JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. -- About JDRF Canada -- JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Driven by passionate, grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease, JDRF is now the largest charitable supporter of T1D research. The goal of JDRF research is to improve the lives of all people affected by T1D by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners who share this goal. Since its founding in 1970 (1974 in Canada), JDRF has awarded more than $1.6 billion to diabetes research. Past JDRF efforts have helped to significantly advance the care of people with this disease, and have expanded the critical scientific understanding of T1D. JDRF will not rest until T1D is fully conquered. More than 80 per cent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.ca. -- About the JDRF Canadian Clinical Trial Network (JDRF CCTN) -- Created in partnership with the Government of Canada, funding for JDRF CCTN came from a commitment of $20 million by FedDev Ontario, with an additional $13.9 million contribution from JDRF. The $33.9 million investment will help accelerate the testing of new technologies and treatments for Canadians and individuals around the world living with T1D and its complications. JDRF CCTN is a groundbreaking effort to accelerate solutions for the management, care and cure of T1D. JDRF CCTN is currently developing several high-profile clinical trials, in association with leading diabetes researchers at partner universities and medical centres in southern Ontario. The goal is to position southern Ontario as an international hub for diabetes translational research, innovation, and commercialization of new therapeutics and enabling technologies. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.ca/cctn.

CSMLS is Canada's national certifying body for medical laboratory technologists and medical laboratory assistants. La SCSLM est l’organisme national de certification des technologistes et des adjoints de laboratoire médical du Canada. CSMLS is Canada's national certifying body for medical laboratory technologists and medical laboratory assistants. CSMLS is also a voluntary professional society for medical laboratory professionals with over 14,000 members in Canada and in countries around the world. It offers a wide range of services including continuing education courses, professional recognition programs and low cost professional liability insurance. Established in 1937 as the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists, the CSMLS office is located in Hamilton, Ontario. La SCSLM est l’organisme national de certification des technologistes et des adjoints de laboratoire médical du Canada. La SCSLM est également une association professionnelle volontaire pour les professionnels de laboratoire médical, comptant plus de 14 000 membres au Canada et dans divers pays à travers le monde. Elle offre une grande variété de services, y compris des cours d’éducation permanente, des programmes de reconnaissance professionnelle ainsi qu’une assurance responsabilité professionnelle à coût modique. Établie en 1937, sous le titre de Société canadienne des technologistes de laboratoire, la SCSLM a son siège social à Hamilton, Ontario.