Fatima Sheikh

New research by a team including Action on Sepsis members❕

The team summarized sociodemographic variables reported in Canadian-led ICU studies to identify data collection priorities.
🔗Read here: shorturl.at/aZuiX

Proud to share our review of sociodemographic data reported in 409 Canadian-led adult critical care studies (~6M patients).

Most reported age & sex, but far fewer reported other sociodemographic factors shaping who becomes critically ill and who benefits from the evidence.

🔗: tinyurl.com/mxsx4b87

📣 The Canadian Critical Care Trials Group is proud to release a new report, "Impact in Motion: From Canada to the World."

Learn how CCCTG is building Canadian capacity and advancing critical care worldwide:
www.ccctg.ca/news-events/...

Join Drs. Kali Barrett and Fatima Sheikh on a session on building a Pan-Canadian Sepsis Action Plan.

📍Feb 9, 2026 9:00 AM PST
🗓️Register here to join virtually: shorturl.at/KGbjG

This was so rewarding to do in the midst of everything else -- brilliant young people committed to discovering true things about the world, and using those true things to make the world better

I am grateful to share that I've successfully defended my PhD!

This journey has been shaped by extraordinary mentors, colleagues, & friends. Deep thanks to my committee, Chair and external examiner @iwashyna.bsky.social, for their thoughtful engagement and support.

More to come on next steps soon!

Congratulations to the indefatigable microbiologist Dr. Allison McGeer on her appointment to the #OrderofCanada. From SARS to flu to COVID and antimicrobial resistance, she is advancing science through her research, and promoting scientific literacy with her media appearances.

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Sepsis – World Sepsis Congress Satellite Session YouTube video by World Sepsis Congress (WSC)

Action on Sepsis member, Prof. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon, moderated a session on Antimicrobial Stewardship and Sepsis by the Global Sepsis Alliance, supported by @biomerieux.com. Watch the recording here ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=Lhj_...

Healthcare costs after sepsis: a systematic review - Critical Care Background Sepsis is a life-threatening syndrome associated with significant health resource utilization. Previous systematic reviews have demonstrated high healthcare costs during hospitalization wit...

These findings show the high costs of sepsis care extend well beyond discharge, raising concerns about the post-discharge care needs of survivors.

Read the systematic review here:

ccforum.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Patient expectations and pay inequality:
Physician and patient identities influence the ways that expectations are formed, communicated, and perceived, helping explain observed differences in income based on physician gender, race, and immigration status.
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250665

Family physician pay inequality: a qualitative study exploring how physician responses to perceived patient expectations may explain gender, race, and immigration status pay differences Background: Pay inequality related to social identity has been observed among physicians, even after accounting for hours worked and specialty. Physician identity factors, such as gender and race, may...

Excited to be co-author on this study published today in @cmaj.ca looking at pay disparities between physicians based on social identity.

One possible contributor: doctors often adjust how they practice based on identity-driven expectations of patients. www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...

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Impacts of patient advisory councils on recovery for sepsis survivors: a case study Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening condition with significant long-term impacts for survivors and their families. The known benefits of patient engagement have led to increased efforts globally...

Check out our latest study, led by #sepsis survivors, exploring the impact of Patient Advisory Councils on long-term recovery.

I look forward to seeing more patient, family, & community-initiated & led research projects!

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@sepsiscanada.bsky.social @actiononsepsis.bsky.social

We invite you to the Sepsis Forum 2025 on October 23rd! Explore sepsis research, survivor voices, and innovation in care with experts from across North America and beyond! Register for FREE here: shorturl.at/JzuTS. #Sepsis #SepsisCare #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SepsisForum

Spent the morning at CBC Studios in Toronto, where we joined Matt Galloway on The Current.

We discussed the significant burden of sepsis—accounting for 1 in 5 hospitalizations—and emphasized the need for a coordinated, proactive approach to tackling it.

🔗: tinyurl.com/hewjt9ea

Fatima Sheikh's research focuses on social determinants of health, which she says should be considered when developing policies related to sepsis.

Sepsis is a 'public health emergency,' warn Canadian researchers after mother dies shortly after giving birth www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @fatimasheikkh.bsky.social

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Sepsis is a 'public health emergency,' warn Canadian researchers calling for a national plan | CBC News A team of researchers is highlighting what it calls significant gaps in sepsis policies and training standards throughout Canada, which they say show the need for a co-ordinated national action plan t...

#Sepsis is a 'public health emergency,' warn Canadian researchers calling for a national #Sepsis action plan 🇨🇦
#sepsisreform #sepsiskills #AwarenessSavesLives #medsky #sepsisdoesnotdiscriminate @sepsiscanada.bsky.social
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Sepsis is a 'public health emergency,' warn Canadian researchers calling for a national plan | CBC News A team of researchers is highlighting what it calls significant gaps in sepsis policies and training standards throughout Canada, which they say show the need for a co-ordinated national action plan t...

"Canada doesn't have a national plan on sepsis. Researchers say that needs to change."

Dr. Kali Barrett and I spoke with CBC to highlight upcoming work (to be published soon), revealing key gaps in sepsis policies, guidelines, and health professional training standards.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Sepsis is a hospital emergency, but what if we focus on where it begins: the community?

We highlight priorities to mitigate, monitor, measure, and manage sepsis in the community. Over 90% of cases start in the community, making a community-focused approach essential.

Read the Viewpoint ⤵️

So grateful for a year of growth, learning, and meaningful collaboration.

Now onto the final stretch…

Thesis writing begins! 🤓

From presenting my first thesis paper at HEI Research Day & @cahspr.bsky.social, moderating a powerful conversation with Ted at the HHS Building Bridges Symposium, and receiving the @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social FHS Outstanding Achievement Award, it’s been a full and rewarding year!

With my third-year committee meeting complete and plans in place for the final phase of my PhD, I’m taking a moment to reflect on a few highlights from Year 3. 🧵

Gaza has been failed by silence and impunity Gaza is on the brink of famine. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a multistakeholder global initiative aimed at enhancing food security and nutrition analysis, reports that the entire...

New Editorial—Gaza has been failed by silence and impunity tinyurl.com/58a4yn5t