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January 11 The Research Institute anticipates another exciting year as Fellows Debate 2012 has arrived at the blink of an eye. With the onset of the Respiratory Research Seminar Series New Year, we will be seeking new opportunities for research Room 3414, Jim Pattison Pavilion, VGH, 5:00- partnerships and new ways to support research at 6:00pm Providence Health Care. * Will also be video linked at RCH (Room 025) and SPH (Room 1477) On December 23, 2011, Dr. Julio Montaner was featured in January 13 Science Magazine’s 2011 Breakthrough of the Year column Identification of Novel Biology and for advocating the treatment as prevention strategy towards Candidate Therapeutics by HIV/AIDS. The HIV Prevention Trials Network 052 clinical Computational Approaches in the Study trial results suggest a potential change in the landscape of of Infection and the Immune System HIV/AIDS infected populations, giving hope to a future free of HIV/AIDS. The full Dr. Christopher Fjell article can be downloaded at www.sciencemag.org. UBC JHRC Friday Seminar Series Gourlay Conf Room, SPH, 11:30-12:30pm UBC Celebrate Research Week is just around the corner. PHCRI Research Day will Contact: [email protected] be held on Monday, March 5 this year, and I urge you to save the date for this January 18 annual event celebrating research at Providence Health Care. In conjunction with Sex and Gender Differences in Symptoms Research Day, we will announce the recipient of the 2012 Research and Mission of Myocardial Ischemia Award which recognizes a scientist at PHC who demonstrates the mission and Dr. Martha MacKay values of our organization while conducting outstanding research. Please refer to CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar the Awards and Announcements section of this newsletter to learn more about Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm this award and how to submit your nomination letter in time for the deadline at Contact: [email protected] the end of this month.
TCPS 2.0 – What’s In It For You? Kristen Bell, Office of Research Ethics, UBC Also in honour of Celebrate Research Week, we will be holding a free public Jean Ruiz, Office of Research Ethics, UBC lecture along with co-sponsors Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, the Clinical Research Professional Development Child & Family Research Institute, and the UBC Faculty of Medicine. This event Program (CRPD) features prominent researchers from our institutes. More details about the lecture Lecture Hall, Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, will be posted soon. 818 W10 Avenue, 12:00-1:00pm Contact: [email protected] *Registration deadline: Friday, January 13 PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE
January 20 Shannon Jackson, MD, FRCPC Cardiogenesis in Pluripotent Human Stem Clinical Assistant Professor, Div. of Hematology, UBC Cells: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Hematologist, St. Paul’s Hospital Applications Dr. Charles E. Murry UBC JHRC Friday Seminar Series Research Interests: Gourlay Conf Room, SPH, 11:30-12:30pm • Impact of aging in the aging hemophilia population January 27 Discovery and Development of • Inherited bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia and Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies Von Willebrand Disease Mr. John Babcook • Rare coagulation factor deficiencies Respiratory Research Seminar Series • The undefined bleeding disorder Gourlay Conference Rm, 5:00 – 6:00pm
UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS
UPCOMING GRANT & Health Economic Evaluation and Coverage Decision Making (C2E2)
AWARD DEADLINES The Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation (C2E2) presents this 2-day course on economic evaluation, its methods and its application. All sessions will be delivered using January 10: Graduate Student interactive and hands-on approaches to build knowledge and consolidate learning. International Research Mobility Award Date: April 26-27 2012 Location: UBC Robson Square January 13: Nelly Auersperg Award Registration deadline: April 13, 2012 in Women’s Health Research For registration, contact Shirley Yue at [email protected] Please visit http://c2e2.vchri.ca/education.htm to learn more January 17: Student Mythbusters Award ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS January 20: IASP Early Career Research Grants Program Nominate a Life Sciences Leader for the 2012 Life Sciences British Columbia Awards
Life Sciences BC is once again looking forward to celebrating the January 27: CIHR Synapse province’s top life sciences researchers and business leaders at Mentorship Awards 2012 the 2012 Life Sciences BC Awards on April 19, 2012.
Community Based Health Research The theme of this year’s event, Create. Connect. Converge., will exemplify how today’s Grants researchers and business leaders are creating and connecting locally and globally. Science and technology are converging and BC’s life sciences leaders are leading the way.
Health & Social Development Grant If you know a life sciences leader who should be recognized, make sure to nominate him/her. February 1: Personnel Award For nomination guidelines, online submission form and a list of previous winners, please visit: (Canadian Diabetes Association) http://tinyurl.com/6w4scqc.
Insight Development Grants 2012 Research and Mission Award - Call for Nominations
CIHR Operating Grant Program The PHC Research Institute is now seeking nominations for the 2012 Research and Mission Award. The award recognizes a scientist at Providence Health Care who demonstrates the Extra Fellowship Program mission and values of our organization while conducting outstanding research.
Early Career Scholars (UBC – Peter Past winners of this award include Dr. Jim Hogg (2005), Dr. Peter Paré (2006), Wall Institute of Advanced Studies) Dr. Julio Montaner (2007), Drs. Adeera Levin and Thomas Kerr (2008), Dr. Jim Russell (2009), Drs. Bruce McManus and Sam Wiseman (2010), and Dr. John Webb (2011). February 1: Catalyst Grant: Ethics Nomination deadline: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 February 3: Distinguished Service to Completed nomination forms are submitted to CME-CPD Award PHCRI Research Facilitation Office, 10th Floor, 1190 Hornby Street.
Innovation in CME-CPD Award The nomination form and poster are attached. Should you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
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For Full Board Review VP Research & Academic Affairs Human Resources Coordinator Yvonne Lefebvre, PhD, x 68903 Raquel Park, x 62859 PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE January REB Meeting VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Finance Manager Communications & Events RESEARCH INSTITUTE Friday, January 27 Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 Gail Dibernardo x 69608 Research Institute Accountant th Ethical Review Manager 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor
Submission Deadline* Michelle Storms, x 63496 Freda Liang, x 63438 Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Friday, January 6 Pre and Post Review Manager Research Accounts Bookkeeper Beth Gentleman, x 68567 Harina Kang, x 62843 Office Hours: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, M–F *Submissions must be approved by the Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Research Finance Administrator Department Head and entered in RISe by this Esther Wu, x 63199 Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 time. It is recommended that applications be Grants and Contracts Coordinator Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 sent to the Department Head at least 3 days Gwen Sin, x 69102 Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca Human Resources Manager E: [email protected] in advance of the submission deadline. Admin & Communications Assistant Kelly Ceron, x 68570 Jennifer Lee, x69464
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February 1 It’s business as usual for the month of February at Comparative Effectiveness Research and Cost Effectiveness Analysis: An Overview PHCRI. As we approach March deadlines for grant and Case Study Involving the Treatment applications, we are expecting a busy month ahead. of Psoriasis I would like to remind you that PHCRI’s annual Drs. Aslam Anis and Huiying Sun Research Day, part of UBC’s Celebrate Research Week, CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar is to take place on March 5th in the New Lecture Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm Contact: [email protected] Theatre. This year’s guest speaker will be Dr. Carole Estabrooks from the University of Alberta, February 3 School of Nursing. This year’s theme discusses the TBD topic of knowledge translation. Details on this event JHRC Seminar Series Gourlay Conference Room, SPH, 11:30am – are listed on the back page of this newsletter. 12:30pm Contact: [email protected] In November of last year, the Board of Directors of the Canadian
February 8 Foundation for Innovation (CFI) adopted a new strategic road map Mapping the Landscape of Host-Pathogen outlining the evolving needs of Canada’s research enterprise and CFI’s Co-evolution through the Prism of HLA direction in addressing such changes. The road map examines CFI’s Class I-Peptide Interactions mandate and proposes a number of strategic directions to support world- Dr. Tomer Hertz class research, talent and innovation. CFI held a webinar in mid-January BC-CfE Forefront Lecture to cover the main points of this road map, and to address any questions. Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm Contact: [email protected] CFI is currently seeking feedback on these strategies. To view the webinar, and to download a copy of the strategic road map, please visit the CFI February 15 website at http://www.innovation.ca/. Hepatitis C Virus Transmission Dynamics Study - Yvonne Lefebvre Dr. Jason Grebely BC-CfE Forefront Lecture Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm
PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE February 16 CREB Interactive Workshop to Facilitate Common Challenges in Your Ethics Jiri Frohlich, MD, FRCPC Submissions Head, Clinical Trials, Healthy Heart Program Suzanne Richardson, Sarah Bennett, Pia Ganz Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC Clinical Research Special Event Paetzold Lecture Theatre, VGH, Research Interests: 10:30am-12:30pm • Dyslipidemias, atherosclerosis, phytosterols RSVP: [email protected] in medicine February 29 • Familial hypercholesterolemia registry Can We Use “Nudges” to Improve Clinical • HDL metabolism Decision-Making? • Clinical trials for new lipid lowering medications Dr. Nick Bansback CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm Contact: [email protected]
UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS
UPCOMING GRANT & 2012 Research Day: "Putting Evidence into Practice" on March 5, 2012
AWARD DEADLINES PHCRI’s annual Research Day event is here! This event, to celebrate the work of researchers at PHCRI and to honour one of our scientists with the 2012 Research and Mission Award, February 1: Personnel Awards will be held at St. Paul’s Hospital’s New Lecture Theatre. (Canadian Diabetes Association) Theme of this year’s event: Knowledge Translation February 2: CIHR Operating Grant Date: Monday, March 5, 2012, from 10:00am to 12:00pm Location: St. Paul’s Hospital, Room 1477 (New Lecture Theatre) February 3: LifeSciences BC Awards - Guest Speaker: Carole Estabrooks, RN, PhD, FCAHS, FAAN Call for Nominations Professor and Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Translation, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Distinguished Service to CME/CPD Award & Innovation CME/CPD Registration opens February 6 and closes February 27. Award RSVP to [email protected] or call 604-806-9464.
February 9: CUFA Distinguished Academics Award VCH Research Institute (VCHRI) and BC Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (BCCRIN) Clinical Research Symposium - Save the Date! February 10: Bill and Marilyn Webber Lifetime Achievement VCHRI & BCCRIN’s Clinical Research Symposium is happening on March 6, 2012 from 8:30am Award (UBC FoM) to 4:00pm. This year’s symposium will be held at The Cordula and Günter Paetzold Health th Education Centre (Vancouver General Hospital site) at 855 West 12 Ave. February 13: ACHIEVE Post-Doctoral Fellowships Theme: Research Subject Recruitment & Retention
February 15: Betty Havens Prize Registration begins on Monday, January 30, 2012, and ends on Monday February 27, 2012. The registration fee is $25, lunch & refreshments provided. Please stay tuned for details. Knowledge Translation Prize
February 27: Large-scale Applied ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Research Project Competition 2012 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition (Genome Canada & CIHR) in Genomics and Personalized Health
February 29: 2012 President’s Service Genome Canada, in partnership with CIHR, has released a request for applications and Award for Excellence guidelines for its 2012 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition in Genomics and Personalized Health. This competition aims to support projects that will demonstrate how 2012 Aboriginal Bursary Application genomics-based research can contribute to a more evidence-based approach to health and (Health Sciences Association of BC) improving the cost-effectiveness of the health-care system. Guidelines are attached, or can be viewed on the GenomeBC website at http://tinyurl.com/87gpbbu. March 1: CIHR Fellowship Postdoctoral/Post-Graduate MD Registrations are due to Genome BC no later than February 27, 2012. Training Program Contact: Dr. Gabe Kalmar, VP Operations ([email protected]), or Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Brad Popovich ([email protected])
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For Full Board Review VP Research & Academic Affairs Human Resources Coordinator Yvonne Lefebvre, PhD, x 68903 Raquel Park, x 62859 PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE February REB Meeting VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Finance Manager Communications & Events RESEARCH INSTITUTE Friday, February 24 Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 Gail Dibernardo x 69608 Research Institute Accountant th Ethical Review Manager 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor
Submission Deadline* Michelle Storms, x 63496 Freda Liang, x 63438 Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Friday, February 3 Pre and Post Review Manager Research Accounts Bookkeeper Beth Gentleman, x 68567 Harina Kang, x 62843 Office Hours: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, M–F *Submissions must be approved by the Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Research Finance Administrator Department Head and entered in RISe by this Esther Wu, x 63199 Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 time. It is recommended that applications be Grants and Contracts Coordinator Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 sent to the Department Head at least 3 days Gwen Sin, x 69102 Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca Human Resources Manager E: [email protected] in advance of the submission deadline. Admin & Communications Assistant Kelly Ceron, x 68570 Jennifer Lee, x69464
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RESEARCH EVENTS MESSAGE FROM YVONNE LEFEBVRE ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND VP RESEARCH & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS March 6 VCHRI & BCCRIN Research Subject March is off to a busy start as we begin with a full week of Recruitment and Retention Symposium research related events. UBC Celebrate Research Week is to Dr. Bill Henderson commence on March 2. To recognize some of the Clinical Research Special Event accomplishments in research and realize the opportunities The Cordula and Günter Paetzold Health th Education Centre, VGH, 8:30am-4:15pm ahead, PHCRI is hosting its 8 annual Research Day on Monday, March 5. The focus of this year’s event is March 9 knowledge translation, with a keynote presentation to be Molecular epidemiology and HLA- delivered by Dr. Carole Estabrooks. The 2012 Research and mediated evolution in the Mesoamerican Mission Award will also be presented to one of PHC’s Region researchers in recognition of his/her outstanding research Dr. Santiago Ávila Ríos while demonstrating the mission and values of Providence. BC-CfE Forefront Lecture Series New Lecture Theatre, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm Contact: [email protected] Also as part of Celebrate Research Week, VCHRI, CFRI, UBC Faculty of Medicine and PHCRI are hosting a free public talk on regenerative medicine, to take place March 14 on March 7. Please see more about this event on the back page of this newsletter. Measurement and use of Function Residual Capacity in Acute Lung Injury In February, The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research announced the Dr. Bill Henderson launch of the 2012 Scholar Award, part of the Career Investigator Program. These JHRC Respiratory Research Seminar Series Jim Pattison Pavilion, VGH, 5:00-6:00pm awards help cultivate the development of health researchers by providing them More info at www.hli.ubc.ca events calendar with the support they need to further their research and to help build research programs. A number of PHCRI investigators received funding from this Creating an Evidence-Based Pathway for competition last year. It is anticipated that there will be a similar level of success Delirium this year. Dr. Peggy Simpson CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm UBC has announced the recipient of the 2011 Faculty Research Award. I would Contact: [email protected] like to congratulate Dr. Julio Montaner for this achievement. Dr. Montaner, best known for his contributions to the development of highly active antiretroviral March 21 therapy (HAART), has been awarded the Jacob Biely Research Prize for his TBD Dr. Paula Braitstein outstanding record of research. BC-CfE Forefront Lecture Series New Lecture Theatre, SPH, 12-00-1:00pm PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE
RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD Carole Estabrooks, RN, PhD, FCAHS, FAAN MARCH DATES Professor and Canada Research Chair, For Full Board Review Faculty of Nursing at University of Alberta
March REB Meeting Friday, March 30 Research Interests: • Knowledge Translation Theory Submission Deadline* • Knowledge Translation Interventions Friday, March 2 • The role of organizational context in facilitating
*Submissions must be approved by the knowledge translation Department Head and entered in RISe by this • The influence of “best practice” on time. It is recommended that applications be resident/patient and provider outcomes sent to the Department Head at least 3 days in advance of the submission deadline. UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS
UPCOMING GRANT & From Asthma to Stem Cell Transplantation to Spinal Cord AWARD DEADLINES Injury: The Latest in Regenerative Medicine Research
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, (VCHRI), Child and March 1: CIHR Fellowship Family Research Institute (CFRI), PHCRI and UBC Faculty of Postdoctoral/Post-Graduate MD Medicine present a free public forum on regenerative medicine on Training Program Wednesday, March 7, 2012. This event is part of UBC Celebrate Research Week, featuring three of the Lower Mainland’s leading March 2: Awards for Excellence in experts in regenerative medicine research: Mentoring Early Career Faculty • Dr. Darryl Knight, Associate Director, UBC James Hogg Research Centre, PHCRI; March 5: Killam Graduate Teaching • Dr. Matt Ramer, Principal Investigator, International Assistant Awards Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, VCHRI; and • Dr. Schultz, Head of Childhood Cancer & Blood Research March 6: JDRF Request for cluster, CFRI. Applications Date: Wednesday, March 7, from 7-8:45pm (doors open at 6pm) March 9: Applegarth Staff Service Location: Paetzold Health Education Centre Auditorium, VGH Award RSVP to [email protected] or call 604-875-4111 ext. 68699. March 12: CIHR Distinguished This is a free event but space is limited. Lecturer in Cardiovascular Sciences Award
March 14: Career Investigator Program (Michael Smith Foundation) - UBC Internal Deadline Heart and Lung Health FEST 2012 from March 6-10 – Register Now! mid-March: CIHR Health Researcher This year’s Heart + Lung Health FEST 2012 will take place at the Vancouver of the Year Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, March 6-10. Register online now to attend a week filled with activities focusing on the latest in March 15: Banting Research heart and lung health, science and clinical innovation! Foundation The Scientific Symposium is to take place between March 8-9, featuring the following lectures: Balzan Prize - "The Power of Knowledge to Influence Policy: Lessons from the Institute of Medicine" Dr. Harvey Fineberg, President, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies March 23: Canadian Academy of - "Treasuring the Exceptional Patients – Clues to New Treatment Modalities" Health Sciences Fellowship Dr. Michael Hayden, Canada Research Chair in Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine - "Phenotype specific management of severe asthma" March 26: Internal Research Grants Dr. Ian Pavord, Institute for Lung Health, Leicester (UBC School of Nursing) - "Air pollution: how can it be that bad for us?" Dr. Sverre Vedal, Professor, Environment and Occupational Health Sciences, U of Washington Late March: Keio Medical Prize For programs for all FEST events, visit: http://fest.heartandlung.ca/programme/daily-overview/. March 30: Young Investigator Award Please also see attached posters and program for full details. in Biological Sciences PHC RESEARCH INSTITUTE Bluma Tischler Postdoctoral
Fellowship VP Research & Academic Affairs Human Resources Coordinator Yvonne Lefebvre, PhD, x 68903 Raquel Park, x 62859 PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Finance Manager March 31: Canadian Nurses Communications & Events Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 RESEARCH INSTITUTE Gail Dibernardo x 69608 Foundation Scholar Awards Research Institute Accountant th Ethical Review Manager 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor
Michelle Storms, x 63496 Freda Liang, x 63438 Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Cristiano Oncology and Research Pre and Post Review Manager Research Accounts Bookkeeper Harina Kang, x 62843 Trust Fund Beth Gentleman, x 68567 Office Hours: 8:30 AM---4:00 PM, M---F Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Research Finance Administrator Esther Wu, x 63199 Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 2012 Nightingale Award (Canadian Grants and Contracts Coordinator Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 Nurses Foundation) Gwen Sin, x 69102 Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca Human Resources Manager E: [email protected] Admin & Communications Assistant Kelly Ceron, x 68570 Jennifer Lee, x69464
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April 11 I want to thank the research community for your support At Home/Chez Soi: A Longitudinal Trial on Homelessness and Mental Health and commitment in making Celebrate Research Week and Drs. Verena Strehlau & Michelle Patterson the Heart + Lung FEST a success this year. CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm PHCRI hosted its 8th Annual Research Day on March 5. Contact: [email protected] Dr. Carole Estabrooks delivered a keynote presentation on April 13 the topic of knowledge translation. Her presentation A Plague of Prisons: The Catastrophe of demonstrated in a very practical way how evidence-based Mandatory Drug Sentencing in the US knowledge can better integrate into patient care. Also at this Dr. Ernest Drucker event, Dr. Eric Grafstein, Head of the Department of BC-CfE Forefront Lecture Series Emergency Medicine at PHC, received the 2012 Research and Mission Award. This New Lecture Theatre, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm Contact: [email protected] award recognizes a researcher who performs outstanding research while embracing the mission and values of Providence. Congratulations to Dr. Grafstein Title: TBA for his contribution towards emergency medicine research! Thanks also to those Joshua Campbell who prepared and presented outstanding displays at Research Day. JHRC Friday Seminar Series Gourlay Conf Room, SPH, 11:30-12:30pm Contact: [email protected] On March 8, LifeSciences BC announced the recipients of the 2012 LifeSciences BC Award for Leadership. Congratulations to Dr. Bruce McManus, Director of UBC April 20 James Hogg Research Centre and Director of the Centre of Excellence for the Cell-intrinsic inhibition of innate immune Prevention of Organ Failure (PROOF). The LifeSciences BC Awards recognize signaling by mucus metaplasia of the individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to the airway development of BC’s life sciences industry. This award is further testament to Dr. Jeffrey A. Whitsett Dr. McManus’s leadership and dedication to advancing heart and lung research. JHRC Friday Seminar Series Gourlay Conf Room, SPH, 11:30-12:30pm Please read on for a list of awards announced in 2011. April 24 - Yvonne Lefebvre Learning to Communicate in Multidisciplinary Teams Clinical Research Special Event PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE CHEOS 5th floor boardroom (570.50), SPH, 9:30-11:00am Eric Grafstein, MD, FRCPC Click here to register Regional Head and Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCH-PHC April 25 Co-Chair, Vancouver Coastal Health Regional Homeless Young People and Technology Emergency Services Council Ms. Jill Woelfer CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm Research Interests: • Development and reliability assessment of April 27 electronic triage tools for the Canadian Triage Mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase and Acuity Scale (CTAS) and cardiovascular health • Local and regional emergency database development and validation Dr. Jun Ren • Health services outcomes research relating to cardiac presentations in the JHRC Friday Seminar Series emergency department Gourlay Conf Room, SPH, 11:30-12:30pm UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS UPCOMING GRANT & The Gala for Hope Dinner & Dance 2012 Privacy in Health Research - Clinical AWARD DEADLINES Research Professional Development On Saturday, May 12th, Mount (CRPD) program St. Joseph Hospital’s Rapid April 13: Allergen Emerging Access Breast Clinic (RABC) Attend this workshop to learn about the Clinician-Scientist Research and Tapestry Foundation for recent changes to BC’s Freedom of Fellowship Health Care hosts the Gala for Hope Dinner Information & Protection of Privacy Act and Dance fundraiser. This year, funds raised (FIPPA) and how these changes may impact April 15: March of Dimes – at the Gala will go towards a digital health research. This workshop may be of Prematurity Research Initiative mammography machine at Mount St. interest to individuals involved in health Joseph. The cost of the new machine is research including research coordinators and managers. Synergy Awards for Innovation $650,000. To date, Tapestry Foundation has raised $150,000. The Gala aims to raise Speakers: Caitlin Pencarrick Hertzman, Marc April 16: CIHR Program Grant – $65,000 toward the goal. Levine and Steven Tam Transplantation Research Location: Riverside Grand Ballroom at 1231 Date: April 11, 9:30-11:30am Burdette Street, Richmond Location: Chan Centre for Family and th April 27: Distinguished Medical Tickets: $75 per person (or $750 for a table) Health Education, CFRI, 938 W 28 Ave. Research Lecturer – Leaders in For more information or to inquire about To register, contact [email protected] by April 10. Medical Discovery (UBC Faculty of becoming a sponsor for the Gala’s Medicine) fundraising campaign, visit: http://www.msjrabc.site11.com/RABC_Don Spring Start Up Funds (UBC Faculty ations.html of Medicine)
April 29: Mustard Fellowship in Work and Health ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS April 30: Aboriginal Youth and Mental Health (Call for Research Dr. Julio Montaner awarded prestigious Request for Proposal to UBC Division of Proposals) Grand Decoration of Honour Cardiac Surgery
MIND Foundation of BC: Research The Government of Austria has awarded the UBC Division of Cardiac Surgery is seeking Grants 2012 (Call for Applications) Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to proposals for a Research Program that will Dr. Julio Montaner, Head of the Division of lead to the recruitment of a research AIDS in UBC Faculty of Medicine, and Director scientist. The research scientist will lead Alternative: An International of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, in research within the Division in collaboration Journal of Indigenous People recognition of his services to Austria and with its members. Proposal Deadline: May 1. leadership in HIV/AIDS research. Klosche Tillicum Student Awards – Please see attached document for full details and guidelines. Graduate Scholarships The Grand Decoration of Honour for Services is a national honour in Austria awarded to Contact: Dr. Sam Lichtenstein at 604-806 March of Dimes – Year 2013 individuals who have provided outstanding 8501 or by email at (Request for Proposals) services to the country. Click here for details. [email protected].
RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD PHC RESEARCH INSTITUTE APRIL DATES For Full Board Review VP Research & Academic Affairs Human Resources Coordinator Yvonne Lefebvre, PhD, x 68903 Raquel Park, x 62859 PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE April REB Meeting VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Finance Manager Communications & Events Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 RESEARCH INSTITUTE Friday, April 20 Gail Dibernardo x 69608 Research Institute Accountant th Ethical Review Manager 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor Michelle Storms, x 63496 Freda Liang, x 63438 Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Submission Deadline* Pre and Post Review Manager Research Accounts Bookkeeper Tuesday, April 10 Beth Gentleman, x 68567 Harina Kang, x 62843 Office Hours: 8:30 AM---4:00 PM, M---F Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Research Finance Administrator *Submissions must be approved by the Esther Wu, x 63199 Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 Department Head and entered in RISe by this Grants and Contracts Coordinator Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 time. It is recommended that applications be Gwen Sin, x 69102 Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca sent to the Department Head at least 3 days Human Resources Manager E: [email protected] Admin & Communications Assistant Kelly Ceron, x 68570 in advance of the submission deadline. Jennifer Lee, x69464
Congratulations to 2011 Award Recipients!
UBC Special Recognition Awards
UBC Faculty of Medicine Community Service Award – Dr. Anita Palepu CHĒOS
UBC Faculty of Medicine Graduate Award – Guinevere Lee BC-CfE
UBC Faculty of Medicine Killam Research Prize in Science – Dr. Keith Walley JHRC
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
Career Investigator Award – Dr. John Boyd JHRC
Career Investigator Award – Dr. Pat Camp JHRC
Career Investigator Award – Dr. Nadia Khan CHĒOS
Career Investigator Award – Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes CHĒOS
Career Investigator Award – Dr. Kate Shannon BC-CfE
Other Awards and Recognitions
AIDS Vaccine Conference 2011 Conference Scholarship – Chanson Brumme BC-CfE
Boehringer Ingelheim PHC Heart Centre Scholarship Award – Dr. Carolyn Taylor Division of Cardiology
Canada Research Chair, Tier 2 – Dr. Carlo Marra CHĒOS
CIHR Fellowship Award – Dr. Brandon Marshall BC-CfE
CIHR Health Communications Research Award – Michaela Montaner BC-CfE
CIHR New Investigator Award – Dr. Chris Richardson CHĒOS
CIHR New Investigator/Peter Lougheed Award – Dr. Kate Shannon BC-CfE
Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) Young Investigators Award – Chanson Brumme BC-CfE
Columbia University 2011 Mailman School of Public Health Dept of Epidemiology Student Abstract Prize – Dr. Brandon Marshall BC-CfE
Deloitte Public Service Award 2011 – Dr. Michael Krausz CHĒOS
Drug Policy Alliance 2011 Alfred R. Lindesmith Award for Achievement in the Field of Scholarship – Dr. Thomas Kerr and Dr. Evan Wood BC-CfE
Indian Society for Hypertension Austin Doyle Oration and Medal – Dr. Bruce McManus JHRC
International AIDS Society 2011 Conference Scholarship – Rachel McGovern BC-CfE
International AIDS Society/National Institutes on Drug Abuse 2011 Fellowship Encouraging HIV and Drug Use Research – Dr. Brandon Marshall BC-CfE
National Institute on drug Abuse (NIDA) International Program 2011 Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award (DISCA) – Dr. Evan Wood BC-CfE
National Sanatorium Association Research Prize - Dr. Del Dorscheid and Dr. John Boyd JHRC
SFU Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medal – Angela Cescon BC-CfE
Please accept our apologies to those award recipients who may have been missed. If we have missed you, please forward your information to [email protected].
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May 9 I am pleased to learn that the STOP HIV/AIDS project has The BC Methadone Prescribing Study been awarded the prestigious Premier’s Award in the Dr. Amy Salmon CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar category of Innovation. This award recognizes teams and Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm initiatives for their contribution towards the BC Public Contact: [email protected] Service. Congratulations to everyone involved for the hard work dedicated to developing this initiative and to Diesel Exhaust’s Adversarial Effects: advancing public access and awareness to HIV/AIDS testing Adjuvancy and Other Big Effects of and treatment. Small Particles Dr. Chris Carlsten JHRC Respiratory Research Seminar Series Please also join me in congratulating Dr. Aslam Anis for Jim Pattison Pavilion, VGH, 5:00-6:00pm receiving a UBC Faculty of Medicine Award for Excellence in Mentoring Early Video linked at RCH (Room 025) and SPH Career Faculty. This award affirms Dr. Anis’ commitment to fostering the (New Lecture Theatre) professional and personal development of faculty members at the early stages of their career. May 11 TBA Since April, PHCRI has been leading a pilot project to bring UBC Library benefits Dr. Hongbin Li JHRC Friday Seminar Series and services to PHC staff who currently do not have access to UBC’s library Gourlay Conf Room, SPH, 11:30-12:30pm resources. This initiative provides a funded library access pass to non-UBC Contact: [email protected] appointed staff at PHC or PHC staff located away from a UBC-affiliated teaching hospital. Eligible individuals are welcome to apply via the PHCRI office to receive May 16 this library pass. Please see attached poster for information on this initiative and Economic Burden of Asthma in Canada feel free to relay this information to those who may be interested. For the (EBA): A prospective study; design, application form and for eligibility inquiries, please contact the PHCRI office challenges and interim results Drs. Mohsen Sadatsavi & JM FitzGerald at [email protected]. JHRC Respiratory Research Seminar Series Jim Pattison Pavilion, VGH, 5:00-6:00pm Finally, I am delighted to welcome Julie Hadden to the PHCRI team as Video linked at RCH (Room 025) and SPH Interim Pre and Post Review Manager, filling in for a mat-leave position. (New Lecture Theatre) Julie can be connected via email at [email protected] or by phone at 604-806-8567. May 23 Examining the development of sensation seeking and impulsivity in PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE adolescence Dr. Chris Richardson CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm Terry Phang, MD Contact: [email protected] Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, UBC June 12 Research Scientist, CHEOS Project Team Building Workshop Clinical Research Special Event MPR 1&2, Paetzold Health Education Research Interest: Centre, VGH, 1:00-4:30pm • Clinical research in the field of Register by June 1 to [email protected] colorectal surgery
UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS
UPCOMING GRANT & 7th Annual Fraser Health Research Week Addictions and Impulsive Decision- Making: Understanding mechanism to AWARD DEADLINES From June 11-15, Fraser Health is hosting its th improve treatment outcome (CHEOS) 7 Annual Research Week to hold events of May 14: CIHR Operating Grant – interest to researchers, clinical trials This CHEOS workshop, Programmatic Grants in Food and managers and coordinators and sponsored by the MIND Health research staff. foundation, brings together health care May 15: CIHR Operating Grant – This event will cover topics on: practitioners and Collaborative Health Research • Research at the Point of Care researchers to exchange knowledge on Projects (LOI) • Social Media for Researchers addiction and impulsive decision-making, • Nursing Research and to discuss current scientific findings and China-Canada Joint Health Research • Community Participatory Research its significance for current and potential Initiative (CIHR) future treatment. • Clinical Trials Management The goal of this workshop is to enhance the Grand Challenges Exploration Please RSVP by June 13 via delivery of scientifically-based treatments to www.ccrs.vch.ca/Default.aspx, or email to drug abuse patients. Killam Research Fellowship [email protected] with subject Date: line: RSVP – June 13 (your name, title and June 6, 2012, 9:00am – 3:00pm May 18: New Biomarkers for HIV department). All sessions are free. Location: UBC Irving Barber Learning Incidence Measurement (Request for Centre: R261-1961 East Mall, Vancouver, BC LOI) Visit the website or see attached document for Register online for this free workshop. the week’s agenda. May 22: BC Health Association Visit the website for full details. Legacy Award
John F. McCreary Prize for ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Interprofessional Teamwork BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS wins 1st Annual PHC Interprofessional
May 27: Global Surgery Research AccolAIDS Award for Science, Research Practice, Education and Research Awards (Branch for International and Technology Conference – Call for Abstracts Surgery) The laboratory program at BC Centre for Showcase your team’s experience with May 31: Have A Heart Bursary Excellence in HIV/AIDS has received the Interprofessional Education or Program AccolAIDS award in the category of science, Interprofessional Practice and help PHC to research and technology at the awards gala held strengthen and deepen the dialogue about CIHR Café Scientifique Program 2012 on April 29, 2012. This annual gala honours collaboration between all disciplines to organizations, businesses, groups and individuals support patient-centred care. CIHR Team Grant: Canadian for their dedication and achievements in Epigenetics Environment, Health responding to the AIDS epidemic in BC. Abstract Deadline: June 15, 2012 Research Consortium Congratulations to the BC-CfE laboratory Please submit your abstract to Marion Briggs program! ([email protected]). June 1: ICRH Top Publication Award See attached announcement for conference for Young Investigator (CIHR) Please visit the AccolAIDS website for a full list of details and abstract submission form. 2012 winners.
RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD PHC RESEARCH INSTITUTE MAY DATES
For Full Board Review VP Research & Academic Affairs Human Resources Coordinator Yvonne Lefebvre, PhD, x 68903 Raquel Park, x 62859 PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE May REB Meeting VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Finance Manager Communications & Events Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 RESEARCH INSTITUTE Friday, May 25 Gail Dibernardo x 69608 Research Institute Accountant th Ethical Review Manager 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor
Michelle Storms, x 63496 Freda Liang, x 63438 Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Submission Deadline* Pre and Post Review Manager Research Accounts Bookkeeper Friday, May 4 Beth Gentleman, x 68567 Harina Kang, x 62843 Office Hours: 8:30 AM---4:00 PM, M---F Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Research Finance Administrator *Submissions must be approved by the Esther Wu, x 63199 Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 Department Head and entered in RISe by this Grants and Contracts Coordinator Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 time. It is recommended that applications be Gwen Sin, x 69102 Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca sent to the Department Head at least 3 days Human Resources Manager E: [email protected] Admin & Communications Assistant Kelly Ceron, x 68570 in advance of the submission deadline. Jennifer Lee, x69464
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RESEARCH EVENTS MESSAGE FROM YVONNE LEFEBVRE ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND VP RESEARCH & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS June 8 Immuno-stromal interactions in large The UBC School of Nursing held its first annual gala on May 3. vessel vasculitis The event recognized alumni for their work with the School of Dr. Cornelia Weyand Nursing, including a practice partnership and community JHRC Seminar Series partnership award. David Byres, VP of Acute Clinical Programs and Gourlay Conference Room, SPH, 11:30- Chief Professional Practice and Nursing at PHC, received the 12:30pm inaugural Practice Partnership Award for his contributions to Contact: [email protected] the School of Nursing. Congratulations to David for this well-
deserved recognition. June 13 Sex Differences in Outcome After I would also like to congratulate Dr. Aslam Anis and Dr. Richard Transcatheter Aortic Valve Harrigan, who each received the 2012 Faculty of Medicine Award. Replacement Dr. Anis, Director of CHEOS and Professor in UBC School of Population and Public Health, Dr. Karin Humphries received the Award for Excellence in Mentoring Early Career Faculty for his commitment CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar in fostering the careers of faculty members. Dr. Richard Harrigan was presented the Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research. Dr. Harrigan, Contact: [email protected] an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at UBC and Director of the award winning Laboratory Program at BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, was recognized for June 15 his outstanding performance this year. Clinical Trials Management Symposium Clinical Trials Special Event At the beginning of 2012, it was announced that Dr. Bruce McManus will be stepping Royal Columbian Hospital - Sherbrooke down as Director of UBC James Hogg Research Centre (JHRC) in the summer of 2012. Dr. Lounge (260 Sherbooke Street, New McManus has been a visionary leader who has led the Centre to provincial, national and Westminster) Contact: [email protected] international prominence. Going forward, the centre is seeking an investigator with expertise in heart and lung health to take on this directorial position. The selection June 21 committee has disseminated a call for internal applications through June 6. A public Deconstructing and Reconstructing the forum will be held on June 15, where selected candidates will present their vision for the Human Microvasculature future of the James Hogg Research Centre. Dr. Jordan S. Pober JHRC Special Seminar In addition to changes within the James Hogg Research Centre, Providence Health Care is James Hogg Research Centre, 3B also set to begin its search for applicants to the position of VP Research and Academic Boardroom, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm Affairs and President of PHCRI upon my retirement from this role. Contact: [email protected] Please stay tuned for updates.
PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD JUNE DATES Roxana Geoffrion MD, FRCPC For Full Board Review Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC Faculty of Medicine June REB Meeting Urogynaecologist, Department of OBGYN, Friday, June 29 St. Paul’s Hospital
Submission Deadline* Research Interests: Friday, June 1 • Surgical education - procedural competence for gynaecology residents *Submissions must be approved by the • Surgical outcomes of various pelvic organ Department Head and entered in RISe by this prolapse and incontinence procedures time. It is recommended that applications be sent to the Department Head at least 3 days • Impact of pelvic pathology on the bladder - fibroids and bladder symptoms in advance of the submission deadline. • Conservative treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
UPCOMING GRANT & PHC Strategic Plan 2012-2015: Creating Our Future AWARD DEADLINES Providence Health Care has introduced its latest strategic plan for 2012-2015. The updated strategic plan focuses on achieving the organization’s new vision statement, “Driven by June 7: E.W.R Steacie Fellowships compassion and social justice, we are at the forefront of exceptional care and innovation.” June 11: CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith The strategic plan illustrates specifically what the Foreign Study Supplement organization hopes to achieve, which is guided by five strategic directions: Care experience; Infrastructure development; Innovation; People; and Quality and Safety. June 15: CIHR Catalyst Grant –
Health Service sand Systems for an Please see attached for an overview of the strategic plan, Aging Population Q&A and the poster. documents to learn more about PHC’s Strategic Plan. Killam Research Prize
CIHR Dissemination Events UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS Institute of Gender and Health “Collaboration in Action” CIHR Planning Grants Conference: Advancing Excellence in - 13th Canadian Collaborative Mental
Gender, Sex and Health Research Health Care Conference June 25: The Canadian Medal Hall of Fame This conference, hosted by Register now for Canadian Institute of Collaboration in Health Research Institute Action, an annual June 30: Post Doctoral Fellowship of Gender and Health mental health care conference in Epidemiology and Population (CIHR-IGH), will explore aiming to address the issue around the Health (Quantitative Research) the advances in the understandings of how collaboration of mental health care sex and gender influences the health of providers with primary care providers, and Distinguished Scholars in Residence women, men and people of diverse gender what actions can be taken to offer care (Peter Wall Institute for Advanced identities. The conference will feature providers the necessary resources. Studies) dynamic presentations on discoveries and innovative interventions and more. This event is of interest to consumers, family
Frontiers of Knowledge and Culture physicians, psychiatrists, mental health and Awards (BBVA Foundation) Date: October 29-31, 2012 primary health care providers, clinical leaders, policy makers, educators and more. Location: Hilton Montreal Bonaventure
July 2: Stemmler Fund 2012-2013 900 de la Gauchetiere Street West Registration deadline: June 11 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Conference Date: June 15-16, 2012 Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, BC July 3: Excellence in For the latest news and to register for this Interprofessional Education conference, please visit: To learn more and to register, visit Teaching Award www.genderandhealthconference.com http://www.shared-care.ca
Outstanding Leadership in Advancing Interprofessional Education & Professional PHC RESEARCH INSTITUTE Development Award
VP Research & Academic Affairs Human Resources Coordinator Yvonne Lefebvre, PhD, x 68903 Raquel Park, x 62859 Practice Education Team Award PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Finance Manager Communications & Events Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 RESEARCH INSTITUTE Gail Dibernardo x 69608 Research Institute Accountant th July 5: Postdoctoral Fellowships Ethical Review Manager 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor Michelle Storms, x 63496 Freda Liang, x 63438 Program (Canadian Blood Service) Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Pre and Post Review Manager Research Accounts Bookkeeper Beth Gentleman, x 68567 Harina Kang, x 62843 Office Hours: 8:30 AM---4:00 PM, M---F Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Research Finance Administrator July 9: On The Move Incentive Esther Wu, x 63199 Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 Grants (CAAWS) Grants and Contracts Coordinator Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 Gwen Sin, x 69102 Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca Human Resources Manager E: [email protected] Admin & Communications Assistant Kelly Ceron, x 68570 Jennifer Lee, x69464
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RESEARCH EVENTS MESSAGE FROM YVONNE LEFEBVRE ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND VP RESEARCH & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS July-August Student Research in Progress Seminars The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) has UBC James Hogg Research Centre recently announced the recipients of the 2012 Career Investigator Gourlay Conference Room, SPH Award. I would like to commend all researchers who received this 9 – 10 am, every Monday and Friday award which is so helpful in launching a successful career. For full details, contact: [email protected] Of course, special congratulations to the following PHCRI researchers who received the award this year: August 17 Summer Student Research Day • Dr. Zabrina Brumme - HIV adaptation to immune selection Institute for Heart and Lung Health pressures: historic trends and future implications New Lecture Theatre, SPH, 8:00-4:00pm • Dr. Viviane Lima - Operations research applied to assess Contact: [email protected] different strategies to reduce the public health and economic burdens of HIV/AIDS in British Columbia Note: CHEOS Work in Progress Seminars • Dr. David Moore - Effects of antiretroviral therapy (ART) program design on the will resume in September. Please stay tuned HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa for the fall schedule or contact: • Dr. Bohdan Nosyk - Health economic evaluation to inform strategies for HIV Samantha Jung, [email protected]. treatment and prevention BC-CfE Forefront Lectures will also resume in • Dr. Will Smart - HIV risk environments among illicit drug users: A longitudinal the fall. For full details, please contact: ethno-spatial approach Cameron Collins, [email protected] Each of these investigators is from the Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. PHCRI researchers received five out of the 23 funded research programs. RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD AUGUST DATES MSFHR has also announced the recipient of the 3rd annual Aubrey J. Tingle Prize which For Full Board Review recognizes researchers in British Columbia. I would like to congratulate Dr. Bruce McManus for being awarded this year’s prize. The award recognizes Dr. McManus for his August REB Meeting significant contributions in the areas of cardiovascular research on an international level. Friday, August 31 Please visit the MSFHR website for the full announcement.
Submission Deadline* On June 13, PHC and PHCRI reached an important milestone when Premier Christy Clark Friday, August 3 announced the province’s commitment to redeveloping St. Paul’s Hospital. It is expected that a detailed business plan and final concept plan will be completed by 2014. Research *Submissions must be approved by the space will be made available to clinical areas in the concept plan. Additional research Department Head and entered in RISe by this space will become available as the Burrard building is vacated and upgraded. time. It is recommended that applications be sent to the Department Head at least 3 days
in advance of the submission deadline. PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE
Monica Beaulieu, MD, FRCPC, MHA Clinical Assistant Professor, Nephrology and Internal Medicine, UBC Medical Lead, Special Projects, BC Renal Agency CHEOS Scientist
Research Interests: • Chronic Kidney Disease • Vascular Access Health Policy You cannot plough a field • Chronic Disease Management by turning it over in your mind - Unknown
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
UPCOMING GRANT & BCCRIN Launches Certification Program 2012 CIHR Operating Grants Announced
AWARD DEADLINES to Boost BC’s Competitive Edge in Funding Awards for Clinical Research the 2012 Canadian Institutes of Health July 22: Identifying Health The BC Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (BCCRIN) is launching a Clinical Research (CIHR) Outcomes Associated with Research Professionals Certification Program, Operating Grants have been announced. Changes in Use of Illicit Drugs a program that is unique to BC and the first of its kind in Canada. The purpose of this CIHR awarded over $3.4 million to the July 27: Health and Medical program is to help British Columbia’s health following PHC Researchers : Education/Research Grants sciences industry attract investment and (Vancouver Foundation) clinical trials, and to enhance the professional • Dr. Jagbir Gill, CHEOS development of key members of clinical • Dr. Chun Seow, UBC James Hogg July 30: The Canadian Journal of research teams. Research Centre Aboriginal Community-Based • Dr. Patricia Spittal, CHEOS HIV/AIDS Research (CJACBR) Please see attached for the full news release. • Dr. Keith Walley, UBC James Hogg Research Centre Advancing Integrated Health Care For more information on BCCRIN, visit www.bccrin.ca. Congratulations to all! in Canada (Health Council of Canada Symposium) – Call for Abstracts PCOMING ESEARCH VENTS U R E July 31: Prix Galien Canada th Research Award Save the Date: 9 Annual Leadership Gairdner Symposium 2012 Program for Physicians and Leaders in Listen to two dynamic and high profiled Long Term Care (CHAP) Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences researchers at the 2012 Gairdner Vancouver (Wiley Foundation) The Centre for Symposium.
Healthy Aging at Date: Monday, October 22, 2012 from August 1: Catalyst Grant: Health Providence 4:00pm – 6:00pm Services and Systems for an Aging (CHAP) presents Location: th Life Sciences Centre, Population (CIHR) the 9 Annual Leadership Program in Long Lecture Theatre 2 (LSC 2), UBC, 2350 Health Term Care. This unique leadership Sciences Mall August 2: Mathilde Krim development program is an opportunity to Fellowships in Basic Biomedical bring together ideas, network and address This free public lecture will feature: Research (amFAR) issues and challenges specific to long term care - Dr. William Kaelin [2010 Canada Gairdner International Award Recipient], and in Canada. - Dr. Jeffrey Ravetch [2012 Canada Gairdner August 15: CIHR Operating Grants Event Date: November 30-December 1, 2012 International Award Recipient]. 2012-2013 Location: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver For more information, please visit http://www.cmmt.ubc.ca/events/2012/06/20 August 16: Marie Curie Early registration deadline: October 12, 2012 12-gairdner-symposium-oct-22-2012 International Incoming Fellowship For more information, visit: www.centreforhealthyaging.ca. or contact [email protected].
August 20: Genomics and Personalized Health Program PHC RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CIHR)
VP Research & Academic Affairs Human Resources Coordinator August 30: Grants in Aid (Heart Yvonne Lefebvre, PhD, x 68903 Raquel Park, x 62859 PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE and Stroke Foundation) VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Finance Manager Communications & Events Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 RESEARCH INSTITUTE Gail Dibernardo x 69608 Research Institute Accountant th Ethical Review Manager 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor August 31: Michelle Storms, x 63496 Freda Liang, x 63438 Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 The Gates Vaccine Innovation Pre and Post Review Manager Research Accounts Bookkeeper Award (Bill and Melinda Gates) Beth Gentleman, x 68567 Harina Kang, x 62843 Office Hours: 8:30 AM---4:00 PM, M---F Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Research Finance Administrator Esther Wu, x 63199 Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 Wolf Prize 2013 (Wolf Foundation) Grants and Contracts Coordinator Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 Gwen Sin, x 69102 Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca Human Resources Manager E: [email protected] Admin & Communications Assistant Kelly Ceron, x 68570 Jennifer Lee, x69464
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RESEARCH EVENTS MESSAGE FROM YVONNE LEFEBVRE ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND VP RESEARCH & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS September 11 Ethical Challenges in Trialing New After nearly eight years as President of Providence Health Treatments in Heroin Dependence Care Research Institute, and VP, Research and Academic Dr. Adrian Carter Affairs at Providence Health Care, I have retired from my PHC Ethics for Lunch Series role since the end of August. Thank you to all the leaders, th Dining Rm 1 & 2, 4 floor Cafeteria, SPH, researchers and staff who have made my tenure at PHC 12:00-1:00pm and UBC exceptional and worthwhile. Your endless Contact: support and passion for health care and research have [email protected] been inspirational. -Yvonne Lefebvre September 12
Histories of childhood trauma associated with current suicide risk in homeless individuals Dianne Doyle, President and CEO, Providence Health Care, announces Dr. Iris Torchalla Interim VP Research and Academic Affairs… CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar PHC, PHCRI and UBC are working together with the recruitment firm of Odgers Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00–1:00pm Berndtson on a recruitment process for a full time replacement. In the interim, Contact: [email protected] I am pleased to announce that Dr Peter Paré will assume responsibility as Acting
VP Research effective Oct 1, 2012. September 26
TBA Dr. Paré is a professor of respiratory medicine and pathology at UBC and a Dr. Michael Krausz CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar clinician scientist at SPH and the UBC James Hogg Research Centre. His medical Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00-1:00pm degree is from McGill University. He is highly respected for his research, teaching and publications. Please see his attached bio for more details re his education and October 4 accomplishments. Using Communication Theory to Improve Informed Consent Other Research Updates CHEOS Clinical Research Education Series Congratulations to Dr. Keith Walley as the new Director of UBC James Hogg th CHEOS 5 flr boardroom, 570.50 Burrard Research Centre. He will assume this role in January of 2013. Meanwhile, Bldg, SPH, 9:30–11:00am Dr. Darryl Knight will be the interim Director from now until the end of the year. Contact: [email protected] RSVP by September 27, 2012
PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE
RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD SEPTEMBER DATES For Full Board Review Chun Seow, PhD Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory September REB Meeting and Medicine, UBC Friday, September 28 Principal Investigator, UBC James Hogg Research Centre
Submission Deadline* Research Interests: Friday, September 7 • Mechanical function, ultrastructure and biochemistry of airway smooth muscle *Submissions must be approved by the • Skeletal muscle mechanics Department Head and entered in RISe by this time. It is recommended that applications be • ATPase cycle associated with the crossbridge cycle sent to the Department Head at least 3 days • Mathematical modeling of muscle function in advance of the submission deadline.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS UPCOMING GRANT & 2012 Health Services and Policy Research Support Network Partnership Awards AWARD DEADLINES (Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research)
September 11: Career The HSPRSN Partnership Awards provides matching funds Development Award up to $100,000 to BC researchers applying to peer-reviewed (Fondation Leducq) national or international competitions that address BC health services and policy research priority and require researchers to acquire matching September 14: Population Health funds as a condition of award. Intervention Research (CIHR Operating Grant) Application Deadline: September 17, 2012 by 4:30pm (PDT)
Transatlantic Networks of Please visit the MSFHR website for detailed guidelines for this program. Excellence (Fondation Leducq) UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS September 15: Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies – Let’s Talk About: Palliative Care 17th Annual Cross Cultural Mental International Roundtable “Achieving the best quality of life while Health Conference Discussions living with chronic illness” The Cross Cultural Mental President’s Award for Public This public lecture, part of Health Conference, Education Through Media the Own Your Health “Envisioning the Future of Community Forum, is Cross Cultural Mental Health,” intended for anyone who promotes ongoing dialogue Killam Research Fellowship has been affected by a between mental health and (UBC Faculty Research Awards) chronic illness, those who addictions system by looking
are at risk, or for those at current issues and potential Sloan Research Fellowship who just want to learn more about the topic. solutions.
Date: October 3-4, 2012 September 17: CMAJ Top Presented by: Location: Italian Cultural Centre, Achievements in Health Research Dr. Romayne Gallagher 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver 2012 (CIHR) Head, Division of Palliative Care and Early Bird Registration: September 30 Members of the Palliative Outreach and For more information and to register, Health Services and Policy Research Consult Team, Providence health Care visit www.ccmhs.ca. Support Network Partnership Program (MSFHR) Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:00pm Fall HIV/Antiretroviral Update New Investigator Salary Awards Location: Lecture Theatre, Level 1 The Fall HIV/Antiretrovial update is an (CIHR) Providence Bldg, St. Paul’s Hospital open educational event sponsored by BC
For more information, please visit Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. September 19: Healthcare Renewal http://www.providencehealthcare.org/Dept Policy Analysis (CIHR) _of_Medicine/community-forums.html Event Date: November 23, 2012 Location: Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, Transplant Research Foundation or contact Vancouver 2012-2013 Venture Grant [email protected] To register, visit www.cfenet.ubc.ca Registration - Deadline Extended
PHC RESEARCH INSTITUTE September 26: Collaborative
Health Research Projects Human Resources Coordinator VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Raquel Park, x 62859 (CIHR/NSERC Operating Grant) Communications & Events PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE Gail Dibernardo, x 69608 Finance Manager Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 RESEARCH INSTITUTE Ethical Review Manager September 28: Nurse Practitioner Research Institute Accountant Michelle Storms, x 63496 th Program (BC Ministry of Health) Freda Liang, x 63438 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor Pre and Post Review Manager Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Julie Hadden, x 68567 Research Accounts Bookkeeper Harina Kang, x 62843 October 1: CIHR Fellowship (Fall Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Office Hours: 8:30 AM---4:00 PM, M---F Esther Wu, x 63199 Research Finance Administrator Priority Announcement) Grants and Contracts Coordinator Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 Gwen Sin, x 69102 Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 Human Resources Manager Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca Career Awards for Medical Kelly Ceron, x 68570 Admin & Communications Assistant E: [email protected] Scientists Jennifer Lee, x69464
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RESEARCH EVENTS MESSAGE FROM PETER PARÉ ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND INTERIM VP RESEARCH & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS October 10 Histories of childhood trauma It is with some trepidation that I take on this interim role, which associated with current suicide risk in I hope will be short! Dr. Lefebvre will be a tough act to follow in homeless individuals an interim role and for the new permanent VP Research. Dr. Iris Torchalla She was the first full-time VP Research that we have had at CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar Providence Health Care, and it is a revelation to me to see what Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00–1:00pm a profound impact having a full-time VP Research can have. Contact: [email protected] Before Yvonne, we had researchers, first John Ruedy, then Jim Hogg, and finally Mike O’Shaunessey who served as Director of The ASPIRE Study: A proposal for more Research or part-time VP Research. They were accomplished efficient screening to reduce cervical cancer in Uganda researchers who have all profoundly influenced PHC, but they Dr. Joel Singer tended to do the VP Research functions off the side of their CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar desk, and although they accomplished many important things, they left some of the Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00–1:00pm major obstacles unresolved.
October 5 Yvonne took on chronic structural problems in a methodical and patient fashion and was Soft Intravascular Implants that Treat able to solve them in her diplomatic, consultative way. She established the PHC Research Atherosclerotic Plaques, and other Institute, formalized a lot of ad hoc processes and fixed a lot of long-standing problems. Short Stories and Blood Clots More importantly, Yvonne influenced the research culture of the institution. Research is JHRC Seminar Series no longer considered an ivory tower activity done by the few but something that forms an Gourlay Conference Room, SPH, 11:30– integral part of all we do at PHC and a vital part of providing outstanding patient care. 12:30am She’s done that, not by being loud and pushy, but by being firm and always gently Contact: [email protected] reminding everyone – administration, staff and faculty – about how research can and should be incorporated into what we do. October 24 TBA What was most attractive and compelling about Yvonne was her persistently positive Dr. Josie Geller attitude. When she thought something was worthwhile, she did everything she could to CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar make it happen. She is a CAN DO person. She was involved in the recruitment of many Hurlburt Auditorium, SPH, 12:00–1:00pm excellent new researchers. She worked hard to find space, salary support and start-up funding for these individuals, and the fact that she was trusted and respected by everyone October 26 at the hospital and the university allowed her to broker important deals and partnerships. Analytical pipeline for identifying somatic alterations in cancer genome – Thankfully, Yvonne was equally successful in recruiting and retaining staff in the Research An application in hepatocellular Institute. She and her excellent team have left the house in order and thus my trepidation carcinoma (HCC) whole-genome is only mild. We are in good hands! sequencing data JHRC Seminar Series Other Updates Gourlay Conference Room, SPH, 11:30– 12:30pm The Research Institute is pleased to welcome Mr. Dick Vollet as the new President and Contact: [email protected] CEO of St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation (SPHF). The SPH Foundation provides tremendous support in driving forward research, education and patient care at St. Paul’s Hospital. November 1 Mr. Vollet’s background and experience working with non-profit organizations will help Quality Systems/SOPs: Keys to Success oversee all future operations at the Foundation. at the Site (Webinar) Clinical Research Education Series To kick off the season, St. Paul’s Hospital CHEOS 5th flr boardroom, 570.50 Burrard Foundation has begun fundraising with the annual Bldg, SPH, 9:30–11:00am 2012 Lights of Hope campaign. This year’s goal is to Contact: [email protected] raise $2.0 million towards some of St. Paul’s RSVP by September 27, 2012 Hospital’s needs. Visit www.lightsofhope.com to learn more. (Photo: St. Paul’s Hospital during Lights of Hope)
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS UPCOMING GRANT & AWARD DEADLINES PHC Researcher receives Alumni Achievement Award
The University of Saskatchewan has awarded the 2012 Alumni October 15: Distinguished Lecturer Achievement Award to Dr. Bruce McManus, Director of Prevention of in Respiratory Sciences Award Organ Failure Centre of Excellence (PROOF) and co-Director of the (CIHR-ICRH & Canadian Thoracic Institute for Heart and Lung Health for his contributions to Society) cardiovascular research and treatment.
Doctoral Research Award (Specific The award is presented annually to graduates of the University for their Research Areas) excellence, leadership and innovation in achievements and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of society. Dr. McManus was also the recipient of the 2012 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize Planning Grants (Specific Research from Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. Areas) UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize E-Mental Health Conference Charles A. McDowell Award for InspireNet’s Fall 2012 Conference Making Research Partnerships Work: Excellence in Research Register now to attend the E-Mental Health Conference, presented by UBC Department What does it take? of Psychiatry and the Centre for Health October 16: eHealth Innovations Join participants from across the province for Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (CHEOS). (CIHR Catalyst Grant) this nursing health services research
educational and networking event. This conference will explore opportunities to October 17: HIV/AIDS improve the accessibility, quality and This workshop has been designed to provide Community-Based Research (CIHR capacity of the mental health care system educational and networking opportunities Catalyst Grant) through avenues such as online across the research and practice communication tools and other communities. Post Market Drug Safety and Effectiveness (CIHR Catalyst Grant) Date: December 10-11, 2012 Date: November 5, 2012 Location: Children & Family Research Location: Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites October 30: The Warren Alpert Institute (CFRI) 1763 Comox Street at Denman, Vancouver Foundation Prize Chan Centre for Family Health Education Chan Auditorium/Chieng Atrium For more information and to register, visit November 1: 2013 Investigators in 950 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver http://bit.ly/R1nKNP. the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (BWF) For more information and to register, please visit www.cheos.ubc.ca. PHC Research Challenge 2012 Focus on Stroke Research Scholarship (Heart and Stroke If you have further inquiries, please contact The results of the 2nd Annual PHC Research Foundation) [email protected] Challenge have been announced. This year, 11 teams were selected and given funding Research Scholarships (Heart and towards their research project. Stroke Foundation) The full list of selected teams and details are attached to this newsletter.
RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD PHC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
OCTOBER DATES Human Resources Coordinator For Full Board Review Interim VP Research & Academic Affairs Raquel Park, x 62859 Peter Paré, x 69803 Finance Manager PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 RESEARCH INSTITUTE October REB Meeting Communications & Events
Friday, October 26 Gail Dibernardo, x 69608 Research Institute Accountant 1190 Hornby Street, 10th Floor Ethical Review Manager Freda Liang, x 63438 Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Michelle Storms, x 63496 Research Accounts Bookkeeper Submission Deadline* Pre and Post Review Manager Harina Kang, x 62843 Friday, October 5 Julie Hadden, x 68567 Office Hours: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, M–F Research Finance Administrator
Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 *Submissions must be approved by the Esther Wu, x 63199 T: 604-806-9464 Department Head and entered in RISe by this Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 Grants and Contracts Coordinator Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca time. It is recommended that applications be Gwen Sin, x 69102 Admin & Communications Assistant E: [email protected] sent to the Department Head at least 3 days Human Resources Manager Jennifer Lee, x69464 in advance of the submission deadline. Kelly Ceron, x 68570
PHC Practice-based Research Challenge 2012 Funded Teams
TEAM #1 Team Leader: Karin Christensen Team Member(s): Karen Pott, Aiko Yamamoto Mentor: Sherri Hayden, Rick Sawatzky Project Name: Anxiety in the elderly: a treatable condition that is being missed? Funded for $4000
TEAM #2 Team Leader: Janice Muir, Pat Munro Team Member(s): Anne Dewar, Lisa Orlandi, Linsey Woo, Angust Kinkade, Julian Marsden, Beena Parapilly, Eric Grafstein Mentor: Anne Dewar Project Name: Can a Nurse Initiated Pain Protocol (NIPP) improve pain management in the Emergency Department? Funded for $4000
TEAM #3 Team Leader: Maureen Berner Team Member(s): Dora Ng Mentor: Kristin Westland Project Name: Intensive dietician follow-up to a carbohydrate counting class to improve diabetic patients’ ability to carbohydrate count Funded for $3000
TEAM #4 Team Leader: Kam McIntosh, Sandra Squire Team Member(s): Claude Barholomew Mentor: Pat Camp, Shannon Jackson Project Name: “To bleed or not to bleed” - Does individualized treatment decrease non-traumatic bleeds, increase physical activity and increase quality of life in adults with severe hemophilia? Funded for $4000
TEAM #5 Team Leader: Ruhina Rana, Marie McCoy Team Member(s): Alexia Gillespie Mentor: Maura MacPhee Project Name: A qualitative study of the new graduate experience within an acute cardiac specialty area Funded for $3000
TEAM #7 Team Leader: Katherine MacPhee Team Member(s): Alison Rowe, Allison Palubiski Mentor: Harvey Bosma Project Name: Patient perspectives on frequenting the Emergency Department Funded for $4000
TEAM #8 Team Leader: Jenn Messina Team Members: Alena Barron, Jane McCall Mentor: Jiak Chin Koh Project Name: Overweight and obesity status in a Canadian HIV outpatient population Funded for $2000
TEAM #10 Team Leader: Lillian Hung, Elizabeth Loewen Team Members: Buffy Bindley, Debra McLaren Mentor: Alison Phinney Project Name: The Physical Environment on a geriatric psychiatric unit: how it plays a Role of Support or Obstructs person and family centred care Needs (PERSON) Funded for $4000
TEAM #12 Team Leader: Tanya Leung Team Members: Jacqueline Thornhill, Lona Cunningham Mentor: Stephen Parker Project Name: Preoperative nutrition screening in colorectal surgery patients in Providence Health Funded for $4000
TEAM #15 Team Leader: Michele Trask Team Members: Dave Morrison, Gillian Carter, Mercedeh Kiaii, Stan Marchuk, Camille Rozon, Huinfang (Afia) Min, Fong Huynh Mentor: Martha Mackay Project Name: Evaluation of an intervention to enhancing in-centre hemodialysis patients’ self-care ability Funded for $4000
TEAM #16 Team Leader: Josephine Poon Team Members: Joy Liao, Alys Pinto, Tineke Saul, Mary Gallop, Lillian Hung Mentor: Sandy Leznoff Project Name: Computer-based cognitive training for Chinese patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia: a preliminary pre-post design study Funded for $4000
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RESEARCH EVENTS MESSAGE FROM PETER PARÉ ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND INTERIM VP RESEARCH & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS November 2 Lessons from Bridges: Toward I am pleased to announce the results of a unique partnership Reengineering the Approach to Asthma between PHCRI, the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation (SPHF) and Dr. Robert Freishtat the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research to fund UBC JHRC Seminar Series junior researchers at PHC. The collaboration was initiated by Gourlay Conference Rm, SPH our former VP Research Dr Yvonne Lefebvre and serves as a 11:30am – 12:30pm fitting legacy to her leadership. Outstanding applications were Contact: [email protected] received from PHCRI’s research centres and peer reviewed by the MSFHR and a panel of experts external to PHC. The result of November 5 this competition produced awards for four new researchers at Biomarkers in HIV and COPD PHCRI: inflammaging Mr. Joseph Liu Drs. Kora DeBeck and Art Poon of BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDs, each JHRC Research in Progress Seminar receiving a MSF/SPHF/PHCRI Scholar Award Gourlay Conference Rm, SPH Drs. Jordan Guenette and Tillie Hackett of UBC James Hogg Research Centre, 9:00am – 10:00am each receiving the SPHF/PHCRI New Investigator Award
November 7 There will be a celebration and introduction of the investigators in the New Lecture Ultrasound Staging of Rectal Cancer Theatre on December 12. Stay tuned for an invitation to come later this month. Dr. Terry Phang CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar Addictions research and training at Providence has taken momentous strides this past Hurlburt Auditorium, 2nd Floor, SPH, 12:00- month. Goldcorp Centre for Mental Health announced a $5-million donation towards 1:00pm mental health and addictions research. Of this amount, $3-million was gifted to St. Paul’s Contact: [email protected] Hospital for the establishment of the Goldcorp Fellowship in Addiction Medicine, an addiction medicine training program unique to Western Canada. The Fellowship will be November 9 led by Dr. Evan Wood, co-director of the Urban Health Research Initiative at BC Centre for IPF Update: Pathogensis, Diagnostic Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE). This generous gift is an opportunity to enhance training, Criteria and Clinical Research research and treatment for addictions and related disorders. Dr. Athol Wells UBC JHRC Seminar Series Coupled with this exciting funding announcement was the naming of Dr. Evan Wood as Gourlay Conference Rm, SPH the Tier 1 Canadian Research Chair in Inner City Medicine by the Government of Canada. 11:30am – 12:30pm This prestigious award is for 7 years and is renewable. Dr. Wood has been instrumental in the research and implementation of addiction treatment in B.C. This appointment not November 9 only validates Dr. Wood’s position but is a significant step forward in addressing the Title: TBA struggles of a vulnerable population. (Continued on Page 2…) Dr. Bindi Brook UBC JHRC Seminar Series PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE
Gourlay Conference Rm, SPH 11:30am – 12:30pm Sabrina Gill, MD MPH FRCPC November 19 Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Endocrinology Identifying microRNA expression profiles & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, UBC and biomarkers in peripheral whole blood CHEOS Scientist in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Research Interests: Dr. Karen Sherwood Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome JHRC Research in Progress Seminar Neuroendocrinology of Menopause Gourlay Conference Rm, SPH Diabetes Mellitus 9:00am – 10:00am Osteoporosis
UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS UPCOMING GRANT & Clinical Research Professional American Thoracic Society AWARD DEADLINES Development (CRPD) Team Fall International Conference 2013 Workshop Series (Save the Date) November 7: Grand Challenges This six day conference Explorations (Bill and Melinda Join fellow clinical research professionals for offers the latest information on clinical, basic and Gates Foundation) an opportunity to network and engage in translational science in relevant topics. pulmonary, critical care and November 9: BC Patient Safety and Part of the Clinical Research Professional sleep medicine. Quality Council 2013 Quality Development workshop series, this Awards Event Date: May 17-22, 2013 workshop will feature two presentations: Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Association of Faculties of Medicine “A Day in The Life of a Clinical Research Unit” of Canada Awards For full details and to register, visit - Marketa Waldrum, Clinical Research http://conference.thoracic.org/2013 Consultant November 14: Career Development Award (HFSP) “Health Canada’s GCP Inspection Program” Knowledge Mobilization: Research to - Mallik Mantripragada, Drug Specialist Action (Research Days 2012) November 15: Fulbright Scholar Register for this free two-day conference. and Chairs Program Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 9:00am - 12:00pm Date: November 15 & 16, 2012, Innovation in HIV Vaccine and HIV Location: New Lecture Theatre, Providence Location: Prince George, BC, Ramada Hotel Cure Research (CIHR Catalyst Bldg Level 1, St. Paul’s Hospital Grant) See attached poster for details. Visit http://bit.ly/t9wQb7 for full details. November 19: Canadian Harkness Fellowship Award ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 26: UBC Library Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Awards for Young Investigators and Established Investigators Innovative Dissemination of Research Award The I.M. Young Investigator Awards and Albert Rose Established Investigator Awards supports projects that offer high likelihood of improving the understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis . November 26: 2013 Young Investigator and Established Deadline for LOI: November 26, 2012 Investigator Awards (Pulmonary For further information please visit: http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/research/PFFgrants Fibrosis Foundation)
Message from VP Research continued… November 30: Dan David Prize The Canadian AIDS Society announced the recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Albert Einstein World Award of Medal, which honours the significant achievements and contributions by Canadian citizens. 60 Science 000 Canadians were selected for recognition. Dr. Julio Montaner, Director of BC-CfE has been named a recipient of this prestigious award for the impact of his work on the lives of HIV/AIDS December 1: Manning Innovation affected populations.
Awards Congratulations to all on such remarkable achievements.
RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD PHC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
NOVEMBER DATES For Full Board Review Interim VP Research & Human Resources Coordinator Academic Affairs Raquel Park, x 62859 Peter Paré, x 69803 Finance Manager PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE November REB Meeting VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 RESEARCH INSTITUTE Communications & Events Friday, November 30 Gail Dibernardo, x 69608 Research Institute Accountant th Freda Liang, x 63438 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor Ethical Review Manager Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Michelle Storms, x 63496 Research Accounts Bookkeeper Submission Deadline* Pre and Post Review Manager Harina Kang, x 62843 Friday, November 2 Julie Hadden, x 68567 Office Hours: 8:30 AM---4:00 PM, M---F Research Finance Administrator Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 *Submissions must be approved by the Esther Wu, x 63199 Department Head and entered in RISe by this Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 time. It is recommended that applications be Grants and Contracts Coordinator Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca Gwen Sin, x 69102 sent to the Department Head at least 3 days Admin & Communications Assistant E: [email protected] Human Resources Manager in advance of the submission deadline. Jennifer Lee, x69464 Kelly Ceron, x 68570
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RESEARCH EVENTS MESSAGE FROM PETER PARÉ ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND INTERIM VP RESEARCH December 7 Glucocorticoid-inducible gene expression: The Research Institute is pleased to support the blooming Anti-inflammatory effects, resistance and careers of young researchers. As previously announced, a enhancement by LABAs (Did I miss reception is being held on December 12 to celebrate the something important?) MSFHR/SPHF/PHCRI Scholar and New Investigator Awards. I Dr. Robert Newton invite PHC staff and researchers to join us in commemorating JHRC Seminar Series this unique partnership and to meet the award recipients at this Gourlay Conference Room, SPH, 11:30am- special event. Please contact [email protected] 12:30pm for more information and for registration. Contact: [email protected] This will be my last message as Interim VP Research. It has been December 11 a short but stimulating stint in this important position. I have A Day in the Life of a Clinical Research been on a steep learning curve, and I thank everyone who answered my naïve questions Unit and Health Canada’s GCP Inspection and brought me up to date on the key issues facing PHCRI. As I write, negotiations are in Program progress with the new VP Research. That person will have the challenge of maintaining Marketa Waldrum & Mallik Mantripragada and enhancing Providence’s role as a major academic medical centre. That challenge will CPRD Team Fall Workshop Series be achievable because of the many expert and sympathetic people within and outside the New Lecture Theatre, SPH, 9am-12pm institution who are loyal and supportive of PHC. I’d like to especially thank the Register: CHEOS website outstanding staff within PHCRI and Dr. Howard Feldman, Executive Associate Dean, Research for UBC. December 12 Invitation to MSFHR, St. Paul’s Hospital I have really gained an appreciation of our strengths while in this position and one of them Foundation and PHCRI Partnership is our selection of specific populations of emphasis which has allowed us to develop Announcement excellence in clinical care and the integration of research into clinical care. The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS remains the gold standard for achieving this goal. I recently Special Research Event had the opportunity to attend their bi-annual HIV/Antiretroviral Update which was Location TBD, SPH, 3:30-5:00pm attended by over 300 professionals from across the province who are involved in various RSVP: [email protected] aspects of clinical care and research in HIV/AIDS and related disorders. At the conference,
the latest research results were presented as were the plans for the rapid and efficient December 21 translation of those results into practice to benefit the patients with these disorders. Developing Epigenomic Investigations – Study design and Laboratory Technologies This seamless integration of high quality clinical research with care has allowed B.C. to be Dr. Andrea Baccarelli global leaders in the major advances in HIV care that have taken place: the use of HAART UBC JHRC Seminar Series and more recently the implementation of a strategy to eliminate HIV; the Treatment as Gourlay Conference Rm, SPH Prevention strategy. (Continued on Page 2…) 11:30am – 12:30pm Contact: [email protected] PHCRI RESEARCHER PROFILE
Will Small, PhD Research Scientist, Urban Health Research Initiative, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, SFU
Research Interests: Public health issues related to substance use “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he HIV prevention among injection drug users has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” HIV treatment among illicit drug users Social and structural factors shaping health – Andre Gide inequalities
UPCOMING GRANT & UPCOMING RESEARCH EVENTS AWARD DEADLINES Lost in Translation 2013: Exploring Substance Use During Pregnancy and Early Adulthood
December 14: Population Health There is an urgent need to address substance abuse in Intervention Research (CIHR vulnerable, at-risk individuals. Operating Grant) Save the date for this two-day event examining the biological, psychological and social impact that substance abuse has on December 15: Knowledge to human development and explore new methods of improving Action Grants (CCS) their overall well-being.
December 17: Alex’s Lemonade Date: March 25-26, 2013 Stand Foundation – Epidemiology Location: Chan Centre for Family Health Education, 950 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Awards For more information, visit: http://www.cheos.ubc.ca/events/lost-in-translation-2013/
December 21: Clinical Educator Faculty of Medicine Grant Development Session on January 7
Fellowship Program (CHES) If you are submitting a new application/renewal/resubmission to the March 1, 2013 CIHR Open Operating Grant Competition, attend this session to engage with GD services at the December 31: 2013 Blood Safety UBC Faculty of Medicine. Innovation Award (Terumo BCT) Date: January 7, 2013 January 1: Taubman Prize for For more information, contact Elizabeth Cheu: 604-822-2327 or [email protected] Excellence in Translational Medical Science ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nominate a leader for the 2013 CHEOS staff member receives Diamond January 9: Clinician Scientist LifeSciences BC Awards! Jubilee Award Training Award (CIHR SPOR) The “Faces of Congratulations to Judy Chiu, Programme – Phase 1 Innovation” is Assistant, CHEOS for receiving a Queen’s a celebration of 15 years of the LifeSciences Diamond Jubilee Medal for her service with Clinician-Scientist Salary Award BC Awards, recognizing leaders in the the St. John Ambulance Youth Program. (CIHR SPOR) – Phase 2 community who have transformed the life sciences sector, while also acknowledging Judy is one of the five recipients from the St. January 11: Undergraduate Health the leaders of tomorrow. Nominate your John Ambulance. Professional Student Research leader or organization for this award. This award recognizes Judy for her dedication Award (CIHR) and commitment to volunteering and Deadline to nominate: January 25, 2013 mentoring younger volunteers. January 16: Undergraduate: For further information please visit: http://bit.ly/TFwZEk For full details, please click here. MD/PhD Students (2012-2013) CIHR MD/PhD Program Grant Message from VP Research continued…
The BC-CfE is the model for answering questions and delivering care that we are working toward creating for our other populations of emphasis and the excellence and dedication of the clinicians and investigators in these programs means that we are in a good position to learn from the BC-CfE and make such advances a reality for our patients.
RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD DECEMBER DATES PHC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
For Full Board Review Human Resources Coordinator Interim VP Research Raquel Park, x 62859 Peter Paré, x 69803 December REB Meeting Finance Manager PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE Friday, December 14 VP Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Jo-Lynn Mervyn, x 69146 RESEARCH INSTITUTE Communications & Events Gail Dibernardo, x 69608 Research Institute Accountant th Freda Liang, x 63438 1190 Hornby Street, 10 Floor Submission Deadline* Ethical Review Manager Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5 Friday, November 16 Michelle Storms, x 63496 Research Accounts Bookkeeper Harina Kang, x 62843 Pre and Post Review Manager Julie Hadden, x 68567 Office Hours: 8:30 AM---4:00 PM, M---F *Submissions must be approved by the Research Finance Administrator Department Head and entered in RISe by this Clinical Research Contracts Mgr Wendy Cunningham, x 68041 T: 604-806-9464 Esther Wu, x 63199 time. It is recommended that applications be Research Finance Administrator F: 604-806-8568 sent to the Department Head at least 3 days Grants and Contracts Coordinator Tracy Yang, x 66053 W: www.providenceresearch.ca Gwen Sin, x 69102 in advance of the submission deadline. Admin & Communications Assistant E: [email protected] Human Resources Manager Jennifer Lee, x69464 Kelly Ceron, x 68570