Designed to celebrate groundbreaking research and medical innovation, the Breakthrough Breakfast Series will showcase a different area of medical discovery, featuring esteemed researchers at the forefront of their fields.
From Cardiac research to Cancer, Immunity and Vaccinology, Family Medicine, Neurosciences & Brain Diseases (including mental health and Alzheimer's disease), to Healthy Aging and Frailty, the series spans a diverse spectrum of crucial medical topics. Each event will include researchers, graduate students, patients, or community members who have contributed to or benefited from this research.
This event will focus on advancing family medicine through research. It will take place on January 28 from 7:30-9:00 am at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
Speakers will include Drs. Emily Marshall, Ruth Lavergne, Mathew Grandy and Kevin Pottie.
Hosted by Dr. David Anderson, Dean of Medicine
Family medicine faces critical challenges, including long wait times, a shortage of family doctors, and administrative burdens. These issues impact both patient care and provider well-being. Research is highlighting the needs of unattached patients and vulnerable populations, as well as paving the way for innovative solutions that improve doctors' workflow and promote equity and accessibility for patients. Advancing Family Medicine through Research to explore how research at the Faculty of Medicine is addressing these barriers, ensuring more accessible, effective, and sustainable primary care for all.
