New report looks at the state of cannabis and mental health research

Members of the Institute's Health Technology Assessment Unit, along with the Mental Health Commission of Canada have worked together to create an important new report, Cannabis and Mental Health: Priorities for Research in Canada . The report highlights new opportunities for researchers to better understand the complex relationship between mental health and cannabis use, and areas they can capitalize on in the future. Read more

In The News Colorectal cancer rises among younger adults The New York Times Institute member Dr. Darren Brenner , PhD, published a new study which shows an alarming increase in colorectal cancer among young people. Read more Doctor-prescribed addiction: How these Canadians got hooked on opioids Global News Institute member Dr. Lori Montgomery , MD, said certain strategies can last longer and have fewer downsides compared to medications, but often people have to pay out-of-pocket for those services.  Read more UCalgary program builds research capacity in Indigenous communities Utoday Newly trained Indigenous researchers are working to close health-care gaps in cancer screening and prevention. Read more about a new UCalgary program the Institute worked to shape.  Read more MORE NEWS

Announcements Opportunity for Early Career Researchers: Call for expressions of interest The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is offering an observer program for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to participate in the peer review process of the Project Grant: Fall 2019 competition.  More info Widely read article Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Freedman , MD, and his team whose publication on rehydrating infants was voted one of the top articles in Global Emergency Medicine in 2018.     More info Health Sciences Library August workshops The August Health Sciences Library workshop series kicks off on Aug 20 with Understanding Systematic Reviews in Human Health . See the full schedule here . MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good Reads UK's first supermarket designed by public health experts launches in Central London Evening Standard  Hep C close to no longer being major public health concern: BCCDC CityNews Researchers tap Twitter to look at how urban design affects mental health Folio The controversy around estimating deaths from medical error Healthy Debate In a push for diversity, medical schools overhaul how they select Canada’s future doctors The Globe and Mail

Funding Opportunities CIHR Operating Grant: Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts Registration deadline: Sept 5, 2019 More info CIHR Catalyst Grant: Patient-Oriented Research Application deadline: Sept 10, 2019 More info  CIHR Team Grant: Partnerships for Cannabis Policy Evaluation Application deadline: Oct 4, 2019 More info MORE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Events Obesity Canada – Calgary's 3rd Annual Research Showcase When: August 16 Where: Foothills Campus More info  Partners in the Power of Information Sharing: Educate, Empower, Engage When: October 3 Where: Red & White Club More info

Calgary Interprofessional Challenge When: September 27-29 Where: Foothills Campus More info Wellness Innovation Scholarship for Health Professions Education and Health Sciences When: October 10 Where: Health Sciences Centre More info

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