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2026 NWRD - At the Helm
2026 NWRD Program
Post Session Learning Assessment
Completion is required in order to receive CPEU certificate
Available online at the start of each day's session
10 minutes per speaker for a total of 60 minutes
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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7:30 AM - Breakfast
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7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
Welcome
Laura Wiseley, NWRD President
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
The Chinese Soup Tradition: Cultural Significance and Renal Nutritional Implications
Clinical Dietitians, Providence Health Care
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9:00 - 10:00 AM
Planetary Health
Dr. Michelle M.Y. Wong, MD, MSc, FRCPC, MPH (Canada)
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia
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10:00 - 10:30 AM
Break/Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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10:30 - 11:30 AM
Putting the Research in RD
Rebekah Sandhu, PhD, M.A.N., R.D. (Canada)
Research & Evaluation Dietitian,
Fraser Health Authority
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11:30 - 1:00 PM
Lunch/Visit Exhibitors & Posters
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Eating During Dialysis
Melanie Griffiths, RD (Canada)
Registered Dietitian, Alberta Health Services
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Balancing Blood Sugar and Kidney Function with a Chinese Cultural Lens
Dietitian, Providence Health Care
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Break/Visit Exhibitors & Posters
3:30 - 4:30 PM
​Considerations GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in CKD
Joseph Fonseca, RPh, PharmD, ACPR, BSc (Canada)
Clinical Pharmacists, Island Health - Renal Program
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Happy Hour - Wine & Cheese
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Networking Dinner​
Friday, March 6, 2026
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7:30 AM - Breakfast
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8:00 - 9:00 AM
Ethical Considerations in End-of-Life Care
Jennifer A. Gibson, RN, MSN, PhD (Canada)
Director of Ethics, Executive Director of Professional Practice, Providence Health Care
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9:00 - 10:00 AM
The Interface between Chinese Culture and Western Medicine and Medication Management in CKD
Dr. Claudia Ho, BSc (Pharm), ACPR, PharmD, BCPS (Canada)
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Fraser Health Renal Program
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10:00 - 10:30 AM
Break/Visit Exhibitors & Posters
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Nourishing Safety: Bringing trauma-informed practice into dietetics
Nephrology Social Worker, Nanaimo Kidney Care & Transplant Clinic- Island Health
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11:30 - 12:30 PM
Genetics in CKD As It Applies to Asian Populations
Nephrologist, University of British Columbia
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​12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch/Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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1:30 - 2:30 PM
Transplant in the Diverse Cultural Groups of BC
Dr. Vikas S. Sridhar, MD, FRCPC (Canada)
Transplant Nephrologist, UBC Adult Kidney Transplant Program - St. Paul's Hospital Site
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2:30 - 2:45 PM
Break/Visit Exhibitors & Posters
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2:45 - 3:45 PM
Chinese Food Cooking Demo
Renée Chan, MS, RD, MBA, RYT (Canada)
CEO, Chef & Registered Dietitian of The Skript Kitchen
Les Dames D'Escoffier, BC Dietitians, Dietitians' Canada, UBC Adjunct Professor
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3:45 - 4:00 PM
Program Wrap-Up
​REGISTRATION
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REGISTRATION (Jan 15 - Feb 15)
$200 - Two-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person
$120 - One-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person
$50 - Two-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person (U.S./CA Dietetic interns)
$50 - Two-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person (U.S./CA RD Retirees)
$50 - Thursday Evening - Networking Dinner
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LATE REGISTRATION (Feb 15 - Mar 6)
$250 - Two-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person
$170 - One-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person
$100 - Two-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person (U.S./CA Dietetic interns)
$100 - Two-Day Conference - LIVE In-Person (U.S./CA RD Retirees)
$50 - Thursday Evening - Networking Dinner
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RECORDED SESSIONS (available after conclusion of the event)
$200 - Two-Day Conference - Recorded Sessions​
​Networking Dinner
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Peking Duck Crispy Skin with Crepes
Sauteed Duck Meat with Lettuce Wrap
Seafood Soup with Fish Maw
Braised Mushrooms, Dried Oysters with Black Moss
Live Crab Braised with Vermicelli
Steamed Live Fish with Light Soy Sauce
Roasted Chicken (Whole)
Mixed Vegetables with Garlic Sauce
Yang Chow Fried Rice
Neptune Signature Dessert
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10153 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2W1
T: (604) 495-8886
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Banquet-Style Authentic Chinese Cultural Dining Experience
(Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options will be available; please contact the restaurant for any specific food allergy requests)​
MESSAGE FROM THE CDR:
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"All approved continuing professional education ethics-related activities that address the Academy / CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession must include the following statement prominently posted on its materials: 'The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) are not responsible for the provider’s interpretation of the Academy / CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession or its enforcement as it relates to the scenarios and content presented in this activity.' - For more information, visit eatrightpro.org >>
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CREDITS (CPEUs):
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This program is seeking approval by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the following CPEUs:​
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12 = Live Lectures
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1 = Live Posters​​
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Total CPEU 13