Posted On: Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Here is an update on recent activities and publications of the Gender & Sexual Health Initiative (GSHI) of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. GSHI is an umbrella program of research projects both locally and internationally, focused on gender, sexual health, and HIV/AIDS, with particular attention on the intersections with social inequities, public policy, and access to… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
We would like to invite you to join us for an evening of FREE GLOW BOWLING to celebrate the launch of our Back in the Game campaign. Who? Families affected by HIV Where? Varsity Ridge Bowling Lanes When? Sunday February 5th @ 4:45-6:30 Cost? Free space is limited How? To register call 778 782 9259… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Please join us for our next Meditate For Life mindfulness/vipassana meditation retreat, Open the Flower of Being in an Unfolding Spring. It will take place on Sunday March 4th from 10am to 4pm (registration will open at 9:30) and will take place at The Vancouver Friends For Life Society’s lovely heritage home at 1459 Barclay… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
STOP HIV: Discussion for HIV+ staff Are you a person living with HIV? Do you work with people who are HIV+ or at risk for HIV, helping them to access services for testing, treatment and support in Vancouver? The Vancouver STOP HIV project would like to hear from you. We are holding a discussion group… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Check out CATIE’s recent HepC Info Update! Look for articles discussing: Safe injection site planned for Montreal Early guidance on use of hepatitis C protease inhibitors in people co-infected with HIV Effects of hepatitis C and HIV on cognition in women: Data from the Women’s Interagency HIV Study Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma: A standard of… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, January 9th, 2012
VCH have released the final copy of their fall report for STOP HIV Community Engagement. You can download the full report here.
Posted On: Monday, January 9th, 2012
Abstract submission closes on Monday, January 16, 2012. We welcome abstracts that cover all aspects of HIV research. Abstract submissions are grouped into the following four tracks: Basic Sciences Clinical Sciences Epidemiology and Public Health Sciences Social Sciences For more information on the subjects within each track, visit the Abstract Submission page of the CAHR 2012 website.
Posted On: Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
We are all well within the hustle and bustle time, whether polishing off funding applications, or preparing for the holiday season. It has been a crazy fall – time has flown by! In this time of rushing around and getting work polished off before taking some time for the holidays, please sit back and take… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
The Centre for REACH is circulating it’s December issue of outREACH News. In it look for greetings from Sean Rourke and new CIHR funding opportunities for REACH member. To view the full update, please click here.
Posted On: Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
The first Healthy Pathways Forward Progress Report, a joint effort between PHSA and the Ministry of Health, has been completed and is posted online at: http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2011/healthy-pathways-forward-progress-report-may-2007-2010.pdf In May 2007, the Ministry of Health released Healthy Pathways Forward: A Strategic Integrated Approach to Viral Hepatitis in BC. This strategic policy document committed public reporting and I… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
The roster of Keynote Speakers for the CAHR 2012 conference is confirmed. More information on each speaker and topic will be added to the CAHR 2012 website in the coming weeks and months so please check the site regularly. Abstract submission closes January 16, 2012. Plan some time when you are back from holidays to prepare… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Contents 1) Funding Opportunity News a) CIHR and its partners announce the December 2011 Funding Opportunities and Priority Announcements b) Funding opportunities posted between November 15 and December 14, 2011 by CIHR and its partners 2) Application and Funding Policy News a) Agencies introduce new Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research b) Formatting requirements for… Read more »
