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Advisories, News Releases and Speeches

In this section, access recent and archived advisories, news releases, and speeches on a variety of CIHR-related topics listed below.

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Ottawa, December 6, 2006
CIHR's Expertise Lauded in New British Health Research Strategy

Ottawa, December 4, 2006
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women - December 6

Montreal, December 1, 2006
Leading neurobiologist receives Barbara Turnbull Award for contribution to spinal cord research

Ottawa, November 28, 2006
National Safe Driving Week - December 1-7, 2006

Ottawa, November 22, 2006
Canada's Top Health Researchers To Be Recognized

Ottawa, November 20, 2006
OPICAN study in 7 Canadian cities reveals prescription opioid abuse more prevalent than heroin

Saskatchewan, November 17, 2006
University of Saskatchewan-Led Partnership Launches Anxiety and Depression Research Initiative -- Joint Press Release

Ottawa, November 16, 2006
Dr. Jane Aubin Appointed New Scientific Director of CIHR's Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis

Saskatoon, November 15, 2006
U of S VIDO team discovers key step in flu virus replication -- Joint Press Release

Ottawa, November 14, 2006
Expert Alert - Symposium on Reproductive Health Research

Ottawa, November 7, 2006
Setting a Canadian Agenda for Pediatric Rehabilitation Research

Ottawa, November 6, 2006
CIHR's Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health signs health research partnership with the Assembly of First Nations -- Joint Press Release

Ottawa, November 2, 2006
Minister Clement Re-Appoints Member to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council

Prince George, November 1, 2006
Dick Harris, Member of Parliament for Cariboo-Prince George, highlights the recipient of one health research grant worth $17 500 for the University Northern British Columbia

Calgary West, November 1, 2006
Rob Anders, Member of Parliament for Calgary West, highlights the recipients of 65 health research grants worth more than $17.3 million for the University of Calgary

Edmonton, November 1, 2006
Rahim Jaffer, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona, highlights the recipients of 68 health research grants worth more than $16.4 million for the University of Alberta

Lethbridge, November 1, 2006
Rick Casson, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, highlights the recipient of one health research grant worth $17 500 for the University of Lethbridge

Montreal, November 1, 2006
A CIHR-funded researcher identifies a key gene required for brain neural circuit formation -- Joint Press Release

Guelph, November 1, 2006
New Research Has Disease-Fighting Potential -- Joint Press Release

Hamilton, November 1, 2006
David Sweet, MP, highlights the recipients of $13.4 million in federal health research grants for McMaster University

Vancouver, October 24, 2006
World Renowned Cardiovascular Researcher Recognized for Leadership

Toronto, October 24, 2006
Minister Flaherty highlights over $129 million for Ontario health research

Charlottetown, October 20, 2006
Minister MacKay announces $330,000 for PEI Health Research

Calgary, October 20, 2006
Prentice announces $35 million for Alberta health research

Halifax, October 20, 2006
Health Research: From treating ADHD in children to home care services for the elderly

Winnipeg, October 20, 2006
Minister Toews highlights more than $8 million for Manitoba health research

Ottawa, October 20, 2006
Canada's new government invests in health research, including influenza

Vancouver, October 20, 2006
CIHR-funded researchers at the University of British Columbia find food-free route to obesity -- Joint Press Release

Ottawa, October 20, 2006
Canadian Study Demonstrates Medical Induction Of Labour Increases Risk Of Amniotic-Fluid Embolism

Vancouver, October 19, 2006
Health Research: From Violence in Adolescents to Cancer

St. Catharines, October 18, 2006
Rick Dykstra, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, highlights the recipients of two health research grants worth $81,000 for Brock University

Toronto, October 13, 2006
Minister Clement announces $348 million in funding for health research projects

Hamilton, October 13, 2006
CIHR-funded researchers from McMaster University lead global study on causes of diabetes -- Joint Press Release 

Montreal, October 12, 2006
Can Medication Prevent Diabetes? -- Joint Press Release 

Ottawa, October 4, 2006
First-ever CANADA-HOPE Scholarships Awarded

Ottawa, September 15, 2006
CIHR Expert Comments on DREAM Trial Results

Hamilton, September 15, 2006
Study shows that diabetes can be prevented with drug therapy -- Joint Press Release

Calgary, September 14, 2006
Dr. Richard Leigh named to the University of Calgary's GSK-CIHR Professorship in Inflammatory Lung Disease -- Joint Press Release

Ottawa, September 12, 2006
Alzheimer's disease: Is a research breakthrough at hand?

Ottawa, September 5, 2006
Getting Serious About Suicide Prevention: Two experts available to comment for World Suicide Prevention Day

Ottawa, September 1, 2006
Dr. Pierre Chartrand Appointed Vice-President of Research at CIHR

Montreal, August 21, 2006
Researchers from Université de Montréal and the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal make a major strategic breakthrough in controlling the AIDS virus

Ottawa, August 17, 2006
Morris Barer Wins Health Services Research Advancement Award

Ottawa, July 17, 2006 
Minister Clement Appoints Two Members to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council

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Created: 2005-11-03
Modified: 2006-12-06
Reviewed: 2005-11-03
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