CIHR Recruiting for IABs
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is recruiting members to join one of its 13 Institute Advisory Boards (IABs). New members will be invited to serve a first term of three years beginning on January 1, 2025. Members from all communities are encouraged to apply, especially those from Indigenous, Francophone and equity-denied communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; and persons with disabilities. Patients, patient advocates and individuals with lived experience are also encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the CIHR webpage at https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/18156.html. Applications will be accepted until April 25, 2024.

CCRA’s Patient Involvement in Cancer Research Program (known as PIP) will be offered this year as an in-person program. PIP is interwoven with the
Life Sciences Ontario, in collaboration with Shift Health, is convening an online session, “COVID-19 and the Future of Our Health Research and Innovation System” on May 28 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm EDT. Speakers include: Dr. Jim Tartaglia, Vice-President R&D, Global Head of ...