Our Researchers in the News
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UCalgary-Led Team Helps Develop App To Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
Kathy McCoy & Jared Schlechte
Twenty to 50 per cent of all critically ill patients contract potentially deadly infections during their stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) or in hospital after being in the ICU — markedly increasing the risk of death. Now, a two-year study conducted by a Snyder Institute team has found that the high rates of infection in critically ill patients are linked with abnormalities of the microbiome, or human gut, in conjunction with an impaired immune system. Click here to read more.
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Dysbiosis of a microbiota–immune metasystem in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections
Jared Schlechte, Amanda Z. Zucoloto, Ian-ling Yu, Christopher J. Doig, Mary J. Dunbar, Kathy D. McCoy & Braedon McDonald
Critically ill patients in intensive care units experience profound alterations of their gut microbiota that have been linked to a high risk of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections and adverse outcomes through unclear mechanisms. This study tested the hypothesis that susceptibility to nosocomial infections in critical illness is driven by pathological microbiota–immune interactions, in which gut microbiota dysbiosis triggers impaired systemic immunity and host defense. Click here to read the full publication in Nature Medicine.
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AMR Seminar + Social
Hybrid event (In-person at McGill University)
Apr 18, 2023 at 3-5pm MT
The AMR Seminar + Social Series is a way for the AMR community to regularly meet and learn about the latest work in the AMR field. On Apr 18 Dr. Herman Barkema will present "Tackling AMR in Humans and Animals".
To register click here.
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One Health Circle: The answer to homelessness
Online
Apr 19, 2023 at 7-8pm MT
Canadians are seeing increasing numbers of people experiencing homelessness in their communities. Learn about the different faces of homelessness and the intersecting issues driving the problem. To register click here.
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AMR Exchange
Combating AMR Together: CDC's Global Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory and Response Network
Online
Apr 27, 2023 at 8-9:30am MT
Hear how CDC’s partners in the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory and Response Network address antimicrobial resistance threats and meet critical prevention, detection, and response needs across One Health. To register click here.
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Principles of Biostatistics
Online
May 8 - Jun 2, 2023
Do you want to improve your data analysis skills, but struggle to find the time for a traditional biostatistics course? Our fast-track online biostatistics course is designed for you! Section I will cover essential principles and practical tools for statistical analysis in healthcare and research. Section II will cover data analysis using R software. For more information click here.
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ICOH 2023: 17. International Conference on One Health
London, United Kingdom
May 15 & 16, 2023
This conference provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of One Health. For more information click here.
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Banff Conference on Infectious Diseases
Banff, Alberta
May 17 - 21, 2023
Call for abstracts! Since 1982 this biennial conference has been a unique forum for internationally-recognized experts to present their research on pathogenesis and other aspects of infectious diseases and host defenses. Registration deadline Apr 22. Abstract submission deadline Apr 24. For more information click here.
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One Health Summer Institute 2023
Kananaskis, Alberta
Jun 10 - 17, 2023
This in-person one week program in Kananaskis Country will focus on a One Health approach to climate change in montane ecosystems. Using class and field-based learning, you will learn about the impacts of climate change on the health of interconnected and interdependent ecosystems. For more information click here.
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Having IMPACTT 3:
Advancing Microbiome Research
Canmore, Alberta
Jul 10 - 12, 2023
This symposium will bring together leading minds and highlight the latest findings and new discoveries from microbiome research teams across Canada and around the world. Researchers will share their findings on how our microbiome shapes our health, and how we can harness the power of our microbes to improve global wellbeing. For more information click here.
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World AMR Congress 2023
Philadelphia, USA
Sep 7 & 8, 2023
Since 2015, the World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress has been the go-to conference globally for all stakeholders in the AMR space to meet, brainstorm ideas and formulate initiatives that can effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance. For more information click here.
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CIHR Chair: Applied Public Health 2023
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to fund diverse mid-career applied public health researchers in Canada who will undertake inclusive and equitable applied research programs that tackle pressing public health challenges and who will work with decision makers from various sectors and communities to help support evidence-informed decisions that improve health and health equity. Maximum amount per Chair award is up to $1.15M. For more information please click here.
LOI Deadline: May 2, 2023
Application Deadline: Oct 4, 2023
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2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition
This call aims to further the design and implementation of co-produced adaptation and mitigation strategies for vulnerable groups―those groups currently most impacted by the effects of climate change owing to both physical vulnerability and socioeconomic vulnerability. The maximum value is $1.5M/project. For more information please click here.
NOI Deadline: May 2, 2023
Full Application Deadline: Sep 12, 2023
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NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable agriculture research initiative
This initiative will fund multidisciplinary, collaborative networks of researchers to address specific research objectives by initiating or accelerating the development of truly transformative solutions, and by mobilizing expertise, technologies and research in social sciences, natural sciences and engineering and in areas that broaden the traditional network of agriculture research partners. Grant support from this initiative will range from $500k - $2M/year for 4 years. NSERC and SSHRC will provide support for 100% of the eligible costs of research. For more information please click here.
Preparatory Funding Request Application Deadline: May 8, 2023
Full Project Application Deadline: Nov 8, 2023
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Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund – Stage 2 2023
Through Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy, the Government of Canada is investing more than $2.2B over 7 years to continue growing a strong, competitive biomanufacturing and life sciences sector, and to ensure Canada is prepared for future pandemics by increasing domestic capacity through investments and partnerships to produce life-saving vaccines and therapeutics. CBRF funding will provide support of $500k - $5M/year for up to 4 years. BRIF will fund up to 60% of eligible research infrastructure costs with a minimum request of $1M/project. For more information please click here.
NOI Deadline: Jun 8, 2023
Full Application Deadline: Sep 7, 2023
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Alberta Innovates Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) — Concepts Program
This program serves to accelerate early-stage health research and innovation that demonstrates high commercial potential in priority areas of precision health. Stream 1 (Post-secondaries or government health authority): Alberta Innovates will contribute up to $600,000 to support approved projects for a maximum term of 36 months. For more information please click here.
Application Registration: May 12, 2023
Full Application Deadline: Jul 14, 2023
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Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Health System (PRIHS) 8 - Digital Health
PRIHS offers leaders in our health system the opportunity to leverage digital and data-enabled technologies to further transform models of care, that will lead to the improvement of patient outcomes, healthcare quality, value to the system, and overall value for the people of Alberta. Alberta Innovates and AHS are investing up to $5 million in the PRIHS 8 Program. No maximum budget is set for each proposal. For more information please click here.
EOI Deadline: Jun 19, 2023
Full Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2023
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Looking for grant writing support? Seeking volunteer undergraduate trainees? Curious about potential collaborations? We have resources for you! Contact amronehealth@ucalgary.ca for more information.
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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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