The Knowledge Translation Branch of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research presents:

An Information Webinar Series on CIHR's Integrated Knowledge Translation Funding Opportunities

Integrated knowledge translation (iKT) is an approach to doing research whereby stakeholders or potential knowledge users are engaged in the entire research process. Whether you are a first-time applicant or resubmitting a proposal, CIHR will be offering a series of information webinars intended to provide general information about our iKT programs (i.e. objectives, eligibility, application process, etc). In addition to this overview, participants will gain insight into the review process and those elements that can strengthen an integrated KT project proposal.

As these sessions are being offered on a pilot basis, they will be held in English only with the opportunity to ask questions in either official language. Based on participant feedback, we may hold future sessions in French.

For details, please see the attached documents:

Download: Announcement and invitation (English) (Word .doc, 33KB)
Download: annonce et invitation (Français) (Word .doc, 36KB)

Please see attached the brochure for the upcoming McMaster University, Mobilizing Research Knowledge Conference.

Kindly distribute the following information widely to faculty members and graduate students.

Mobilizing Research Knowledge Conference

October 6-7, 2010
HAMILTON CONVENTION CENTRE
1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON

Conference Attendees Will

• Learn about the importance of deliberate planning to optimize knowledge translation
• Learn about the latest in knowledge translation practices and research
• Learn about practical knowledge translation tools and strategies
• Have opportunities to network with experts in the field and other conference delegates from a variety of disciplines

Target Audience

This interdisciplinary conference is designed for researchers, trainees, and graduate students in health sciences and related fields who want to learn from others about how to be successful in efforts to foster knowledge translation.

Keynote Speakers

• David Clements, Vice-President, Policy, Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
• Sue Matthews, Vice President Patient Services & Chief Nursing Executive, Niagara Health System
• André Picard, Public Health Reporter, Globe and Mail

Call for Abstracts (Abstract deadline JUNE 30, 2010)

Abstracts are invited for poster presentations that

• Demonstrate innovative examples of knowledge translation processes and structures in practice or
• Communicate research findings from knowledge translation studies

Abstract application form available at
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/nursing/mrkc.shtml

For more information and to register for the conference visit
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/conted

Download: Brochure (.pdf, 663KB)

The Center for Health, Intervention, and Prevention (CHIP) at the University of Connecticut in Storrs seeks a part-time (75%) Research Associate I or II to help recruit and mobilize a network and perform research in the area of health promotion and disease prevention, with a particular focus on dissemination and implementation research. The successful applicant will perform research in these domains. A Research Associate II will function more independently in planning and managing research activities with less direct supervision than a Research Associate I.

For more information, please see the attached PDF.

Download: UConn CHIP Research Assoc 2010472 (.pdf, 106KB)

Come to Halifax for Knowledge Translation 2010: Improving Health Care and Health Systems with Knowledge Translation. Join us on June 7, 8, 9 for a unique opportunity for leading KT researchers, policy makers and other decision-makers working in health systems to engage in lively debate on the benefits and challenges of knowledge translation from a variety of perspectives. To register, visit our website: www.kt10.ca and select the "Register Now" and follow the registration instructions on the website.

The cost for registration is as follows:

Early bird registration:

$400 (Take Advantage of the Early-Bird Discount before May 7th, 2010)

Regular registration:

$450

Student Registration:

$175

Keynote Speakers will be:

• André Picard, Public Health Reporter for The Globe and Mail
• Dr. John N. Lavis, MD PhD, Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Transfer and Exchange
• Professor Richard Grol, Chair, Department of Quality of Care at the Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands

If you have trouble registering or have any questions, you can contact Jacqueline Tetroe, Senior Advisor, Knowledge Translation at CIHR.
Jacqueline.tetroe@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Download: KT 10 Advance Program (.pdf, 203KB)

On behalf of the Hamilton Health Sciences/McMaster KT Canada site, I invite you to register with KT+, a service for health researchers and other KT professionals. The service, not only sends out alerts regarding the newest published research according to your own registration profile, but provides a searchable database of published research and links to various KT websites. For more information or to register, please see the accompanying documentation or visit the site directly at

http://plus.mcmaster.ca/kt.

Thanking your all for your interest and participation.
Vanessa

Download: KT Canada letter Hamilton KT+ service (Word .doc, 153KB)