Posted On: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015
By: Joanna Mendell You’ve likely heard that HPV (the Human Papilloma Virus) is able to cause cervical cancer… you’ve probably heard that vaccines are available to protect against HPV… and you may even know that HPV is also linked with penile, anal, and oral and head and/or neck cancers… But are you aware that biological… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, January 29th, 2015
At a Pacific AIDS Network staff meeting several weeks ago, we engaged in “gratitude practice” – taking the time to note what we were thankful for before we started discussing work. It had been cold and snowy for the first time this fall, and I shared that was grateful to be living in a cozy… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
Guest post by: Allyson Ion and Saara Greene Pregnancy and motherhood for women living with HIV (WLWH) in Canada is a success story. WLWH are increasingly having babies because HIV treatment can prevent transmission during pregnancy and childbirth. As WLWH can now expect longevity with the evolution of HIV to a chronic health condition, pregnancy and… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
DEADLINE: Friday, October 31st The Vancouver Foundation has awarded the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation (in partnership with researchers from Simon Fraser University) a research grant to study food provision as a harm reduction approach with people living with HIV/AIDS and who use drugs. The study, titled “Food as harm reduction: the health effects of food… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
PAN has had a dynamic and active partnership with the CIHR Centre for REACH in HIV/AIDS since 2011, a partnership that is currently evolving with an exciting new shift to a “program science” approach. REACH is a national partnership of people living with HIV, community-based organizations, front-line service providers, health researchers and federal, provincial and… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 20th, 2014
New HIV Researcher Workshop, November 14 , 2014, Edmonton, AB CAHR is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the fall 2014 New HIV Researcher Workshop. This workshop will be held in partnership with the Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative Alliance Coordinating Office and the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative. Of note, this workshop will… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 16th, 2014
Heather is a former staff member of PAN. Heather Picotte is the Positive Living, Positive Homes study coordinator at the Pacific AIDS Network. She recently graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary studies, where her research focused on the food security of people living with HIV in the Okanagan Valley…. Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
The Community Report from the Moving Mountains: HIV/AIDS Community Based Research Conference, held in Prince George from June 17-19, 2014, is now available. The report captures the main themes of the event and also outlines the results of the evaluation of the conference, including lists of research and capacity building priorities identified by attendees. The… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 26th, 2014
HIV SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES IN WESTERN CANADA: OUTCOME TOOLS DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH PROJECT COORDINATOR (PART-TIME; TERM LIMITED) The HIV Supported Housing Services in Western Canada: Outcome Tools Development study is a partnership among HIV supported housing service providers in Calgary, Vancouver and Saskatoon; people living with HIV in each of these cities; and researchers, policy makers and HIV housing service providers… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 15th, 2014
The Canadian HIV Stigma Index CBR Project is looking for committed, enthusiastic individuals to potentially be a part of the Canadian PLHIV Stigma Index Steering Committee (Steering Committee) to help assist in and guide the project through its development and implementation. Applications are due by Monday, September 29, 2014. The People Living with HIV Stigma… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, September 4th, 2014
The Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) funds much of the HIV/AIDS related research in Canada, including community based research. Below is a list of upcoming opportunities related to HIV/AIDS. Please visit the CIHR website for a full list of opportunities as some projects may also be able to apply for different funds. Operating Grant:… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
Job Posting External Posting Id# 2014-08 Posting Date: August 18, 2014 Knowledge Translation Coordinator Reporting to: Executive Director Hours: Part Time, 8 hours/week Days: Various Position: Contract Location: Seymour Site and Various Background: The CIHR-funded Food Security Study was the first community-based research (CBR) initiative in Canada to examine food security and health outcomes among people… Read more »
