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Students explore AI solutions for mental health research using CanPath data at Toronto hackathon

Toronto, ON — The emerging intersection of AI and population health research was on full display from February 24–26 as over 90 students from Northeastern […]

March 11, 2026
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Researchers receive $2 million in funding to investigate how ultra-processed foods may affect colorectal cancer risk

TORONTO, ON — March 5, 2026. A newly funded Canadian research team is launching a multi-provincial study to understand whether ultra-processed foods are linked to […]

March 5, 2026
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Meet the trainee: Ashley Mah on studying racial and ethnic disparities in breast cancer with CanPath data

Working with data can be daunting, but young researchers are true champions of tackling large-scale issues with creativity and determination. At CanPath, we want to highlight the amazing work of […]

February 24, 2026
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What does your local food environment look like?

Have you ever thought about how easy or hard it is to find food where you live or work? These everyday details are part of […]

February 5, 2026
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How students are supporting the HEAL & CHARM studies

Behind every large research study is a team of people working thoughtfully and carefully to make sure the research is meaningful, ethical, and accessible. For […]

January 22, 2026
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What’s your favourite comfort food?

Cold Canadian winters call for some cozy comfort foods. We asked the principal investigators of the HEAL & CHARM study: “What is your favourite comfort food?” […]

December 17, 2025
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Manitoba Tomorrow Project joins CanPath’s harmonized national dataset

Nearly 10,000 Manitobans are now represented in Canada’s largest population health research study. The aggregated Baseline Health and Risk Factor Questionnaire (HRFQ) data from the […]

December 15, 2025
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Training digital health innovators with the CanPath Synthetic Dataset

What happens when students are given access to real-world population health data and the freedom to imagine new digital solutions? On November 13–14, more than […]

December 12, 2025
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HEAL study protocol now published

Behind every health study is a detailed research plan, and for the Healthy Eating and Supportive Environments (HEAL) study, that plan is now publicly available. […]

December 8, 2025
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Preventing cancer, together: Looking back on CanPath’s 2025 Participant Town Hall

Canadians are known for their dedication to building a better future, and CanPath participants are perfect examples of what it means to be Canadian. On November […]

December 5, 2025