SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER
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Job Opportunity: Research Associate, Strategy Implementation
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary is hiring a full-time fixed term (1 year) Research Associate, Strategy Implementation. This position will be responsible for supporting project specific activities to develop Alberta's AMR One Health Strategy and Implementation Plan with the Government of Alberta. Deadline to apply is September 28. For more information please click here.
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Welcome Caroline Johnson!
Caroline joins One Health at UCalgary and the AMR - One Health Consortium as the new Administrative Assistant. She has 25 years of experience in various administrative and customer service roles, including 14 years in agricultural settings. Educated in social sciences, she is looking forward to supporting the Consortium in its significant undertakings.
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Save the Date: Policy Brief Writing Workshop
November 30, 2022
9am - 4pm MST
Join us for a full day policy background and brief writing workshop with a focus on AMR. We aim to include both general information and provide guidance on Consortium project specific content. There is no cost for participating in this workshop and lunch is provided. Workshop registration and further details available soon!
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AMR: A One Health Approach Seminar Series
Oct 4 - Dec 13 (Tues & Thurs)
8:00 - 9:30am MT
Registration is now open for the Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach Seminar Series. This series will provide various approaches to address AMR issues in a wider context that is important for sustainable development of control strategies under a human, animal, and environmental lens. Deadline to register is September 30. For more information and to register click here.
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Our Researchers in the News
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U of A lab joins ‘best of the best’ in worldwide effort to prepare for future pandemics
Matthias Götte
Virologist Matthias Götte and colleagues in his lab are working with three new centres funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health to identify drugs to fight viruses with potential to cause global pandemics. “They’re the best of the best who are working together to develop new antivirals,” he says. Click here to read the full article and here to watch on CityNews Edmonton.
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Staying physically and mentally healthy when returning to school
Cora Constantinescu
Most if not all Alberta students are officially back in the classroom. With COVID-19 restrictions eased in various schools, Dr. Cora Constantinescu at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine joins Global News Morning Calgary with tips to keep your kids physically and mentally healthy this school year. Click here to watch the full clip.
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One Health Circle: Confronting monkeypox
Online
Sep 28, 2022, 7 - 8 PM MDT
Join Drs. Craig Jenne (UCalgary) and Sean Hillier (York University) as they discuss how a global One Health approach to prevention and treatment, that is sensitive and respectful to the most at-risk populations, will be necessary to control current and future outbreaks. To register click here.
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International Masterclass AMR 2022
Online
Sep 29, 2022, 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM CET
This class is designed for professionals who want to understand AMR in a short time:
- Comprehensive explanation of bacteria, antibiotics and resistance
- AMR: global causes and global solutions
- Science, Health-Economic & Societal impact
- Bottom-up, interactive approach
- Contributions by 8 international experts
For more information click here.
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The INAMRSS/CeBIL Copenhagen AMR Workshop: Solutions to AMR from the Social Sciences
Copenhagen, Denmark
Oct 5 & 6, 2022
This workshop will focus on establishing a coherent evidence base to guide international and national efforts to stem AMR and its impact. Participation in the workshop is free of charge and open for all. Registration closes Sep 29. For more information click here.
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Western Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians Conference
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Oct 20 & 21, 2022
Themes of the conference include: Novel Technologies to Enhance Swine Health and Welfare, Production and Research, Disease Challenges in Western Canada, and Snap Shot of Interesting Cases. For more information on the conference please click here.
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Canadian Science Policy Conference 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
Nov 16 - 18, 2022
The overarching theme of this conference, Navigating Uncertainty; Targeting Sustainability, will focus on the most pressing issues of science and innovation and their crucial role in building more resilient society. Early bird rates available until Oct 1. For more information please click here.
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Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference 2022
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Nov 21 & 22, 2022
AWC East 2022 is the largest leadership conference for women in agriculture. Student sponsorships are available! Application deadline is Oct 15. For more information please click here.
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Agricultural Excellence 2022
In-person (Canmore, Alberta) & online
Nov 22 - 24, 2022
AgEx invites everyone to exchange expertise and insights to continue to position Canada’s farmers for success through farm management excellence. This year’s theme is Reaching New Heights, a celebration of the opportunities ahead for Canadian agriculture and embracing the farm business management practices that provide the foundation for success. Early bird pricing until Sep 30. For more information please click here.
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CIHR Fellowship (202210MFE)
CIHR's Health Research Training Strategy aims to equip research trainees so that they emerge from their training as scientific, professional, or organizational leaders within and beyond the health research enterprise. Fellowships provide support for highly qualified applicants in all areas of health research at the post-PhD degree or post-health professional degree stages to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad. The awards consist of a stipend and a research allowance ($40,000 per annum plus $5,000 annual research allowance). For more information please click here.
UofC RSO Internal Application Deadline: Sep 29
Sponsor Application Deadline: Oct 5
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CIFST Food Cluster
The vision of the new CIFST Food Cluster will be to enhance the global competitiveness of the Canadian Agri-Food Sector by encouraging industry led national collaboration and intra-regional participation while building collaborations among key partners.
The CIFST research priorities will be focused on the following Three Areas:
1. Climate Change and Environment
2. Economic Growth & Development
3. Sector Resilience & Societal Challenges
Depending on the nature of the project, CIFTS funding will cover 50-70% of project costs, up to $5M. For more information please click here.
Full Project Proposal Submission Deadline: Oct 17
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MSI Foundation Research Grant
The MSI Foundation is a research granting charitable organization which has supported more than 300 investigators over the past 50 years, many of whom have made significant contributions to health research in the province of Alberta. For 2023, the Board of Trustees will continue to support novice or emerging investigators in the field of health services and population health research (similar to CIHR pillar 3 or 4). Projects also require a co-applicant who is a user of research. The Foundation is committing $300,000 to $350,000 per year to this initiative. The value of an award is up to $50,000 per year for a maximum of two years. For more information please click here.
UofC RSO Internal LOI Deadline: Oct 25
UofC RSO Internal Full Application Deadline: Feb 23
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Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
The CASBE program is a funding program that leverages the different research industry partnerships programs offered by NSERC. The program leverages NSERC’s contribution per project up to $150,000 per year for one year or a maximum of two years depending on the project duration funded by NSERC. The industry partner(s) is expected to provide cash and in-kind contributions in the NSERC application. Click here for more details.
Deadline: The Application submission is on a continuous intake. Both Alberta Innovates and NSERC recommend potential applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
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Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program (ABIP)
The ABIP program aims to support the development and advancement of technologies that increase productivity, enhance competitiveness, boost the value of agriculture and forestry commodities, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The Program provides up to $500,000 per project and up to 75% of total project costs, with the remaining funding (cash or in-kind) coming from the applicant, project partners or other funding agencies. For more information please click here.
Deadline: Application submission is on a continuous intake. There is no deadline to apply.
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The following documents provide updates on the conduct of research and clinical trials for researchers and research teams. Please visit the following pages to keep up-to-date with institutional specific directives.
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