CPAC 2017 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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The Canadian Partnership against Cancer would like to inform you about a Call for Applications to attract qualified applicants to who are cancer experts, clinicians, health system experts, health professionals or patient/family representatives to apply for membership on our five new Advisory Committees. A foundational piece for the Partnership has (more…)

2017 Call for Nominations: CADTH pCODR Expert Review Committee

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CADTH has released a Call for Nominations to attract qualified candidates to join our Board of Directors and advisory and expert committees.  In total we are seeking 21 new members, including patient, clinician, and public members who have a range of education, experience, and skill sets from across the country. (more…)

CADTH – Network Meta-Analysis Workshop – Feb. 22-24, 2017 – Ottawa, ON

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Location: Dow’s Lake Court Conference Centre, 865 Carling Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario CADTH is pleased to present a two-day introductory workshop on network meta-analysis (NMA) — the statistical method used to compare multiple treatments and their alternatives simultaneously. Led by Dr. George Wells, a world-renowned methodologist and international expert (more…)

CADTH Recognition Awards – Deadline for Nominations Jan. 30

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Do you know someone who has been a leader and champion of health technology assessment (HTA), or perhaps a rising star with the potential to significantly advance this field of research? Nominations are now being accepted for two prestigious awards for outstanding achievement in the field of HTA in Canada. (more…)

Call for Nominations: Research Advisory Council 2017, Prostate Cancer Canada

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Prostate Cancer Canada has been successful in supporting important, innovative research to improve the understanding of, and the effects of prostate cancer on men. The Research Advisory Council (RAC) has played a pivotal role in this. RAC ensures Prostate Cancer Canada funds only the research that has the greatest potential (more…)

Innovative Approaches to Optimal Cancer Care in Canada – Abstract Submission Open

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Submit your Abstract for the Innovative Approaches to Optimal Cancer Care in Canada, taking place April 7-8, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with cancer care colleagues from across Canada and learn about innovative approaches to enhance the quality of care. This conference is targeted to clinicians, leaders, and key stakeholders in cancer control in Canada. Through (more…)

PostDoctoral Fellow – Population Data BC

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Population Data BC is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for a two-year term, with possibility for extension, to take significant leadership in a timely applied research project that will engage with the public to reform governance of access to research resources. Developments in data, technology, researcher desires, and public expectations have (more…)

POGO Research Talk – Fri. Oct. 7, in-person and online options

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Location: POGO Boardroom, 1014- 480 University Ave, Toronto, webinar connection details below the description Come join the POGO Research Unit for a talk by Dr. Karen J. Wernli, Assistant Investigator, Group Health Research Institute, Seattle Washington. Title: What is the current state of end of life care in adolescent and young (more…)

ICBP – Call for Expressions of Interest

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Investigating how variations in patient pathways and the organisation of health systems impact on international differences in cancer outcomes The International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP) is calling for expressions of interest from teams, consortia or collaborations with expertise in a range of specialities including statistical and qualitative analysis, health systems (more…)

Post-Doctoral Fellow position at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON

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Position:  Postdoctoral Fellow Organization: St. Michael’s Hospital Department:  Surgery/Oncology Health Services Research Status: Temporary Full time (2 years) Salary: Competitive Position Overview We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our research team in Dr. Nancy Baxter’s Health Services Research Unit, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute St. Michael’s Hospital. The (more…)