Alberta Innovates- Health Solutions

AHFMR in the Community

Four Heritage researchers at the U of C have been recognized recently for their outstanding achievements. Dr. William Ghali and Dr. Paul Mains received the Watanabe Distinguished Achievement Award for overall excellence. Dr. Karl Riabowol received the Cochrane Distinguished Achievement Award for excellence in research. Dr. Richard Woodman received the McLeod Distinguished Achievement Award for excellence in teaching. Congratulations to all.

Community Health Research Training Program Accepting Applicants
As the Swift Efficient Application of Research in Community Health (SEARCH) program winds up its two-year mandate in May, AHFMR is preparing to launch SEARCH II. The initial program's 25 participants completed 83 research projects. This success has led to the development of an expanded, seven-module curriculum. New areas of instruction will include a module on aboriginal health and project management. For more information about SEARCH II, please call Sharon Kalinka, Special Projects Director, at (403) 423-5727.

Health Research Congress
AHFMR and the Banff School of Management are co-hosting the first Health Research Congress from May 13-15. This invitational conference will bring together health experts from all over North America with health professionals from Alberta. The Congress will be a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on using research information for planning and policy development. Models of successful funding will also show participants how to build partnerships with other sectors to support research initiatives within the regions and throughout the province. Highlighted at the Congress will be a selected few of the 83 completed SEARCH projects. Please call Sharon Kalinka, Special Projects Director, at (403) 423-5727 for more information.

Virtually a brand new look
The AHFMR website has a new look! Check us out at http://www.ahfmr.ab.ca and let us know what you think. We'll be adding new information continually to address such concerns as how to write a better grant application.

The Canadian Society of Biological Societies is hosting their annual conference in Edmonton, at the Shaw Conference Centre, from June 17 - 20, 1998. AHFMR is a proud sponsor for several Heritage researchers who will be presenting research at symposia. This major meeting brings together researchers in all science disciplines from all over the world for an information-packed few days.

For more information please check the Conference website at: http://www.fermentas.com/cfbs/