Entries by Rebecca Mercer

Patient perspectives of Value Frameworks used to Guide Oncology Treatment Decisions

Lead Researcher(s):  Winson Cheung & Colleen Cuthbert Lead Institution: University of Calgary Co-Investigators:  ARCC Program Area(s): Societal Values and Public Engagement Funding Term: 2021-2022 Project Summary: Value assessment frameworks have been developed to guide decision making about oncology treatments. The goal of these frameworks is to objectively delineate the value (more…)

Understanding British Columbia cancer patients’ experiences with virtual health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lead Researcher(s):  Stuart Peacock Lead Institution: BC Cancer Co-Investigators: Helen McTaggart-Cowan, Lena Cuthbertson, Sara Izadi-Najabadi, Leah Lambert, Craig Mitton ARCC Program Area(s): Survivorship Funding Term: 2021-2022 Project Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted cancer patients in British Columbia in receiving their care in a timely fashion. Many cancer patients have (more…)

ICYMI: Design and Delivery of Effective Virtual Conference Presentations now available On Demand

Our April workshop on “Design and Delivery of Effective Virtual Conference Presentations”  Featuring Sally Clelford (Face2Face Events Management)  and Martin Krzywinski (BC Genome Sciences Centre) is now available On Demand at the link below: Video: Design and Delivery of Effective Virtual Conference Presentations In addition, Face2Face has prepared a tip (more…)

Benchmarking End of Life Quality Indicators by Tumor Type & Describing models of palliative care across Canada

Lead Researcher(s): Aynharan Sinnarajah Lead Institution: University of Calgary Co-Investigators: Lisa Barbera, Hsien Seow, Peter Tanuseputro, Leonie Herx ARCC Program Area(s): Health Systems, Services, and Policy Funding Term: 2021-2022 Project Summary: Problem: The quality of end-of-life (EOL) cancer care is variable across the country. Previous work has looked at EOL (more…)

Chief Executive Officer – Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

For Full Details and Information on how to apply visit: https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/work-with-us/careers/job-posting/chief-executive-officer/ Overview This is a unique opportunity for a highly collaborative, strategic leader with humility and exceptional communications and interpersonal skills to guide and steward the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer as its next Chief Executive Officer. The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) (more…)

Updated CanREValue Interim Methods Report + Response to Stakeholder Feedback now available!

As part of a broader engagement strategy, the CanREValue Collaboration has launched a stakeholder consultation process. In 2020, the CanREValue Collaboration undertook public stakeholder consultation regarding the Interim Methods Report developed by the CanREValue Methods Working Group. From this consultation, we received 13 constructive submissions from a diverse set of (more…)

CIHR Funding Opportunity: Emerging COVID-19 Research Gaps and Priorities Funding

For Full program details Click Here to visit ResearchNet LOI Deadline: March 15, 2021 Application Deadline: April 15, 2021 Funding Start Date: June 1, 2021 This funding opportunity is part of Government of Canada’s continued response to address the health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic and international organizations (more…)

Sr. Manager – Research, Canadian Cancer Society

To apply online please visit https://bit.ly/30ctwYX JOB OVERVIEW The Senior Manager, Research provides essential senior level support to Research leadership in the assessment and interpretation of CCS’s research investments and funding statistics in order to facilitate strategic planning and execution. The Senior Manager, Research will oversee the interpretation and communication (more…)