2012 Notices
December 7, 2012
CIHR funded researcher studying prevention of breast cancer with Polish Diet
Dr. Steven Narod, a CIHR funded senior scientist at the Women's College Research Institute published findings suggesting that women can make choices to lengthen their lives and prevent cancer. Diet and lifestyle factors can modify a woman's risk of breast cancer, even if she has a genetic predisposition.
November 27, 2012
Royal Society of Canada inducts Dr. Alain Beaudet and Dr. Marc Ouellette as Fellows
November 17, 2012
Dr. Steven Narod elected to Royal Society of Canada
Dr. Steven Narod, CIHR funded senior scientist at Women's College Research Institute and a Canada Research Chair in Breast Cancer has been elected a fellow of the prestigious Royal Society of Canada (RSC). On November 17, Dr. Narod attended the RSC's official inauguration to honour its new fellows, held annually in Ottawa.
November 15, 2012
Harper Government Supports New Research in Seniors Care at Conestoga College
Conestoga College will be awarded $800,000 over five years for a new research chair in seniors care. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)/Schlegel Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in seniors care, will work with Conestoga's School of Health and Life Sciences and Community Services, in partnership with Schlegel Villages, to help advance post-secondary education research as well as services for seniors.
November 8, 2012
CIHR-funded researchers to receive Prix du Québec awards (only in French)
Two CIHR-funded researchers are amongst the 13 recipients of a 2012 Prix du Québec.
Dr. Louise Nadeau, Professor in the Department of Psychology of the Université de Montréal and former CIHR Governing Council member, is the first-ever awardee of the prix Marie-Andrée-Bertrand, which recognizes social innovation, for her work into the treatment of addictions and associated mental health problems. For his part, Dr. Guy Rouleau, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine of the Université de Montréal, has been awarded the Prix Wilder-Penfield, which recognizes excellence in biomedical research, for his outstanding career and research in genetics.
October 22, 2012
Minister Wong presents 2012 CIHR Institute of Aging Prizes
October 3, 2012
Harper Government Takes Action to Help Canadians with Rare Diseases
CIHR-funded researchers receive Senior International Research Scholar awards
Four CIHR-funded researchers are amongst 13 of the world's leading basic science researchers to receive Senior International Research Scholar (SIRS) awards from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The awards support outstanding biomedical scientists working outside the United States who have made significant contributions to fundamental research in the biological sciences.
Drs. Charles Boone, Freda Miller, Nahum Sonenberg and Natalie C. Strynadka will each receive a grant of $100,000 per year over five years, and will present their research at scientific meetings to facilitate the exchange of ideas, stimulate new research, and provide an opportunity for collaboration. The SIRS awardees are respected leaders in their fields and their experience will strengthen the growing network of international biomedical researchers.
September 14, 2012
City of Shanghai honors Dr. Shoo Lee, CIHR Scientific Director of the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health
Today, Dr Shoo Lee the Scientific Director of the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research received the Magnolia Award from the Government of Shanghai. This Award named after the city's official flower was created by the municipal government in 1989 to show appreciation to foreigners in recognition of their contribution to the city's economy, science, technology, and culture. Since 1996, Dr. Lee has worked to improve health care for children and training for health professionals and researchers in the People's Republic of China. He established a national program to reduce infant mortality and morbidity in rural China by training rural health professionals in care of sick newborn infants and he introduced the concept of rural maternal-child health clinics and the use of evidence-based quality improvement programs, which have reduced hospital acquired infections by 65% in Chinese hospitals. He founded the International Training Programs in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Neonatal Nursing at the Children's Hospital of Fudan University, which have trained over 100 doctors and nurses from 24 provinces throughout the People's Republic of China. He is a frequent Visiting Professor at many hospitals and conferences across China.
Cochrane Canada 2012 Webinar Series: Learn more about Cochrane Reviews without leaving your desk!
Cochrane Canada Live is a free webinar series that offers online training on a wide range of topics related to The Cochrane Collaboration, Cochrane Reviews and The Cochrane Library. Webinars are available for new authors, seasoned Cochrane reviewers and researchers who want to learn more about The Cochrane Collaboration and systematic reviews. Please visit the Cochrane Canada website to register for the 2012 Webinar Series and get ready to learn with renowned research experts from around the world. Cochrane Canada is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
September 13, 2012
Harper Government announces recipients of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
August 29, 2012
2012 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research recipient to deliver lecture about the future of translational medicine at public forum
Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne, 2012 recipient of Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research and President of Rockefeller University, will deliver a lecture entitled "The Future of Translational Medicine and Drug Discovery: Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?" at a public forum. The lecture will take place in the Drawing Room of Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 4 p.m. Admission is free.
July 18, 2012
Welcome Home, Hélène Campbell! CIHR announces organ transplant investment
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today welcomed double-lung transplant recipient Hélène Campbell home to Ottawa, and praised her achievements in raising awareness about organ transplant donations in Canada and around the world. Minister Aglukkaq also announced funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to support a national transplant research program.
July 16, 2012
Researchers receive grant to study positive youth development in Aboriginal communities
Researchers funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research hope to gain understanding about how positive youth development programs like Active Circle influence youth and community-level health, development and capacity. The grant will also provide an opportunity for Aboriginal youth to share their experiences through artwork at a large Sharing Event at the conclusion of the research project.
July 9, 2012
New blood test to predict fetus with growth dysfunctions
Dr. Andrée Gruslin, a CIHR-funded researcher and her team have identified a circulating molecule in pregnant women that predicts risks of having dangerously small babies with long-term health complications. This molecule is called Insulin Growth Factor Binding Protein 4 (IGFBP-4) and its high blood levels in the first trimester in pregnant women was associated to 22 times higher risk to delivering tiny babies. This new marker will help physicians monitor pregnant women more closely and help them deliver healthier babies.
New video on macular degeneration treatment options
Wet age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in seniors. Dr. Sanjay Sharma, a CIHR-funded researcher released a whiteboard video outlining a study on issues surrounding use of two different drugs to treat this condition.
The outcomes of this project suggest that beyond considering the dollar value of the medicines, it is of great value to take into consideration other costs such as serious adverse events and the human cost of living with such adverse reactions in choosing among available treatments.
June 11, 2012
Members of Global Alliance for Chronic Disease fund research initiative to reduce impact of hypertension
On June 11, 2012, four members of The Global Alliance for Chronic Disease (GACD), including CIHR, announced funding for research projects on hypertension (high blood pressure) prevention and control in 15 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The first coordinated funding effort among GACD members, this initiative includes 14 community-based research projects that will focus on implementing effective approaches to control high blood pressure. The projects represent an investment of more than USD $20 million over five years.
Link to news release
Link to CIHR-funded projects
June 4, 2012
Dr. Alain Beaudet receives 2012 ASMR Medal and takes part in lecture tour
The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) has awarded CIHR President Dr. Alain Beaudet its 2012 Medal. As the recipient, Dr. Beaudet will tour seven major Australian cities (Hobart, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth) as a keynote speaker during ASMR's Medical Research Week (May 31 – June 8). This week is structured as a way for scientists to raise awareness about the benefits of medical research to the general public of Australia. In his lectures, Dr. Beaudet will address how R&D can be used to face the challenges of aging populations as well as specific health needs of indigenous communities in Canada and Australia. He will also talk about the need for more patient-oriented research – the importance of bridging gaps that exist between research and outcomes by removing anything that impedes knowledge translation for patient care.
May 9, 2012
Nurse practitioners in nursing homes can make big difference in care and treatment
As Canada's population ages, demand for long-term care homes is increasing. A CIHR-funded study is now shedding more light on the important role played by nurse practitioners for residents living in long-term care settings.
Researchers have found strong evidence demonstrating the value of nurse practitioners working directly with long-term care facility residents, their families, and other health care givers. In particular, it was noted that the quality of care was improved and that residents had more timely access to health assessments. Families also reported that communication with the health care providers and other staff members improved when they had access to a nurse practitioner.
May 3, 2012
Human Frontier Science Program announces 2012 grant recipients
The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is an international collaborative program of funding for frontier research in the life sciences. Its current members are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Norway, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union.
In March, HFSP announced the 2012 recipients of these highly prestigious and highly selective grants and awards. These included Research Grant Awardees (Young Investigator and Program Grants); Long-Term Fellowships; and Career Development Awards. These grants and awards benefit Canadians (as recipients of awards) and Canadian institutions (as hosts of foreign award holders).
April 16, 2012
Dr. Salim Yusuf's research named 'hot' in 2011 by ScienceWatch
In its annual report, ScienceWatch, a web resource for science analysis run by Thomson Reuters, has declared Dr. Salim Yusuf's research to be 'hot' because it was cited 13 times by other researchers in the calendar year 2011. Based at McMaster University, Dr. Yusuf's CIHR-funded work focuses on clinical treatments for atrial fibrillation and other coronary disorders. He is the only Canadian listed in the web resource's top 15, which provides insight into scientific and scholarly research trends.
March 26, 2012
Research breakthrough creates key medical isotopes without nuclear reactors
March 15, 2012
Journalist Workshop on Epigenetics: how early experiences can affect your life-long health
March 12, 2012
Traumatic Brain Injury: Listening to the symptoms
March 9, 2012
2011 Recipients of CIHR Journalism Awards
February 20, 2012
CIHR-IHDCYH Scientific Director named 'Researcher of the Month' for February 2012 by the Canadians for Health Research (CHR)
Dr. Shoo Lee, Scientific Director for CIHR's Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health, has been named 'Researcher of the Month' by the Canadians for Health Research (CHR) organization.
February 15, 2012
CIHR Presents at the 2012 AAAS Meeting in Vancouver, BC
February 13, 2012
Gates Foundation Invests in Tuberculosis Biomarkers Research in Developing Countries
On February 9, 2012, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced $7.7 million in funding for 10 new grants to identify biomarkers for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) in low-resource settings. This new grant program, Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis, supports innovative research into TB biomarkers to facilitate the development of a low-cost, simple-to-use tool that can quickly and accurately diagnose TB in developing countries. The biomarkers program is part of the Gates Foundation's Grand Challenges in Global Health (GCGH) initiative, which seeks to overcome persistent bottlenecks in creating new tools that can radically improve health in the developing world. The Gates Foundation is partnering on this program with the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), which will help monitor the grant portfolio and supply clinical TB samples from developing countries, and CIHR, which is co-funding one of the grants.
