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Lorraine Hamiwka

ResearcherPediatricsUniversity of Calgary

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Lorraine Hamiwka

Researcher

Pediatrics

Health Sciences

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
22 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 5 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 2 research grants (2 CIHR), most recently in 2024.

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Research

Eplet Matching Human Leucocyte Antigen Kidney Donation Kidney Transplantation Patient Engagement Expanding The Criteria For Eligible Donors Identify Predictors Of Organ Function Improving Care For Deceased Donors

Latest papers

How Well Do "Dr. Google" and "Professor YouTube" Answer Health Questions for Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients and Caregivers?
Pediatric transplantation · 2026
Implementation of a Novel Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for the Assessment of Symptoms in Children Living With Chronic Kidney Disease (PRO-Kid)-Program Report.
Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease · 2026
Adaptation and evaluation of PRO-Kid (patient-reported outcome measure for the assessment of symptoms burden in pediatric chronic kidney disease) for children aged 2–7 years
Pediatric Nephrology · 2026

All 32 publications

Latest funding

A paradigm shift to improve the precision dosing of mycophenolic acid in pediatric kidney transplant recipients
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$1,139,850
Practical Application of HLA Eplet Matching in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: Towards Precision Medicine and Improved Long-Term Outcomes
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$25,000
Building a platform for meaningful patient partnership to define research priorities and support knowledge translation of best practices in rehabilitation for solid organ transplantation
CIHR · 2023 · Co-investigator
$25,000

All 6 grants and awards

32 publications.

How Well Do "Dr. Google" and "Professor YouTube" Answer Health Questions for Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients and Caregivers?

Burghall A, Chan RRD, Rosaasen N, Blydt-Hansen TD, Beresford L, Cammer A, Davis K, Flood K, Goldberg A, Hamiwka L, Haubrich K, Laroche C, Phan V, Ruhl M, Teoh CW, Wichart J, Mansell H

Pediatric transplantation2026

DOI: 10.1111/petr.70409 PMID: 42578307

Implementation of a Novel Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for the Assessment of Symptoms in Children Living With Chronic Kidney Disease (PRO-Kid)-Program Report.

Oketola B, Abukasm K, Bei KF, Loverock K, Widger K, Umaefulam V, Dunne L, Kirby S, Chanchlani R, Adams C

Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease20261 citations

DOI: 10.1177/20543581261424742

Adaptation and evaluation of PRO-Kid (patient-reported outcome measure for the assessment of symptoms burden in pediatric chronic kidney disease) for children aged 2–7 years

Dew S, Widger K, Rapoport A, Chanchlani R, Dionne J, Samuel S, Hamiwka L, Bei KF, Loverock K, Davison SN

Pediatric Nephrology2026

DOI: 10.1007/s00467-026-07372-w

Evaluating construct validity of the PRO-Kid life participation tool for children living with chronic kidney disease

Abukasm K, Widger K, Rapoport A, Chanchlani R, Dionne JM, Samuel S, Hamiwka L, Davison SN, Lai V, Carter SA

Pediatric Nephrology2026

DOI: 10.1007/s00467-026-07328-0

Patient and caregiver perspectives on treatment strategies and care priorities of childhood steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome: a qualitative study.

Okpere A, Samuel S, King-Shier K, Hamiwka L, Elliott M

BMJ open2025

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-097602 PMID: 40623890

Effectiveness of Patient Navigation During Transition to Adult Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Samuel S, Punjwani Z, San Martin-Feeney D, Allemang B, Guilcher GMT, Lang E, Pacaud D, Pinzon J, Andrew G, Zwaigenbaum L, Perrott C, Andersen J, Hamiwka L, Nettel-Aguirre A, Klarenbach S, McBrien K, Scott SD, Patton M, Samborn S, Pfister K, Ryan L, Dimitropoulos G, Mackie AS

JAMA pediatrics2025

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.6192 PMID: 39928304

Transition experiences of adolescents and young adults working with a patient navigator.

San Martin-Feeney D, Samborn S, Allemang B, Patton M, Punjwani Z, Pfister K, Ryan L, Guilcher GMT, Hamiwka L, Klarenbach S, Lang E, McBrien K, Nettel-Aguirre A, Pacaud D, Pinzon J, Scott SD, Zwaigenbaum L, Perrott C, Andersen J, Andrew G, Mackie AS, Samuel S, Dimitropoulos G

Health care transitions2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.hctj.2024.100088 PMID: 39712475

Non-invasive biomarkers of disease activity and organ damage in ANCA-associated vasculitis: a systematic review.

Renson T, Kelly MM, Benediktsson H, Grundhoefer N, Luca N, Miettunen P, Twilt M, Grisaru S, Wade A, Banks A, Fifi-Mah A, Hamiwka L, Benseler S

RMD open2024

DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003579 PMID: 38341193

Editorial: Optimizing outcomes for children with immune-mediated chronic kidney disease.

Renson T, Snauwaert E, Hamiwka L, Benseler S, Lamot L

Frontiers in pediatrics2024

DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1522963 PMID: 39691384

Exploring the ability of ChatGPT to create quality patient education resources about kidney transplant.

Tian Tran J, Burghall A, Blydt-Hansen T, Cammer A, Goldberg A, Hamiwka L, Johnson C, Kehler C, Phan V, Rosaasen N, Ruhl M, Strong J, Teoh CW, Wichart J, Mansell H

Patient education and counseling2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2024.108400 PMID: 39232336

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Eplet Matching Dear Professor Hamiwka, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "How Well Do "Dr. Google" and "Professor YouTube" Answer Health Questions for Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients and Caregivers?" (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Practical Application of HLA Eplet Matching in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: Towards Precision Medicine and Improved Long-Term Outcomes" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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Lorraine Hamiwka

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How Well Do "Dr. Google" and "Professor YouTube" Answer Health Questions for Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients and Caregivers?

Implementation of a Novel Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for the Assessment of Symptoms in Children Living With Chronic Kidney Disease (PRO-Kid)-Program Report.

Adaptation and evaluation of PRO-Kid (patient-reported outcome measure for the assessment of symptoms burden in pediatric chronic kidney disease) for children aged 2–7 years

Evaluating construct validity of the PRO-Kid life participation tool for children living with chronic kidney disease

Patient and caregiver perspectives on treatment strategies and care priorities of childhood steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome: a qualitative study.

Effectiveness of Patient Navigation During Transition to Adult Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Transition experiences of adolescents and young adults working with a patient navigator.

Non-invasive biomarkers of disease activity and organ damage in ANCA-associated vasculitis: a systematic review.

Editorial: Optimizing outcomes for children with immune-mediated chronic kidney disease.

Exploring the ability of ChatGPT to create quality patient education resources about kidney transplant.

A paradigm shift to improve the precision dosing of mycophenolic acid in pediatric kidney transplant recipients

Practical Application of HLA Eplet Matching in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: Towards Precision Medicine and Improved Long-Term Outcomes

Building a platform for meaningful patient partnership to define research priorities and support knowledge translation of best practices in rehabilitation for solid organ transplantation

Using Machine Learning to Enhance Equity and Access in Organ Donation and Transplantation Health Systems.

Informing Universal Practices of Donation: A Café Scientifique series hosted by the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program.

Evaluating innovations in transition to adult care: Transition Navigator Trial

Frequent collaborators

Susan Samuel

Tom Blydt-Hansen

Seema Mital

Upton Allen

Tom Blydt-Hansen

Gina Dimitropoulos

Kerry McBrien

Silviu Grisaru

Lonnie Zwaigenbaum

Rahul Chanchlani

Mina Matsuda-Abedini

Scott Klarenbach

Susanne Benseler

Brooke Allemang

Susan Samuel

Danièle Pacaud

Seema Mital

Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze

Kimberley Widger

Tania Janaudis-Ferreira

Kathryn King-Shier

Andrew Mackie

Sarah Kirby

Kelly Loverock