We are a UBC research excellence cluster that engages experts and the community to develop large-scale sepsis studies that transcend traditional research silos.
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🚨 Registration is now open! Join leading clinicians, researchers, data scientists, and patient advocates for the 2026 Pacific Northwest Critical Care Medicine Symposium. Be a part of the conversation shaping the future of ICU and sepsis care!
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Today, on @WorldSepsisDay 2026, we are calling on governments, healthcare systems, researchers, funders, industry, healthcare professionals, communities, and individuals to Invest in Sepsis – Save Lives.
Support and sign the #worldsepsisday Declaration➡️tinyurl.com/yn7jyk36
Join the global sepsis community on September 9 for the @GlobalSepsis webinar, “Invest in Sepsis – Save Lives.” Global and regional sepsis leaders, survivors, and families will highlight why investment in sepsis is urgently needed to save lives.
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Sepsis is a silent killer that can escalate from a simple infection to life-threatening organ failure. In BBC’s The Documentary Podcast, Becky Green speaks with Dr. Kissoon of the Global Sepsis Alliance about what can be done to save lives.
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🔔Beyond Survival: A Sepsis Symposium for Systems, Science, and Recovery, a four-part series focused on advancing sepsis care across the continuum. The opening session will explore the impact of sepsis from patient, provincial, and global perspectives.
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Join the PREVENT-AMR Symposium on June 2❕
This free symposium will bring together researchers, clinicians, and trainees to discuss the latest in antimicrobial resistance and One Health research.
Register + learn more ➡️ preventamr.ubc.ca/events/pre…
This week is Maternal Sepsis Week!
We recognize and thank the clinicians, researchers, patients, and caregivers driving progress in early identification, timely treatment, and advocacy to save lives. #MaternalSepsisWeek
Join the @SepsisAlliance today at 12 pm PST for a timely session on improving outcomes for mothers at risk of sepsis. Register here ➡️ shorturl.at/pxKk7
The recordings from the World Sepsis Congress are now available❕This year’s theme, “Universal Sepsis Care for Newborns, Children, and Women,” featured 85+ global experts, including Action on Sepsis members. Watch here 📷 worldsepsiscongress.org/live #MaternalSepsisWeek
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The birth of a child is one of life’s most precious moments. Maternal Sepsis can affect any mother, turning what should be a joyful and life-changing experience into a medical emergency within hours.
It's National Immunization Awareness Week!
Learn about the importance of vaccinations to protect against sepsis and the work being done by the Vaccine Evaluation Centre in BC @VEC_ubc ➡️ bcchr.ca/vec🔬 #NIAW2026
This week is #PediatricSepsisWeek! Join us as we share new guidelines, upcoming events, and BC toolkits to help raise awareness for pediatric sepsis.
This #PediatricSepsisWeek, explore the new Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines for children ❕
See the full guidelines, webinar by authors, and filterable recommendations to support clinical decision-making.
🔗sccm.org/survivingsepsiscamp…
As #PediatricSepsisWeek comes to an end tomorrow, we wanted to thank the survivors, families, clinicians, and researchers driving awareness and improving outcomes every day.
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It’s vital to remember that sepsis presents slightly differently in children compared to adults. Due to increased vagueness, it is crucial to seek medical help as soon as you suspect a child may have developed sepsis.
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Celebrate Research Day with Dr. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon with a Pediatric Grand Round session on making sepsis a global health success.
📅April 10 11:00 AM PDT📍Chan Centre or Zoom: shorturl.at/iB4xT
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New Open Collection in Critical Care: Sepsis and Severe Infection
🤰Maternal, Neonatal, and Under Five Sepsis
⚕️Supports SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being
📚Guest Edited by @TexKissoon and Prof Martin Duenser
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#CriticalCare #CritCare #CritCareSepsis
On National Caregiver Day, we honour the critical role caregivers play in recognizing sepsis, advocating for care, and supporting recovery.
#NationalCaregiverDay #Sepsis #SepsisAwareness
Join Drs. Pierre Tissieres & Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon for a webinar on the newly updated pediatric Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines!
📅 April 7th 7:00 am PDT 📍Online
Learn more here: esicm.org/resources/sepsis-r…
