O’Brien Institute members represented in Top 40 Under 40 class of 2021
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Many Albertans are frustrated and angry with the unvaccinated, but what to do with those feelings?
CBC
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Dr. Myles Leslie, PhD, sympathizes with the anger and frustration many Albertans have for people who are unvaccinated. Read more
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Four Alberta doctors sue AHS over ‘unethical’ mandatory vaccination policy
Calgary Herald
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Dr. Lorian Hardcastle, SJD, says claims about assault and informed consent seem “frivolous.” Read more
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Dog bites happen every day but urban pet policies can help prevent them
Kitchener CityNews
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Interview with Dr. Melanie Rock, PhD, on the Calgary model for dog bite prevention begins at 1:03:30. Read more
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How public health took part in its own downfall, The Atlantic
This Hour Has 22 Minutes star, research participants, round out cast of breast cancer film, Utoday
We need to strengthen publicly funded homecare in time for winter, Toronto Star
Dog bites happen every day but urban pet policies can help prevent them, The Conversation
Why You Should Vaccinate Your Kids Against COVID-19, Time
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Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, MD, named one of Canada's most powerful women |
Congratulations to Dr. Holroyd-Leduc who was selected as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women by WXN. More info
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Awards |
Advance equity, diversity and inclusion in the research and teaching award portfolios at the University of Calgary. More info
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Associate scientific director - health systems
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Global Mental Health – Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People
Registration deadline: Nov. 23, 2021
ASAE Research Foundation opportunities
Internal LOI deadline: Nov. 26, 2021
AHS - Emergency SCN Systematic and Scoping Review
Internal deadline: Jan. 20, 2022
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EDI considerations for patient engagement in health research |
12:30 p.m. Nov. 23, 2021
The AbSPORU patient engagement team will explore how to incorporate EDI considerations and patient engagement strategies into research projects. More info
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Thinking “small” for facility-based continuing care in Alberta |
6:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2021
Explore non-traditional small nursing homes as a prospective solution that has captured the public’s imagination. More info
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O'Brien Institute/Community Health Sciences seminar series |
Noon, Nov. 5, 2021
Influencing policy makers: the art and science of the policy brief . More info.
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O'Brien Institute/Community Health Sciences seminar series |
Noon, Nov. 26, 2021
Addiction management and the continuity of care, from harm reduction to treatment oriented services . More info.
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Are you or your research making waves in the news cycle? Have you received an award or nailed down an impressive partnership? Did you clinch a massive grant or get yourself published again? We want to hear from you. Email IPH@ucalgary.ca
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The O'Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary supports excellence in population health and health services research, realizing the benefits of such research by informing community, policy and health-practice stakeholders.
The Institute's membership includes more than 500 multidisciplinary researchers from 13 Cumming School of Medicine departments and nine other University of Calgary faculties, such as Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Kinesiology and Arts; health professionals in Alberta Health Services; and, research users and policy makers from municipal and provincial institutions. As an Institute, we share a vision of "Better health and health care" reflecting our two priority research areas of Improved Population Health and Enhanced Health Systems Performance.
The Institute's success in brokering broader external relationships, with provincial and national interest groups, policy makers, research agencies, the media, philanthropists, and community stakeholders, further extends the reach and impact of our members' significant research outputs.
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