A pioneering study led by Dr. Michelle Nelson Sinai Health aims to transform stroke recovery by connecting survivors with volunteers for support after hospital discharge.

sinaihealth.ca/news/sinai-hea…

Dr. Kei Masani and Derrick Lim (@rclim11) at KITE Research Institute, investigate an affordable balance training system for #SpinalCordInjury patients that integrates a depth camera to enhance clinical #accessibility and effectiveness. >> uhnresearch.ca/news/enhancing…; doi.org/10.1186/s12938…

🔬 🤝 Join a CIHR Institute Advisory Board, gain valuable insight, and make meaningful change, just like Dr. Eva Grunfeld!

Learn more and apply today: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/18156.html

Congratulations to the 2024 Canada #GairdnerAward laureates! 👏

Special shoutout to the 2 Canadian winners, Prof. Meghan Azad, PhD, for her research on human breast milk and the microbiome, and Christian Landry, for his novel approaches to genomics and systems biology.

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Consultation: The federal research funding agencies are seeking feedback from the research community on draft guidance related to the use of #AI in the development and review of research proposals.

The deadline to provide comments is June 14, 2024.

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With measles increasing worldwide, vaccinating children is the most effective way to protect them from a potentially serious disease. Learn how vaccines work and why they are important to children’s health: ow.ly/8Jmz50R280q

Now open! We are accepting applications for the 2024–2025 #BantingCanada Postdoctoral Fellowships competition.

Deadline: September 17

banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca

New catalyst grants for community-based research in #ClimateChange priority areas:

• Climate Justice
• Lyme disease
• Food security in the North
• Climate change health impacts on older adults

Webinar: May 9, 1:00 pm ET

Register by: August 14
researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtn…

Idowu Olawoye (ID) is using advanced methods like DNA sequencing and AI to stay one step ahead of antimicrobial resistance. As a CIHR REDI awardee, he's one of 43 young researchers receiving funding to kickstart their careers.
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#FundingOpportunity ! Are you an HIV, AIDS or STBBI researcher? Apply for the Biomedical Research for HIV/AIDS and STBBI Team Grants.

Webinar: June 12 at 1:30 pm ET

Deadline: September 17

researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtn…

Today is #WorldHealthDay . This year’s theme is #MyHealthMyRight .

Read about what the Government of Canada is doing to protect the health of people in Canada:
ow.ly/7UYs50R9YRJ

NEW: Carleton Law and Legal Studies Prof. Nadine Ijaz, PhD is leading the way in advancing holistic healthcare.

By bridging conventional & traditional approaches, her work aims to enhance healthcare accessibility & provide culturally relevant care for all.🏥🌍
newsroom.carleton.ca/story/advancin…

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Jeremies Ibanga University of Alberta is focused on brain disorders like Huntington's and Parkinson’s.

His exploration of gangliosides-specific brain molecules aims to reveal potential therapeutic avenues for these challenging conditions.

cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53749.html

#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth

Congratulations to the recipients of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA): Catalyst Grants!

These researchers will be working to improve the health of Canadians by better understanding the aging process.

Learn more: ow.ly/20gk50R8qx5

The 2024 Canada Gairdner Awards Announcement is in ONE WEEK!

That means you have 7 days to come up with questions to ask these brilliant minds during the live Q&A on April 11 at 10 am ET. Are you ready?

Register here ➡️ gairdner2024.virtualvenue.ca

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars together with Brain Canada and CIHR-ICRH / L'ISCR des IRSC.
Read about our winners here: bit.ly/4avdNqa.

New study led by KITE Research Institute’s Dr. Dr Susan Marzolini 🇨🇦 highlights the impact of post-stroke depressive symptoms on women—calling for tailored approaches in cardiac #rehabilitation programs to help optimize #stroke recovery. Read more > uhnresearch.ca/news/tailored-…; doi.org/10.1097/hcr.00…