Mobilizing Research Knowledge Conference
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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)