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What do AI and big data hold for the future of humanity?
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Global experts in artificial intelligence and big data will converge Nov. 30 at the Red & White Club for the 2018 Gairdner International Symposium, hosted by the O'Brien Institute. Learn more
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Ignoring needs of Canadian kids costs the economy billions: Analysis
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Member awarded Order of the University of Calgary
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Dr.
Jackie Sieppert, PhD, is recognized for his work
as co-chair of the Indigenous Strategy Working Group. Congratulations, Dr. Sieppert.
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NFL awards $12M to UCalgary-led research into youth concussions
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Member awarded Chair to address women's heart and brain health |
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Congratulations to Dr.
Kara Nerenberg, MD, who has been awarded the Women's Heart and Brain Mid-Career Research Chair.
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Alberta's first flu death confirmed as Calgary weathers bulk of cases
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award nominations open
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The number of hospitalizations in Calgary show the severity of the strain, says Dr
. Eddy Lang, MD, who warns Calgary may see more. Coverage in
CBC Calgary and
Global Calgary.
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The UCalgary award recognizes individuals who exemplify commitment to inclusion. Applications are being accepted until Dec. 31.
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This US city's overdose deaths have plunged. Can others learn from it?
New York Times
Beyond bare bones: Critical, theoretically engaged qualitative research in public health
Holiday detoxes promise to cleanse our bodies of toxins - but this wellness trend sells more snake oil than science
NBC News
Using artificial intelligence to fix health care
Bank offers 21% interest rate to clients who do more than 10,000 steps a day
The Guardian
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CIHR: Transitions in Care Evaluation Grants
Application deadline: February 5, 2019
SSHRC: Insight Development Grant
Application deadline: January 31, 2019
More info
AHS: Office of the Chief Medical Officer Quality Improvement Projects
Application deadline: January 8, 2019
AHS: 2019 Systematic Review Grant Competition
Application deadline: February 8, 2019
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Friday Seminar
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WHO and ICD-11: W21C Impact Abroad, with Dr. Nishan Sharma, EdD, and Julia Kupis
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Nov 30: No seminar in lieu of the 2018 Gairdner International Symposium
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What: W21C Journal Club+
When: December 6: Noon to 12:50 p.m.
Where: W21C Multi-Purpose Room, TRW
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Registration is still open for the 2018 Gairdner International Symposium.
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Addiction Symposium: Harm Reduction
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WiseGuyz: A gender-transformative health promotion program for adolescent boys
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When: December 7, 12:30 - 5 p.m.
Where: Libin Theatre, HSC
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December 7: Dr.
Deinera Exner-Cortens, PhD
Where: G500, HSC
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Considering Family as a Social Determinant of Health
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O'Brien Institute/CHS Friday Seminar Series
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What: Campus Alberta Health Outcomes and Public Health workshop
When: December 19, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: University of Alberta
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December 14: More information to come
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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 450 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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