Christine Loong

Overview: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is my area of interest in research. I have conducted quality improvement to optimize nutrition care in CF and am keen to develop and participate in future projects.
Research: Current Projects
Retrospective review of growth parameters of CF patients before and after a pulmonary exacerbation and to identify factors associated failure to return to baseline growth trajectory (submitted as abstract to 2013 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference)
Current Projects
Pulmonary Exacerbations have a Long Term Impact on Growth in Children with Cystic Fibrosis (self-funded)

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New research funding to accelerate stem cell-based therapies for type 1 diabetes at BC Children’s Hospital

BC Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Francis Lynn is leading one of two groups awarded a total of $6 million in funding from the Government of Canada and JDRF Canada to accelerate the development of stem cell based therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D)

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Peanut allergy treatment significantly lowers risk of life-threatening reactions in preschoolers

A new study by researchers at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia gives hope to parents and kids who face real danger from exposure to peanuts.

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Hospital ED visits by children down 70% during pandemic peak in B.C.

A new study by Dr. Ran Goldman found a significant decline in the number of families with children accessing emergency departments across B.C. during the peak of the pandemic.

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Congratulations to the 2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine Award recipients!

We are pleased to congratulate the BC Children’s Hospital investigators recognized in the 2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards.

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Dr. Allison Eddy selected as Fellow by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Dr. Allison Eddy was named a Fellow by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences on Sept. 18, 2020. The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences brings together Canada’s top-ranked health and biomedical scientists and scholars to make a positive impact on the urgent health concerns of Canadians.

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