Our quarterly newsletter keeps you informed on CNTN projects and initiatives.
Below are a few highlights—be sure to check out the full issue below!
In this issue
- Call for presenters: CNTN research symposium
- CNTN network member profile: Dr. David Collister
- Latest from ACT consortium
- CNTN researcher recognized with investigator award
- CNTN network members involved in Black health webinar
- Network tools & resources
- Recent Publications
CNTN research symposium seeking presenters
We are currently planning the 8th annual Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN) Research Symposium, scheduled for May 6, 2026, at the CSN Annual General Meeting in Quebec City, QC, and are actively seeking presenters for this event.
From trainee to leader: Dr. David Collister’s CNTN journey
Dr. David Collister’s journey with the Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN) began during his PhD, where feedback from investigators and patient partners helped shape his kidney research. Now a mentor and co-lead of CNTN’s Scientific Operations Committee, he highlights how the network supports early-career researchers, strengthens proposals, and fosters meaningful connections with patients and clinicians.
CNTN researcher named 2025 BC health professional-investigator award recipient
Congratulations to CNTN Communications & Engagement Committee member Dr. Michelle Wong, recipient of a 2025 Health Professional-Investigator (HP-I) award from Michael Smith Health Research BC! Her research investigates how gut bacteria and metabolites interact with nutritional status in people with chronic kidney disease, aiming to develop personalized strategies to improve nutrition and prevent progression to kidney failure.