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2026 NWRD - At the Helm
2026 NWRD Program
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
The Chinese Soup Tradition: Cultural Significance and Renal Nutritional Implications
Beverley Lau, RD & Vicky Ngo, RD
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
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia
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10:00 - 10:30 AM
Break/Visit Exhibitors
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10:30 - 11:30 AM
Putting the Research in RD
Rebekah Sandhu, PhD (Cand.), M.A.N., R.D.
Research & Evaluation Dietitian, Fraser Health Authority
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11:30 - 1:00 PM
Lunch/Visit Exhibitors
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Genetics in CKD as it applies to Asian Populations
Nephrologist, University of British Columbia
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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
3:30 - 4:30 PM
​Considerations GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in CKD
Joseph Fonseca, RPh, PharmD, ACPR, BSc
Clinical Pharmacists, Island Health - Renal Program
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Happy Hour
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Networking Dinner​
Friday, March 6, 2026
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8:00 - 9:00 AM
Ethical Considerations in End-of-Life Care
Jennifer A. Gibson, RN, MSN, PhD
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
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Fraser Health Renal Program
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10:00 - 10:30 AM
Break/Visit Exhibitors
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
Eating During Dialysis
Registered Dietitian, Alberta Health Services
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12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch/Visit Exhibitors
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1:30 - 2:30 PM
Transplant in the Diverse Cultural Groups of BC
Dr. Vikas S. Sridhar, MD, FRCPC
Transplant Nephrologist, UBC Adult Kidney Transplant Program - St. Paul's Hospital Site
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2:30 - 2:45 PM
Break/Visit Exhibitors
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2:45 - 3:45 PM
Chinese Food Cooking Demo
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
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
$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)
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RECORDED SESSIONS (available after conclusion of the event)
$200 - Two-Day Conference - Recorded Sessions​
​Networking Dinner
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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
(menu will be set in advance - alternatives for food allergies will be provided)​
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