7th Annual IHDCYH Summer Institute in Maternal-Fetal Pharmacology
July 10-15, 2011
Alt Hotel Quartier Dix30, Brossard (Montreal), Quebec
The Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce its 7th annual Summer Institute in Maternal-Fetal Pharmacology. The Institute will be held from July 10-15, 2011, at Hotel Quartier Dix30, Brossard (Montreal), Quebec.
Important Dates
| Application deadline | April 18th, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Notice of decision | May 13th, 2011 |
| Confirmation of participation (Successful applicants) | June 1st, 2011 |
| Summer Institute 2011 | Start date: Sunday July 10th, 2011 (9 am) |
| End date: Friday July 15th, 2011 (12 pm) |
Course Format
This unique training opportunity features a distinguished international faculty to discuss important topics around therapeutics during pregnancy, the perinatal period, and lactation. Presently, the pregnant mother and her unborn or newborn infant are rarely included in therapeutic studies, leading to "orphaning" from the benefits of drug therapy. The main objective of the Summer Institute is to foster the development of a critical mass of researchers in this neglected area. The course format will combine expert lectures with small-group interactions and hands-on learning to encourage problem-based learning. The course includes preparatory work and assignments, which will be sent to participants one month ahead of time.
Eligibility
This year, the Summer Institute is open to participants from all countries.
The applicants must:
- Be graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or clinical and non-clinical scientists (including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, pharmacologists, and toxicologists) at the early faculty stage of their career;
- Be actively engaged in research or enrolled in a formal research training program at the MSc, PhD, or post-doctoral level;
- Have demonstrated research interest in maternal-fetal pharmacology;
- Agree to attend the full duration of the week-long Institute.
How to Apply
The applicants must provide the following information:
- Curriculum vitae (CIHR Common CV or NIH Biographical Sketch are acceptable);
- One letter of recommendation from their research supervisor, faculty mentor, or Department head;
- A short cover letter (500 words or less) stating the following:
- Their general research interest;
- How the course fits with their planned career path and research;
- How their previous training relates to the Summer Institute;
- What they expect from and can contribute to the Summer Institute.
Applications must be submitted electronically to IHDCYH-IDSEA@cihr-irsc.gc.ca by April 18th, 2011.
Selection
An Institute faculty committee will select up to 20 students based on research interests, research training and experience, and potential for applying the knowledge and experience gained during the course. A letter of recommendation from a supervisor will help determine the applicant's potential impact in this field of research. The notice of decision will be sent by email to applicants by May 13th, 2011.
Travel expenses
IHDCYH will cover the following costs for selected participants from Canada and from low- or middle-income countries. Participants from other countries will have to cover their own expenses or seek support from their institutions or employers, an estimated cost of $1,100 CDN for the week-long course, in addition to travel expenses.
- Lowest price economy air ticket from applicant's home;
- Hotel accommodation for 6 nights;
- All meals on course days.
The participant is responsible for any additional meals, transportation, or incidental expenses.
Once successful applicants have confirmed their participation (deadline June 1st, 2011), they will receive detailed travel and lodging information from IHDCYH.
To send your application or for questions on the 7th Annual NICHD-IHDCYH Summer Institute in Maternal-Fetal Pharmacology, please contact Anick Lambert by email: IHDCYH-IDSEA@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone: 514-412-4414.
