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)!
When: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 12 to 1 pm
Location: HSC-G500
Speaker: Arturo Casadevall MD PhD, Leo and Julia Forchheimer Prof. of Microbiology Immunology Chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York
Contact: ejsaquib@ucalgary.ca
Dr. D. Douglas Miller will present today from 12 to 1:30 pm in Theatre 4, Health Sciences Centre. All Faculty of Medicine students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and provide feedback to the committee.
If you are unable to attend, watch the live stream.
Faculty, students & staff are invited to attend the 4th Annual Celebration of Excellence as the Faculty of Medicine pays tribute to dozens of its members at 12:00pm, February 15, 2011 in the HRIC atrium.
The lunchtime event, which honours all Faculty award recipients for 2011, will include both internal and external awards.
The next Protocol Submission Program (PSP) Training Session is:
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Health Sciences Library (HSL) Computer Classroom, 1460B
To register for PSP training please go to: http://www.ucalgary.ca/cccr/psptraining (please note this URL has changed)
If you do not have a MED domain account and want to register for PSP training, please contact:
Psychiatry
Please see the brochure for full course information and to register.
1930 Assessing Depression and Suicidality in Patients, Part 1
Don Addington
2030 Assessing Depression and Suicidality in Patients, Part 2
Don Addington
Fast Food/Sluggish Kids: Researching Media Saturated Domesticity
Dr. Stephen Kline
Professor, School of Communication, and Director of the Media Analysis Laboratory, Simon Fraser University McLuhan Centenary Fellow,
University of Toronto
February 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
With Dr. Joan Brugge
February 17, 2012 - 12 to 1:30 pm
Location: HS G384
RSVP to Carmen Coelho by February 10 at ccoelho@ucalgary.ca
This event will include a question and answer discussion with Dr. Joan Brugge, Chair, Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School
When: Friday, February 17, 2012
Where: New Student Lounge, Health Sciences Centre
For more information, contact Brittany Beingessner (bbeinges@ucalgary.ca) or Chris Skappak (cdskappa@ucalgary.ca) or visit our website at www.calgaryheadshave.com.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Libin Lecture Theatre - 2:30-3:30 pm
Reception to follow (HRIC Atrium)
"Adapting Resistance to Targeted Cancer Therapies"
Presented by Dr. Joan S. Brugge
Dr. Joan S. Brugge holds the Chair, Department of Cell Biology at the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Brugge has been a pioneer in the area of signaling pathways in cancer cells with a specific focus on breast cancer. She has been a leader in developing model systems to study normal morphegenesis of epithelial tissues and how this goes awry in the setting of cancer.
The March 15th deadline for the KT Canada Summer Institution and STIHR fellowship is quickly approaching.
Dr. Jon Meddings will present today from 12 to 1:30 pm in Theatre 4, Health Sciences Centre. All Faculty of Medicine students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and provide feedback to the committee.
If you are unable to attend, watch the live stream.
Ophthalmology / Diabetes
Please see the brochure for full course information and to register.
1930 Serious Eye Problems: What Not to Miss
Geoff Williams
2030 Ocular Complications of Diabetes
John Huang
Dear Colleagues,
The Faculty of Medicine has just completed reviewing applications for the MD class beginning July 2012. Approximately 644 applicants will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be held on three days this year; we hope you will consider participating.
Dr. Ori Rotstein will present today from 12 to 1:30 pm in Theatre 4, Health Sciences Centre. All Faculty of Medicine students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and provide feedback to the committee.
If you are unable to attend, watch the live stream.
Canadian researchers who collaborate in EU-led international research consortia join some of the best minds in their field in well-funded projects, leverage their resources and exponentially increase the scope and impact of their work. This information session will provide an overview of specific programs in Europe's Seventh Framework Programme, in-depth information about the Cooperation and People (Marie Curie) programs and highlight the opportunities for Canadian researchers to participate.
Medical Science Student Association and the Community Health Sciences Student Executive presents:
Seminar Series
"How to give a talk they will remember (in a good way)"
Please RSVP to mdscsa@ucalgary.ca
Speaker: Dr. Kamala Patel
Date: February 29, 2012
Time: 12 to 1 pm
Room: Clara Christie
Lunch is served at 11:45 am
The newly renovated Health Sciences Library at the Foothills Campus is welcoming visitors on Wednesday, February 29 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. with refreshments, remarks, and an opportunity to meet LINDSAY, the Virtual Human.
Pediatrics
Please see the brochure for full course information and to register.
1930 Developmental Screening in Primary Care
Ben Gibbard, Shirley Leew, and Roger Thomas
2030 My Child is Early/Late with Puberty: What Should We Do
Jonathan Dewrant
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