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  • Thursday, Nov 27th
    14:30 - 15:45 Toronto
    CSEMO1 - CSEM Resident Clinical Vignettes and Research Projects Oral Abstract Presentations
    Location: Room 205
    Moderator: Tayyab Khan, MD, MPH – Western University
    Presenting Author: Taylor Sidhu, MD (she/her/hers) – University of British Columbia
    Presenting Author: LAURA SENIOR, MD (she/her/hers) – Western Univeristy
    Presenting Author: Florence Perreault, MD (she/her/hers) – Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) and Research Center (CRCHUM)
    Presenting Author: Agathe RIO, Hopital sainte justine (she/her/hers) – Hopital sainte justine
    Presenting Author: Gabriela Szuman, MD (she/her/hers) – University Health Network
    Presenting Author: SANDRINE LEBLANC-SAVIGNAC, MD (she/her/hers) – Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
    Presenting Author: Armin Farahvash, MD, MEng (he/him/his) – NOSM University
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Thursday, Nov 27th
    14:35 - 14:42 Toronto
    CSEMO1 - A Case of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Due to Immunotherapy-induced Diabetes Mellitus
    Location: Room 205
    Presenting Author: Taylor Sidhu, MD (she/her/hers) – University of British Columbia
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Thursday, Nov 27th
    14:44 - 14:51 Toronto
    CSEMO1 - Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Causing Recurrent Pancreatitis: A Case Report
    Location: Room 205
    Presenting Author: LAURA SENIOR, MD (she/her/hers) – Western Univeristy
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Thursday, Nov 27th
    14:53 - 15:00 Toronto
    CSEMO1 - Identification of a Germline ROCK2 Likely Pathogenic Variant in a Rare Case of Adult Pheochromocytoma Following Infantile Adrenal Neuroblastoma
    Location: Room 205
    Submitting Author: Florence Perreault, MD (she/her/hers) – Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) and Research Center (CRCHUM)
    Presenting Author: Florence Perreault, MD (she/her/hers) – Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) and Research Center (CRCHUM)
    First Author: Florence Perreault, MD (she/her/hers) – Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) and Research Center (CRCHUM)
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Thursday, Nov 27th
    15:02 - 15:09 Toronto
    CSEMO1 - Thyroid Hormone Resistance Related to THRα Mutation: Diagnostic Challenges in a Pediatric Case
    Location: Room 205
    Presenting Author: Agathe RIO, Hopital sainte justine (she/her/hers) – Hopital sainte justine
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Thursday, Nov 27th
    15:11 - 15:18 Toronto
    CSEMO1 - Unmasking Autoimmune Insulin Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Recurrent Hypoglycemia
    Location: Room 205
    Presenting Author: Gabriela Szuman, MD (she/her/hers) – University Health Network
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Thursday, Nov 27th
    15:20 - 15:27 Toronto
    CSEMO1 - Comparison of Postpartum Follow-Up Methods for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
    Location: Room 205
    Presenting Author: SANDRINE LEBLANC-SAVIGNAC, MD (she/her/hers) – Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Thursday, Nov 27th
    15:29 - 15:36 Toronto
    CSEMO1 - Machine Learning-Derived Diabetes Clusters and Risk of Diabetes Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    Location: Room 205
    Presenting Author: Armin Farahvash, MD, MEng (he/him/his) – NOSM University
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:30 - 15:45 Toronto
    DCO1 - Clinical Care and Education Oral Abstract Presentations
    Location: Room 206
    Moderator: Robyn L. Houlden, MD, FRCPC (she/her/hers) – Queen's University
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:30 - 15:45 Toronto
    CSEMO2 - CSEM: Endocrinology & Metabolism Oral Abstracts
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Moderator: Naomi Severin, MD, FRCPC (she/her/hers) – University of British Colombia
    Presenting Author: Laurie Branchaud-Croisetière – Hôpital de Chicoutimi
    Presenting Author: JENNIFER E. JACQUIER, MD, FRCPC (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta
    Presenting Author: Mohammad Jay, MD – University of Toronto
    Presenting Author: Alexandra Katz, MD, MSc (she/her/hers) – McGill University
    Presenting Author: ALIYA A. KHAN, MD, FRCPC, FACP,FACE (she/her/hers) – McMaster University
    Presenting Author: ALEXANDRA THIBODEAU, BSc (she/her/hers) – Université de Sherbrooke
    Presenting Author: Bassam Termos, BSc (he/him/his) – University of Ottawa
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:30 - 15:45 Toronto
    DCO1 - Clinical Care and Education Oral Abstract Presentations: A Patient and Healthcare Professional Co-Designed Diabetic Ketoacidosis Educational Infographic for Type 1 Diabetes
    Location: Room 206
    Presenting Author: Mary Rose Waniss – University of Toronto
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:30 - 15:45 Toronto
    DCO1 - Clinical Care and Education Oral Abstract Presentations: Barriers and Facilitators to the Self-Management of Young-Onset Type 2 Diabetes (YOD)
    Location: Room 206
    Presenting Author: Vishva Shah, MMASc (she/her/hers) – Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:30 - 15:45 Toronto
    DCO1 - Clinical Care and Education Oral Abstract Presentations: Phase 3 ESSENCE Trial: Semaglutide in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)
    Location: Room 206
    Presenting Author: Harpreet Singh Singh Bajaj, MD, MPH, ECNU, FACE – Endocrinologist, LMC Healthcare (Brampton) 2979 Bovaird Drive East, Brampton
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:30 - 15:45 Toronto
    DCO1 - Clinical Care and Education Oral Abstract Presentations: The Libre Enabled Reduction of A1c Through Effective Eating and Exercise Study (LIBERATE): A real-world cohort study compared to usual specialist diabetes care
    Location: Room 206
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:30 - 15:45 Toronto
    DCO1 - Clinical Care and Education Oral Abstract Presentations: Vaccination Status of Canadian Community Adults Aged 50 and Over Living with Diabetes (VACCINATE DM Study)
    Location: Room 206
    Presenting Author: Akshay Jain, MD, FRCPC, FACE, ECNU, DABIM, DABOM – UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:30 - 15:45 Toronto
    DCO1 - Clinical Care and Education Oral Abstract Presentations: Northern Experiences in Management of Type 1 Diabetes: Patient Perspectives
    Location: Room 206
    Presenting Author: Marney Paradis, EdD – Yukon T1D Support Network
    Presenting Author: Liris P R Smith, PhD (she/her/hers) – Yukon University
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:35 - 14:42 Toronto
    CSEMO2 - CSEM: Endocrinology & Metabolism Oral Abstracts: The Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism in Patients with Hypertension and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Cohort Study
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: Laurie Branchaud-Croisetière – Hôpital de Chicoutimi
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:44 - 14:51 Toronto
    CSEMO2 - CSEM: Endocrinology & Metabolism Oral Abstracts: Optimization of a Thyroid Nodule Diagnostic Pathway Including ThyroSPEC Molecular Testing for Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules Improves Diagnostic Quality and Yield
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: JENNIFER E. JACQUIER, MD, FRCPC (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    14:53 - 15:00 Toronto
    CSEMO2 - CSEM: Endocrinology & Metabolism Oral Abstracts: Radioactive Iodine Activity and Predictors of Recurrence or Persistence in Intermediate-Risk Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Submitting Author: Mohammad Jay, MD – University of Toronto
    Presenting Author: Mohammad Jay, MD – University of Toronto
    First Author: Mohammad Jay, MD – University of Toronto
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    15:02 - 15:09 Toronto
    CSEMO2 - CSEM: Endocrinology & Metabolism Oral Abstracts: Socioeconomic Status, Technology Use, and Health Outcomes in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes in Canada: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: Alexandra Katz, MD, MSc (she/her/hers) – McGill University
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    15:11 - 15:18 Toronto
    CSEMO2 - CSEM: Endocrinology & Metabolism Oral Abstracts: Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Palopegteriparatide Treatment in Adults With Chronic Hypoparathyroidism: 4-Year Results From the Phase 2 PaTH Forward Trial
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: ALIYA KHAN, MD, FRCPC, FACP,FACE (she/her/hers) – McMaster University
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    15:20 - 15:27 Toronto
    CSEMO2 - CSEM: Endocrinology & Metabolism Oral Abstracts: Obesity-Fertility Cohort: Results of the Assessment of Children aged 6 to 12 and their Mothers
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: ALEXANDRA THIBODEAU, BSc (she/her/hers) – Université de Sherbrooke
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    15:29 - 15:36 Toronto
    CSEMO2 - Investigating Genetic and Metabolic Factors in Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: Bassam Termos, BSc (he/him/his) – University of Ottawa
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    16:00 - 17:15 Toronto
    DCO2 - Basic Science Oral Abstract Presentations
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Moderator: Thomas Pulinilkunnil, n/a – Dalhousie University
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    16:00 - 17:15 Toronto
    DCO2 - Basic Science Oral Abstract Presentations: Adipocyte-Specific CCN5 Overexpression Confers Limited Metabolic Benefit and Uncouples Its Paracrine Mitogenic Effects on β-Cell Expansion
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: MARTINA H. YANG, MSc (she/her/hers) – MeDiC Program, the Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre; Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    16:00 - 17:15 Toronto
    DCO2 - Basic Science Oral Abstract Presentations: Med15 expression is required for glucagon expression and glucose counter-regulation
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Submitting Author: Samantha Mar (she/her/hers) – BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
    Presenting Author: Samantha Mar (she/her/hers) – BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
    First Author: Samantha Mar (she/her/hers) – BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    16:00 - 17:15 Toronto
    DCO2 - Basic Science Oral Abstract Presentations: Pancreatic Natural Killer Cells Mediate Surveillance of Stressed Beta Cells in Type 1 Diabetes
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: Jasmine Pipella, BSc (she/her/hers) – University of Manitoba
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    16:00 - 17:15 Toronto
    DCO2 - Basic Science Oral Abstract Presentations: A Combination of Novel Bifidobacterium Strains Improves Glucose Homeostasis and Reduces Metabolic Inflammation in Obese Mice
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Submitting Author: Rodrigo Rodrigues e Lacerda, PhD – McMaster University
    Presenting Author: Rodrigo Rodrigues e Lacerda, PhD – McMaster University
    First Author: Rodrigo Rodrigues e Lacerda, PhD – McMaster University
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Friday, Nov 28th
    16:00 - 17:15 Toronto
    DCO2 - Basic Science Oral Abstract Presentations: A Prevascularization Strategy for Islet Transplantation in the Subcutaneous Space using Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: Arghyadip Bose (he/him/his) – University of Alberta
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Saturday, Nov 29th
    13:00 - 14:15 Toronto
    DCO3 - Clinical Science Oral Abstract Presentations
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Moderator: Barbara Oliveira, PhD, RD (she/her/hers) – University Of British Columbia - Okanagan
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Saturday, Nov 29th
    13:00 - 14:15 Toronto
    DCO3 - Clinical Science Oral Abstract Presentations: A 4-week Community-implemented Diabetes Prevention Program Significantly Improves Metabolic Outcomes 12 months After Participation.
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: MARY JUNG, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of British Columbia
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Saturday, Nov 29th
    13:00 - 14:15 Toronto
    DCO3 - Clinical Science Oral Abstract Presentations: A Decision Support System for Automated Adjustment of Insulin Parameters in Type 1 Diabetes During Ramadan: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: ELISABETH LAWTON, B. Eng (2026) (she/her/hers) – Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Saturday, Nov 29th
    13:00 - 14:15 Toronto
    DCO3 - Clinical Science Oral Abstract Presentations: Diagnostic Accuracy Of One Physical Examination Test (The Diabetes Canada Approach) Versus Three (The American Diabetes Association Approach) For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Screening
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: ETHAN PARIKH (he/him/his) – Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Saturday, Nov 29th
    13:00 - 14:15 Toronto
    DCO3 - Clinical Science Oral Abstract Presentations: Economic Analysis and Return on investment (ROI) for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Screening and Treatment through Diabetes Eye Screening Program (DESP) among uninsured patient populations living with diabetes and seeking care
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: Aleksandra Stanimirovic, PhD – Program for Health System and Technology Evaluation, TGHRI, UHN
    Oral Abstract Presentation
  • Saturday, Nov 29th
    13:00 - 14:15 Toronto
    DCO3 - Clinical Science Oral Abstract Presentations: Personalized Exercise Timing in Type 2 Diabetes: Short-Term Success, Long-Term Challenges
    Location: Room 201 A/B/C/D/E/F
    Presenting Author: COURTNEY R. CHANG, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Toronto
    Oral Abstract Presentation