Andrea Cross
@cross_acc
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Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University
Joined June 2015
The Winter 2025 Family Engagement in Research course, offered by the Brighter Path collaboration, funded by @JuravinskiRI, is free for eligible researchers (including trainees and staff), healthcare providers, & families. Apply by November 30 ⬇️ https://t.co/K2f4HcVC6x
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Join us for the KBHN Showcase organized by @SFUVentureLabs, where we'll present the @FERProgram. Since 2018, the FER Course has connected families and researchers to foster meaningful neurodevelopmental partnerships in research. November 14, 10 AM PST https://t.co/A9nrU9gaPx
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A Winter 2025 cohort of the Family Engagement in Research Course will be offered by the Brighter Path Collaborative funded by @JuravinskiRI. This course is free for eligible researchers, healthcare providers, families & youth. Apply by November 30 ⬇️ https://t.co/K2f4HcVC6x
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The Azrieli Accelerator invites researchers and community members with lived experience, wanting to grow their capacity in family-partnered research to apply for the Family Engagement in Research course. Learn more https://t.co/Ny47ICSvm1
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It was an absolute honour to present the Chamber’s Family Lifespan Lecture with my longtime friend and colleague @FieryFrancine. Thank you so much for this opportunity and for helping us to shine a light on the importance of embedding lived experience in research and healthcare.
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Knowledge brokers play a huge role in facilitating the use of evidence to inform policy. However, what characterizes someone in this role? This infographic expands on five strategies brokers implement to translate knowledge into action.🤩 Read more! https://t.co/Namf1gQpkh
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Why Canada needs a national disability strategy https://t.co/6ksm1SnU7K via @ConversationCA @MikeLakeMP @azrielifdn @KBHNPART @MacUPediatrics @mch_childrens @canchildcentre
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Disabilities can involve physical, emotional or cognitive impairments, and addressing these needs requires a holistic approach that considers health, social and environmental factors.
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Discover how the F-words framework reshaped Iranian parents' views on disability and rehabilitation, shifting focus from 'fixing' to embracing their child's abilities Read more: https://t.co/ExwP6PON6A
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Help shape CanChild's future by sharing your experiences in our impact survey—your insights are essential to enhancing our research and outreach efforts worldwide! Take the survey: https://t.co/rA6gAhIeMZ
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The ENVISAGE program significantly boosts positive self-perception in parents of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, enhancing their views of themselves, their children, and their families. Read more: https://t.co/OphPMce0Fw
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This is not a drill. 🚨IMPaCT awards are open🚨 Come train with @IMPaCTrials for one year to develop your ideas to improve the health of pregnant people and children into a clinical trial protocol alongside patient, family and scientific mentors. Apply by October 18.
Interested in learning how to design and operate clinical trials for pregnant people and kids? 🤰👶🧒 Apply for an IMPaCT training award at https://t.co/XzwhwAMhgF! Applications are open now, so don't miss out – submit by 5 PM CT on October 18, 2024!
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Our paper #PEMCY Brazil is out! Great time @dana_anaby @RTeplicky @canchild_ca Participation and environment measure - children and youth: PEM-CY Bra...
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So proud to be part of this incredible community!! Happy birthday @canchild_ca!!
CanChild turns 35 today! Our journey has been marked by powerful stories and lived experiences that showcase the resilience of the families and communities we serve. Every story is a testament to the transformative power of our collective efforts.
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Congratulations @SoperAlice!! You did an incredible job today! So proud of you! @canchild_ca @envisagenetwork
Please join us in congratulating Alice Soper on a successful PhD Comprehensive Examination today! 🌟
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Great news, congrats everyone!
New paper exploring perceptions of key health outcomes related to parent carer-focused programmes, led by @caomhmcg @PhillHarniess with @BorekAleksandra Bel & Fleur @alice_garrood @ProfStuartL funded by @NIHRresearch and supported by @Peninsula_ARC @NIHRSW
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📣 Three weeks out from this live talk by Dr. Peter Rosenbaum! Virtual seats are limited, so register soon! ➡️ Register here: https://t.co/5hPFNOUgNR
#ChildHealth
In this free live speaker talk by Dr. Peter Rosenbaum, you can learn & discuss about the 'F-Words' for child #development & how they are being used around the world by parents, service providers, & governments. ➡️Register here, open to all: https://t.co/5hPFNOTIYj
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Such an incredible week at #EACD2024 conference in Brugge 🇧🇪Lots of learning and FUN with our @canchild_ca @FERProgram, @canchildfwords, @envisagenetwork FAMILY, and new FRIENDS! @KidsBrainHealth
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🌟 Dive into a groundbreaking program built on trust and collaboration: the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course! 🤝 Discover how the @FERProgram is revolutionizing the landscape of family engagement in research. Stay tuned! https://t.co/lVYRBxtLWY
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Did you know there is a place where families and researchers co-learn and connect together? The @FERProgram is designed for researchers & families with lived experience who are interested in partnering in child health research. https://t.co/EAQ4Rgidm6 @canchild_ca
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Career advice for our @EACD_ECRF friends: 5.45 PM, May 31 — Concertgebouw, Forum 6 😉. 🤫🤫... Prof. Annemieke Buizer & Prof. Peter Rosenbaum!
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