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Canadian Trainee Conference Grant Global Implementation Conference

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Canadian Trainee Conference Grant

Global Implementation Conference August 15-17th 2011 Washington DC

The Planning Committee of the Global Implementation Conference invite applications from Canadian graduate trainees conducting research in knowledge translation or implementation science, for financial support to attend the upcoming GIC August 15-17th 2011 in Washington DC. Through support from the CIHR President’s Fund, the GIC is able to support 6 trainees, up to a maximum of $2025CAN towards travel, accommodation at the Conference hotel, and conference registration.

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Public Health 2.0: Exploring Innovative and Participatory Technologies

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We are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 4th Annual Dalla Lana School of Public Health Student-Led Conference, Public Health 2.0: Exploring Innovative and Participatory Technologies. The conference, scheduled for September 23, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, will explore the use of innovative, user-centered and participatory technologies in improving or promoting health and …

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Webinar on Knowledge Translation Methods & Tools

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CHNET-Works! Fireside chat with the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) June 28, 2011 (1 – 2 PM, EDT) “The Registry of Methods and Tools: Accessing knowledge translation resources to improve public health practice” Are you looking for quality resources to help you share and use knowledge in public health? Join us to …

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Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

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Job posting for a knowledge translation coordinator at the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research can be found at this link:   http://www.msfhr.org/about/careers/current_opportunites Bev Holmes, PhD Head of Communications and Knowledge Exchange Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Suite 200 – 1285 West Broadway Vancouver, BC  V6H 3X8 604.714.6600 (phone) 604.839.2948 (mobile) 604.730.0524 (fax) www.msfhr.org   

REGISTER NOW! 20 Spots Left!

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June 16, 2011, 3:00-5:00 pm Assessing the Impact of Research and Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Activities: What, Why, When and How? Sandra Nutley, Professor of Public Management University of Edinburgh Business School, Edinburgh, UK Location: Institute for Work and Health 481 University Avenue, Suite 800, Toronto ON » Register online at sandranutley.eventbrite.com (free but space …

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Knowledge Translation Specialists, Knowledge Broker and Research Assistant, National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health

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Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin, 13 May 2011 – OHPE Bulletin 708, Volume 2011, No. 708 Antigonish, Nova Scotia Deadline June 5, 2011 The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health is pleased to announce openings for new staff. Join the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health: Knowledge Translation Specialists, Knowledge Broker and Research Assistant. …

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Knowledge Exchange Officer, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health

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Ottawa, Ontario
Deadline May 16, 2011

The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) is a national body that provides Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial health care decision makers with credible, impartial advice and evidence-based information about the effectiveness and efficiency of drugs and other health technologies. We have an immediate opening for a:

Knowledge Exchange Officer

to join our Knowledge Exchange (KE) team. If you’re experienced in the health environment, with knowledge exchange/transfer expertise and a desire to make a difference, this senior contributor position may be for you.  You’ll join a team focused on maximizing the uptake of our products and services to improve the health of Canadians.

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KTE Systematic Review: Finding tools to measure the impact of KTE activities

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*Van Eerd D, Cole D, Keown K, Irvin E, Kramer D, Gibson JB, Kohn MK, Mahood Q, Slack T, Amick BCI, Phipps D, Garcia J, and Morassaei S. Report on knowledge transfer and exchange practices: a systematic review of the quality and types of instruments used to assess KTE implementation and impact. Toronto, Institute for Work & Health: 2011. >

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