Alberta's Tomorrow Project

03/25/2026

Food connects us, and so does research 🔍

This March is Nutrition Month in Canada, and this year's theme, "Nourish to Flourish," reminds us that food supports not just our health, but our wellbeing, culture, and connection to others.

At CanPath, that connection is reflected in the thousands of participants contributing to studies like HEAL and CHARM.

Every questionnaire you complete and every sample you provide helps researchers better understand how diet and daily life shape health over time.

Your participation truly makes a difference 🙏🍁

📬 Keep an eye on your inbox for opportunities to take part.

🌐 We also share updates regularly. Visit our webpage to stay connected and learn more 👉 https://canpath.ca/healthy-eating-and-supportive-environments-heal-study/

03/18/2026

Students used AI and population health data to propose creative solutions for approaching mental health research.

03/13/2026

This we look at how different sleep patterns can impact risk of cancer. Dr. Brenner and team looked at the effects of shift work and sleep duration on cancer incidence in ATP. Participants who did rotating and night shift work had higher risk of lung cancer, but not breast or colorectal cancer. And, the average amount of sleep was not associated with getting cancer.

Read more about their research here: https://buff.ly/sbDZcMb

03/05/2026

ATP is proud to be a part of this national study looking at whether ultra-processed foods are linked to colorectal cancer. The project builds on the larger diet and activity study ATP participants are being invited to contribute to.

Canadian research team launches multi-provincial study to understand whether ultra-processed foods are linked to colorectal cancer.

02/04/2026

February 4th is World Cancer Day. This year's campaign is around people-centered care, an approach committed to incorporating a person's unique needs and experience with cancer and placing it at the center of care.

Recently, some of our participants completed the Cancer and Caregiving Experience Survey. This survey asked about their experience with cancer and the cancer care system either as a patient or as a caregiver. We are immensely grateful to our participants for taking the time to do this, as this information will help inform people-centered care in Alberta and beyond.

01/29/2026

Have you ever wondered how researchers start to piece together a clearer picture of Alzheimer's? 🧠🤔🧩

Looking at health information over time, including family history and life experiences, helps researchers connect the dots and better understand patterns related to Alzheimer's disease.

This Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we're reminded that every piece matters. To our study participants: thank you for being part of the bigger picture and helping advance research that supports future awareness and care 💜

01/16/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer is a highly treatable cancer, but it has few early signs. Screening is an effective way to catch it early. Nayakarathna et al. compared cervical cancer screening reported by ATP participants to Alberta's cancer screening guidelines. They presented their findings at the Alberta Cancer Research Conference in 2021. Participants were more likely to get screening on a regular basis if they lived in an urban area and had a family doctor, and less likely if they were current smokers and had a higher body mass index (BMI).

Visit https://buff.ly/xf142vP for more information on screening.

12/19/2025

Happy Holidays! Thank you for your continued participation and helping to inspire research for a healthier tomorrow. ATP wishes you a joyful and healthy holiday season.

Please note that our call centre and office will be closed from December 25, 2025 and will reopen on January 5, 2026.

12/10/2025

Behind every health study is a detailed research plan, and for the Healthy Eating and Supportive Environments (HEAL) study, that plan is now publicly available 📃🥳🙌

The newly published HEAL protocol outlines how the study will be carried out and how it will enrich the CanPath platform with additional dietary and movement behaviour data. Publishing the protocol supports transparency, strong science, and shared learning across the research community.

🔗 https://www.researchprotocols.org/2025/1/e71680

12/03/2025

How can we learn more about lung cancer risk? With your help 🌟

Alberta's Tomorrow Project, a CanPath regional cohort, is making strong progress in its Lung Cancer Risk Factors Study:
📝18,000+ people completed the survey
🙋5,000 joined the radon sub-study
🏠 4,200+ homes are testing for radon
👣 3,000+ toenail samples are being collected to support future radon research

Thank you to every participant who took part. Your time and effort support research that may help future generations stay healthier.

This month, please share information about radon with friends and family. More people knowing about radon can make a real difference 👉 https://myatp.ca/lungcancerriskfactorsfaqs

11/14/2025

What can researchers learn from the diabetes data already collected through CanPath? 🤔💭

📊 Type 2 diabetes: over 12,800 participants with data, plus thousands with biosamples and genotyping
📊 Type 1 diabetes: more than 1,600 participants with data

These contributions help scientists explore early risks, lifestyle factors, biomarkers, and long-term health outcomes.

Every data point brings us closer to better prevention and improved care 🌟🙌

11/13/2025

We're just a few days away! 🎉

Join us for the CanPath Participant Town Hall on Monday, November 17 at 12 PM ET.

You'll hear from researchers about:
🌲👷 Environmental and occupational health
🍇🏃‍➡️ Diet and physical activity
🤔💭 What we've learned and what's next

Tune in live on Zoom or YouTube with French interpretation and captions in English and French available: https://canpath.ca/2025/09/participant-town-hall-2025/

🎥 Recording will be shared after the event