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“Nothing about us without us”: How Simon Fraser University is …

WebBefore I became president and vice-chancellor of Simon Fraser University (SFU), I was a healthcare researcher. And before that—inspired by my mother’s career choice—I was a …

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Indigenous communities burdened with high rates of chronic

WebAddressing disparities in Indigenous health and wellness is a monumental endeavour for our country that requires collaboration, innovation and commitment between …

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Barriers to science communication: The challenges of finding high

WebA recent survey paints a surprising picture of the state of science in Canada. While the vast majority of Canadians — 84 percent — believe science improves their quality of life, over …

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Women in Science and Mother Sciences in the 21st century

WebScience Policy is inclusive of both policy for science and science for policy. Policy for Science focuses on management of science enterprises, i.e., the generation of new …

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Harm reduction action is needed for biodiversity and climate

WebWith the publication of both the United Nations regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services and Canada’s 2019 Changing Climate Report have come more …

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Public-private-partnerships as drivers of research

WebThe PPP is the largest oncology licensing transaction for a preclinical asset in Canadian history, and the largest biotech asset transaction worldwide for academia and non-profit …

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Investing in the Future of Science: The Urgent Need to Fund …

WebThe Policy for Science Award recognizes an individual who has pioneered policies and practices to improve the development of new technologies, capacity building and …

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Marijuana and Older adults: So Many Burning Questions

WebAs a result much is still unknown about the pharmacological interactions of cannabis use and its overall effect on health issues seen in later life. An example of an area of caution …

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Addressing Bias in Canadian Research Funding

WebIn the last round of a major Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funding competition, female mid-career and senior applicants had only half the success rate of …

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Biomanufacturing Innovation Science; a Key for Future Resilience

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic imposed unprecedented health and societal challenges and notably highlighted the global lack of pandemic preparedness and weaknesses in supply …

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Become a CSPC Program Member

WebThe Policy for Science Award recognizes an individual who has pioneered policies and practices to improve the development of new technologies, capacity building and …

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Janet E. Halliwell

WebJanet Halliwell is the Principal of JE Halliwell Associates Inc, a company offering value-added services in policy and management consultancy relating to post-secondary …

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CSPC 2020 Proceedings

WebNOVEMBER 3-20, 2020 12th Canadian Science Policy Conference New Decade, New Realities: Hindsight, Insight, Foresight 90 panel sessions, open mics, virtual functions …

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BSL4ZNET COVID-19 Rapid Response: Science Diplomacy

WebScience depends on transparency, openness and trusted international collaboration to overcome a global health crisis. BSL4ZNet’s actions demonstrate these values and …

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Canadian Strategies for Responsible Neurotechnology Innovation

WebThis event has passed. Canadian Strategies for Responsible Neurotechnology Innovation. May 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm- 1:30 pmEDT. Watch video. Advances in neurotechnology …

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