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SUMMARY:BC Cancer Research Day
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 21ST\, 2021 | 10 AM – 4 PM | ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: September 15\, 2021 | Abstract Deadline: August 1\, 2021 \nQUICK LINKS\n\n\nKeynote Speakers \n\n\nDay Schedule \n\n\nDeadlines
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SUMMARY:BC Cancer Research Day
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SUMMARY:BC Cancer Research Day
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URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bc-cancer-research-day-2-3/
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SUMMARY:BC Cancer Research Day
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 21ST\, 2021 | 10 AM – 4 PM | ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: September 15\, 2021 | Abstract Deadline: August 1\, 2021 \nQUICK LINKS\n\n\nKeynote Speakers \n\n\nDay Schedule \n\n\nDeadlines
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bc-cancer-research-day-2-4/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:BC Cancer Research Day
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 21ST\, 2021 | 10 AM – 4 PM | ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: September 15\, 2021 | Abstract Deadline: August 1\, 2021 \nQUICK LINKS\n\n\nKeynote Speakers \n\n\nDay Schedule \n\n\nDeadlines
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bc-cancer-research-day-2-5/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Patient-Oriented Research and Knowledge Translation in Arthritis Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Linda C. Li\, PhD\, M.Sc.\, B.Sc. (PT)\nScientist\, CHÉOS \nProfessor\, Department of Physical Therapy\, Faculty of Medicine\, UBC\nCanada Research Chair in Patient-Oriented Knowledge Translation\nHarold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases\, UBC\nSenior Scientist\, Arthritis Research Canada \nBillions of dollars have been invested globally in health research\, but the knowledge is unlikely to translate into health benefits if it is not being used in clinical practice or by individuals to inform their action. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss recent research that aims to modernize arthritis rehabilitation and improve the health of people with arthritis. \nThis presentation consists of two parts. First\, Dr. Li will discuss recent research on digital tools for promoting physical activity in people with arthritis. Second\, she will provide examples of involving patient partners in the development\, evaluation\, and knowledge translation of these tools. A new framework will be introduced to guide the process of meaningful patient engagement in the research process. \nThis talk is open and registration is required. It is part of our Work in Progress Seminar Series.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/patient-oriented-research-and-knowledge-translation-in-arthritis-rehabilitation/
LOCATION:Online
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UID:26434-1632304800-1632308400@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Patient-Oriented Research and Knowledge Translation in Arthritis Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Linda C. Li\, PhD\, M.Sc.\, B.Sc. (PT)\nScientist\, CHÉOS \nProfessor\, Department of Physical Therapy\, Faculty of Medicine\, UBC\nCanada Research Chair in Patient-Oriented Knowledge Translation\nHarold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases\, UBC\nSenior Scientist\, Arthritis Research Canada \nBillions of dollars have been invested globally in health research\, but the knowledge is unlikely to translate into health benefits if it is not being used in clinical practice or by individuals to inform their action. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss recent research that aims to modernize arthritis rehabilitation and improve the health of people with arthritis. \nThis presentation consists of two parts. First\, Dr. Li will discuss recent research on digital tools for promoting physical activity in people with arthritis. Second\, she will provide examples of involving patient partners in the development\, evaluation\, and knowledge translation of these tools. A new framework will be introduced to guide the process of meaningful patient engagement in the research process. \nThis talk is open and registration is required. It is part of our Work in Progress Seminar Series.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/patient-oriented-research-and-knowledge-translation-in-arthritis-rehabilitation-2/
LOCATION:Online
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UID:28049-1632304800-1632308400@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Patient-Oriented Research and Knowledge Translation in Arthritis Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Linda C. Li\, PhD\, M.Sc.\, B.Sc. (PT)\nScientist\, CHÉOS \nProfessor\, Department of Physical Therapy\, Faculty of Medicine\, UBC\nCanada Research Chair in Patient-Oriented Knowledge Translation\nHarold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases\, UBC\nSenior Scientist\, Arthritis Research Canada \nBillions of dollars have been invested globally in health research\, but the knowledge is unlikely to translate into health benefits if it is not being used in clinical practice or by individuals to inform their action. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss recent research that aims to modernize arthritis rehabilitation and improve the health of people with arthritis. \nThis presentation consists of two parts. First\, Dr. Li will discuss recent research on digital tools for promoting physical activity in people with arthritis. Second\, she will provide examples of involving patient partners in the development\, evaluation\, and knowledge translation of these tools. A new framework will be introduced to guide the process of meaningful patient engagement in the research process. \nThis talk is open and registration is required. It is part of our Work in Progress Seminar Series.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/patient-oriented-research-and-knowledge-translation-in-arthritis-rehabilitation-3/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210908T225440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T225440Z
UID:31132-1632304800-1632308400@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Patient-Oriented Research and Knowledge Translation in Arthritis Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Linda C. Li\, PhD\, M.Sc.\, B.Sc. (PT)\nScientist\, CHÉOS \nProfessor\, Department of Physical Therapy\, Faculty of Medicine\, UBC\nCanada Research Chair in Patient-Oriented Knowledge Translation\nHarold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases\, UBC\nSenior Scientist\, Arthritis Research Canada \nBillions of dollars have been invested globally in health research\, but the knowledge is unlikely to translate into health benefits if it is not being used in clinical practice or by individuals to inform their action. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss recent research that aims to modernize arthritis rehabilitation and improve the health of people with arthritis. \nThis presentation consists of two parts. First\, Dr. Li will discuss recent research on digital tools for promoting physical activity in people with arthritis. Second\, she will provide examples of involving patient partners in the development\, evaluation\, and knowledge translation of these tools. A new framework will be introduced to guide the process of meaningful patient engagement in the research process. \nThis talk is open and registration is required. It is part of our Work in Progress Seminar Series.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/patient-oriented-research-and-knowledge-translation-in-arthritis-rehabilitation-4/
LOCATION:Online
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UID:32592-1632304800-1632308400@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Patient-Oriented Research and Knowledge Translation in Arthritis Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Linda C. Li\, PhD\, M.Sc.\, B.Sc. (PT)\nScientist\, CHÉOS \nProfessor\, Department of Physical Therapy\, Faculty of Medicine\, UBC\nCanada Research Chair in Patient-Oriented Knowledge Translation\nHarold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases\, UBC\nSenior Scientist\, Arthritis Research Canada \nBillions of dollars have been invested globally in health research\, but the knowledge is unlikely to translate into health benefits if it is not being used in clinical practice or by individuals to inform their action. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss recent research that aims to modernize arthritis rehabilitation and improve the health of people with arthritis. \nThis presentation consists of two parts. First\, Dr. Li will discuss recent research on digital tools for promoting physical activity in people with arthritis. Second\, she will provide examples of involving patient partners in the development\, evaluation\, and knowledge translation of these tools. A new framework will be introduced to guide the process of meaningful patient engagement in the research process. \nThis talk is open and registration is required. It is part of our Work in Progress Seminar Series.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/patient-oriented-research-and-knowledge-translation-in-arthritis-rehabilitation-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T100000
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UID:18337-1632304800-1632402000@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:UBC Tissue Clearing and Expansion 2021
DESCRIPTION:BCREGMED and the Dynamic Brain Circuits in Health & Disease team are excited to offer a TWO DAY online workshop to facilitate the use of tissue clearing and expansion techniques in the research lab. \nSeptember 22nd and 23rd\n10AM – 1PM both days\nZOOM \nPurpose\nBiological specimens are intrinsically difficult to image.  Currently used tools and methods\, which cut two-dimensional sections of tissue samples to provide insight into the cellular components\, lack in their ability to reveal the systemic nature of tissues and organs which are inherently three-dimensional. On the other hand\, imaging deep into intact tissues brings with it its own problems as a result of the obscuring effects of light scatter and the limitations of most commercial microscopes. \nTechniques to eliminate this scatter and provide understanding into the true behavior of tissues and organs have been developed\, however to our knowledge these techniques being under-utilized in research labs in BC due to their complexity and lack of appropriate equipment. With the recent purchase of a light sheet microscope for the School of Biomedical Engineering and a lattice light sheet microscope expected at the Centre for Brain Health\, tissue clearing and expansion will be made possible however training is needed on the various protocols of expansion and clearing\, 3D image analysis\, and troubleshooting to make sure these techniques are implemented effectively.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/ubc-tissue-clearing-and-expansion-2021/
LOCATION:Online
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T234450Z
UID:26435-1632304800-1632402000@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:UBC Tissue Clearing and Expansion 2021
DESCRIPTION:BCREGMED and the Dynamic Brain Circuits in Health & Disease team are excited to offer a TWO DAY online workshop to facilitate the use of tissue clearing and expansion techniques in the research lab. \nSeptember 22nd and 23rd\n10AM – 1PM both days\nZOOM \nPurpose\nBiological specimens are intrinsically difficult to image.  Currently used tools and methods\, which cut two-dimensional sections of tissue samples to provide insight into the cellular components\, lack in their ability to reveal the systemic nature of tissues and organs which are inherently three-dimensional. On the other hand\, imaging deep into intact tissues brings with it its own problems as a result of the obscuring effects of light scatter and the limitations of most commercial microscopes. \nTechniques to eliminate this scatter and provide understanding into the true behavior of tissues and organs have been developed\, however to our knowledge these techniques being under-utilized in research labs in BC due to their complexity and lack of appropriate equipment. With the recent purchase of a light sheet microscope for the School of Biomedical Engineering and a lattice light sheet microscope expected at the Centre for Brain Health\, tissue clearing and expansion will be made possible however training is needed on the various protocols of expansion and clearing\, 3D image analysis\, and troubleshooting to make sure these techniques are implemented effectively.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/ubc-tissue-clearing-and-expansion-2021-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210915T234450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T234450Z
UID:28050-1632304800-1632402000@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:UBC Tissue Clearing and Expansion 2021
DESCRIPTION:BCREGMED and the Dynamic Brain Circuits in Health & Disease team are excited to offer a TWO DAY online workshop to facilitate the use of tissue clearing and expansion techniques in the research lab. \nSeptember 22nd and 23rd\n10AM – 1PM both days\nZOOM \nPurpose\nBiological specimens are intrinsically difficult to image.  Currently used tools and methods\, which cut two-dimensional sections of tissue samples to provide insight into the cellular components\, lack in their ability to reveal the systemic nature of tissues and organs which are inherently three-dimensional. On the other hand\, imaging deep into intact tissues brings with it its own problems as a result of the obscuring effects of light scatter and the limitations of most commercial microscopes. \nTechniques to eliminate this scatter and provide understanding into the true behavior of tissues and organs have been developed\, however to our knowledge these techniques being under-utilized in research labs in BC due to their complexity and lack of appropriate equipment. With the recent purchase of a light sheet microscope for the School of Biomedical Engineering and a lattice light sheet microscope expected at the Centre for Brain Health\, tissue clearing and expansion will be made possible however training is needed on the various protocols of expansion and clearing\, 3D image analysis\, and troubleshooting to make sure these techniques are implemented effectively.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/ubc-tissue-clearing-and-expansion-2021-3/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210915T234450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T234450Z
UID:31133-1632304800-1632402000@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:UBC Tissue Clearing and Expansion 2021
DESCRIPTION:BCREGMED and the Dynamic Brain Circuits in Health & Disease team are excited to offer a TWO DAY online workshop to facilitate the use of tissue clearing and expansion techniques in the research lab. \nSeptember 22nd and 23rd\n10AM – 1PM both days\nZOOM \nPurpose\nBiological specimens are intrinsically difficult to image.  Currently used tools and methods\, which cut two-dimensional sections of tissue samples to provide insight into the cellular components\, lack in their ability to reveal the systemic nature of tissues and organs which are inherently three-dimensional. On the other hand\, imaging deep into intact tissues brings with it its own problems as a result of the obscuring effects of light scatter and the limitations of most commercial microscopes. \nTechniques to eliminate this scatter and provide understanding into the true behavior of tissues and organs have been developed\, however to our knowledge these techniques being under-utilized in research labs in BC due to their complexity and lack of appropriate equipment. With the recent purchase of a light sheet microscope for the School of Biomedical Engineering and a lattice light sheet microscope expected at the Centre for Brain Health\, tissue clearing and expansion will be made possible however training is needed on the various protocols of expansion and clearing\, 3D image analysis\, and troubleshooting to make sure these techniques are implemented effectively.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/ubc-tissue-clearing-and-expansion-2021-4/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210915T234450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T234450Z
UID:32593-1632304800-1632402000@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:UBC Tissue Clearing and Expansion 2021
DESCRIPTION:BCREGMED and the Dynamic Brain Circuits in Health & Disease team are excited to offer a TWO DAY online workshop to facilitate the use of tissue clearing and expansion techniques in the research lab. \nSeptember 22nd and 23rd\n10AM – 1PM both days\nZOOM \nPurpose\nBiological specimens are intrinsically difficult to image.  Currently used tools and methods\, which cut two-dimensional sections of tissue samples to provide insight into the cellular components\, lack in their ability to reveal the systemic nature of tissues and organs which are inherently three-dimensional. On the other hand\, imaging deep into intact tissues brings with it its own problems as a result of the obscuring effects of light scatter and the limitations of most commercial microscopes. \nTechniques to eliminate this scatter and provide understanding into the true behavior of tissues and organs have been developed\, however to our knowledge these techniques being under-utilized in research labs in BC due to their complexity and lack of appropriate equipment. With the recent purchase of a light sheet microscope for the School of Biomedical Engineering and a lattice light sheet microscope expected at the Centre for Brain Health\, tissue clearing and expansion will be made possible however training is needed on the various protocols of expansion and clearing\, 3D image analysis\, and troubleshooting to make sure these techniques are implemented effectively.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/ubc-tissue-clearing-and-expansion-2021-5/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210920T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T185145Z
UID:18399-1632312000-1632315600@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emergent Global Pandemic Threats: Origin\, Spread\, and Adaptation of SARS-CoV-2
DESCRIPTION:Learning Series Event \nAudience: General Public \nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Register online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6491115742922274573 \n  \nThis webinar will be presented by: \nJeffrey Joy\nSenior Scientist\, Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics Group\nBC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS\nAssistant Professor of Medicine\nUniversity of British Columbia \nWebinar Main Objectives:\nUpon completion of this session participants will be able to discuss: \n\nCurrent and emerging pandemic threats\nThe global origins and dissemination of SARS-CoV-2\nThe introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into Canada\nThe dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variants\nThe molecular evolution of SARS-Cov-2\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a question and answer period where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real time responses from the presenter. \n\nCost: Free registration. \nPlease register for the webinar by clicking the following link: \nCLICK HERE. \nIf you are unable to attend the live webinar it will be recorded and available for viewing on BC-CfE’s Education and Training website at: education.bccfe.ca/webinars \nThis event is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact BC-CfE’s Education and Training team at: education@bccfe.ca. \n 
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emergent-global-pandemic-threats-origin-spread-and-adaptation-of-sars-cov-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210920T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T185145Z
UID:26439-1632312000-1632315600@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emergent Global Pandemic Threats: Origin\, Spread\, and Adaptation of SARS-CoV-2
DESCRIPTION:Learning Series Event \nAudience: General Public \nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Register online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6491115742922274573 \n  \nThis webinar will be presented by: \nJeffrey Joy\nSenior Scientist\, Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics Group\nBC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS\nAssistant Professor of Medicine\nUniversity of British Columbia \nWebinar Main Objectives:\nUpon completion of this session participants will be able to discuss: \n\nCurrent and emerging pandemic threats\nThe global origins and dissemination of SARS-CoV-2\nThe introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into Canada\nThe dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variants\nThe molecular evolution of SARS-Cov-2\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a question and answer period where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real time responses from the presenter. \n\nCost: Free registration. \nPlease register for the webinar by clicking the following link: \nCLICK HERE. \nIf you are unable to attend the live webinar it will be recorded and available for viewing on BC-CfE’s Education and Training website at: education.bccfe.ca/webinars \nThis event is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact BC-CfE’s Education and Training team at: education@bccfe.ca. \n 
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emergent-global-pandemic-threats-origin-spread-and-adaptation-of-sars-cov-2-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210920T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T185145Z
UID:28054-1632312000-1632315600@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emergent Global Pandemic Threats: Origin\, Spread\, and Adaptation of SARS-CoV-2
DESCRIPTION:Learning Series Event \nAudience: General Public \nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Register online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6491115742922274573 \n  \nThis webinar will be presented by: \nJeffrey Joy\nSenior Scientist\, Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics Group\nBC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS\nAssistant Professor of Medicine\nUniversity of British Columbia \nWebinar Main Objectives:\nUpon completion of this session participants will be able to discuss: \n\nCurrent and emerging pandemic threats\nThe global origins and dissemination of SARS-CoV-2\nThe introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into Canada\nThe dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variants\nThe molecular evolution of SARS-Cov-2\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a question and answer period where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real time responses from the presenter. \n\nCost: Free registration. \nPlease register for the webinar by clicking the following link: \nCLICK HERE. \nIf you are unable to attend the live webinar it will be recorded and available for viewing on BC-CfE’s Education and Training website at: education.bccfe.ca/webinars \nThis event is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact BC-CfE’s Education and Training team at: education@bccfe.ca. \n 
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emergent-global-pandemic-threats-origin-spread-and-adaptation-of-sars-cov-2-3/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210920T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T185145Z
UID:31137-1632312000-1632315600@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emergent Global Pandemic Threats: Origin\, Spread\, and Adaptation of SARS-CoV-2
DESCRIPTION:Learning Series Event \nAudience: General Public \nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Register online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6491115742922274573 \n  \nThis webinar will be presented by: \nJeffrey Joy\nSenior Scientist\, Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics Group\nBC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS\nAssistant Professor of Medicine\nUniversity of British Columbia \nWebinar Main Objectives:\nUpon completion of this session participants will be able to discuss: \n\nCurrent and emerging pandemic threats\nThe global origins and dissemination of SARS-CoV-2\nThe introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into Canada\nThe dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variants\nThe molecular evolution of SARS-Cov-2\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a question and answer period where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real time responses from the presenter. \n\nCost: Free registration. \nPlease register for the webinar by clicking the following link: \nCLICK HERE. \nIf you are unable to attend the live webinar it will be recorded and available for viewing on BC-CfE’s Education and Training website at: education.bccfe.ca/webinars \nThis event is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact BC-CfE’s Education and Training team at: education@bccfe.ca. \n 
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emergent-global-pandemic-threats-origin-spread-and-adaptation-of-sars-cov-2-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T130000
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UID:32597-1632312000-1632315600@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emergent Global Pandemic Threats: Origin\, Spread\, and Adaptation of SARS-CoV-2
DESCRIPTION:Learning Series Event \nAudience: General Public \nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Register online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6491115742922274573 \n  \nThis webinar will be presented by: \nJeffrey Joy\nSenior Scientist\, Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics Group\nBC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS\nAssistant Professor of Medicine\nUniversity of British Columbia \nWebinar Main Objectives:\nUpon completion of this session participants will be able to discuss: \n\nCurrent and emerging pandemic threats\nThe global origins and dissemination of SARS-CoV-2\nThe introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into Canada\nThe dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variants\nThe molecular evolution of SARS-Cov-2\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a question and answer period where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real time responses from the presenter. \n\nCost: Free registration. \nPlease register for the webinar by clicking the following link: \nCLICK HERE. \nIf you are unable to attend the live webinar it will be recorded and available for viewing on BC-CfE’s Education and Training website at: education.bccfe.ca/webinars \nThis event is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact BC-CfE’s Education and Training team at: education@bccfe.ca. \n 
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emergent-global-pandemic-threats-origin-spread-and-adaptation-of-sars-cov-2-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210825T193724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T193724Z
UID:18001-1632312000-1632322800@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Physical Activity & Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Program \n\n\n\n\nIs Sweat the Best Antidepressant?\n12:00–1:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nGuy Faulkner\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada \nTo Live is to Fight: Depression\, Muay Thai\, and A Journey Towards Wellness in the Midst of a Global Pandemic\n1:00–2:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nAlberto Almeida\, MPH\nProvidence Health Care\, Canada \nSocially Connected Physical Activity: What\, Why\, and How?\n2:00–3:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nMark Beauchamp\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/speaker-series-physical-activity-mental-wellness/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210825T193724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T193724Z
UID:26425-1632312000-1632322800@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Physical Activity & Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Program \n\n\n\n\nIs Sweat the Best Antidepressant?\n12:00–1:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nGuy Faulkner\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada \nTo Live is to Fight: Depression\, Muay Thai\, and A Journey Towards Wellness in the Midst of a Global Pandemic\n1:00–2:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nAlberto Almeida\, MPH\nProvidence Health Care\, Canada \nSocially Connected Physical Activity: What\, Why\, and How?\n2:00–3:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nMark Beauchamp\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/speaker-series-physical-activity-mental-wellness-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210825T193724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T193724Z
UID:28040-1632312000-1632322800@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Physical Activity & Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Program \n\n\n\n\nIs Sweat the Best Antidepressant?\n12:00–1:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nGuy Faulkner\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada \nTo Live is to Fight: Depression\, Muay Thai\, and A Journey Towards Wellness in the Midst of a Global Pandemic\n1:00–2:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nAlberto Almeida\, MPH\nProvidence Health Care\, Canada \nSocially Connected Physical Activity: What\, Why\, and How?\n2:00–3:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nMark Beauchamp\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/speaker-series-physical-activity-mental-wellness-3/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210825T193724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T193724Z
UID:31123-1632312000-1632322800@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Physical Activity & Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Program \n\n\n\n\nIs Sweat the Best Antidepressant?\n12:00–1:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nGuy Faulkner\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada \nTo Live is to Fight: Depression\, Muay Thai\, and A Journey Towards Wellness in the Midst of a Global Pandemic\n1:00–2:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nAlberto Almeida\, MPH\nProvidence Health Care\, Canada \nSocially Connected Physical Activity: What\, Why\, and How?\n2:00–3:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nMark Beauchamp\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/speaker-series-physical-activity-mental-wellness-4/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210825T193724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T193724Z
UID:32583-1632312000-1632322800@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Physical Activity & Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Program \n\n\n\n\nIs Sweat the Best Antidepressant?\n12:00–1:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nGuy Faulkner\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada \nTo Live is to Fight: Depression\, Muay Thai\, and A Journey Towards Wellness in the Midst of a Global Pandemic\n1:00–2:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nAlberto Almeida\, MPH\nProvidence Health Care\, Canada \nSocially Connected Physical Activity: What\, Why\, and How?\n2:00–3:00 PM PDT (UTC -7 hours)\nMark Beauchamp\, PhD\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/speaker-series-physical-activity-mental-wellness-5/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210908T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T231405Z
UID:18214-1632398400-1632402900@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emulating Target Trials to Strengthen the Evidence Base for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nIn 2016\, following a dramatic increase in opioid-related overdose deaths\, the province of British Columbia (BC)\, Canada declared a public health emergency. Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is among the most effective tools available to combat the epidemic. However\, OAT uptake and retention is sub-optimal in BC and internationally\, compromised largely by social and structural factors but also deviations from evidence-based standards of care and fragmented care\, particularly for those with concurrent disorders. Furthermore\, a number of aspects of Canadian and US clinical guidelines for the management of opioid use disorder are based on limited and low-quality evidence. This proposal aims to apply cutting-edge methods for causal inference in emulating a series of ‘target trials’ using BC’s extensive population-based linked administrative databases. The target trial framework channels counterfactual theory in providing a flexible basis for comparing the effects of treatment and clinical management strategies on either an intent-to-treat or per-protocol basis. \nBio \nBohdan Nosyk is an Associate Professor and St. Paul’s Hospital CANFAR Chair in HIV/AIDS Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences\, and leads the Health Economic Research Unit at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. Dr. Nosyk’s research seeks to inform complex policy decisions surrounding the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS and substance use disorders. He has led population-level evaluations in these disease areas in China\, in the state of California and across urban centers in the US\, and locally in British Columbia. He combines simulation modeling methods and cost-effectiveness analyses with econometric and biostatistical analyses of health administrative data to address these issues. \n\nThis seminar will be held virtually over Zoom and recorded: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/69219598229?pwd=ZnZCVnR4NmNBbnpyc1FQbDVQWFFVUT09 \nMeeting ID: 692 1959 8229 Password: 314185\nPlease visit the FHS Seminar Series webpage for further details: http://www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-events/events/seminar-series.html\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is open to the SFU and the broader research community.\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is an Accredited Small Group Learning by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emulating-target-trials-to-strengthen-the-evidence-base-for-the-clinical-management-of-opioid-use-disorder/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210908T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T231405Z
UID:26432-1632398400-1632402900@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emulating Target Trials to Strengthen the Evidence Base for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nIn 2016\, following a dramatic increase in opioid-related overdose deaths\, the province of British Columbia (BC)\, Canada declared a public health emergency. Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is among the most effective tools available to combat the epidemic. However\, OAT uptake and retention is sub-optimal in BC and internationally\, compromised largely by social and structural factors but also deviations from evidence-based standards of care and fragmented care\, particularly for those with concurrent disorders. Furthermore\, a number of aspects of Canadian and US clinical guidelines for the management of opioid use disorder are based on limited and low-quality evidence. This proposal aims to apply cutting-edge methods for causal inference in emulating a series of ‘target trials’ using BC’s extensive population-based linked administrative databases. The target trial framework channels counterfactual theory in providing a flexible basis for comparing the effects of treatment and clinical management strategies on either an intent-to-treat or per-protocol basis. \nBio \nBohdan Nosyk is an Associate Professor and St. Paul’s Hospital CANFAR Chair in HIV/AIDS Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences\, and leads the Health Economic Research Unit at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. Dr. Nosyk’s research seeks to inform complex policy decisions surrounding the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS and substance use disorders. He has led population-level evaluations in these disease areas in China\, in the state of California and across urban centers in the US\, and locally in British Columbia. He combines simulation modeling methods and cost-effectiveness analyses with econometric and biostatistical analyses of health administrative data to address these issues. \n\nThis seminar will be held virtually over Zoom and recorded: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/69219598229?pwd=ZnZCVnR4NmNBbnpyc1FQbDVQWFFVUT09 \nMeeting ID: 692 1959 8229 Password: 314185\nPlease visit the FHS Seminar Series webpage for further details: http://www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-events/events/seminar-series.html\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is open to the SFU and the broader research community.\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is an Accredited Small Group Learning by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emulating-target-trials-to-strengthen-the-evidence-base-for-the-clinical-management-of-opioid-use-disorder-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210908T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T231405Z
UID:28047-1632398400-1632402900@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emulating Target Trials to Strengthen the Evidence Base for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nIn 2016\, following a dramatic increase in opioid-related overdose deaths\, the province of British Columbia (BC)\, Canada declared a public health emergency. Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is among the most effective tools available to combat the epidemic. However\, OAT uptake and retention is sub-optimal in BC and internationally\, compromised largely by social and structural factors but also deviations from evidence-based standards of care and fragmented care\, particularly for those with concurrent disorders. Furthermore\, a number of aspects of Canadian and US clinical guidelines for the management of opioid use disorder are based on limited and low-quality evidence. This proposal aims to apply cutting-edge methods for causal inference in emulating a series of ‘target trials’ using BC’s extensive population-based linked administrative databases. The target trial framework channels counterfactual theory in providing a flexible basis for comparing the effects of treatment and clinical management strategies on either an intent-to-treat or per-protocol basis. \nBio \nBohdan Nosyk is an Associate Professor and St. Paul’s Hospital CANFAR Chair in HIV/AIDS Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences\, and leads the Health Economic Research Unit at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. Dr. Nosyk’s research seeks to inform complex policy decisions surrounding the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS and substance use disorders. He has led population-level evaluations in these disease areas in China\, in the state of California and across urban centers in the US\, and locally in British Columbia. He combines simulation modeling methods and cost-effectiveness analyses with econometric and biostatistical analyses of health administrative data to address these issues. \n\nThis seminar will be held virtually over Zoom and recorded: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/69219598229?pwd=ZnZCVnR4NmNBbnpyc1FQbDVQWFFVUT09 \nMeeting ID: 692 1959 8229 Password: 314185\nPlease visit the FHS Seminar Series webpage for further details: http://www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-events/events/seminar-series.html\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is open to the SFU and the broader research community.\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is an Accredited Small Group Learning by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emulating-target-trials-to-strengthen-the-evidence-base-for-the-clinical-management-of-opioid-use-disorder-3/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210908T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T231405Z
UID:31131-1632398400-1632402900@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emulating Target Trials to Strengthen the Evidence Base for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nIn 2016\, following a dramatic increase in opioid-related overdose deaths\, the province of British Columbia (BC)\, Canada declared a public health emergency. Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is among the most effective tools available to combat the epidemic. However\, OAT uptake and retention is sub-optimal in BC and internationally\, compromised largely by social and structural factors but also deviations from evidence-based standards of care and fragmented care\, particularly for those with concurrent disorders. Furthermore\, a number of aspects of Canadian and US clinical guidelines for the management of opioid use disorder are based on limited and low-quality evidence. This proposal aims to apply cutting-edge methods for causal inference in emulating a series of ‘target trials’ using BC’s extensive population-based linked administrative databases. The target trial framework channels counterfactual theory in providing a flexible basis for comparing the effects of treatment and clinical management strategies on either an intent-to-treat or per-protocol basis. \nBio \nBohdan Nosyk is an Associate Professor and St. Paul’s Hospital CANFAR Chair in HIV/AIDS Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences\, and leads the Health Economic Research Unit at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. Dr. Nosyk’s research seeks to inform complex policy decisions surrounding the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS and substance use disorders. He has led population-level evaluations in these disease areas in China\, in the state of California and across urban centers in the US\, and locally in British Columbia. He combines simulation modeling methods and cost-effectiveness analyses with econometric and biostatistical analyses of health administrative data to address these issues. \n\nThis seminar will be held virtually over Zoom and recorded: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/69219598229?pwd=ZnZCVnR4NmNBbnpyc1FQbDVQWFFVUT09 \nMeeting ID: 692 1959 8229 Password: 314185\nPlease visit the FHS Seminar Series webpage for further details: http://www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-events/events/seminar-series.html\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is open to the SFU and the broader research community.\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is an Accredited Small Group Learning by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emulating-target-trials-to-strengthen-the-evidence-base-for-the-clinical-management-of-opioid-use-disorder-4/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T134104
CREATED:20210908T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T231405Z
UID:32591-1632398400-1632402900@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Emulating Target Trials to Strengthen the Evidence Base for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nIn 2016\, following a dramatic increase in opioid-related overdose deaths\, the province of British Columbia (BC)\, Canada declared a public health emergency. Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is among the most effective tools available to combat the epidemic. However\, OAT uptake and retention is sub-optimal in BC and internationally\, compromised largely by social and structural factors but also deviations from evidence-based standards of care and fragmented care\, particularly for those with concurrent disorders. Furthermore\, a number of aspects of Canadian and US clinical guidelines for the management of opioid use disorder are based on limited and low-quality evidence. This proposal aims to apply cutting-edge methods for causal inference in emulating a series of ‘target trials’ using BC’s extensive population-based linked administrative databases. The target trial framework channels counterfactual theory in providing a flexible basis for comparing the effects of treatment and clinical management strategies on either an intent-to-treat or per-protocol basis. \nBio \nBohdan Nosyk is an Associate Professor and St. Paul’s Hospital CANFAR Chair in HIV/AIDS Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences\, and leads the Health Economic Research Unit at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. Dr. Nosyk’s research seeks to inform complex policy decisions surrounding the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS and substance use disorders. He has led population-level evaluations in these disease areas in China\, in the state of California and across urban centers in the US\, and locally in British Columbia. He combines simulation modeling methods and cost-effectiveness analyses with econometric and biostatistical analyses of health administrative data to address these issues. \n\nThis seminar will be held virtually over Zoom and recorded: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/69219598229?pwd=ZnZCVnR4NmNBbnpyc1FQbDVQWFFVUT09 \nMeeting ID: 692 1959 8229 Password: 314185\nPlease visit the FHS Seminar Series webpage for further details: http://www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-events/events/seminar-series.html\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is open to the SFU and the broader research community.\nThe SFU FHS Research Seminar Series is an Accredited Small Group Learning by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/emulating-target-trials-to-strengthen-the-evidence-base-for-the-clinical-management-of-opioid-use-disorder-5/
LOCATION:Online
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