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MJM MedTalks (S02E06): From Fractures to Fulfillment: Larry Funnell's Journey in Patient Engagement

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  • Khiran Arumugam, MSc, BSc,
  • Vanessa Ross,
  • Larry Funnell,
  • Katherine Lan, MSc, BScH,
  • Samy Amghar,
  • Renée-Claude Bider, MSc, BSc,
  • Masha (Maryia) Samuel, MSc, BSc,
  • Esther SH Kang, MDCM,
  • Jan Pack, MSc, BSc,
  • Susan Joanne Wang, MDCM, MSc
Khiran Arumugam, MSc, BSc
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University
Vanessa Ross
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Katherine Lan, MSc, BScH
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC)
Samy Amghar
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University
Esther SH Kang, MDCM
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University; Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre
Jan Pack, MSc, BSc
RIKEN Institute; McGill University
Susan Joanne Wang, MDCM, MSc
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University
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Published 2025-01-20

Keywords

  • osteoporosis,
  • patient partners,
  • Podcast,
  • Podcast Shownotes,
  • health advocacy

How to Cite

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Arumugam K, Ross V, Funnell L, Lan K, Amghar S, Bider R-C, Samuel M, Kang ES, Pack J, Wang SJ. MJM MedTalks (S02E06): From Fractures to Fulfillment: Larry Funnell’s Journey in Patient Engagement. McGill J Med [Internet]. 2025 Jan. 20 [cited 2025 Nov. 19];. Available from: https://mjm.mcgill.ca/article/view/1155

Copyright (c) 2025 Khiran Arumugam, BSc, MSc, Vanessa Ross, Larry Funnell, Katherine Lan, BScH, MSc, Samy Amghar, Renée-Claude Bider, BSc, MSc, Masha (Maryia) Samuel, BSc, Esther SH Kang, MDCM, Jan Pack, BSc, MSc, Susan Joanne Wang

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Abstract

McGill Journal of Medicine (MJM) MedTalks is a podcast series where members of the medical and health science communities from McGill and beyond are interviewed on topics related to career, research, advocacy, and more. The aim of MedTalks is to create a space where experienced professionals and researchers share information and advice for trainees in healthcare and medical sciences. In this episode, McGill medical student and MJM Podcast member Vanessa Ross, alongside McGill MSc graduate Khiran Arumugam interview Larry Funnell, a dedicated advocate for osteoporosis awareness and patient engagement. Larry shares his personal journey from his unexpected diagnosis of osteoporosis to becoming a leading patient partner in research and advocacy, particularly for men with osteoporosis. This discussion explores the value of patient engagement, strategies for involving men in osteoporosis initiatives, Larry’s contributions to the 2023 Osteoporosis Canada guidelines, and his advice for trainees in healthcare. The show notes include a glossary of terms, links to resources discussed in the episode, and a full transcript of the conversation.

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References

  1. • Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network (COPN): https://osteoporosis.ca/copn
  2. • Osteoporosis Canada (OC): https://osteoporosis.ca
  3. • CIHR-IMHA Patient Engagement Resources: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/27297.html
  4. • Fracture Liaison Services (FLS): https://osteoporosis.ca/health-care-professionals/fracture-liaison-service
  5. • Bone Health and Men’s Osteofit Resources: https://osteofit.org
  6. • Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER Toolkit): https://uhn.ca/corporate/AboutUHN/PiPER_Toolkit
  7. • OsNET: Advancing Bone Health and Research in Canada: https://osnet.ca/
  8. • CTTP-CANTRAIN: Clinical Trials Training Program - CANadian Consortium of Clinical Trial TRAINing platform: https://wecantrain.ca/home/