Spotlight on Knowledge Translation Methods & Tools, Jan 13, 01:00pm ET (11AM MT)
The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) is pleased to present
a new Fireside Chat series in collaboration with CHNET Works!
Join us for a series of chats featuring a selection of popular resources from NCCMT's Registry
of KT Methods and Tools. Meet the authors of the resource. Hear "real world" examples of how
it has been used by colleagues around the country.
Research Services will be hosting a web/teleconference with Nicole Viens, NSERC CREATE program officer on Monday, January 16 from 9:45 am to 12:00 pm, Calgary time.
This is will be an opportunity to discuss the CREATE program and ask any questions you may have regarding program requirements and making your application more competitive.
This is your invitation to the Calgary History of Medicine Event on Monday, January 16, 2012 with speaker for the event being Dr. David Monteyne, Associate Professor, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary whose topic is "Architectural History and the Modern Hospital".
Could you please advertise this event on Thursday, January 12th, 2012?
Participants ‐ people who live with osteoarthritis ‐ will be trained to become patient researchers and partners in health care planning. They will learn how to design, carry out, and publish research, and get involved in the patient engagement movement in Canada.
KD Unboxed: What's wrong with relying on Kraft Dinner® as a Band-Aid® for inequity?
Dr. Melanie Rock
Associate Professor, University of Calgary,
Population Health Investigator, Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions, and New Investigator, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
January 17, 2012 - 12 to 1:30 pm
The Gallery Hall, Main Floor, Taylor Family Digital Library
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information: http://www.ucalgary.ca/foodmarketing
The next Protocol Submission Program (PSP) Training Session is:
Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Health Sciences Library (HSL) Computer Classroom, 1460A
To register for PSP training please go to: http://www.ucalgary.ca/cccr/node/224
If you do not have a MED domain account and want to register for PSP training, please contact:
David Zarecky (403) 210-6329
dzarecky@ucalgary.ca
If you’re interested in obesity research on the University of Calgary campus, you don’t want to miss the return of “Speed Date A Researcher.”
Respirology
Please see the brochure for full course information and to register.
1930 Acute Presentations of Asthma, Croup and Bronchitis: When to Send to Emergency
David Chaulk
2030 Chronic Cough
Stephen Field
The Health Sciences Library is offering a free instruction session on how to search OVID MEDLINE using MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) in the Health Sciences Library Computer Classroom, 1460B. No registration needed - just drop in. For further information, please contact the Library Information Desk at hslibr@ucalgary.ca or call (403) 220-6857.
BHSc students...Do you want to learn about Family Medicine as a career?
Tuesday, January 24th
12:00 – 1:00
Health Sciences, Theatre 4
See Jennifer Logan at the BHSc Office for details.
Research Services is organizing an information session on the CIHR Open Operating Grant March 2012 Competition. This information session will focus mainly on the application process and as such, the participation of researchers' support staff is highly encouraged.The focus of the workshop will be on the application process, including an introduction to ResearchNet and an overview of the internal University of Calgary review and approval process. It's aimed at administrative staff who assist faculty members in preparing grant applications.
Epidemiology
Please see the brochure for full course information and to register.
This one-day course will be of interest to hospitalists, primary care and urgent care physicians who want to improve their choice of appropriate common diagnostic imaging procedures and their interpretation of diagnostic images and reports. In this course, diagnostic imaging topics covering different systems will be explored in depth and supplemented with the opportunity to participate in small-group, case reviews of various clinical presentations.
Science Cafés are informal evenings that provide scientists, researchers and the public a chance to discuss current issues in science in an informal pub and town hall atmosphere.
January 30, 2012
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ironwood Stage and Grill
Speakers:
Dr. Tom Louie, University of Calgary
Dr. John Conly, University of Calgary
Gwyneth Myers, MSc, PhD candidate University of Calgary
Moderator:
Dr. Mark Joffe, University of Alberta
Relative to the arrival of Tri Council staff at the University on the week of January 30th, please be advised of the upcoming event presented by the Tri Council's Financial Monitoring Review Team. Researchers, Administrators and everyone in the research community is invited to this event. The attached presentation deck will be the basis of the discussion and time has been allotted to answer questions raised during the event. This is your opportunity to have your questions answered by Tri Council representatives.
Cardiovascular
Please see the brochure for full course information and to register.
1930 New Guidelines for Hypertension
Charlotte Jones
2030 White Coat Hypertension
Ellen Burgess
In 2011, the CMA (Canadian Medical Association) hosted "Town hall meetings" across Canada, gathering ideas for improving the Canadian Healthcare System. It was known as "Canada's Health Care Transformation".
Date: Monday, February 6, 2012
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Place: Clara Christie Theatre
Faculty Representatives: Dr. Jocelyn Lockyer, Associate Dean, Continuing Medical Education
Dr. Ron Bridges, Senior Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs
Dr. Richard Hawkes, Senior Associate Dean, Research
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest with Industry and the Private Sector
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Seminar: “Prion infections: From molecular biology to therapy and prophylaxis”
Presented by Dr. Hermann M. Schatzl. MD and Professor; Wyoming Endowed Excellence Chair in Prion Biology, University of Wyoming.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
10:00 to 11:00 am
Theatre 3
Contact info: fnewberr@ucalgary.ca
Rheumatology
Please see the brochure for full course information and to register.
1930 Osteoarthritis: What Do We Need to Know
John Esdaile
2030 Arthritis in Seniors: What Else Do We Need To Know
Chris Penney
Please join us for Knowledge Translation Canada National Seminar Series
Session #6 on Thursday, February 9th from 12:00-13:00 MT, with Tom Stelfox
for a session entitled: "Developing quality indicators when there is limited
evidence: the example of injury care"
Dr. Stelfox is an Assistant Professor of Critical Care Medicine, Medicine and
Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary. He received his M.D.
from the University of Alberta, Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Toronto,
MOOD DAY
RESISTANCE IN MOOD DISORDERS:
OVERCOMING THERAPEUTIC ROADBLOCKS
Friday, February 10, 2012
Red & White Club
(McMahon Stadium)
1817 Crowchild Trail NW
Calgary, AB
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Calgary Node of the Knowledge Translation Canada network presents:
NCCMT’s Spotlight on KT Methods and Tools webinar series – February 10, 2012 Spotlight on the Institute for Work and Health’s “From Research to Practice: A Knowledge Transfer Planning Guide” Date: February 10, 2012 (1:00 – 2:30 PM, EST or 1100-1230pm MT) Presenter: Jane Brenneman Gibson BSc, MClSc, KTE Consultant Planning a knowledge transfer project? Looking for a guide that teaches the nuts and bolts?
Presenter: Dr. Nalini Singhal, Department of Paediatrics Neonatology Unit Alberta Health Services
When: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 12 to 12:50 pm
Where: G500, Health Sciences Centre
Helping Babies Breathe is a simplified newborn resuscitation program for resource limited countries.
Date: Friday, February 10, 2012
Time: 12:30 to 1:20 p.m.
Place: Clara Christie Theatre
Faculty Representatives: Dr. Jocelyn Lockyer, Associate Dean, Continuing Medical Education
Dr. Benedikt Hallgrimsson, Senior Associate Dean, Education
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest with Industry and the Private Sector
We invite you to MED SHOW 2012!
Stay tuned for more details about the 40th Annual University of Calgary MedShow - the Roaring Revue (1920's theme)!
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