Mission and Vision
PACE Lab is focused on developing the highest quality science to guide policy makers and practitioners focused on cardiometabolic disease prevention across the lifecourse
Our Research
Type 1 diabetes management (TEAM Trial)
A randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy and feasibility of peer mentoring to foster an active lifestyle, quality of life and mental health for teens living with T1D
ESCALATE - Cycling Infrastructure and Health
Studies on (1) the causal effects of urban trails on health outcomes (2) implementation characteristics that determine trail use; (3) identification of colonial structures that limit trail use a for First Nations families and (4) culturally safe land-based interventions to increase trail use for First Nations and Métis families in Manitoba.
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Emotional regulation and lifestyle for preventing type 2 diabetes (DIRECTION Trial)
A randomized controlled trial exploring the feasibility and efficacy of emotion regulation and intensive lifestyle change for prevention type 2 diabetes and improving the quality of life in adolescents.
Ikiskawasoot- She Carries Life. 
A heath systems intervention in Northern Manitoba, providig support for Indigenous women during their pregnancy with cultural teachings and support, an opportunity to share their experiences and anti-racism training.
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All studies in the PACE lab are informed by either patient co-researchers, knowledge users or Elders/knowledge keepers. All research studies and graduate trainee experiences are informed by principles of health equity and anti-racist practices and policies.
Land Acknowledgement
The PACE lab is locatedTreaty 1 Territory; the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Nehethowuk (Ininew) Nations and the Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our lab is located at the crossorads of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, 2km away from one of the last residential schools in Manitoba and 2 km away from one of the most sacred gathering places for Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island. Our research spans Treaties 2, 5 and adhesion to Treaty 5 Territories the traditional homelands of the Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline peoples.
Our lab recognizes the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on the health of Indigenous children and families (TRC#18), and are committed to working in equitable partnership with Indigenous youth, Elders and community leaders to optimize health outcomes (TRC#19) for Indigenous families in Manitoba. We also recognize and integrate the value of Indigenous healing practices (TRC#22) in our research and actively support the training and hiring of Indigenous Peoples in research and healthcare settings (TRC#23).
Our lab recognizes the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on the health of Indigenous children and families (TRC#18), and are committed to working in equitable partnership with Indigenous youth, Elders and community leaders to optimize health outcomes (TRC#19) for Indigenous families in Manitoba. We also recognize and integrate the value of Indigenous healing practices (TRC#22) in our research and actively support the training and hiring of Indigenous Peoples in research and healthcare settings (TRC#23).
Partner Organizations for the PACE Lab
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