our work and voted for us. Congrats to all the winners! πŸ†

πŸ”— See the winners here: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54197.html

05.02.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 2024 annual report is now live! πŸ“°

πŸ’‘ Learn about our clinical trials tackling chronic headaches, epilepsy, and cancer symptoms, check out our growing network, and explore our recent research publications and key events.

Click here to read: static1.squarespace.com/static/65007...

10.01.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy holidays from C4T! ❄️

19.12.2024 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ What a year it’s been! ✨

Here’s to the milestones we’ve achieved together and the exciting opportunities ahead! πŸš€

#medicalcannabisforkids #medicalcannabisresearch #childhealth #medicalcannabis #pediatrichealth #cannabisresearch #research #pediatrics #pediatricresearch

16.12.2024 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The impacts of recreational cannabis legislation on acute poisoning and mental health of children
YouTube video by C4T_Canada The impacts of recreational cannabis legislation on acute poisoning and mental health of children

Our live webinar is starting in 2 hours!

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH2_...

10.12.2024 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❄️ Our winter newsletter is out now! ❄️

Want to stay up to date on all things C4T? Subscribe to our newsletter: mailchi.mp/498da8242a05...

02.12.2024 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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