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Dr Peter A Senior @IsletTx
Joined May 2009
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Stem Cell–Derived, Fully Differentiated Islets for Type 1 Diabetes | New England Journal of Medicine nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE… Hope this proves as transformative as the Edmonton Protocol

Stem Cell–Derived, Fully Differentiated Islets for Type 1 Diabetes | NEJM

Zimislecel is an allogeneic stem cell–derived islet-cell therapy. Data on the safety and efficacy of zimislecel in persons with type 1 diabetes are needed. We conducted a phase 1–2 study of zimisle...

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Excited to present at #ddata2025 on the future of cell therapies for #T1D Also on the agenda discussion re GLP1 in T1D @DiabetesCanada has CPGs recommending adjunctive therapy
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Delighted that @JasmineMaghera is the featured artist at #DDATA2025 from @AlbertaDiabetes
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Nerea Cuesta-Gomes presenting at ⁦#ipita2025 in Pisa. Excellent post-doc scientist ⁦@AlbertaDiabetes⁩ ⁦@UAlberta_FoMD⁩
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Jamie Boisvenue, Class of '25 | Department of Medicine ualberta.ca/en/department-of…

Jamie Boisvenue, Class of '25

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Congrats Farid and colleagues. I was delighted to chair the DSMB and can attest to the rigorous conduct of the study - and the very impressive safety is hugely important
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6 Jun 2025
New over 22 weeks dapagliflozin, as an adjunct to insulin, in youth with #T1D reduced measured eGFR (mGFR) improved glycemic control and was safe when combined with ketone testing and risk mitigation strategies @UHN @NatureMedicine nature.com/articles/s41591-0… @uoftmedicine
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U of A celebrates 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol, advancing diabetes treatment | CityNews Edmonton edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/06…

U of A celebrates 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol, advancing diabetes treatment -...

Verlyn Olsen has experienced terrifying moments since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the 80s.

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Thanks to ⁦@GairdnerAwards⁩ and ⁦@ADFDiabetes⁩ for supporting our 2 day event. ⁦@UAlberta_FoMD⁩ ⁦@AlbertaDiabetes⁩
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So excited to hear about Hypoimmune islet transplants from Sonja Schrepfer from Sana Biotechnology - without immunosuppression Is this the future for cell therapy in diabetes? @AlbertaDiabetes #25EP celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol
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Congrats ⁦@EdmontonOilers⁩ OT win. Glad our celebrations ⁦@AlbertaDiabetes⁩ were not very in time for us to see the win! ⁦@UAlberta⁩
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One more sleep
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Delighted to host a tour of ⁦@RebeccaLHull⁩ lab for ⁦@GiveToUHF⁩ at the ⁦@AlbertaDiabetes⁩
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If you want to hear the who, what, why and how behind CPGs recommending Automated Insulin Delivery and Adjunctive Therapies in #T1D - this is for you! If you can't make it we will be presenting live in Western Canada, and virtually over the next few months - stay tuned
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22 May 2025
📢 Join us June 9 in Mississauga for the T1D Guideline Update 2025! Register now at T1Dguidelineupdate.ca ✔️ New insights from the 2025 @DiabetesCanada guidelines ✔️ AID systems, adjunctive therapies, practical tools & more ✔️ Expert Speakers: Dr. Ilana Halperin, Ms. Alanna Chambers, & Dr. Peter Senior #T1D #DiabetesCare #AIDsystems #ClinicalEducation This program is recognized by Diabetes Canada.
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UAlberta Med & Dent
@UAlberta_FoMD
15 May 2025
Join the diabetes research community on June 5 at the @AlbertaDiabetes and @GairdnerAwards Scientific Symposium as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Edmonton Protocol. This exciting event will include sessions on beta cell replacement therapy, immune responses and islet cell biology, along with a panel discussion on future research priorities. If you’re a researcher, clinician or trainee interested in diabetes research, we’d love to see you there. Happening 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the University of Alberta’s Telus International Centre. Reserve your spot: uab.ca/protocol25
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Excited to enroll our first participant for testing an agent (tolimidone) we hope will promote beta cell regeneration, building on preclinical work from Dr Jean Buteau at @AlbertaDiabetes . Supported by Alberta Diabetes Foundation & @biodexa_pharma ualberta.ca/en/folio/2023/11…

Could a pill cure diabetes? A U of A researcher is working on it

A simple pill to treat or even cure diabetes could be possible, thanks to University of Alberta research — and funding that is laying vital groundwork.

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Hope you can join us on Tuesday 20th at 7.30 Eastern
The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis@cjdiagnosis
14 May 2025
Join us for The Best of ATTD Webinar as Canadian experts share key insights from the 2025 conference on the latest in diabetes technology and care. Scan the QR code or use the link to register now: dxlink.ca/forms/Best-of-ATTD @AkshayJainEndo @IsletTx
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Excited to be part of this process. ⁦@AlbertaDiabetes⁩ Medical Affairs team hosts international islet cell therapy workshops breakthrought1d.org/news-and…

Medical Affairs team hosts international islet cell therapy workshops

Our Medical Affairs team hosted cell therapy workshops with islet transplant experts to discuss a roadmap for manufactured cell therapies.

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4 weeks until our celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol. Still time to register for the public event and scientific symposium. #diabetes #islet @AlbertaDiabetes ualberta.ca/en/alberta-diabe…
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Health Canada approves Tzield – the first ever disease modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes | Breakthrough T1D breakthrought1d.ca/news/heal…

Tzield update | Breakthrough T1D

UPDATE: January 5, 2026 – Canada’s Drug Agency has just announced a decision not to reimburse Tzield (teplizumab) In Canada, reimbursement of therapeutics is based on recommendations from Canada’s...

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Dr. Alice Cheng@AliceYYCheng
25 Apr 2025
“You are a speck in your patient’s life”. “Your half life of influence is measured in minutes” Sobering and real facts from Dr Michael Vallis #DUO25
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