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Sarah Dewell completed her doctoral studies in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary. Her studies included an examination of genetic and genomic conceptual knowledge among undergraduate nursing students and faculty, as well as a comprehensive qualitative analysis of attitudes about adding this content to the current curriculum. She is currently working on evaluating a knowledge engagement hub which includes online educational content on foundational genomic conc...epts in the context of nursing practice, as well as opportunities for nurses to learn about genomic nursing education, research and practice. Her postdoctoral work included supporting curriculum innovation and evidence-based nursing education in connection with the revisioning of an undergraduate nursing curriculum. Prior to becoming a registered nurse, she completed a BSc. and MSc. at the University of British Columbia. Her Masters work focused on the identification of genes responsible for nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate in a mouse model. Following the completion of her BN degree at the University of Calgary, she practiced almost exclusively in adult mental health, focusing primarily on seniors mental health in rural communities. She is a member of the steering committee for the Global Genomics Nursing Alliance and a member of the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG). See more

We are pleased to share this months' BC SUPPORT Unit Northern Centre Update. Included in this months newsletter find information on: Introducing Sandra Barnes, Regional Lead, Research and Knowledge Translation, Long Term Care... UNBC Health Research Seminar Series: Dr. Annie Duschesne and PhDc. Anita Shaw - November 19, 2020 Congratulations to all Northern presenters at the 2020 Putting Patients First Conference Upcoming Indigenous Health Conference: Building Our Future - December 3-5, 2020 To learn more information about the Northern Centre, please visit: https://www.unbc.ca/health-/bc-support-unit-northern-centre Northern Health University of Northern British Columbia UNBC Northern Research Group UNBC Health Sciences Student Society Canadian Institutes of Health Research Putting Patients First BC SUPPORT Unit University of Toronto

This will be a unique opportunity to learn more about LifeSciences BC, along with the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Prince George area. The event will be a networking opportunity for a wide range of guests from the political, business, and academic worlds. ... . | Academic Director Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North (CTAAN), Associate Professor, School of Nursing, UNBC; MSFHR 2020 Scholar Recipient Title: "Bridging the Technology Gap to Better Support Aging in Northern BC" . | Department Head BC Cancer - Prince George, Associate Professor UBC, MSFHR 2017 Health Professional-Investigator Recipient Title: "Leading Cancer Care Paradigm Shift through Clinical Trials Run from Northern BC" Managing Director, Life Science & Healthcare Silicon Valley Bank : Silicon Valley Bank : Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research & BC Academic Health Science Network (Clinical Trials BC) : University of Northern British Columbia __________________________________________________________ Event details: Date: Thursday, October 29 Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM Cost: Free for Everyone Agenda: 9:00 - 10:00 AM: Presentations 10:00 - 10:30 AM: Networking _____________________________________________________________