Majority of serious dog bites occur at home, Institute research finds

Many people know that severe dog bites are more common in children, but a second group emerged during an analysis of Calgary's local data. Institute members Dr. Melanie Rock , PhD and Dr. Sylvia Checkley , PhD, along with Dr. Niamh Caffrey , PhD, with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine hope their new study will inspire better training and education strategies for dogs and their owners. Read more 

In The News Canada's cannabis health warning messages get overhaul  The Leaf Institute member Dr. Rebecca Haines-Saah , PhD, says new warning messages from the government related to edible cannabis products are a step toward practical harm-reduction information. Read more Do biologics really need 12 years of market exclusivity?  Stat News New research from Institute member Dr. Reed Beall , PhD, shows there may be reason to rethink the marketing exclusivity given to biologics manufacturers. Read article , PDF Pharmacare offers tantalizing potential, but requires a shot of political adrenalin Edmonton Journal The country as a whole spent close to $35 billion on drugs last year. Institute member Dr. Fiona Clement , PhD, weighs in on national pharmacare in Canada. Read more MORE NEWS

Announcements Give feedback on smoking and vaping The City of Calgary is seeking community feedback on proposed changes to its smoking and vaping bylaws. People are able to give feedback using the online engagement tool until July 7. More info Become science engager of the year Falling Walls is seeking science engagement submissions, which focus on impactful approaches to build opportunities for dialogue and participation in science. The deadline to apply is June 30. More info Linked health data: New research opportunities for health information On June 21, Gisèle Carrière, Health Analysis Division, Statistics Canada, gave a presentation on data integration and population health. The full presentation is now available online. Read more MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good Reads Everything I learned while getting kicked out of America's biggest anti-vaccine conference Jezebel  Fear, misinformation, and measles spread in Brooklyn Wired Climate change puts health at risk and economists have the right prescription The Conversation In an era of misinformation, alternative medicine needs to be regulated The Globe and Mail San Francisco’s e-cigarette ban isn’t just bad policy, it’s bad for public health Los Angeles Times

Funding Opportunities CIHR Sex and Gender Science Chair Application deadline: Oct 8, 2019 More info CIHR Catalyst Grant: Patient-Oriented Research Application deadline: Sept 10, 2019 More info Pre-announcement: Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts Application deadline: Oct 2019  More info to come  MORE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Events United Way BBQ, hosted by the O'Brien Institute When: July 23 Where: HRIC Atrium More info  Using Discrete Choice Experiments in Health Economics When: September 8 Where: Banff More info

Obesity Canada – Calgary's 3rd Annual Research Showcase When: August 16 Where: Foothills Campus More info  Summer 2019 Book Club The Institute invites you to join its summer book club. More info

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