Program

BC Renal hosts BC Kidney Days, a broad spectrum, in-person conference for clinicians, administrators, service providers and patient partners.

View the printable version of the Final Program here. 

November 9
Time & Room
Session
9:00-10:00am
Pre-function area
PODS A-E
Grab & Go Snack
Sponsor Exhibits open
e-Posters available for viewing
10:00-10:15am 
Parq Ballroom
(Plenary room)
Territorial Welcome
χʷəy̓χʷiq̓tən Audrey Siegl
10:15 - 10:25am
Parq Ballroom
Announcements - BC Kidney Days 2023
Co-Chair: Dr. Mike Copland
10:25-10:30am 
Parq Ballroom
Opening Remarks
Speaker: Dr. Maureen O'Donnell, Executive Vice President, Provincial Clinical Policy, Planning & Partnerships, PHSA
10:30-10:50 am 
Parq Ballroom
Overview of the last few years and key priorities for BC Renal and the network moving forward
Speaker: Dr. Adeera Levin, Executive Director, BC Renal
10:50-11:50am
Parq Ballroom
Empowering kidney patients: Explore the potential of the Kidney Wellness HUB to enhance patient wellbeing
Chair: Deborah Tucker
Speakers: Kate Chong, Teresa Atkinson, Dr. Megan Borkum, Francine Gosselin, Dani Renouf , Anja Webster, David McKay
11:50-12:05pm
Parq Ballroom
Transplant wellness program (TWP): Multiphasic exercise prehabilitation to improve wellness in kidney and liver transplant populations
Lead author & speaker: Dr. Stefan Mustata
12:05-1:15pm
Pre-function area
LUNCH BREAK
Sponsor Exhibits Open
e-Posters available for viewing
1:15-2:15pm
Kitsilano C
Choosing the right visit, for the right patient, at the right time: Virtual kidney care in 2023 and beyond 
Chair: Dr. Megan Borkum
Speaker: Dr. Mike Bevilacqua

1:15-2:15pm
Kitsilano D
Trends after transfer from home dialysis: Can we do better?
Chair: Katie Cave
Speaker: Dr. Simon Davies

1:15-2:15pm
Parq Ballroom
(Plenary room)
Achieving together: How to engage patients in collaborative goal-setting for health and wellness
Chair: Jesse Colbeck
Speakers: Paul Watson, Helen Chiu,  Dr. Nadia Zalunardo, Dara Lewis, Janice Rotinsky, Francine Gosselin

1:15-2:15pm
Parq F
KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative) Guidelines
Chair: Victoria Nevakshonoff
Speaker: Dr. Charmaine Lok

2:15-3:30pm
Parq Ballroom
On the bias: Addressing kidney care team perception towards home dialysis 
Chair: Dr. Mike Copland, Dr. Suneet Singh
Speakers: Dr. Jeff Perl, Dr. Kris Poinen, Sara Faulkner, Dino Angelucci, Eldon Mah
3:30pm-3:45pm
15 Minute Transition Time

Professional Breakout Sessions

3:45-5:15pm
Kitsilano C
1. Dietitians
Chair: Karen Parinas, Jasmine Fitzpatrick
3:45-5:15pm
Cambie
2. Nephrologists/BC Consensus
Chair: Dr. John Antonsen
3:45-5:15pm
Parq Ballroom
3. Nurses
Understanding the patient: A workshop that explores gender diversity as it relates to patient care
Chairs: Victoria Nevakshonoff, Danielle McLaren, Deidra Goodacre
Speaker: Kristy Ware 

3:45-5:15pm
Kitsilano D
4. Pharmacists
Chair: Dr. Dan Martinusen
3:45-5:15pm
Burrard
5. Renal Administrators
Chair: Sarah Thomas
3:45-5:15pm
Oak
6. TECHNICAL (Biomedical Technologist & Renal Technicians) 
Chair: Jennifer McGill
3:45-5:15pm
Parq F
7. BC Renal Patient Partner Connect
Chairs: Williams Dear, Helen Chiu
3:45-5:15pm
Stanley
8. Social Workers
Chairs: Ranj Woods, Karla Ramsay
5:15-6:30pm
Fairview Ballroom
Wilma Crockett Memorial Award Presentation & Networking Reception


November 10
Time & Room
Session

7:00 am
Pre-function area
Check-In Desk Open
7:00-8:25am
Pre-function area
FULL BREAKFAST
Sponsor Exhibits Open
e-Posters available for viewing
8:30-8:40am
Parq Ballroom
(Plenary room)
Opening Remarks, Announcements and Land Acknowledgement
BCKD Co-Chair:  Naomi Martens
8:40-9:40am
Parq Ballroom
(Plenary room)
Caring for the environment is caring for patients
Chair: Dr. Naomi Glick
Speakers: Dr. Caroline Stigant , Chief Michael Recalma
9:40-10:30am
Parq Ballroom
(Plenary room)
Preparing for the unexpected. Are we ready for the next disaster?
Chair: Naomi Martens
Speakers: Sarah Thomas, Naomi Martens; Patient: Mitchell Dyck
10:30-11:00am
Pre-function area
PODS A-E
COFFEE BREAK
Sponsor Exhibits Open
e-Posters available for viewing
11:05-12:05pm
Parq Ballroom
(Plenary room)
Interdisciplinary potassium management; are we ready
Chair: Karen Parinas
Speakers: Dr. Michelle Wong, Dr. Kevin Kwok, Tamara Graham;  Patient Partner Panel: Michelle Spittel,  Leilani Borja, Annalyn Delfino 
11:05-12:05pm
Kitsilano C
Integrated palliative nephrology-helping persons with kidney disease live their best life
Chair: Dr. Gaylene Hargrove
Speaker: Dr. Christine Jones
11:05-12:05pm
Kitsilano D
Implementation of precision medicine in kidney transplantation
Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Hendren
Speaker: Dr. James Lan
11:05-12:05pm
Parq F
Antibiotic stewardship/updates to ISPD peritonitis guidelines
Chair: Dr. Claudia Ho
Speakers: Dr. Yangmin Zeng , Luzhi Yan 
12:05-1:05pm
Pre-function area
LUNCH
Sponsor Exhibits Open
e-Posters available for viewing
1:05-1:35pm
Parq Ballroom
Visit the Kidney Wellness HUB room 
& dedicated e-poster viewing.
1:35-2:25pm
Parq Ballroom
From promise to progress: Exploring and integrating novel drug therapies for kidney health
Chair: Dr. Dan Martinusen
Speakers: Dr. Mike Bevilacqua, Dr. Ada Chiu 
2:25-3:15pm
Parq Ballroom
All my relations: A roadmap to embody cultural competency and Indigenous engagement within a kidney research network 
Chair: Dr. Mike Copland
Speakers: Catherine Turner, Craig Settee, Jocelyn Jones

3:15-3:30pm
Parq Ballroom
e-Poster awards & door prizes
Speaker:  Dr. Megan Borkum & Stephanie Allan
3:30-4:00pm
Parq Ballroom

Territorial Closing 

χʷəy̓χʷiq̓tən Audrey Siegl

Closing Remarks
Co-Chair: Naomi Martens  


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