In this week’s issue:
Funding Opportunities:
- Alex’s Lemonade Stand – Young Investigator Award (reminder)
- Alex’s Lemonade Stand – Epidemiology Grants (reminder)
Awards and Honours:
- UBC Faculty of Medicine – Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research (reminder)
Events:
- Centre for Hip Health & Mobility documentary premiere on health and aging – I’d Rather Stay
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Alex’s Lemonade Stand – Young Investigator Award
Deadline: December 16th, 2013
ALSF is committed to the next generation of pediatric cancer investigators! The Young Investigator Award provides start-up funds for new scientists at the end of their fellowship training or early in their research career. Developing an impactful line of research and a sustainable career in pediatric oncology research are key components of this grant program. The award is $100,000 over two years.
Please review the application guidelines.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand – Epidemiology Grants
Deadline: December 16th, 2013
ALSF provides funding that will allow investigators to pursue novel and promising epidemiological approaches to understanding childhood cancers. New in 2014, we have expanded our eligible areas of investigation to include comparative effectiveness and outcomes research. Proposals for evaluating effectiveness of interventions related to prevention, detection and treatment of childhood cancer will be considered. Maximum $100,000 of direct costs will be awarded to applicants annually and a maximum of two years of funding may be requested.
Please review the application guidelines.
AWARDS AND HONOURS:
UBC Faculty of Medicine – Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research
Deadline: December 13, 2013 4:00pm PDT
The Inaugural Dr. Chew Wei MBBS [HK] FRCOG [ENG] Memorial Prize in Cancer Research establishes a prize, to a physician or scientist – whether in academia, government, non-profit organizations, or the private sector – who has made a transformational, internationally recognized contribution to the fight against cancer, with an emphasis on researchers whose achievements span the spectrum of health research, from the laboratory to clinical care to health systems and public policy.
Commencing in 2014, one prize of CDN $50,000.00 will be awarded annually to a Canadian who has made outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure for cancer. Among the criteria that will be considered is a distinguished record of translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications, forging partnerships with scientists and others to foster cancer research or to implement discoveries, and cultivating future leaders in the field. The prize is awarded with the expectation that the recipient will continue to demonstrate excellence in his/her field of work and serve as leaders to other scientists in the field, sharing his/her insights for years to come.
Please visit the website for more information.
EVENTS:
Centre for Hip Health & Mobility documentary premiere on health and aging – I’d Rather Stay
Date & Time: November 20th, 2013; 2-3pm (doors open at 1pm)
Location: Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
RSVP: Tickets are free. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Sarah Furst in advance of the screening at EventBrite (http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/2038572425) or by email to sarah.furst@hiphealth.ca.
I’d Rather Stay (22 mins) is an intimate documentary film that explores the joys and challenges of growing older in one’s own home. Told through the diverse experiences of 5 older adults, the film explores fear, resilience, and the importance of building more accessible and inclusive communities.
The trailer is available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOANl0FvNwc
I’d Rather Stay was guided by the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility‘s research on how the built environment is affecting the health and well-being of Canada’s rapidly aging population.
Join us for the film and stay for an optional facilitated dialogue with leading researchers, community members and policy experts.