Dr. Marina Klein, a senior scientist in the Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program and Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at the RI-MUHC, has been awarded a $25 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This funding will enable her to lead the transformation of the Pan-Canadian HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Network (CTN) into the expanded CTN+.
Congratulations to all IDIGH PIs who have been awarded a CIHR grant!
On June 10, the IDIGH program took a significant step towards environmental responsibility by joining a new sustainability initiative focused on recycling non-biohazardous waste. This initiative, launched by the RI sustainability team, aims to reduce our environmental impact while promoting a healthier planet.
Congratulations to all researchers and trainees who have obtained an FRQS award!
The IDIGH Program's Research Day, held on April 30, 2024 at the Research Institute of the MUHC, was a great success, bringing together over 200 students and researchers for a day of high-level scientific exchange. The event, organized in the context of Immunization Week, highlighted the crucial importance of vaccination and immunization research for public health.
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Giada Sebastiani has been elected as the President Elect of the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL) during the annual Canadian Liver Meeting held in Toronto from March 1st to 3rd, 2024.
Congratulations to all IDIGH PIs who have been awarded a CIHR grant!
We enjoyed another fantastic IDIGH Holiday celebration with a delightful potluck. The room was adorned with captivating decorations, and the festive atmosphere was filled with mouthwatering dishes, creative ugly sweaters, and a spirit of teamwork and collaboration.
MariaLuisa Vigano (MSc candidate in Experimental Medicine under the supervision of Dr. Cecilia Costiniuk) has been honored with the "Best Abstract" award at The 4th International Annual Congress on Controversies on Cannabis-Based Medicines (Med-Cannabis2023), in Frankfurt, Germany, held on December 4-5, 2023.
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