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The Cochrane Collaboration: Medicine's Best Kept Secret
In the complex, ever-evolving realm of modern medicine, how can you begin to understand what’s hocus-pocus and what research really works? Join best-selling author and researcher Alan Cassels on… Read more -
Dr. Lavis takes national prize for health policy impact
John N. Lavis, director of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, is the co-winner of an award from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) for his career-long efforts to ensure high-quality research i… Read more -
Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers five-day workshop on finding and using research evidence: February 16-20
Registration is now open for a five-day training workshop that supports policymakers, stakeholders and researchers in learning how to find and use research evidence in their work to reform, renew or s… Read more -
Innovations in increasing the use of research in policy
John N. Lavis, Director of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, recently presented at the 2015 NHMRC Symposium on Research Translation in Sydney, Australia. His presentation addressed various kinds of rese… Read more -
The Science of Alzheimer’s - summary from public talk
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ, with support from the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative, recently hosted a public talk to examine the latest research into risks, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’… Read more -
PHC Evidence -- powered by Health Systems Evidence -- supports evidence-informed primary health care in low- and middle-income countries
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is proud to support the launch of the Primary Health Care Performance Initiative (PHCPI). As part of this initiative, PHC Evidence provides access to the best available resea… Read more -
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Leadership Team Open House
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a leading hub for improving health outcomes through evidence-based health policies. To increase student involvement, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Leadership Team is h… Read more -
Forum extends its global influence by supporting evidence-informed policymaking in the Caribbean
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s work to support evidence-informed health systems has been used as a model for the development of the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s (CARPHA) Knowledge Transla… Read more -
Queen Elizabeth Scholarships – Forum now accepting applications
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is now accepting applications for the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship (QES) program. Through the QES program, Â鶹ÊÓƵ University will participate in … Read more -
Aging, disability and technology: Understanding and advancing Canadian policies for technology access
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that Michael Wilson (Assistant Director, Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and Rosalie Wang (Assistant Professor, University of Toronto) are one of 25 teams of re… Read more -
The science of Alzheimer’s: where are we going?
Alzheimer’s disease, one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people, has been recognized by the World Health Organization as a public health priority. Despite the increa… Read more -
Postdoctoral Research Fellow sought for joint fellowship through IATSL and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ
A Postdoctoral Research Fellow is sought for a unique joint fellowship through the IATSL in Toronto and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Hamilton. The fellowship will be full-time, one year with possible … Read more -
Advancing the development of national childhood cancer-care strategies in Latin America
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ, in partnership with the Union for International Cancer Control, recently convened a stakeholder dialogue on the subject of advancing the development of national childhood ca… Read more -
Impact of Health Systems Strengthening on Health
Yesterday, USAID’s Office of Health Systems released a major new report, which presents a significant body of evidence linking health systems strengthening interventions to measurable impacts on… Read more -
Cochrane Canada webinar recordings released
Cochrane Canada recently published the recordings from the Cochrane Canada Live! webinar series held earlier this year. Three of these webinars featured experts from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Read more -
The Evidence on Active Living and Optimal Aging
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ, with support from the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative, recently hosted a public talk to examine the latest evidence on the benefits of, and simple strategies to form lastin… Read more -
Student opportunities - Forum now accepting applications for 2015 fall/winter positions
As part of its commitment to prepare action-oriented leaders in addressing pressing health challenges creatively, the Forum is offering exciting job opportunities for undergraduate students.Â鶹ÊÓƵ H… Read more -
Wearable technologies and their impact on optimal aging
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ, with support from the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative, recently hosted a public talk to examine the latest evidence on wearable technologies and the impact of these devices… Read more -
The Forum is hiring. Apply now to join our team as the Senior Lead of Programs
We are looking for an individual to join our team as Senior Lead of Programs, bringing the experience, skills and drive required in our high-demand, fast paced environment – where multiple simul… Read more
