Dr. Kirsten Fiest, PhD, named Scientific Director of the O'Brien Institute for Public Health
The O'Brien Institute is pleased to announce that Dr. Kirsten Fiest, PhD, has been named the Scientific Director of the O'Brien Institute, effective Nov. 1 2023.
Dr. Fiest brings a wealth of expertise, a commitment to advancing public health, and an inspiring vision for the Institute's future to the role. She is an accomplished academic, currently an associate professor of critical care medicine, community health sciences and psychiatry at the CSM. She also served as the director of research and innovation in the Department of Critical Care Medicine.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Fiest on her new appointment.
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Given Dr. Fiest’s new role, her previous position in the Institute is now vacant. The O’Brien Institute for Public Health invites applications for the position of Associate Scientific Director - Health Systems (0.2 FTE). Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2023.
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10 predictors linked to opioid overdose in chronic pain patients, Global News
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“The conversation really needs to be around opioid stewardship and responsible opioid prescribing because we can’t and we shouldn’t get rid of opioids,” says Dr. Jennifer Jackson, PhD.
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University of Calgary doctor shines light on severe E. coli infections in children, CBC Calgary
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Dr. Stephen Freedman, MD, is working to raise awareness about shiga toxin-producing E. coli and delve into the long-term implications for children.
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'I'm proud of what I've done': Calgary woman reflects on caring for her dad, CBC Calgary
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Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, MD, says family caregivers are becoming more and more common. His national study, CAN-PROTECT, is looking at brain aging and the role caregivers play.
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O'Brien Institute summer studentship competition
For Summer 2024, the Institute is accepting applications for students interested in working with one of the Associate Scientific Directors in their areas of focus (Equity and prevention, and learning health systems and digital health).
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Applications now open for Associate Scientific Director, policy and partnerships
In this role, develop and execute strategies to use research and innovation to advance the O'Brien Institute’s Thought Leadership goal through the Centre for Health Policy.
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The O'Brien Institute's response to the Israel-Gaza conflict
The O'Brien Institute urgently calls on the international community to prioritize reducing human suffering and protecting all innocent people affected by this conflict.
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2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Nominate colleagues in student (undergraduate and graduate), faculty and postdoctoral fellows, staff or team categories for their contributions toward advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility at UCalgary.
Application deadline: Nov. 15.
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Good Stuff
Language and health equity: A curated list, NCCDH
Do doctors know enough about the commercial determinants of health? Healthy Debate
This Ontario hospital network is prescribing housing to patients—and building homes on its property, Maclean's
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Funding Opportunities
University of Calgary Transdisciplinary Connector Grants
Application deadline: Nov. 15, 2023
Heart & Stroke Research Funding Opportunities
Various deadlines
AbSPORU Graduate Studentship in Patient-Oriented Research
Application deadline: Dec. 8, 2023
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Department of Community Health Sciences and the O’Brien Institute seminar series
Join this discussion as part of our supplementary seminar series featuring Dr. Jessalyn K. Holodinsky and moderated by Dr. Cathy Eastwood.
Nov. 14, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Online registration: Zoom.
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Department of Community Health Sciences and the O’Brien Institute seminar series
Join this anchor seminar where panelists will discuss different aspects of the editorial process for academic publication submissions. Lunch will be provided.
Nov. 16, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Online registration: Zoom.
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Innovation Week YYC: Social Innovation
Participate in a mashup of activities hosted by faculties, institutes, accelerators, social enterprise, and centres across UCalgary's vast social innovation ecosystem and community.
Nov. 15 - 23
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Department of Community Health Sciences and the O’Brien Institute holiday party
Join the Department of Community Health Sciences & the O’Brien Institute for a dash of holiday cheer to wrap up the year!
Dec. 7, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Are you or your research making waves in the news cycle? Have you received an award or nailed down an impressive partnership? Did you clinch a massive grant or get yourself published again? We want to hear from you. Email IPH@ucalgary.ca
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