2019 Presentations

BC Kidney Days 2019 was held on October 3-4, 2019 in Vancouver at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel.
Theme: What Matters Most

October 3

 
  1. BC Renal Update (PDF : Youtube) - Dr. Adeera Levin
  2. BC Transplant Update (PDF : Youtube) - Ed Ferre
  3. Patient Experience through the Continuum of Kidney Care in BC (Youtube)
    • Speakers:
      • Introduction: Dr. Caroline Stigant 
      • BC Renal Patient Experience Survey Summary: Helen Chiu-Presentation PDF
      • Pediatric patient parents: Leilani and Dave Karr 
      • Adult patient & partner: Colin Shaw
      • Transplant patient: Ben Tuason - Presentation PDF
  4. Abstracts selected for oral presentations 
    • HLA Eplet Frequencies Reduce the Genetic Complexity and Providethe Foundation for the National Eplet-matching Program in KidneyTransplantation (PDF: Youtube)- Jenny Tran 
    • An Evaluation of the Empiric Antibiotic Regimen for the Treatment of PD-associated Peritonitis at VGH (PDF : Youtube)- Amanda Driver 
    • Effects of a Renal Nordic Walking Program on Quality of Life andFitness in Renal Patients at St. Paul’s Hospital (PDF : Youtube)- Leonora Chao
  5. Advances in Management of ADPKD: A Comprehensive Approach (PDF : Youtube)- Dr. Fouad Chebib 
  6. GENOME Canada (PDF : Youtube)- Dr. Paul Keown 

 
  1. An Update on the BC Transplant Hepatitis C Program (PDF) - Dr. Matthew Kadatz
  2. Transcending Bollywood: Renal Care and South Asian Populations (PDF)-Dr. Anurag Singh, Dr. Mohamud Karim & Darpan Bhathal
  3. The BC GN Atlas: A First Look at the Epidemiology of GN in BC (PDF)- Dr. Sean Barbour 

Oct 4

 
  1. Can-SOLVE CKD Network and initiatives in Indigenous Health Research (PDF : Youtube)- Craig Settee, Catherine Turner, Dr. Kelsey Louie & Dr. Jag Gill
  2. Ending the Blame Game: A Physiologic Approach to Treating Obesity (PDF : Youtube)- Dr. Jesse Bittman

 

  1. Living Well and Living Long - Addressing Existential Suffering with the Nephrology Population (PDF) - Lawrence Cheung
  2. Day by Day: Teaching and Learning for a Home Dialysis Program (PDF) - Valerie Price 
  3. Implementation of a Canadian Willingness to Cross Program: a Strategy to Increase Access to Kidney Transplantation for Highly Sensitized Patients (PDF)- Dr. James Lan 
  4. Pregnancy and Sexuality  - Dr. Monica Beaulieu (PDF) & Lesley Houle (PDF)