McMaster University Department of Pediatrics
@MacUPediatrics
Official account of the Dept. of Pediatrics at @McMasterU working towards our vision of a brighter path for every child and their family. M to F: 9 am to 5 pm
We're winding down our presence here on X, but the conversation's certainly not over. Find @MacUPediatrics on Bluesky, Instagram & LinkedIn for the latest news and research. See you there! 👋
TikTok is shaping how health info is shared—but is it reliable? @MacUPediatrics resident Hannah Snyder analyzed 200 #epilepsy videos on TikTok, finding that lower-quality content was more widely shared than expert-led posts. Learn more ⬇️ pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-resea…
Great work, #PedsICU!
A bit late to posting about @MacUPediatrics #MCHRD2025 but celebrating great work presented by our #PedsICU research staff and students looking at trial lessons from SQUEEZE RCT, Fxn & HRQOL measures, and ketamine sedation systematic review @Prof_Parker @karen_choong
Following #MCHRD2025, @MacUPediatrics' Elif Bilgic (@ElifBilgic16) is the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Anthony KC Chan Rising Research Star Award! Watch her #GrandRounds presentation, where she shares insights on impactful research in #meded & child health⬇️ macvideo.ca/playlist/dedic…
#MCHRD2025 gathered over 400 attendees & featured 160+ studies, spanning topics from climate change to AI in #meded. “We know the impact we’re making here extends far beyond our campus,” said Angelo Mikrogianakis, chair of @MacUPediatrics. Learn more⬇️ healthsci.mcmaster.ca/from-covid-19-…
Congratulations to the ASP research team and all the award winners at #MCHRD2025!
Congrats to our ASP research team members for winning the best poster award at MCHRD 2025 today! #MCHRD2025 @MacUPediatrics
Thank you to all presenters, supervisors, family partners, judges, staff volunteers & attendees for making #MCHRD2025 a success! Your contributions drive child health research forward. 👏 #ChildHealth #Research
The first session of poster presentations is underway! 🎉 @MacUPediatrics @machealthsci @canchildcentre @OffordCentre @MacMODR @ResearchStJoes @McMasteResearch #MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #Poster #Presentations
Thank you #MCHRD2025 organizers for allowing me to share this work! @CAFsociety @Dr_Gorter @kabeattie @MacUPediatrics
.@MacUPediatrics rheumatologist Michelle Batthish (@m_batthish) shares insights on her research into the transition to adulthood in pediatric patients. #MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #ToolKit
.@MacUPediatrics rheumatologist Michelle Batthish (@m_batthish) shares insights on her research into the transition to adulthood in pediatric patients. #MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #ToolKit
#MCHRD2025 is here! 🎉 We’re at @McMasterU's student marketplace for 160+ studies advancing pediatric healthcare, a keynote by @DrCChambers, awards & more. 🚀 #ChildHealth #Research #Pediatrics
Building bridges: These @McMasterU residents go above and beyond for the communities they serve. @McMasterPGME @TheHubHamilton @MacUPediatrics @MacDeptMed ow.ly/tctj50Vo7Wf
Explore vision development in early childhood, strabismus, nystagmus & key ocular signs that may indicate severe systemic conditions. @McMasterSurgery's Santa Heede shares an insightful session on the importance of early eye assessments at #GrandRounds ⬇️ macvideo.ca/media/Child+Vi…
Children who survive serious illness/surgery may experience lasting effects beyond recovery. @MacUPediatrics' Karen Choong (@karen_choong) & David Zorko (@zorkosaurus) contributed to research showing PTSD rates among PICU survivors range from 3% to 37% ⬇️ journals.lww.com/pccmjournal/ab…
Jacqueline Wong, pediatric infectious disease expert and assistant professor @MacUPediatrics, spoke with @CdnPressNews about measles—debunking misleading claims about vaccines, maternal immunity and the use of vitamin A to self-medicate. ow.ly/3IQG50Vk0ji
Calling all #researchers! 🔬 We're #hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator to support pediatric infectious disease trials. If you have strong interpersonal skills & experience in clinical trial coordination, apply by March 28! 🦠 Details & application⬇️ careers.mcmaster.ca/psp/prcsprd/EM…
📣 #MCHRD2025 presenters — let’s spread the word! Share your excitement on social media & showcase your research. Don’t forget to use our hashtag #MCHRD2025 and check out the graphic below to make your posts stand out! 🔍📊
Sarah Khan, associate professor @MacUPediatrics, spoke with @TheSpec about the time-sensitive nature of contact tracing following exposure to measles and its impact on the health-care system. ow.ly/8ZJR50Villz
Canadians 'strongly' urged to get measles vaccine by public health officials before travelling. Sarah Khan, associate professor @MacUPediatrics, spoke with @nationalpost about measles and what to do if you return from international travel with symptoms. ow.ly/WpZ950Vhvs1
Catch up on the latest #GrandRounds 🎥 Our playlist features expert talks from @MacUPediatrics faculty, trainees & scientists & more on key developments in pediatric education, research & clinical care. Watch now ⬇️ macvideo.ca/playlist/1_p7z… #PediatricEducation #MedEd #Research
