Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University
Joined June 2015
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Andrea Cross retweeted
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 ⬇️
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Andrea Cross retweeted
6 Nov 2024
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
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ALT A bunch of confetti is sprinkled over a teal background and a yellow spotlight. The SFU Venture Labs logo and KBHN logo are present. There is a text overlay of "Kids Brain Health Network Showcase. Thursday, November 14, 10am to 12pm PST. Learn about the Family Engagement in Research (FER). The FER Course aims to bring families and researchers together to learn from each other about how to meaningfully partner in research. Register here."
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Andrea Cross retweeted
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 ⬇️ pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaste…
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Andrea Cross retweeted
31 Oct 2024
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 bit.ly/4f0rjV9
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27 Oct 2024
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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Andrea Cross retweeted
1 Oct 2024
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! bit.ly/3pYI4I5
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Why Canada needs a national disability strategy theconversation.com/why-cana… via @ConversationCA @MikeLakeMP @azrielifdn @KBHNPART @MacUPediatrics @mch_childrens @canchildcentre
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Andrea Cross retweeted
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: app.dimensions.ai/details/pu…
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Andrea Cross retweeted
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: ow.ly/legW50T4Ge2
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Andrea Cross retweeted
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: ow.ly/hmGa50SWrGL
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Andrea Cross retweeted
1 Aug 2024
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.
1 Aug 2024
Interested in learning how to design and operate clinical trials for pregnant people and kids? 🤰👶🧒
Apply for an IMPaCT training award at impactrials.ca/awardinfo!
Applications are open now, so don't miss out – submit by 5 PM CT on October 18, 2024!
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Andrea Cross retweeted
22 Jul 2024
Our paper #PEMCY Brazil is out! Great time @dana_anaby @RTeplicky @canchild_ca Participation and environment measure - children and youth: PEM-CY Bra... sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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2 Jul 2024
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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18 Jun 2024
Congratulations @SoperAlice!! You did an incredible job today! So proud of you! @canchild_ca @envisagenetwork
17 Jun 2024
Please join us in congratulating Alice Soper on a successful PhD Comprehensive Examination today! 🌟
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Andrea Cross retweeted
7 Jun 2024
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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5 Jun 2024
RT @PARC_Study: 📣 Three weeks out from this live talk by Dr. Peter Rosenbaum! Virtual seats are limited, so register soon!
➡️ Register her…
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1 Jun 2024
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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Andrea Cross retweeted
30 May 2024
🌟 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!
canchild.ca/en/research-in-p… @canchild_ca
ALT Dr. Connie Putterman, Andrea Cross, and Donna Thomson smile at the camera.
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Andrea Cross retweeted
29 May 2024
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.
ow.ly/mzyO50S0Ujv
@canchild_ca
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Andrea Cross retweeted
22 May 2024
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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