Collaboration Opportunities
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C3 Data Hub
The AMR - One Health Consortium will be leading an opportunity to collaborate and contribute to AMR surveillance in water. Genome Canada has launched the $10M call: Genomic Monitoring of Pathogens in Water (GeMPaW) to help Canada defend its population, wildlife and environment from major threats posed by emerging pathogens (EPs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes. Although open to all Genome Centers to apply, the AMR-OHC will be leading an application that will include many members from Western Canada and industry, as well as other provinces. Interested in participating? Please contact amronehealth@ucalgary.ca.
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Industry Engagement: Calling all Industry Members!
Are you an industry stakeholder that is interested in developing their AMR portfolio? The Consortium has many upcoming opportunities for collaboration, and is keen to engage with industry members to build on common interests and expand research opportunities. If you are interested in engaging with our members from an industry perspective, please reach out to Janelle Jiminez, AMR-OHC Manager at janelle.jiminez@ucalgary.ca.
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Our Researchers in the News
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Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments Jointly Release the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on AMR
This Action Plan represents a significant milestone in strengthening the pan-Canadian preparedness and response to AMR. It establishes federal, provincial and territorial commitments on AMR over the next five years (2023-2027). Ten shared priority actions will guide multi-sectoral and multi-jurisdictional efforts across five pillars:
- Research and innovation
- Monitoring
- Stewardship
- Infection prevention and control
- Leadership
Click here to read the news release. Click here to read the full action plan.
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The Microbiome Era
Not surprisingly, the quest to unlock the mysteries of the gut microbiome is considered one of the most important scientific pursuits in human health this century. University of Calgary experts at the global forefront of transformative microbiome discovery are asking, and answering, profound questions to change the future of health. Click here to read the full story.
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Host innate immune responses and microbiome profile of neonatal calves challenged with Cryptosporidium parvum and the effect of bovine colostrum supplementation
Lisa Gamsjäger, Karina M Cirone, Steffany Schluessel, Mackenzie Campsall, Aydin Herik, Priyoshi Lahiri, Daniel Young, Antoine Dufour, Panagiotis Sapountzis, Saria Otani, Diego E Gomez, M Claire Windeyer, Eduardo R Cobo
Calves are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal infection with Cryptosporidium parvum (C. parvum), which can result in watery diarrhea and eventually death or impaired development. With little to no effective therapeutics, understanding the host's microbiota and pathogen interaction at the mucosal immune system has been critical to identify and test novel control strategies. Click here to read more.
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Wastewater Surveillance On Demand Webinar Series
Online
Learn how to use wastewater sequencing to monitor SARS-CoV-2 variants and other respiratory viruses in the community. For more information click here.
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NetraLabs Virtual Summer Hackathon
Online
Jun 28 & 29, 2023
NetraLabs Hackathon is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students, interns, alumni and researchers to showcase their technical abilities and unleash their creativity on an international scale. Students will have the opportunity to tackle pressing societal and business problems using out of the box thinking, cutting-edge technologies and a disruptive mindset from around the world. Form a team of 5 or 6 and register for free here.
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Introducing AbacusBio Canada Ltd. -
Launch and networking event
Edmonton, Alberta
Jun 29, 2023
AbacusBio are a highly respected agri-science and technology firm, delivering world-class innovative solutions across the agribusiness world. AbacusBio Ltd. invites you to a launch and networking event announcing the opening of AbacusBio Canada. Join regional Managing Director John Crowley and other leaders and stakeholders in the agriculture, environment, and forestry sectors. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. For more information and to register for free 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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Accelerating Clinical Trials: Canadian Biotechnologies
The Accelerating Clinical Trials (ACT) Canada Consortium was established to accelerate, optimize, and facilitate the conduct, implementation, and results translation from high-quality, high-impact randomized controlled trials to improve health in Canada and around the world. Through this RFA, ACT aims to provide foundational support to Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy by enabling Canada’s best researchers and companies to undertake the clinical trials efficiently, with the goal being to improve the health of Canadians. Award amount is up to $400K per project/application. For more info click here.
UofC RSO Internal Deadline: Jul 4, 2023
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NSERC Discovery Grants
The DG program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects. These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances. DGs are typically 5 years in duration and are considered “grants in aid” of research, as they provide long-term operating funds and can facilitate access to funding from other programs but are not meant to support the full costs of a research program. For more info click here.
Live Q&A sessions:
Jul 4 at 11am - Submission of a NOI to apply (Click here to access)
Aug 22 at 11am - Submission of an application (Click here to access)
NOI Deadline: Aug 1, 2023
Full Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2023
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Climate and Health Interdisciplinary Awards (CHI)
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund Climate and Health Interdisciplinary Award provides support for collaborative exploratory work that opens new ground for comprehensively assessing or mitigating the impacts of climate change on human health. Awards will be for a total of $375K to be distributed over 3 years. Three rounds of grants are planned and approximately three awards will be made in each round. For more information please click here.
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2023
Full Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2023
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SSHRC Insight Grants (IG) - October 2023
Insight Grants support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. Funding is available to both emerging scholars and established scholars for research initiatives of two to five years. Insight Grants offer support for long-term research initiatives central to advancing knowledge. It enables scholars to address complex issues about individuals and societies, and to further our collective understanding. SSHRC welcomes applications involving Indigenous research, as well as those involving research-creation. Award amount for Stream A: $7-100K; Stream B: $100-$400K for 2 to 5 years. For more information please click here.
UofC RSO Internal Deadline: Sep 28, 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 to $2,M per year for 4 years. NSERC and SSHRC will provide support for 100% of the eligible costs of research. For more info please click here.
Full Project Funding Deadline: Nov 8, 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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