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Breakthrough T1D Canada

Mission

Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

Accelerate Cell Therapies

Project ACT

Project ACT (Accelerate Cell Therapies) is Breakthrough T1D’s global plan to make curative cell therapies a reality for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Project ACT is a coordinated, worldwide effort to dramatically speed the development, approval, and adoption of cell therapy treatments for T1D. Our work spans research and development, clinical studies, regulatory approval, access, and readiness for implementation.

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A national strategy

Framework for Diabetes in Canada

A national strategy to improve access to diabetes prevention and treatment to ensure better health outcomes for Canadians.

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BTNC

Breakthrough T1D Network for Canada

The Breakthrough T1D Network for Canada (BTNC) is Breakthrough T1D Canada’s plan for Canada to be a global leader in transformative cell therapies for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and those with neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and other autoimmune conditions.

Map of Canada showing the hubs of the Breakthrough T1D Network for Canada

Centre of Excellence

Breakthrough T1D Canucks For Kids Fund Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia

Breakthrough T1D Centres of Excellence provide a research funding model that fosters highly dynamic, nimble work to drive discovery with maximum speed. In contrast to conventional research grants, a Centre of Excellence brings together a large team of experts from diverse fields – and recruits new talents – to accelerate T1D advances through a collaborative approach.

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