Register now for the 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. For more information and to register click here.
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Our Researchers in the News
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As farmland values soar, young farmers become more vulnerable
Ellen Goddard
According to Statistics Canada, the average value of farmland and associated buildings across Canada has jumped 22.7% in five years, making it difficult for young farmers to enter the industry. In addition, as farms get bigger, the value of agricultural land will become even higher, creating an additional barrier for young farmers, says Ellen Goddard, an agricultural economist at the UofA. Read the full article here.
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Providing abortions to Americans could land Canadian doctors in legal trouble – without CMPA assistance
Lorian Hardcastle
CMPA says it won’t assist members facing criminal charges or civil actions in the United States related to elective abortions, even those provided in Canada. However, legal experts say the legal risks posed by American abortion laws should be relatively low for Canadian doctors. Any state that tried to reach beyond its borders would face “a lot of political wrangling and tension” over jurisdiction, says Lorian Hardcastle, UofC associate professor in the Faculty of Law. Read more here.
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Systemic murine cathelicidin CRAMP safely attenuated colonic neutrophil infiltration in pigs
Cristina C Fodor, Robert McCorkell, Greg Muench, Eduardo R Cobo
Post-weaning diarrheic colitis are severe and potentially lethal diseases in young pigs. Conventional treatment with antibiotics is problematic due to increasing prevalence of multi-drug resistant bacteria, so the development of antibiotic-free therapies is urgently needed for livestock. Cathelicidin peptides are microbicidal compounds capable of modulating innate immune and inflammatory responses, however, the effects on gut homeostasis is poorly understood in pigs. This study supports further investigation of CRAMP as an immunomodulatory treatment for infectious colitis in pigs. To access the publication please click here.
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A Web-Based Tool to Identify Interventions to Reduce Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistance
Courtney MacDonald, Anna Bradford, Julia MacGregor, Kristin Flemons, Brian Traynor & John M. Conly
Proven methods to help slow the transmission of AMR are often not effectively implemented due to economic considerations, system inefficiencies, or human behaviour complexities. In response, our team is developing an online and interactive knowledge translation tool intended to accurately represent complex systems and effectively identify intervention opportunities. Using qualitative research methods, we are mapping out the sociotechnical system of the Canadian beef cattle industry from a One Health perspective. To read the extended abstract click here.
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World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress 2022
Maryland, USA
Sep 7 & 8, 2022
This Congress focuses on one of the most important parts of the AMR challenge: tackling the supply problem. The congress will bring together all the stakeholders involved in developing new antibiotic drugs. For more information click here.
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Animal Health Canada Forum 2022
Ottawa, ON
Sep 20, 2022
The AHC's annual Forum is a vibrant meeting place for stakeholders in Canada’s animal health and welfare system. It provides an opportunity for all farmed animal stakeholders to collaborate in the work of animal health and welfare in Canada. 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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The Joint Symposium on Infectious Disease Management
Calgary, Alberta
Oct 13, 2022
This event is presented by the Infection Biology, One Health, Wildlife Health and Ecology, and Cattle Health Research Groups at the University of Calgary. This is a 1-day event and will take place in the HSC Theatre 3 and HRIC Atrium. To view the schedule click here. To RSVP please 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 conference under the overarching theme: Navigating Uncertainty; Targeting Sustainability will be focused on 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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Agricultural Excellence 2022
Canmore, Alberta
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 acknowledging 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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UK and Canada AMR Collaboration
Proposals are welcome in both fundamental and applied bioscience that aim to combat AMR in collaboration between partners in Canada and the UK. The full economic cost may be up to £187,500, and BBSRC will fund 80%. The collaborative activity must last for 18 to 24 months. Please let us know if you have UK partners that you would like to submit with for the funding opportunity, or if you have interest in this overall and we will try to facilitate these connections. For more information please click here.
Funding requires submission from a UK partner by September 6.
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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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Water Innovation Program (WIP)
The WIP program is designed to help the Government of Alberta achieve the outcomes of the Alberta Water Research and Innovation Strategy (2014): A Renewal (AWRIS) and the goals of the Water for Life Strategy. Eligible projects must clearly fit within one of the following three funding streams: 1) Integrated Approaches to Water Management; 2) Management of Climate Change Impacts, 3) Water and Wastewater Management in Rural, Indigenous and/or Remote Communities.Proposals may request up to $750,000 for up to 3 years. For more information please click here.
Expressions of Interest: Sep 15
UofC RSO Internal Application Deadline: Jan 9, 2023
Sponsor Application Deadline: Jan 12, 2023
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Campus Alberta Small Business (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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