In this session, we will hear from Caroline Johnson, a proud mother to a 12-year old girl, who, following a diagnosis of an autoimmune liver disease at the age of 28, received a liver transplant through an anonymous donor. 

Key topics will include: 

• Autoimmune liver diseases
• Liver transplantat…

This session will feature Patricia McKenzie, as she shares her story navigating the Canadian healthcare system as an immigrant, after a Stage 4 kidney disease diagnosis in 2004. Other key themes will include: 

• Navigating the healthcare system as a Black immigrant

• Taking charge of your tre…

In the first session, A Family’s Transplant Journey, you will hear from Tiana and Dennis, a father and daughter, as they discuss the pre- and post-transplant process through their perspective. Join this important conversation!

Other key topics will include:

• Risk factors for chronic disease and …

Sacred Gifts tells the powerful true story of two First Nations brothers, Kevin, a kidney transplant recipient, and his brother, Craig, who chose to become his living donor. The animation delves into Kevin’s journey, beginning with his early experiences as a pediatric patient and the impact that ki…

Information for transplant patients on Evusheld - current as of January 11, 2023.

Dr. Belga is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She received her medical degree from the University of Lisbon. She completed her training in Infectious Disease at the University of Alberta followed by a one-year fellowship in Transplant Infectious Disease at…

CDTRP Level Up Research Webinar with Shelby Gielen, Jordy Hermiston, Alice Virani & Jordan Joseph Wadden Exploring the ethical considerations of direct contact in pediatric organ transplantation: A qualitative study

Background: Non-anonymized direct contact between organ recipient and donor famili…