Join the PREVENT-AMR Symposium on June 2❕ This free symposium will bring together researchers, clinicians, and trainees to discuss the latest in antimicrobial resistance and One Health research. Register + learn more ➡️ preventamr.ubc.ca/events/prevent-amr-symposium
Action on Sepsis
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We are a UBC research excellence cluster that engages experts and the community to develop large-scale sepsis studies that transcend traditional research silos.
This week is Maternal Sepsis Week! We recognize and thank the clinicians, researchers, patients, and caregivers driving progress in early identification, timely treatment, and advocacy to save lives. #MaternalSepsisWeek
It's National Immunization Awareness Week! Learn about the importance of vaccinations to protect against sepsis and the work being done by the Vaccine Evaluation Centre in BC ➡️ bcchr.ca/vec%F0%9F%94... #NIAW2026
This week is #PediatricSepsisWeek! Join us as we share new guidelines, upcoming events, and BC toolkits to help raise awareness for pediatric sepsis.
On National Caregiver Day, we honour the critical role caregivers play in recognizing sepsis, advocating for care, and supporting recovery. #NationalCaregiverDay #Sepsis #SepsisAwareness
Join Drs. Pierre Tissieres & Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon for a webinar on the newly updated pediatric Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines! 📅 April 7th 7:00 am PDT 📍Online Learn more here: www.esicm.org/resources/se...
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Over 20 years committed to improving sepsis outcome
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Celebrate Research Day with Dr. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon with a Pediatric Grand Round session on making sepsis a global health success. 📅April 10 11:00 AM PDT📍Chan Centre or Zoom: shorturl.at/iB4xT
Check out our new video series on recovery after sepsis! We explore common symptoms of post-sepsis syndrome and ways to support early and long-term recovery. 🎥 Watch here: shorturl.at/P2VJI
Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026 CCR Journal Watch https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/journal-watch
Calling all trainees! Share your research at the 2026 Global Health Conference using a 2-min video. Submissions due March 25 ➡️ event.fourwaves.com/ghc26
See our disability application guide for sepsis survivors and their families in BC! This guide includes tips from our patient partners & resources from Disability Alliance BC. 🔗View here: shorturl.at/pI2Zy
Join the Institute for Global Health on April 9 for a day on innovation, technology & data-driven care for women’s and children’s global health. 📍BC Children's Chan Centre or online Register for FREE: event.fourwaves.com/ghc26
Global Health Conference 2026
Join Global Health Conference 2026, April 9, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.
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New research by a team including Action on Sepsis members❕ The team summarized sociodemographic variables reported in Canadian-led ICU studies to identify data collection priorities. 🔗Read here: shorturl.at/aZuiX
This #SepsisSurvivorWeek, we honour sepsis survivors and the long road of recovery many continue to face. Addressing the long-term impacts of sepsis requires coordinated, system-wide action, from early detection to long-term support in the community.
The 5th session of the Sepsis Forum, “Engaging Communities in Sepsis Prevention & Policy,” is now on YouTube! Explore how engaging communities can strengthen sepsis prevention efforts and inform effective policy 🔍 youtube.com/watch?v=q3bJ... #SepsisForum2025
Sepsis Forum 2025: Session 5 - Engaging Communities in Sepsis Prevention & Policy
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Join Drs. Kali Barrett and Fatima Sheikh on a session on building a Pan-Canadian Sepsis Action Plan. 📍Feb 9, 2026 9:00 AM PST 🗓️Register here to join virtually: shorturl.at/KGbjG
What happens after a child survives sepsis? AoS member Dr. Matthew Wiens and colleagues are leading the first Canadian Horizon Europe Pillar 2 project to reduce post-discharge childhood sepsis deaths. 🔗Read the full story by @bcchresearch.bsky.social here: shorturl.at/V2FDX
Join the Institute for Global Health on April 9 for a FREE event on innovation, technology & data-driven care for women’s and children’s global health. Register here ➡️ event.fourwaves.com/ghc26
New research highlights top priorities for adult & pediatric critical care in Canada❕ Action on Sepsis researchers and patient advisory councils contributed to this James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership. Read the full article here 📑 shorturl.at/TZg1w
Join the upcoming VEC-VIHD academic rounds for a talk by Dr. David Diemert on Jan 21! Discover how vaccines are developed for tropical and neglected infectious diseases.📍BCCHR Room 2108 or Zoom: shorturl.at/k7AHT
Action on Sepsis member, Dr. Matthew Wiens and colleagues, have been awarded funding from Horizon Europe 🌐 Their project on risk-enhanced community care after discharge was highlighted in @horizoneu.bsky.social's latest newsletter. Learn more about the project here ➡️ shorturl.at/uUb9T
🎥 Now Live! The first session of the Sepsis Forum "Artificial Intelligence in Early Sepsis Detection" is now on YouTube. Watch the video here and dive into how AI is transforming sepsis detection across differently resourced settings ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=cJN-.... #SepsisForum2025
Sepsis Forum 2025: Session 1 - Artificial Intelligence in Early Sepsis Detection
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Action on Sepsis member, Prof. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon, moderated a session on Antimicrobial Stewardship and Sepsis by the Global Sepsis Alliance, supported by @biomerieux.com. Watch the recording here ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=Lhj_...
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Sepsis – World Sepsis Congress Satellite Session
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Today is the last week of World #AMR Awareness Week! Learn more about antimicrobial resistance here ➡️ who.int/news-room/fa... #WAAW2025
Check out our latest study, led by #sepsis survivors, exploring the impact of Patient Advisory Councils on long-term recovery. I look forward to seeing more patient, family, & community-initiated & led research projects! tinyurl.com/3kyyp7nw @sepsiscanada.bsky.social @actiononsepsis.bsky.social
Impacts of patient advisory councils on recovery for sepsis survivors: a case study
Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening condition with significant long-term impacts for survivors and their families. The known benefits of patient engagement have led to increased efforts globally...
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New publication alert ❕Our newest study exploring the impacts of patient advisory council engagement is now published on PLOS One 📑 Read more about the study and access knowledge translation materials co-created with our patient partners here ➡️ shorturl.at/9sw7R
Happening Tomorrow! 📢 Join the Sepsis Forum 2025 to explore sepsis research, survivor voices, and innovation in care with experts from across North America and beyond! Register for FREE here: shorturl.at/o4DMo. #Sepsis #SepsisCare #SepsisForum
Action on Sepsis member, Prof. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon, will be awarded an Honorary DSc in Global Health and Medicine by The University of the West Indies! Congratulations Tex 🎓📷 #GlobalHealth #Sepsis shorturl.at/JU7b9
📅 Oct 23, 1:00 PM PDT The last session of the Sepsis Forum will bring together experts to explore how we can shape more equitable approaches to sepsis prevention and policy. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💻https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis
📅 Oct 23, 12:00 PM PDT The fourth session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of multidisciplinary teams in post-sepsis recovery. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💡https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis