Week of September 29, 2017 Dear colleagues Please find below this week’s updates:

• Reminder that the Chair’s Office is participating in The Inside Ride this coming Thursday, October 5, 2017. This cause benefits numerous childhood cancer organizations whose programs include family support, financial support and child support and quality of life programs and research. If you would like to support the Chair’s Office, and this important cause, please visit Inside Ride. You can also donate by contacting Graeme Matheson (mathesgd@mcmaster.ca). Remember that all donations will make a difference!

• The Department is pleased to welcome three visiting faculty members to Medicine:

Dr. Eli Rosenberg is a Visiting Lecturer from Ben-Gurion University, Soroka Medical Centre, Beer-Sheva, Israel. Dr. Rosenberg is being hosted by Dr. Judah Denburg for a one month period, October 1-31, 2017. He will be working on collaborative research in Dr. Denburg’s lab, and will be involved in studies related to analysis and preparation for publication of data obtained from key experiments. Dr. Rosenberg is a former Post-Doctoral Fellow and Clinical Trainee and held appointments at McMaster University from 2012-2015. Dr. Hui Zeng is a Visiting Assistant Professor from the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University in Shijiazhuang City, China. Dr. Zeng is being hosted by Dr. Damu Tang from September 16, 2017 – August 31, 2018. He will be working on collaborative research in Dr. Tang’s lab, and will be involved in studies related to cancer stem cells, in the tumorigenesis of prostate, breast and lung cancer.

Dr. Masanobu Matsuoka is a Visiting Assistant Professor from Kurume University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan. Dr. Matsuoka is being hosted by Dr. Paul O’Byrne from September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2019. He will be working on collaborative research in Dr. O’Byrne’s lab, and will be involved in studies examining the mechanisms of allergen-induced airway responses in asthma.

• Congratulations to Dr. Karen Mossman, Professor in the Department of Pathology and

Molecular Medicine, who was recently appointed as Associate Vice-President of Research at McMaster University.

• Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Sussman who was appointed as the new Chair, Department of Oncology.

• The School of the Arts' at McMaster is pleased to announce the opening of their new concert hall, which recently opened in the L.R. Wilson Hall directly behind the MDCL building. The School of the Arts' Concert Series is open to the public, and has hosted many national and international guest musicians for over 40 years. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit concertseries.

• The Office of the Provost has announced an Immigration Information Session on November 1, 2017 for all foreign academics, clinical faculty and postdoctoral fellows. These sessions were designed to provide guidance on immigration requirements. For those who wish to attend, please register online at Immigration Workshop. For more information, please see attached.

• Dr. Lori Whitehead (Internal Medicine Program Director) and Dr. Ally Prebtani (Winter Gala Faculty Chair) are honoured to invite you and a guest to attend the Annual Winter Gala on Friday, December 15, 2017. This year’s event is taking place at the Waterfront Centre, 555 Bay Street North, Hamilton. Cocktails are served at 6:30pm (cash bar) and dinner at 7:30pm. The evening will include dancing, entertainment and a silent auction to benefit medical and education projects in Uganda. Faculty are asked to contribute $30 per person to the fundraiser as their 'ticket' for the evening. RSVP is requested by Tuesday, December 1, 2017. Please email prebtani@hhsc.ca to reserve your spot.

• The McMaster Demystifying Medicine Seminar Series is currently assigning speakers for the 2017/2018 academic year.

Initially started in 2012, the Demystifying Medicine Seminar Series was designed to help increase the understanding of how advances in biology can be applied to human disease. It is directed towards undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and researchers, medical students and clinicians. It is also open for the public. A typical session includes brief perspectives of a clinician, a patient (if possible) and a basic scientist followed by an open discussion. These seminars are accredited for CME. In 2013, the series became a mandatory part of an accredited undergraduate course (HTS 4DM3) in Knowledge Translation and Communication. Here students work in cross-disciplinary groups of 4-5 and generate short educational videos that helps demystify clinical and scientific content to specific target audiences, such as the public. These videos are posted on the YouTube channel associated with the course and embedded on the Demystifying Medicine website for public viewing.

For the success of this seminar series, we relay on clinicians, scientists and educators to come present their work and perspectives. Faculty participating are asked to present the material for a broad University-based audience, composed of undergraduate,

graduate, postgraduate, staff and faculty audience. The seminars are also open for the public. If you are interested in presenting at one of these series or learn more about this program, please contact Dr. Ask (Director, DM Series) at askkj@mcmater.ca or Cathy Stampfli at cstampf@mcmaster.ca.

• The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has officially announced that there will be a tenth year of funding for the AHSC AFP Innovation Program. Deadline for applications is November 6, 2017. For more information, please see attached.

• ROADS Funding has announced its current funding opportunities. Please see attached bulletin.

• The Continuing Health Sciences Education Program has announced the 13th Annual

McMaster Update in Thromboembolism and Hemostasis. This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. For more information, and to register, please visit 13th Annual McMaster Update.

• The next 2017 CASCaDe Clinician-Educator Workshop will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the University Club (Dining Room, lower Level). This session is open to all faculty members eligible for promotion to Associate Professor in the Clinician-Educator Stream in the next five years. Registration is required; please visit CASCaDe. For questions, please contact Melanie Kennedy at cmereg@mcmaster.ca.

• Please join us at Grand Rounds next week on October 5, 2017 at 8:00 am. Medical

Grand Rounds/HHS will be hosting Dr. Joseph Perumpillichira in the HGH Auditorium who will be speaking on “Automated analysis of EEG in the ICU.” Chair’s Grand Rounds will be hosting Dr. Frances Tse in the Juravinski Tower, Miller Auditorium at SJHH who will be speaking on the “Investigation and Management of Asymptomatic Pancreatic Cysts.” Further information on these events, and many others taking place in the Department, can be found in the ETA Calendar.

• HHS Quality Improvement Rounds are being held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from

7:00-8:00 a.m. in the JH, Auditorium A4. The topic of this session will be “Highlights of the Quality and Process Improvements arising from Inter-professional Teams in CQI Units,” with the following learning objectives covered: to learn about the A3 tool used to guide CQI units in solving problems; to share learnings from some A3 work arising from CQI units.

• New Faculty Highlight

• Welcome to Dr. Mutasir Saffie who joined the Department of Medicine, and the Division of Respirology, on July 1, 2017 as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Saffie is also on Medical Staff at HHS and SJHH. His clinical interests are in tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria and infectious lung diseases, and his research interests are related to Global health policy and its impact on pulmonary infection and health system funding and policy.

If you have anything you would like to share with your colleagues, please submit it to Sara Sellers at sellers@mcmaster.ca Mark A. Crowther Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine

Immigration Information Session

On behalf of the Provost & Vice-President (Academic), we invite you to attend an Immigration

Information Session to answer your immigration questions and provide essential information.

Presented by: Baker & McKenzie LLP

This workshop is open to foreign academics, clinical faculty, and postdoctoral fellows. It has been

designed to provide guidance on immigration requirements, the process for renewal and how to

apply for permanent residency in Canada.

Date: Wednesday November 1, 2017

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Council Chambers (Gilmour Hall 111)

Light refreshments will be served

RSVP by Friday, October 27, 2017 at http://cll.mcmaster.ca/provostworkshops/index.html

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Caruk, Office of the Provost

carukj@mcmaster or at ext. 24665.

AFP INNOVATION GRANT COMPETITION – FORMAL CALL FOR PROPOSALS Dear HAHSO Participating Physician: This is to confirm that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has officially announced that there will be a tenth year of funding for the AHSC AFP Innovation Program. For a summary of the purpose of the funds and scope of projects that would be eligible for support, please see IFPOC definition of innovation. Proposals are evaluated based on dimensions of innovation, scientific merit and methodological rigor. First time applicants are encouraged to pair up with an individual with methodological expertise in order to address those situations where innovative ideas receive lower scores due to flaws in the study design. Applicants whose proposal was unsuccessful in a prior competition may re-submit the proposal with changes in scope and content based on the feedback from the reviewers. In this case, the completed application should include a point-by-point response to the reviewer’s comments to facilitate the reassessment. As you prepare your project budget, please recall that the maximum funding allocation is $100,000 per year for a maximum term of two years. The Framework and Guidelines for the Innovation Fund for 2017/18 provided by the MOHLTC are available by clicking on this link. Additional information regarding local guidelines and the application process can be obtained by clicking on this link. If you wish to apply for an innovation grant, please click on this link to declare your intentions. You will be required to login to the HAHSO website to declare your intentions. Your login/username is your email address. If you have forgotten your password (originally set as CPSO#), you can reset it. Once our staff receives your submission, you will be registered as a potential applicant and provided with a secure online folder to upload your application. A confirmation email will be sent to your current email account with the link to your folder and password after you have indicated your intention to apply. Please allow a few days after declaring your intention for your folder to be created by our staff and your link to be mailed to you. If you wish to preview the application and budget forms prior to declaring your intention to apply, then click on these links: Form P1-HAHSO Project Proposal 2017-18 and Form P2 - Proposal Budget. Completed applications are to be uploaded electronically to your personal secure folder. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Monday, November 6th, 2017 at 1200 hours (noon). Successful applicants will be notified via letter sent electronically no later than March 31st, 2018. If you have any questions about the innovation grant competition, please consult with the Business Manager of your Physician Association. If you have any difficulty with registering as a potential applicant, downloading application forms or uploading them into your secure folder, please contact James Dietrich, at CSU: helpdesk@mcmaster.ca.

Thank you, HAHSO Administration

Please contact Susan Gordon, Research Information Specialist, at gordosc@mcmaster.ca or extension 23138 if you would like to subscribe/unsubscribe to the Funding Opportunities Bulletin mailing list or if you would like assistance searching for funding opportunities. Recent issues of the Bulletin may also be found on our website at http://roads.mcmaster.ca/bulletin. Join Community of Science (COS) Pivot: an up-to-date database of funding opportunities from around the world, create your Pivot

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Research Office for Administration, Development and Support (ROADS)

Funding Opportunities Bulletin

September 22, 2017

In this issue:

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC): Connection Grants – Notify ROADS as

soon as possible; draft Application and Letters of Support to ROADS by October 17, 2017; SSHRC

Application deadline November 1, 2017

Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO): Seed Funding Grant – Registration deadline October 6,

2017; Application deadline November 17, 2017

Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) Centre for Global Digital Health: Pilot Funding – Call for

Proposals – Application deadline October 9, 2017

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA): 15th

Annual OMAFRA Food

Safety Research Forum – Registration deadline October 9, 2017; OMAFRA Forum and Webinar

October 20, 2017

Weston Brain Institute, Rapid Response: Canada 2018, Parkinson’s & Related Diseases – Round 1 –

Program Information Webinar October 10, 2017; Letter of Intent deadline December 4, 2017

Grand Challenges Canada: Saving Brains - Round 6 – Application deadline October 11, 2017

France Canada Research Fund – New Scientific Collaboration Support Program 2018 – Notify ROADS

of Intent to Apply by October 17, 2017; Application deadline November 10, 2017

Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs: FY17 Hearing

Restoration Research Program (HRRP): Awards (Grants) – Pre-application deadline October 25, 2017;

Application deadline November 15, 2017

Simons Foundation: Simons Early Career Investigator in Marine Microbial Ecology and Evolution

Awards 2018 – Reference Letters deadline October 30, 2017; Letter of Intent deadline November 6,

2017

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Spencer (Spencer Foundation): Small Research Grants and The New Civics – Application deadline

November 1, 2017

Alzheimer Society Canada: 2018 Alzheimer Society Research Program – Application deadline

November 6, 2017

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Grand Challenges: Grand Challenges Explorations, Round 20

– Application deadline November 8, 2017

Previously announced:

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC): Insight Grant – Notify ROADS of Intent to

Apply by August 21, 2017; SSHRC Application deadline October 16, 2017

Canada Council for the Arts: Explore and Create – Registration deadlines September 1 and October 13,

2017; Application deadlines September 30 and November 15, 2017

Hamilton Community Foundation: Grants – Application deadlines September 8, October 13, 2017

Universities Canada, Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships Program: Queen

Elizabeth Scholarships 2017 Competition – Notify ROADS of Intent to Apply by September 18;

Universities Canada Application deadline October 18, 2017

Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs: FY17 Breast Cancer

Research Program (BCRP) II – Pre-application deadlines September 29, 2017 and November 21, 2017

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Belmont Forum-BiodivERsA:

Call on biodiversity scenarios - Pre-announcement, the Call will be launched in October 2017, Pre-

registration deadline December 2017

Louisville Institute: Project and Sabbatical Grants – Application deadlines October 1 and November 1,

2017

The Getty Foundation: Grants – Application deadline October 2, 2017, and October 16, 2017

Fulbright, Fulbright Scholar Program: Fulbright Arctic Initiative – Application deadline October 16,

2017

Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada (NCE), 2019 NCE Program Competition: NCE Networks

– Notify ROADS and your Associate Dean Research of Intent to Apply ASAP; ROADS draft Letter of

Intent (LOI) deadline October 16, 2017; NCE Secretariat LOI deadline November 15, 2017

Simons Foundation: Targeted Grants to Institutes – Application deadline October 16, 2017

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Stem Cell Network: 2017 National Research Funding Competition – Application deadline October 16,

2017

Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs: FY17 Orthotics and

Prosthetics Outcomes Research Program (OPORP) – Award (Grant) – Pre-application deadline October

20, 2017

Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR): CIMVHR Advanced Analytics

Initiative, Round 2 - Application deadline October 23, 2017

Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation: Canadian Orthopaedic Research Legacy (CORL) Grant –

Application deadline October 31, 2017

Wenner-Gren Foundation: Post-Ph.D. Research Grants – Application deadline November 1, 2017

Fulbright Canada: Visiting Research Chair in Peace and War Studies at Norwich University –

Application deadline November 15, 2017

Fulbright Canada: Awards For Canadian Scholars – Application deadline November 15, 2017

Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS): Grants – Application deadline November 15, 2017

Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), Call for Proposals: International & Interdisciplinary

Research Workshops – Open Call – Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Simons Foundation, Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI): SFARI Explorer Award –

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Simons Foundation, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Division: Targeted Grants in Mathematics and

Physical Sciences – Letters of Intent are accepted on a rolling basis.

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute: Grants – Applications are open submissions

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC): Connection Grants

The objective of the Connection Grant is to support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term,

targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives.

Events and outreach activities funded by this grant may often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive

and longer-term projects, potentially eligible for funding through other SSHRC funding opportunities.

Connection Grant proposals may involve any disciplines, thematic areas, approaches or subject areas eligible

for SSHRC funding. (review Subject Matter Eligibility at http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-

financement/apply-demande/background-renseignements/selecting_agency-

choisir_organisme_subventionnaire-eng.aspx).

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Connection Grants support workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, Summer institutes or other events or

outreach activities that facilitate:

a) disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary exchanges in the humanities and social sciences;

b) scholarly exchanges between those working in the social sciences and humanities, and those working in

other research fields;

c) intersectoral exchanges between academic researchers in the humanities and social sciences, and researchers

and practitioners from the public, private and/or not-for-profit sectors; and/or

d) international research collaboration and scholarly exchanges between researchers, students, and non-

academic partners from other countries.

Particular importance will be placed on applications proposing open-access and open-source approaches to

knowledge mobilization. Proposals must also include a plan for the maintenance, lifespan, dissemination and

preservation of any resulting digital data.

http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/connection_grants-

subventions_connexion-eng.aspx

Value:

Event funding: maximum $25,000 over 1 year (the minimum request required is $7,000)

Outreach Activities funding: maximum $50,000 over 1 year

SSHRC will not fund the full cost of any Connection event or outreach activity. Additional support in the form

of cash and/or in kind contributions (excluding registration fees) equivalent to a minimum of 50% of the

amount requested from SSHRC must come from other sources (e.g., sponsors). Applicants may draw on

complementary funding from SSHRC research grants and/or other research funding agencies, however, the

budget proposal must show there is no duplication of financial support for the same budget expenses. While

SSHRC funds may be used in this complementary way, these funds cannot be counted towards the 50%

requirement for matching funds.

Application process:

Notify ROADS of Intent to Apply as soon as possible. The initial draft of the Application and Letters of

Support are due to ROADS by October 17, 2017. The final draft and a completed and signed Application

Approval Form are due to ROADS by October 25, 2017. The SSHRC application deadline is November 1,

2017.

ROADS contact:

Pamela McIntyre, Senior Advisor, at mcintyp@mcmaster.ca or extension 23713

Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO): Seed Funding Grant

The objective of the Seed Funding Grant is to support 1) feasibility studies, 2) the development of preliminary

data to enable applications to other granting agencies, or 3) self-contained studies.

http://www.pogo.ca/research-data/research-funding/

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Value:

maximum $15,000

Application process:

Applicants must email ROADS and Dina Skvirsky at dskvirsky@pogo.ca expressing their intent to submit an

application. The Registration email must contain the following: 1) project title; 2) the name of the primary

investigator and all co-investigators; 3) a half page lay summary of the proposed project.

The POGO registration deadline is October 6, 2017. The application deadline is November 17, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Virginia Viscardi, Senior Advisor, at viscarvl@mcmaster.ca or extension 24519

Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) Centre for Global Digital Health: Pilot

Funding – Call for Proposals

The PHRI has committed funds to support innovative, multidisciplinary and strategically important research in

Digital Health.

Canada’s digital health strategy specifies five key opportunities for action through digital health technologies:

1) bring care closer to home through innovative monitoring;

2) provide easier and timely access to care through connectivity;

3) support new models of care that overcome traditional sub-specialty silos and barriers to access;

4) improve patient safety through advances in medication adherence technology and closed loop surveillance;

5) enable high performance in research and care through advancements in analytics and artificial intelligence.

Funding will be made with the following principles:

a) pilot projects should be high quality, innovative and methodologically strong, and should be part of a

strategic effort to develop a digital health program that will have a major health impact /achieve national or

international recognition within 5 years, and be self-sustaining;

b) pilot funding will include seed funding for new projects to begin, and enable application for full funding

from other sources either peer review, or industry based;

c) the funding may also be bridge funding for existing projects that have yet to find full funding from other

sources;

d) the funding should build on existing strengths, but also open new opportunities for the developing digital

health group.

Value:

one pilot-level grant per research group, maximum $40,000 for 1 year

Application process:

The PHRI application deadline is October 9, 2017.

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ROADS contact:

Virginia Viscardi, Senior Advisor, at viscarvl@mcmaster.ca or extension 24519

Applicants must contact the ROADS Senior Advisor above to obtain further details, the Application and budget

template.

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA): 15th

Annual

OMAFRA Food Safety Research Forum

The OMAFRA is hosting its 15th

Annual Food Safety Research Forum on Current Trends and Future

Directions in Food Safety, on October 20, 2017, 8:45am-4:00pm (Conference Centre, 1 Stone Road West,

Guelph).

Registration is free. Register at

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/research/foodsafety/fsforums/Current/fsforumindex.html, or email

ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca, or phone 1-877-424-1300 (Ontario only).

This event will also be available via webinar.

The OMAFRA registration deadline is October 9, 2017.

Weston Brain Institute, Rapid Response: Canada 2018, Parkinson’s & Related Diseases –

Round 1

The objective of this Call is to provide seed funding for novel, high-risk, high-reward translational research to

accelerate the development of safe and effective treatments for neurodegenerative diseases of aging.

Parkinson’s & Related Diseases include: Parkinson’s disease; Progressive supranuclear palsy; Dementia with

Lewy bodies; Multiple system atrophy; prodromes; Vascular contributions.

All projects must involve the development of a therapeutic, and/or a tool to help accelerate the development of

therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging.

The Rapid Response program will have multiple calls per year, alternating between two different disease

groups: PD-related diseases; Alzheimer disease (AD) -related diseases (to launch November 2017).

http://westonbraininstitute.ca/funding-opportunities/open-and-upcoming-programs/

Program Information Webinar

The Weston Brain Institute will host a Program Information Webinar on October 10, 2017 at 1:00-2:00pm

EDT. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4497947423299780098 .

Value:

maximum $200,000 over a maximum 18 months

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Application process:

The Weston Brain Institute letter of intent deadline is December 4, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Leanna Fong, Senior Advisor, at fongl@mcmaster.ca or extension 21583

Grand Challenges Canada: Saving Brains - Round 6

The objective of the Saving Brains program is to support bold ideas for products, services, and implementation

models that protect and nurture early brain development in a sustainable manner. Funding is open to innovative

solutions that address the risk factors facing children living in adversity by promoting health and nutrition,

providing enrichment and nurturing, and protecting against maltreatment.

Areas of particular interest include: 1) innovations designed for use in humanitarian contexts and fragile

settings; 2) innovations that provide support to adolescent parents; 3) innovations with demonstrated scale and

strong paths to sustainability that have not yet measured impact on child development.

http://www.grandchallenges.ca/programs/saving-brains/

Value:

maximum $250,000 over a maximum 24 months

Application process:

The Grand Challenges Canada application deadline is October 11, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Leanna Fong, Senior Advisor, at fongl@mcmaster.ca or extension 21583

France Canada Research Fund – New Scientific Collaboration Support Program 2018

The New Scientific Collaboration Support Program, financed by the France Canada Research Fund (FCRF),

aims to accomplish the following objectives:

a) support developing new expert partnerships between France and Canada;

b) promote the advancement of research and innovation;

c) prepare and structure scientific cooperation between the two countries;

d) promote researcher mobility, particularly for young researchers;

e) provide research training for young researchers.

This program provides financing in all fields of scientific research for 1) new scientific projects jointly

developed by French and Canadian teams that have never worked together, 2) the mobility of researchers and

their students.

2018 Focus: research related to Low-Carbon.

Among all projects selected for funding 2018, the FCRF will fund 5 projects on Low-Carbon.

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http://highereducation.francecanadaculture.org/en/node/13615

Value:

grants range from $8,000 to $15,000 over 2 years

Application process:

Notify ROADS of Intent to Apply by October 17, 2017. Applications must be submitted to both the Embassy of

France in Canada and to ROADS by November 10, 2017. All McMaster applications are subject to an internal

selection process. Five proposals per Canadian member university will be selected by December 9, 2017 for

further consideration by a national, joint Canada-France committee.

ROADS contact:

Nathan Coschi, Senior Advisor, at coschimn@mcmaster.ca or extension 21581

Department of Defense (DoD), Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs:

FY17 Hearing Restoration Research Program (HRRP): Awards (Grants)

The DoD has recently announced the following HRRP funding opportunities:

1) Translational Research Award (TRA), the objective: to support preclinical translational research that will

accelerate 1) the movement of promising initiatives relevant to hearing restoration into clinical applications, 2)

the clinical introduction of healthcare products, technologies, or practice guidelines. Observations that drive a

research idea may be derived from a laboratory discovery, population-based studies, or a clinician’s first-hand

knowledge of patients and anecdotal data. (review Focus Areas, page 3 at

http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-HRRP-TRA.pdf)

2) Focused Research Award (FRA), the objective: to support functional hearing restoration research that 1)

develops and validates assessment techniques and treatment methods using patient-centric outcomes, 2)

identifies potential predictive indicators for successful treatment of individuals living with functional auditory

system deficits. The research in this area should result in refined diagnostic tools and improved evaluation of

the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches. (review Focus Areas, page 3 at

http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-HRRP-FRA.pdf)

http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/hrrp

Value:

TRA: maximum $1 million over 3 years

FRA: maximum $750,000 over 3 years

Application process:

The DoD pre-application deadline is October 25, 2017. The application deadline is November 15, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Miky (Mihaela) Dumitrescu, Senior Advisor, at dumitrm@mcmaster.ca or extension 21548

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Simons Foundation: Simons Early Career Investigator in Marine Microbial Ecology and

Evolution Awards 2018

The objective of this award is to help launch the careers of outstanding investigators who will advance our

understanding of marine microbial ecology and evolution through experiments, modeling, or theory.

Investigators with backgrounds in different fields are encouraged to apply. (review Eligibility at

https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons-early-career-investigator-in-marine-microbial-ecology-and-

evolution-awards/)

Value:

$180,000 USD per year, including indirect costs (limited to 20% of modified total direct costs) for 3 years

Application process:

The Simons Foundation reference letters deadline is October 30, 2017. The letter of intent deadline is

November 6, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Christina Pellegrini, Senior Advisor, at pellegrc@mcmaster.ca or extension 27207

Spencer (Spencer Foundation): Small Research Grants and The New Civics

Spencer has announced two funding opportunities: Small Research Grants and The New Civics.

The objective of the Small Research Grant is to support academic work that will contribute to the improvement

of education, broadly conceived.

Areas of Inquiry:

1) The Relation between Education and Social Opportunity;

2) Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources;

3) Organizational Learning in Schools, School Systems, and Higher Education Systems;

4) Purposes and Values of Education;

5) Field-Initiated.

http://www.spencer.org/small-research-grants-program-statement

The objective of The New Civics is to support proposals that ask critical questions, specifically, how education

can more effectively contribute to the civic development of young people. The New Civics has supported

projects that a) deepen the understanding of educational and other influences on civic action, b) attend to social

inequalities in civic education, c) show potential to shape future research and practice in these fields.

http://www.spencer.org/new-civics-program-statement

Value:

Small Research Grants and The New Civics: $50,000 or less

Application process:

The Spencer application deadline is November 1, 2017 (and February 1, 2018) .

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ROADS contact:

Pamela McIntyre, Senior Advisor, at mcintyp@mcmaster.ca or extension 23713

Alzheimer Society Canada: 2018 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP)

The ASRP targets two types of research:

a) Biomedical: focusing on the science of the brain and the changes that are associated with dementia, and

identifying therapeutic targets to reverse, stop, or cure the disease.

b) Quality of Life (QoL): exploring issues that impact the lives of people with dementia and their caregivers

including risk factors, behavioural and cognitive changes, physical support, caregiving and health service

delivery.

The Alzheimer Society Canada has recently announced the following funding opportunities:

1) New Investigator Grants, the objective: to help launch the careers of outstanding researchers who are within

the first two years of their initial faculty appointment.

2) Research Grants, the objective: to fund established investigators.

http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/Research/Alzheimer-Society-Research-Program

Value:

New Investigator Grants: $75,000 (Biomedical), $60,000 (QoL) over 3 years

Research Grants: $75,000 (Biomedical), $60,000 (QoL) over 2 years

Application process:

The Alzheimer Society Canada application deadline is November 6, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Christina Pellegrini, Senior Advisor, at pellegrc@mcmaster.ca or extension 27207

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Grand Challenges: Grand Challenges

Explorations, Round 20

The objective of the Grand Challenges Explorations is to foster early-stage discovery research to expand the

pipeline of ideas for solving our greatest global health and development challenges.

Applications are being accepted for the following three topics:

1) Healthy Minds for Adolescent Mothers: Achieving Healthy Outcomes for the Family (review

https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/healthy-minds-adolescent-mothers-achieving-healthy-outcomes-

family-round-20);

2) Innovations for Integrated Diagnostics Systems (review

https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/innovations-integrated-diagnostics-systems-round-20);

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3) Novel Approaches for Improving Timeliness of Routine Immunization Birthdose and Healthcare Worker

Skill in Low-Resource Settings (review https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/novel-approaches-

improving-timeliness-routine-immunization-birthdose-and-healthcare-worker).

https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/grant-opportunities

Value:

Initial grants are $100,000 USD. Successful projects are eligible to receive follow-on funding of up to $1

million USD.

Application deadline:

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation application deadline is November 8, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Miky (Mihaela) Dumitrescu, Senior Advisor, at dumitrm@mcmaster.ca or extension 21548

Previously announced:

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC): Insight Grant (IG)

The objective of the Insight Grant is to support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities.

Research initiatives may be undertaken by an individual researcher, or a team of researchers working in

collaboration.

Funding is available to both emerging and established scholars for long-term research initiatives.

For this round only, unsuccessful applicants to the 2017 Insight Development Grant competition may apply

for an IG in 2017.

http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/insight_grants-subventions_savoir-

eng.aspx

Value:

SSHRC has introduced two funding streams to the Insight Grant: Stream A; Stream B.

Stream A: $7,000 - $100,000 over 2-5 years. A minimum request of $7,000 is required in at least one year.

Stream B: $101,000 - $400,000 over 2-5 years. A minimum request of $7,000 is required in at least one year.

A maximum of $100,000 is available in a single year.

Application Process:

Notify ROADS of Intent to Apply by August 21, 2017. The draft Application is due to ROADS by September

18, 2017. The final Application is due to ROADS by October 10, 2017. The SSHRC application deadline is

October 16, 2017.

ROADS Contact:

Pamela McIntyre, Senior Advisor, at mcintyp@mcmaster.ca or extension 23713

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Canada Council for the Arts: Explore and Create

The objective of Explore and Create is to 1) support artists’ research, development, creation and production

of work, and professional development, and 2) support Canadian artists, artistic groups and organizations

committed to the creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant and diverse art.

The program advances Canadian artistic practices by encouraging artists to a) investigate creative processes,

and b) take risks that lead to the development of unique works destined to connect with the public. Canada

Council for the Arts has announced the following:

1) Professional Development for Artists, the objective: to support the career growth/professional advancement

of Canadian artists and artistic groups by encouraging participation in a wide range of development

opportunities. The grants fund activities in all artistic disciplines.

(http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/professional-development-for-artists)

2) Research and Creation, the objective: to support the initial stages of the creative process. The grants

provide support for creative research, creation, and project development. Canadian artists, artistic groups and

arts organizations may apply. (http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/research-and-creation)

3) Concept to Realization – Project Grants, the objective: to support the full creative cycle from the initial

idea through to presentation. The grants provide support for artistic research, creation, project development,

production and presentation. Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations may apply.

(http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/concept-to-realization)

http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create

Value:

Professional Development for Artists: maximum $10,000

Research and Creation: up to $25,000 (to a maximum of $50,000 over 2 years)

Concept to Realization – Project Grants: maximum $100,000

Application Process:

For all the above, applicants must register at least 30 days before applying. (September 1, 2017)

The Canada Council for the Arts, Professional Development for Artists application deadline is September

30, 2017 (and March 31, 2018). The Research and Creation and Concept to Realization application

deadline is November 15, 2017 (and March 31, 2018).

ROADS Contact:

Pamela McIntyre, Senior Advisor, at mcintyp@mcmaster.ca or extension 23713

Hamilton Community Foundation: Grants

The Hamilton Community Foundation has announced the following grant opportunities:

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1) Edith H. Turner Foundation Fund, the objective: to assist and provide funds in the fields of education,

health, humanities and social development in Hamilton.

(review Priorities & Criteria at http://hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/grants/grant/1501-2/)

2) The McCallum, McBride Fund, the objective: to support environmental protection, projects that assist

women’s shelters and hostels.

http://hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/grants/grant/mccallum-mcbride-fund/

Value:

Edith H. Turner Foundation Fund: Applicants submit a project budget and timeframe.

The McCallum, McBride Fund: Applicants are required to submit a budget.

Application Process:

Edith H. Turner Foundation Fund: application deadline September 8, 2017

The McCallum, McBride Fund: application deadline October 13, 2017

ROADS Contact:

Pamela McIntyre, Senior Advisor, at mcintyp@mcmaster.ca or extension 23713

Edith H. Turner Foundation Fund, contact: Leanna Fong, Senior Advisor, at fongl@mcmaster.ca or extension

21583

Universities Canada, Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee

Scholarships Program: Queen Elizabeth Scholarships 2017 Competition

The objective of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships Competition is to improve global talent exchange between

Canada and other nations. The Scholarships Program aims to develop the next generation of innovative leaders

and community builders by providing enriched academic, professional and cross-cultural experiences, and by

facilitating lasting local and global community engagement.

Queen Elizabeth Scholars engage with communities, learn about cultures, and create projects and actions that impact

the world. They are part of a global network of Queen Elizabeth Scholars who share knowledge, exchange ideas and

collaborate on meaningful initiatives. (review Annex B: Eligible Countries, page 16 at

https://www.univcan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/qes_2017_call_for_proposals_guidelines_en.pdf) (review

Connect with Queen Elizabeth Scholars at http://www.queenelizabethscholars.ca/qescholars/ )

Each Canadian university may submit one proposal to the 2017 competition. If ROADS receives more than one

notification of intent to apply by September 18, 2017, an internal selection process will be established.

https://www.univcan.ca/programs-and-scholarships/queen-elizabeth-scholars/qes-2017-cfp/

Value:

maximum $300,000 CAD for projects of up to 4 years

Application process:

Notify ROADS of Intent to Apply by September 18, 2017. The Universities Canada application deadline is

October 18, 2017.

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ROADS contact:

Pamela McIntyre, Senior Advisor, at mcintyp@mcmaster.ca or extension 23713

Department of Defense (DoD): Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs,

FY17 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) II: Awards (Grants)

The DoD has recently announced the following BCRP funding opportunities:

1) Distinguished Investigator Award II, the objective: to support established, visionary leaders from any field

to pursue innovative ideas that could accelerate progress toward ending breast cancer. These individuals should

1) be exceptionally talented researchers with extraordinary creativity, vision and productivity, 2) have a

renowned reputation as a researcher who has made groundbreaking contributions to advancing his/her field, 3)

have demonstrated success at forming and leading effective partnerships and collaborations, 4) demonstrate the

potential to make unique and significant advances in breast cancer.

The Principal Investigator must propose research that is a fundamental shift from his/her track record of

research, and addresses one or more BCRP overarching challenges. (review Overarching Challenges, pages 3-4

at http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-BCRP-DIA.pdf)

Value: maximum $3 million over 4 years

Application process: The DoD pre-application deadline is September 29, 2017.

2) Innovator Award II, the objective: to support visionary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional

creativity, innovative work, and paradigm-shifting leadership in any field including, but not limited to, breast cancer.

The award will provide these individuals with the funding and freedom to pursue their most novel, visionary, high-

risk ideas that could accelerate progress to ending breast cancer. Applications are required to incorporate the

mentoring of promising junior investigators. (review Overarching Challenges, pages 3-4 at

http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-BCRP-IA.pdf)

Value: maximum $5 million over 4 years

Application process: The DoD pre-application deadline is September 29, 2017.

3) Breakthrough Award Levels 3 and 4 II, the objective: to support promising research that has high potential

to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer. There are two funding levels:

Funding Level 3: for advanced translational studies that have potential for near-term clinical investigation.

Small-scale clinical trials may apply.

Funding Level 4: for large-scale projects that will transform and revolutionize the clinical management and/or

prevention of breast cancer. Near-term clinical impact is expected. Human clinical testing is required.

(review Overarching Challenges, pages 3-4 at http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-BCRP-BTA34.pdf)

Value:

Funding Level 3: $2.5 million, with a Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option: $4 million over 4 years;

Funding Level 4: maximum $10 million (single or with a Partnering PI Option) over 4 years

Application process: The DoD pre-application deadline is September 29, 2017.

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4) Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2 II, the objective: to support promising research that has high potential

to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer. There are two funding levels:

Funding Level 1: for innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that is in the earliest stages of idea

development. The research must have the potential to yield new avenues of investigation. Proof of concept. No

preliminary data required.

Funding Level 2: for research that is already supported by preliminary data and has potential to make

significant advancements toward clinical translation.

(review Overarching Challenges, pages 3-4 at http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-BCRP-BTA12.pdf)

Value:

Funding Level 1: $375,000, with a Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option: $600,000 over 3 years;

Funding Level 2: $750,000, with a Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option: $1 million over 3 years

Application Process: The DoD pre-application deadline is November 21, 2017. The application deadline is

December 6, 2017.

5) Breakthrough Fellowship Award II, the objective: to support recent doctoral or medical graduates in

pursuit of innovative, high-impact breast cancer research during their postdoctoral fellowship. Each individual

must be an exceptionally talented researcher and must 1) exhibit a strong desire to pursue a career in breast

cancer research, 2) provide clear evidence for a researcher development plan, 3) demonstrate the proposed

research has high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer. A mentor is required.

(review Overarching Challenges, pages 3-4 at http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-BCRP-BFA.pdf)

Value: maximum $300,000 over 3 years

Application process: The DoD pre-application deadline is November 21, 2017. The application deadline is

December 6, 2017. The confidential letters of recommendation deadline is December 11, 2017.

6) Era of Hope Scholar Award II, the objective: to support individuals early in their careers who have

demonstrated significant potential to effect meaningful change in breast cancer. These individuals should 1) be

exceptionally talented scientists who have shown they are the “best and brightest” in their field(s) through

extraordinary creativity, vision, innovation and productivity, 2) have demonstrated experience in forming

effective partnerships and collaborations, 3) exhibit strong potential for future leadership in breast cancer

research. (review Eligibility, Principal Investigator, page 6 at http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-BCRP-

EOH.pdf)

(review Overarching Challenges, pages 3-4 at http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-BCRP-EOH.pdf)

Value: maximum $2.5 million over 4 years

Application process: The DoD pre-application deadline is November 21, 2017. The application deadline is

December 6, 2017. The confidential letters of recommendation deadline is December 11, 2017.

ROADS Contact:

Christina Pellegrini, Senior Advisor, at pellegrc@mcmaster.ca or extension 27207

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Belmont

Forum-BiodivERsA: Call on biodiversity scenarios - Pre-announcement

NSERC is participating in the Belmont Forum and BiodivERsA joint call on the following theme: Scenarios of

biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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Scientific teams from a minimum of 3 of the countries participating in the call will be invited to form

transnational research consortia. The following countries have expressed a preliminary interest to participate to

the call: Argentina; Brazil; Bulgaria; Canada; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Hungary; Ireland; Ivory

Coast; Lithuania; The Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Romania; Slovakia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey;

United States. Austria, Belgium and Portugal are also likely to participate.

http://www.biodiversa.org/1225 and https://www.belmontforum.org/

Value:

The approximate global budget for this call is more than 25 million euro ($37 million CDN). NSERC’s

contribution will be up to $300,000 per year for 3 years, with a maximum of $75,000 per year per project.

Application process:

The call will be launched in October 2017, with a pre‐registration deadline in December 2017. The closing

deadline is March 2018.

ROADS contact:

Nathan Coschi, Senior Advisor, at coschimn@mcmaster.ca or extension 21581

Louisville Institute: Project and Sabbatical Grants

The Louisville Institute has recently announced the following opportunities:

1) Project Grant for Researchers, the objective: to support research, reflection, and writing by academics and

pastors concerning Christian faith and life, the practice of ministry and/or religious institutions.

The grant provides for 1) a diverse range of projects that may involve independent study, consultations or

collaborative projects, 2) a variety of methodological perspectives, including, but not limited to historical,

systematic and practical theology, the social sciences, history, ethics, or biblical studies. Projects that show

potential to benefit the church in North America are particularly attractive to the Institute.

https://louisville-institute.org/programs-grants-and-fellowships/grants/project-grant-for-researchers/

2) Sabbatical Grant for Researchers, the objective: to enable ecclesially-engaged academics and scholarly

religious leaders to 1) conduct a major study that can contribute to the vitality of Christianity in North America,

2) address Christian faith and life, the practice of ministry, and/or adaptive challenges confronting religious

institutions.

Proposed projects may employ a variety of methodological perspectives, including, but not limited to historical,

systematic and practical theology, the social sciences, history, ethics, or biblical studies. The project may also be

interdisciplinary in nature. All applicants must detail how their project will contribute to the life of the church in

North America.

https://louisville-institute.org/programs-grants-and-fellowships/grants/sabbatical-grant-for-researchers/

Value:

Project Grant for Researchers: maximum $30,000, research periods may vary

Sabbatical Grant for Researchers: maximum $40,000 for 1 year

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Application Process:

The Louisville Institute Project Grant application deadline is October 1, 2017. Letters of Recommendation

must be submitted by October 8, 2017.

The Louisville Institute Sabbatical Grant application deadline is November 1, 2017. Letters of

Recommendation must be submitted by November 8, 2017.

ROADS Contact:

Christina Pellegrini, Senior Advisor, at pellegrc@mcmaster.ca or extension 27207

The Getty Foundation: Grants

The Getty Foundation has recently announced the 2017/18 deadlines for the following grants:

1) Getty Scholar Grants – This grant is for established scholars, or writers who have attained distinction in their

fields. Recipients are in residence at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa, where they pursue their own

projects free from academic obligations, make use of Getty collections, join their colleagues in a weekly

meeting devoted to an annual research theme, and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty (review:

http://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/residential/getty_scholars.html).

2) Library Research Grants – This grant provides partial, short-term support for researchers requiring the use

of specific collections housed in the Getty Research Institute (GRI). The GRI's grant budget has been

generously supplemented by donations from Getty Research Institute Council members and the Getty

Conservation Institute (review:

http://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/residential/library_research_grants.html).

http://www.getty.edu/foundation/apply/

Value:

Getty Scholar Grant – Up to $65,000 per year; Scholars may be in residence for periods ranging from three to

nine months.

Library Research Grant – Amount depends on the distance traveled; Within California - $800; In North

America - $1,500; International - $3,000. Grants range from several days to a maximum of three months.

Application Process:

The Getty Foundation application deadline for the Scholar Grant is October 2, 2017. The Library Research

Grant deadline is October 16, 2017.

ROADS Contact:

Pamlea McIntyre, Senior Advisor, at mcintyp@mcmaster.ca or extension 23713

Fulbright, Fulbright Scholar Program: Fulbright Arctic Initiative

The objective of the Fulbright Arctic Initiative is to bring together a network of scholars, professionals and

applied researchers from the United States, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Sweden

for a series of three seminar meetings, and a Fulbright exchange experience.

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The Initiative will provide a platform for scholars to 1) address public-policy research questions relevant to

Arctic nations’ shared challenges and opportunities, 2) engage in collaborative thinking, analysis, problem-

solving and multi-disciplinary research across two core thematic areas: Resilient Communities; Sustainable

Economies.

Outstanding scholars from the U.S. and abroad will be selected to participate in the program as Fulbright Arctic

Initiative Scholars through an open, merit-based competition. At least four of the scholars will be selected from

the United States, and at least one scholar will be selected from each of the other Arctic Council member states.

Co-Lead Scholars will provide intellectual leadership throughout the Program, in addition to mentoring program

participants and facilitating discussion and collaboration among the Arctic Initiative Scholars.

http://www.cies.org/program/fulbright-arctic-initiative

Value:

$40,000 USD for the duration of the program

This allowance is intended to support travel to all program meetings, travel and maintenance for the exchange

visit, research materials and assistance for grantees, limited accident and sickness benefits. Accommodations

and meals for program seminar meetings will be covered separately.

Selected scholars will participate in an individual Fulbright exchange of a minimum of six weeks and a

maximum of three months, as well as in-person seminars and ongoing virtual communication.

Application Process:

The Fulbright application deadline is October 16, 2017.

ROADS Contact:

Christina Pellegrini, Senior Advisor, at pellegrc@mcmaster.ca or extension 27207

Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada (NCE), 2019 NCE Program Competition:

NCE Networks

The NCE has recently announced the launch of a competition for NCE Networks. The objective of the

networks must: 1) be challenge-focused and solution-driven, 2) foster innovative research, training and the co-

creation of new knowledge on critical issues of intellectual, social, economic and cultural significance,

3) engage partners in the design and execution of all network activities including knowledge creation,

mobilization and exploitation, 4) promote equity, diversity and inclusion within the structure of the proposed

network and its activities.

Both new and established networks are eligible to apply for funding. Established networks are defined as NCE

networks that have been awarded NCE funds for all available funding cycles and whose final NCE funding term

has ended or will end by March 2019. Funding will be allocated to the most meritorious applications that meet

the threshold of excellence in all criteria.

http://www.nce-rce.gc.ca/Competitions-Competitions/Current-EnVigueur/NCECompetition-

ConcoursRCE/Index_eng.asp

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Value:

The funding available is $75 million over 5 years (approximately 40% of the budget will be allocated to fund

new networks).

The budget request must be appropriate for the scope and scale of activities proposed and the projected

deliverables. For established networks, the proposed budget should not necessarily be based on historical

funding rates.

Application process:

Applying for NCE funding is a two stage process: a Letter of Intent (LOI) and an invited full application.

All LOIs from McMaster researchers require Faculty and University endorsement.

Notify Sherisse Webb, Assistant Director, Development, ROADS, at webbsh@mcmaster.ca and your Associate

Dean Research of your intent to apply ASAP.

The draft LOI is due to ROADS by October 16, 2017. All LOIs must be received by the NCE Secretariat by

November 15, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Sherisse Webb, Assistant Director, Development, ROADS, at webbsh@mcmaster.ca or extension 26946

Simons Foundation: Targeted Grants to Institutes

The objective of the Targeted Grants to Institutes program is to 1) support established institutes or centers in

the mathematics and physical sciences, 2) extend and enhance their missions, 3) help strengthen contacts within

the international scientific community.

https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities/mathematics-physical-sciences/targeted-

grants-to-institutes/

Value:

$100,000 - $200,000 per year for 3-5 years which includes 20% in indirect costs to the institution

Application process:

The Simons Foundation application deadline is October 16, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Nathan Coschi, Senior Advisor, at coschimn@mcmaster.ca or extension 21581

Stem Cell Network: 2017 National Research Funding Competition

The Stem Cell Network has recently announced the following funding opportunities:

1) Clinical Trial Research, the objective: to support projects that focus on novel cellular or stem cell-related

therapeutic approaches to tissue repair and regeneration for specific diseases. It is expected that successful

projects will 1) show incremental benefit to the patient, and 2) provide an economic analysis of the potential

cost of treatment compared to current best available standard of care.

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Value: $500, 000 for 11 months

2) Disease Team Research, the objective: to support projects that are developing novel cellular or stem cell-

related therapeutic approaches to tissue repair and regeneration for specific diseases. This includes cell-based,

protein-based, small molecule based, or other approaches. Proposals must clearly describe the translational

bench to bedside path of the research and identify where the proposed research stands along the path.

Value: $200,000 for 11 months

IMPACT Research

3) Translational Impact Research, the objective: to support early stage, translational projects that have the

potential to develop novel therapeutic stem cell approaches to tissue repair and regeneration within a disease

model. Proposals must clearly identify the translational bench to bedside path of the research and where the

proposed research stands along the path. Projects may involve: proof-of-principle experiments; development of

new models; expression and epigenetic studies to understand behavior of stem and progenitor cells in disease

relevant settings; identification and characterization of compounds/drugs that target stem cell

differentiation/proliferation with the aim to develop novel therapeutic approaches.

Value: $100,000 for 11 months

4) Clinical Translation & Accelerator Impact Research, the objective: to support projects that develop novel

cellular or therapeutic stem cell approaches to tissue repair and regeneration within specific disease models.

Projects that are nearing Health Canada clinical trial initiation will also be eligible for support. Proposals must

clearly identify the translational bench to bedside path of the research and where the proposed research stands

along the path.

Value: $100,000 for 11 months

5) Commercialization Impact Research, the objective: to support projects that generate novel technologies and

intellectual property that have commercial value in the stem cell research or therapeutics markets.

Value: $100,000 for 11 months

6) Public Policy Impact Research, the objective: to support projects that address public policy issues relevant

to stem cell research. Projects may consist of a workshop or series on critical stem cell related issues, with the

goal to bring together different stakeholder groups to stimulate discussion and generate briefing documents,

white papers and/or policy recommendations. Examples of issues that may be addressed: research ethics;

derivation and use of human embryonic stem cells; animal models; patient rights; use of new technologies.

Applications in new or emerging areas are welcome (e.g., access and allocation issues, issues in the use of

unproven cell therapies and reimbursement issues).

Value: $40,000 for 11 months

http://stemcellnetwork.ca/funding/

Application process:

The Stem Cell Network application deadline is October 16, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Virginia Viscardi, Senior Advisor, at viscarvl@mcmaster.ca or extension 24519

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Department of Defense (DoD), Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs:

FY17 Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Program (OPORP) – Award (Grant)

The DoD has recently announced the following award (grant):

Orthotics Outcomes Research Award (OORA), the objective: to support research that evaluates the

comparative effectiveness of orthotic and prosthetic devices using patient-centric outcomes for Service

members and Veterans who have undergone limb amputation. (review Focus Areas, page 3 at

http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-OPORP-OPORA.pdf)

Applications involving multidisciplinary collaborations among academia, industry, the military Services, the

Department of Veterans Affairs and other Federal Government agencies are highly encouraged.

Two funding levels are available.

Funding Level 1/New Investigator, the objective: to support pilot research without preliminary data, or

research that is already supported by preliminary data and has the potential to make significant advancements

toward clinical translation.

(review Eligibility, page 7 at http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-OPORP-OPORA.pdf)

Funding Level 2, the objective: to fund research that is supported by preliminary data and has the potential to

make significant advancements toward clinical translation.

http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/oporp

Value:

Funding Level 1: maximum $500,000 over 3 years

Funding Level 2: maximum $2.5 million over 4 years

Application process:

The DoD pre-application deadline is October 20, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Virginia Viscardi, Senior Advisor, at viscarvl@mcmaster.ca or extension 24519

Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR): CIMVHR

Advanced Analytics Initiative, Round 2

The CIMVHR Advanced Analytics Initiative is a program that encourages applications from multi-disciplines

to submit project proposals to compete for access to funding, computer resources, and expertise available

through CIMVHR and IBM Canada.

Priority areas:

Precision medicine: medication/treatment selection, order of care, response based treatment;

Personalized care: treatment tailored to the individual;

Military family challenges: impact of military families’ lifestyle on health and well-being;

CIMVHR target population research data challenges: addressing privacy, consolidation, access and mining for

academic led research projects.

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The objectives: to further the understanding and management of complex health issues that result from military

service; enhance the development and consolidation of relevant research datasets; support broader collaboration

between academia, industry. and government focused on this important Canadian population.

Researchers interested in applying will include 1) medical resources to accelerate research and improve health

of Military, Veterans and/or their families, 2) data scientist/computer science experts, and 3) architects with

skills to combine the medical research with the data analytics and computer science aspects of the proposed

project.

https://cimvhr.ca/documents/CIMVHR%20ADVANCED%20ANALYTICS%20INITIATIVE_Guidelines_Aug2

017.pdf and https://cimvhr.ca/cimvhr-opportunities

Value:

The target project budget is $200,000 over 2 years which should primarily be used to fund HQP staff resources.

Application process:

The CIMVHR application deadline is October 23, 2017.

ROADS contact:

Virginia Viscardi, Senior Advisor, at viscarvl@mcmaster.ca or extension 24519

Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation: Canadian Orthopaedic Research Legacy (CORL)

Grant

The objective of the CORL fund is to 1) help ensure Canada’s world-class status in orthopaedic research, 2)

support novel short-term research projects, 3) ensure orthopaedic patients reap the reward of new techniques

and treatments.

The application must include an orthopaedic surgeon lead.

http://whenithurtstomove.org/grants-and-research/canadian-orthopaedic-research-legacy-grant/

Value:

maximum $20,000 for 1-2 years

Application process:

The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation application deadline is October 31, 2017.

ROADS Contact:

Christina Pellegrini, Senior Advisor, at pellegrc@mcmaster.ca or extension 27207

Wenner-Gren Foundation: Post-Ph.D. Research Grants

The objective of the Post-Ph.D. Research Grant is to support basic research in anthropology that furthers our

understanding of humanity's cultural and biological origins, development, and variation. (review Eligibility at

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http://www.wennergren.org/programs/post-phd-research-grants/eligibility)

There is no preference for any methodology, research location, or subfield. The Foundation particularly

welcomes proposals that employ a comparative perspective, can generate innovative approaches or ideas, and/or

integrate two or more subfields.

Value:

$20,000 USD

Grants are for research expenses. There is no time limit on the duration of the grant and funding may be

requested to cover distinct research phases (e.g., two Summers) if this is part of the research design.

Application Process:

The Wenner-Gren Foundation application deadline is November 1, 2017.

ROADS Contact:

Leanna Fong, Senior Advisor, at fongl@mcmaster.ca or extension 21583

Fulbright Canada: Visiting Research Chair in Peace and War Studies at Norwich

University

Norwich University welcomes a Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Peace and War Studies with expertise in

any of the following disciplines: International Relations; Military History; Diplomacy; Military Sociology;

Terrorism; Just/Positive Peace; Information or Cyber Warfare.

Resident in the newly-formed Peace and War Center in the College of Liberal Arts, the Fulbright Visiting

Research Chair will conduct research, guest lecture at the undergraduate level, and support the missions of the

Peace and War Center, the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies’ Military History, Diplomacy or

Information Assurance Programs. The Chair will have opportunities to participate in public lectures, attend

conferences, and otherwise contribute to the intellectual life at Norwich University.

In addition to the award, the Chair is provided with a suitable workspace, as well as support services including

access to numerous computer databases, Smithsonian Museum materials, and Norwich Museum archives.

http://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/visiting-chairs-program/war-and-peace-studies-

norwich.html

Value:

$25,000 USD for 1 semester (4 months) beginning in either September or January.

Application Process:

The Fulbright Canada application deadline is November 15, 2017.

ROADS Contact:

Christina Pellegrini, Senior Advisor, at pellegrc@mcmaster.ca or extension 27207

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Fulbright Canada: Awards For Canadian Scholars

Fulbright Canada has announced the following Awards For Canadian Scholars:

1) Canadian Traditional Scholar Awards, the objective: 1) to support Canadian scholars in all disciplines, 2)

to enable emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers and experienced professionals to conduct

research, teach, or undertake a combination of both activities at any university or research center of their choice,

in the United States. Fulbright Canada is particularly interested in encouraging research on contemporary issues

relevant to Canada, the United States, and the relationship between the two countries.

(http://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/traditional-awards.html)

2) Canadian Visiting Research Chairs: are pre-arranged affiliations that allow scholars to conduct

research/lecture on subjects important to that university. Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs may guest lecture in

university courses, mentor students, lecture in public venues, network and promote their research while

representing the Fulbright program, their home and host institutions.

(http://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/visiting-chairs-program.html)

review Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow Program at SUNY Plattsburgh and Scholar-in-Residence

Program at http://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars.html

Value:

Canadian Traditional Scholar Awards: The award is valued at $12,500 USD for 1 semester (4 months)

beginning in either September 2018 or January 2019.

Canadian Visiting Research Chairs: The award is valued at $25,000 USD for 1 semester (4 months) beginning

in either September 2018 or January 2019.

Application Process:

The Fulbright Canada application deadline is November 15, 2017.

ROADS Contact:

Christina Pellegrini, Senior Advisor, at pellegrc@mcmaster.ca or extension 27207

Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS): Grants

The CHS has recently announced the following funding opportunities:

1) CHS Dream of a Cure Research Program, the objective: to support research towards improving the health

and the quality of life of all people with inherited bleeding disorders, and finding a cure.

http://www.hemophilia.ca/en/research/chs-dream-of-a-cure-research-program/

2) The CHS / Pfizer Care Until Cure Research Program, the objective: to support Canadian investigators to

conduct research on medical and psychosocial aspects of bleeding disorders including outcome evaluation.

Grants are awarded for clinical research in fields relevant to improving the quality of life for persons with

hemophilia, persons with von Willebrand disease or other inherited bleeding disorders, persons with related

conditions such as HIV or hepatitis C, and carriers of an inherited bleeding disorder. The following specific

areas of interest have been identified for the 2018-2019 granting period: Hemophilia B; Transition and clinical

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issues; Clinical monitoring of hemophilia treatment; Product switching experience; Antifibrinolytic Therapy

(review http://www.hemophilia.ca/en/research/the-chs---pfizer-care-until-cure-research-program/)

3) CHS - Novo Nordisk Psychosocial Research Program, the objective: to engage professionals/graduate

students from the allied health disciplines (i.e., Nursing, Physiotherapy and Social Work) in research activities

addressed to understanding the psychosocial impact of hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, and to

improve the quality of life of persons and families whose lives are affected by these disorders. The major

portion of each grant would be to cover the research time for the successful candidate(s), including the time for

research assistants.

http://www.hemophilia.ca/en/research/chs---novo-nordisk-psychosocial-research-program/

Value:

Dream of a Cure: $75,000 per year per project to a maximum $150,000 which can be expended over 2 or 3

years

In addition, support will be available for Canadian science or medical students for a maximum stipend of

$6,000 each up to 4 months.

The CHS / Pfizer Care Until Cure: $75,000 per year per project to a maximum $150,000 which can be

expended over 2 or 3 years

CHS - Novo Nordisk Psychosocial Research: $20,000 - $40,000 for 1 year

Application process:

The CHS application deadline is November 15, 2017.

ROADS contact: Virginia Viscardi, Senior Advisor, at viscarvl@mcmaster.ca or extension 24519

Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), Call for Proposals: International &

Interdisciplinary Research Workshops – Open Call

The objective of the International & Interdisciplinary Research Workshops is to explore key questions of

global importance that can best be addressed through interdisciplinary, international teams. CIFAR invites the

global research community to submit proposals for workshops that are centred on complex, fundamental,

critical questions that have the potential to impact multiple sectors of society internationally.

The Open Call is now accepting workshop proposals from any field of humanities, engineering, social, natural,

or biomedical sciences. Topics that are timely in the context of world events, high-risk, or which have strong

potential for advancement or refinement through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, are encouraged.

At least one researcher must be based in Canada. Other participants are expected to be geographically diverse.

https://www.cifar.ca/assets/researchworkshops/

Value:

CIFAR will provide up to $50,000 to support short-term, time-limited interactions between 10-20 participants.

Application Process:

The CIFAR will accept applications on a rolling basis.

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ROADS Contact:

Virginia Viscardi, Senior Advisor, at viscarvl@mcmaster.ca or extension 24519

Simons Foundation, Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI): SFARI

Explorer Award

The objective of the SFARI Explorer Award is to 1) support innovative, bold, rigorous autism research of the

highest quality and relevance; 2) enable focused experiments; 3) deepen our understanding of the mechanisms

underlying autism spectrum disorders or potential therapeutic approaches by investigation at multiple levels

including, but not limited to, studies focused on gene discovery, molecular mechanisms, circuits, anatomy,

cognition and behaviour.

https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities/autism-research-initiative-sfari/sfari-explorer-

award/

Value:

maximum $70,000 for 1 year

Application Process:

Applications are considered on a rolling basis with a response time as early as 30 days.

ROADS Contact:

Virginia Viscardi, Senior Advisor, at viscarvl@mcmaster.ca or extension 24519

Simons Foundation, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Division: Targeted Grants in

Mathematics and Physical Sciences

The objective of the (new) Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences program is to support high-

risk projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance in mathematics, theoretical physics and

theoretical computer science.

https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities/mathematics-physical-sciences/targeted-

grants-in-mps/

Value:

There is no recommended funding limit. Expenses for experiments, equipment, computations, personnel and

travel are allowable. The grant provides funding for up to 5 years.

Application Process:

Letters of Intent are considered on a rolling basis with a response time within 2 months.

ROADS Contact:

Virginia Viscardi, Senior Advisor, at viscarvl@mcmaster.ca or extension 24519

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Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI): Grants

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is a binational organization that promotes understanding between India and

Canada through academic activities and exchanges. The Institute has recently announced the following funding

opportunities:

1) Global Initiative for Academic Network (GIAN) Programme, the objective: to tap the talent pool of

scientists and entrepreneurs internationally to encourage their engagement with the Institutes/Departments of

Higher Education in India to 1) augment the country’s existing academic resources, 2) accelerate the pace of

quality reform, and 3) elevate India’s scientific and technological capacity to global excellence.

(review Scope of GIAN, priority areas at http://www.sici.org/programmes/details/global-initiative-for-

academic-network-gian-programme/)

Value:

Up to $8,000 USD for 12-14 hours of contact, and up to $12,000 for 20- 28 hours of contact to cover travel and

honorarium. Local hospitality will be arranged by the host institution. The duration (number of weeks/days) can

be mutually decided by the host institution and the visiting faculty. The funding for the courses by the Institutes

shall be partially supported through various schemes.

Application Process:

Applications can be submitted throughout the year.

2) Shastri Faculty-In-Residence Programme (FIR)/Global Initiative for Academic Network (GIAN), the

objective: for Canadian faculty members, scientists, and entrepreneurs to take up engagements at Indian

institutions. This programme is projected to tap the talent pool of Canadian faculty and to 1) encourage them to

connect with the institutes of Higher Education in India to boost the country’s existing academic resources,

2) accelerate the pace of quality reform, and 3) elevate India’s scientific and technological capacity to global

excellence.

(review Scope, priority areas at http://www.sici.org/programmes/details/faculty-in-residence-programme-fir-

open/)

Value:

$8,000 – $12,000 USD for 1 or 2 weeks

Application Process:

Applications can be submitted throughout the year.

3) SICI Membership Development Fund (SMDF) 2017-18, the objective: to publicize and promote SICI

mandates, as well as programs and grants offered by SICI Canada and India offices, to its Canadian Members

Council Institutions to 1) enable faculty, student and staff of his /her institution to apply, and 2) receive the

benefits of being active members of the SICI. http://www.sici.org/programmes/details/SICI-Membership-

Development-Fund-2017-18/

Value:

Each Canadian member institution will receive up to $500 CND.

Application Process:

Applications can be submitted throughout the year.

ROADS Contact:

Leanna Fong, Senior Advisor, at fongl@mcmaster.ca or extension 21583

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& HEMOSTASIS

13th Annual McMaster Update in THROMBOEMBOLISM

Mark Crowther, MD, MSc, FRCPC (Co-Chair) Chair, Department of Medicine McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Wendy Lim, MD, MSc, FRCPC (Co-Chair) Associate Professor Division of Hematology & Thromboembolism Department of Medicine McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Tamar Packer, BSc, MD, FCFP

Medical Director and Head of Service, Newborn CareCo Chair Common CredentialsSt. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, ON

Angela Silla Acting CHSE Program ManagerContinuing Health Sciences EducationMcMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Cheryl Bogie CHSE CoordinatorContinuing Health Sciences EducationMcMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Planning Committee

Learning Objectives

Target Audience

By attending this activity, through a variety of interactive and informative sessions, participants will be able to:

• Obtain a clinically relevant overview of the management of common thromboembolic disorders.

• Review the current management of hemostatic disorders and anticoagulant-associated bleeding.

• Discuss optimal use of antithrombotic therapy.

Health Care Practitioners and Other Health Care Professionals dealing with patients with or at risk of venous thromboembolism with a special focus on primary care issues.

*Activity subject to change

DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST In keeping with accreditation guidelines, McMaster University, Continuing Health Sciences Education Program requires all speakers and planning committee members participating in this event to disclose any involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially influence the presentation of the educational materials or program being offered. Disclosure must be done verbally and using a slide prior to the speaker’s presentation.

Agenda07:15 – 08:15 REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

08:15 – 08:30 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

08:30 – 09:00 Hormonal Therapies and Risk of Venous Thrombosis Shannon Bates

09:00 – 09:30 Thrombotic Disorders in Pregnancy Anne McLeod

09:30 – 10:00 Antithrombotic Therapy in Acute and Chronic Stroke Management Robert Hart

10:00 – 10:20 Panel Discussion and Questions

10:20 – 10:45 MORNING BREAK AND VISIT EXHIBITORS

10:45 – 11:30 BREAKOUT SESSION 1

A Challenging Clinical Cases Mark Crowther

B Antithrombotic Therapy for Long Term Secondary Prevention: A New Paradigm John Eikelboom

C Von Willebrand Disease and Laboratory Testing Michelle Sholzberg

11:30 – 12:15 BREAKOUT SESSION 2

A Anticoagulation in Patients with Renal Failure Wendy Lim

B Antithrombotic Therapy for Long Term Secondary Prevention: A New Paradigm John Eikelboom

C Von Willebrand Disease and Laboratory Testing Michelle Sholzberg

12:15 – 13:15 LUNCH AND VISIT EXHIBITORS

13:15 – 14:00 BREAKOUT SESSION 3

A Challenging Clinical Cases Mark Crowther

B Anticoagulation in Patients with Renal Failure Wendy Lim

C Laboratory Measurement of Anticoagulant Drug Effects Karen Moffat

14:00 – 14:15 AFTERNOON BREAK AND VISIT EXHIBITORS

14:15 – 14:45 IVC Filter and Anticoagulant Education: What Every Patient Needs to Know Laurie Sardo

14:45 – 15:15 Best Practices to Reduce Perioperative Myocardial Ischemia with a Focus on Antiplatelet Drugs and Other Intervention P.J. Devereaux

15:15 – 15:45 Perioperative Anticoagulation: Managing Antithrombotics Around the Time of Surgery James Douketis

15:45 – 16:15 Panel Discussion and Questions

16:15 – 16:20 CLOSING REMARKS

Guest FacultyMichelle Sholzberg, MDCM, MSc, FRCPCAssistant ProfessorCoagulation LaboratorySt. Michael’s HospitalToronto, ON

McMaster University Faculty Shannon Bates, MDCM, MSc, FRCPC Professor, Department of MedicineMcMaster UniversityDirector, Division of Hematology & ThromboembolismDiscipline Director for Hematology in Laboratory MedicineEli Lilly Canada/May Cohen Chair in Women’s HealthHamilton, ON

Anne McLeod, MD, FRCPCAssistant ProfessorUniversity of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Robert Hart, MD, FRCPCProfessorDivision of NeurologyDepartment of MedicineMcMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Mark Crowther, MD, MSc, FRCPC Chair, Department of Medicine McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

John Eikelboom, MBBSAssociate ProfessorDivision of Hematology & ThromboembolismDepartment of MedicineMcMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Wendy Lim, MD, MSc, FRCPC Associate Professor Division of Hematology & Thromboembolism Department of Medicine McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Karen A. Moffat, BEd, MSc, ART, FCSMLS(D) Technical Specialist, Coagulation, HRLMP Assistant Professor Division of Hematology & Thromboembolism Department of Medicine McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Laurie Sardo, NP-PHCNurse PractitionerDivision of Hematology &ThromboembolismDepartment of MedicineSt. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, ON

P.J. Devereaux, MD, PhD, FRCPCDirector, Division of CardiologyProfessorDepartment of MedicineMcMaster University, Hamilton, ON

James Douketis, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP Professor of MedicineMcMaster UniversitySt. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, ON

SPONSORS

GOLDPfizer Injectables

SILVER Alexion

Bayer HealthcareBMS/PfizerLeo Pharma

BRONZENovartisSanofi

Affinity Biologicals

An unrestricted educational grant has been provided by the following companies:

DirectionsHamilton Convention Centre 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y2

From Toronto Pearson International Airport• Take 427 South to 401• Follow 401 W to QEW Niagara/Hamilton• Take Highway 403 West, Brantford/Hamilton• Take the Main Street East Exit.• Turn left on Summers Lane.• The Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s is immediately on the right hand side.

From Niagara Falls, Buffalo• Take Queen Elizabeth Way Westbound to Highway 403 Hamilton.• Take the Main Street East Exit.• Turn left on Summers Lane.• The Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s is immediately on the right hand side.

From Hamilton International Airport• Turn right onto Highway 6 to Highway 403 East.• Take Main Street East Exit.• Turn left on Summers Lane.• The Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s is immediately on the right hand side.

Confirmation of RegistrationA written acknowledgment of your registration will be sent via email to registrants prior to the activity. Receipts will be provided in your registrant package upon arrival at the activity. Your registration is not complete unless a confirmation is received. If you have not received a confirmation within 7 days of registration, please contact the CHSE office.

Cancellation PolicyThe University reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient registration or any circumstances that are beyond our control. Cancellations received before October 13, 2017 will be refunded less a 25% administrative fee to a maximum of $50.00. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date.

LiabilityContinuing Health Sciences Education (CHSE) hereby assumes no liability for any claims, personal injury, or damage:

• To any individual attending this activity.• That may result from the use of technologies, program,

products and/or services at this activity.• That may arise out of, or during this activity.

Activity PackageAs the registrant your activity package includes breakfast, nutritional breaks, and lunch. Your activity lanyard must be worn at all times throughout the day. If you have a guest accompanying you to the activity, their meals are at their own cost and will be billed directly.

AccreditationMcMaster University, Continuing Health Sciences Education Program (CHSE) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to provide CFPC Mainpro+ and RCPSC Maintenance of Certification (MOC) study credits for Continuing Medical Education.

This Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the McMaster University Continuing Health Sciences Program for up to 6 Mainpro+ credits.

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by McMaster University, Continuing Health Sciences Education Program for up to 6 MOC Section 1 hours.

“Through an agreement between The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and The American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme."

*Each healthcare provider should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

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