In 2023, O'Brien members used their research to address some of our most critical #healthcare concerns and transform the quality of care. Read about their groundbreaking contributions as part of our better health care portfolio. news.ucalgary.ca/news/digital-h… #research #innovation

🎥 Save the date! On Aug 21 from 5:00-6:30PM MST we’re hosting our next online public screening of low, a short film based on the lived experiences of people with diabetes who have been homeless. Register here: vimeo.com/event/4427629/…

15 U Calgary faculty were recently appointed as chairs of the UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs (UCREC) program. Members including Faculty of Nursing chair Shane Sinclair, embody the spirit of research leadership. bit.ly/4ca1uQ9 #UCalgaryNursing #ResearchExcellence

UCalgary Family Medicine Dr. Tyrone Harrison (Tyrone Harrison, MD PhD) an expert researcher and kidney specialist is using prediction tools to improve the quality of care for patients with CKD and solve a major acute care issue - hospital readmissions. Read more: news.ucalgary.ca/news/shaping-f… #kidneydisease #acutecare

Infectious disease expert Dr. John Gill spoke to CTV News last week about the resurgence of monkeypox, origins of the viral infection, how the new strain is transmitted and how to protect yourself. Find more information at AlbertaHealthServices.ca WATCH: bit.ly/3WYlHmz

New #FundingOpportunity! Leverage Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) data to explore how different factors influence health and disease as we age. Registration Deadline: October 1, 2024 Learn more: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtn…

Congratulations Well Doc Alberta

Dr. Paul Kubes Queen's University and his team are studying how wildfires exacerbate asthma symptoms. Learn more about the nine research teams studying lung health threats: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53982.html?h…

Dr. Ryan Lewinson developed All Skin, a dermatologist-backed skincare app with support from Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)-Rockies, a startup accelerator located at Haskayne School of Business, and UCeed, #UCalgary’s early stage investment fund.

Dr. Matthew James U Calgary Chronic Disease Care leads the PONTIAC Trial, which assesses if cilastatin, a medication that blocks the uptake of drugs in the kidneys, can effectively reduce the risk of nephrotoxin-induced acute kidney injury. bit.ly/4dA5NWd?hsid=4…

As we welcome students and kick off the new academic year, join us on Sept. 5 for our first seminar of the semester! Learn how you can secure international funding and partners for your research projects. Register: events.ucalgary.ca/obrien/event/4… #research #partnerships #funding

@CalDomMedMedical Grand Rounds is back for the 2024-25 academic year on September 10 on Zoom. Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc and Dr. Chandra Thomas will present on making the most of your academic year. bit.ly/DOMMGR24-25 #medicalgrandrounds

Early Bird registration closes in just ONE WEEK! For your reduced rates, be sure to register ASAP! rockymountainim.com #RMIM24

This survey about conference safety for graduate students closes Sept 31. If you are a grad student in Western Canada, we'd love to hear from you about how to make conferences more accessible & safe. Graduate Science Education #AcademicTwitter #HigherEducation

Nominations for the prestigious AFMC Awards are still open! Recognize the achievements of your colleagues in academic medicine. Submit your nominations by October 13. Visit afmc.ca/awards/ for more details. #AFMCAwards #MedEd

Join us for Department of Medicine Medical Grand Rounds on September 17 on Zoom. Dr. Mayur Brahmania will present on "What does quality mean in liver disease?" Register once per academic year here: bit.ly/DOMMGR24-25 #medicalgrandrounds

Exciting news! We are launching a new Health Policy & Public Health seminar series! Please join us in person or on Zoom for our inaugural seminar on September 24, noon - 1 PM. More details here: obrieniph.ucalgary.ca/centre/health-…

Upcoming Workshop! This interactive virtual workshop presents the science of uncertainty while providing opportunities for self-reflection and discussion around experiences. Open to Canadian physicians. Register at: welldoccanada.org/navigating-the…

Tomorrow is the last day to register!!! bit.ly/4cBUzA4 UCalgaryMedicine Department of Medicine UCalgary Family Medicine

Join us for Department of Medicine Medical Grand Rounds on September 24, on Zoom. Dr. Shannon Ruzycki will present on "Addressing Equity Gaps: The Precision Equity and Anti-Racism Toolkit" Register once per academic year here: bit.ly/DOMMGR24-25 #medicalgrandrounds