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What aspects of the Institute are most important to you? What do you wish we did better? What do we need to do more of and what do we need to change?
The O’Brien Institute is conducting a member survey (inclusive of affiliates, stakeholders and advisory board members), as part of a larger strategic planning effort.
Those who fully complete the survey can choose to enter a draw for an iPad or one of twenty $25 coffee cards.
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Hospital ICUs in Calgary reach record high for COVID-19 patients
Global News Calgary
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Institute members Drs. Kirsten Fiest, PhD, and Daniel Niven, MD, say there are several factors contributing to the high number of COVID-19 ICU admissions. Read more
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How 'emancipatory sex-ed' can help prevent rape
Maclean's
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“It is not up to women to fix the problems of the patriarchy, but we have good evidence that, at least for white college-age women, [these programs] appear to be quite effective,” said Dr. Deinera Exner-Cortens, PhD. Read more
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Psychologist fears for health-care workers' mental health amid pandemic
Calgary Herald
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Dr. Paul Boucher, MD, president of the AMA and an intensive care specialist, said the stressors facing doctors right now are diverse. Read more
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History of Alberta’s Primary Care Networks captures the spirit of the West UToday
Calgary Flames initiatives help improve overall health in our city UToday
COVID-19 variant may have entered the community, Alberta health minister says CBC Edmonton
COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care highlight the urgent need for paid sick leave The Conversation
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Info session for VPR Catalyst Grants, intended to support well-defined early-stage research activities, to be held on Jan. 29. Intake closes Feb. 16. More info
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CIHR: Reviewer in Training Program |
CIHR has released a pre-announcement for the Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program. The application process requires a letter confirming eligibility as an Early Career Researcher. Email Jenna Slobozian prior to Feb. 12 to obtain a letter. More info
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Excellence in community impact |
The Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards recognize global excellence in food innovation and community impact. Nominations now open. More info
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CIHR Training Grant: Health Research Training Platform (2021/22 Pilot)
Application deadline: Jun. 22, 2021
CIHR Team Grant: Indigenous Gender and Wellness Team Grant
Application deadline: Jul. 29, 2021
MITACS Accelerate
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Engaging vital media in pandemic times |
1 p.m., Jan. 29, 2021
Dr. Sheryl N. Hamilton, PhD, to lead a discussion on engaging vital media during a pandemic. More info
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Workshop on statistical methods for precision medicine |
9 a.m., Feb. 22, 2021
Workshop with Dr. Erica Moodie, PhD, and Dr. Eric Rose, PhD, from McGill University. More info
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O'Brien/CHS Seminar Series |
12 p.m., Feb. 5, 2021
Dr. Na Li, PhD, on developing data analytical methods to improve blood demand and supply chain management. More info
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2021 Annual CAHSPR Conference |
May 19 - 21, 2021
The annual Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) conference will be happening virtually. 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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