Windsor Regional Hospital Grand Rounds - June 16th - 5:00 pm Title: What IS and What IS NOT IgG4-Related Disease Presented by: Dr. Andreu Fernandez-Codina, MC, MSc, Phd Date: June 16, 2021 5:00pm Objectives: 1. To learn about the most important epidemiological and clinical features of IgG4-RD 2. To identify the most common mimmickers in differential diagnosis 3. To know about the existing diagnostic criteria 4. To share the 2021 ACR/EULAR classification criteria 5. To review the treatment landscape For more details contact Jessica Bennett: jessica.bennett@wrh.on.ca
Better Research with Sex + Gender - June 18th - 12:00 pm Hosted by University of Windsor's Office of Research and Innovation. Learn how and why sex and gender must be considered in your research. The workshop will begin with a short guide on sex and gender considerations using an example COVID-19 research study. This will be followed by a conversation with our panelists (Dr. Lisa Porter, Dr. Adrian Guta, and Dr. Andrew Allen) who will identify the difference between sex and gender in research and help our audience incorporate sex and gender considerations into the preparation, study design, implementation, data analysis, and dissemination of your research work. Register here.
Ramp Up: Accessibility for Today's Research Environments - July 15th - 3:30 pm Hosted by University of Windsor's Office of Research and Innovation Services. What do researchers need to know about making their lab accessible to all research personnel? Get an overview about what disability can look like, and learn modern approaches to making your lab or research environment accessible for HQP, study participants, and end users of your research. Learn more and register here.
EDI Statements in Research Grant Applications with Dr. Lisa Willis - August 24th - 12:00 pm Hosted by University of Windsor's Office of Research and Innovation Services. Writing effective EDI statements workshop – EDI statements are now required for Tri-Agency funding applications but most researchers do not know what goes into one. Additionally, scientists who are used to working with facts and figures cannot adequately write these statements without knowing what the literature says about EDI in science. Join Dr. Lisa Willis from the University of Alberta for a session which will provide researchers with the knowledge to write outstanding EDI statements, all based on the scientific literature. It includes information about the rationale for working with diverse scientific teams, the current numbers for diversity in Canadian STEM, and the controlled studies demonstrating bias in STEM. We will also discuss mechanisms for integrating good EDI principles with the daily lab environment and how to incorporate this information into effective EDI statements. Learn more and regsiter…
Canadian Cancer Research Conference - November 11th - 12:00 pm The 2021 Canadian Cancer Research Conference is Going Virtual! Join Canada’s cancer research community online for this year’s conference! Staying up to date on cancer research is key and the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) wants to make sure you don’t miss anything. Mark your calendars for the Canadian Cancer Research Conference taking place virtually November 8 to 11, 2021. This four half-day virtual event brings together researchers, clinicians, decision-makers, and trainees at all stages of their career. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from top leaders in Canadian cancer research who will share knowledge and address key challenges and opportunities for innovating cancer research in Canada. Learn more about registration and submitting an abtract on their website.
