Innovation Anthology

CIHR Institute of Aging launches fall tour

08/07/2012

From News Release

This year, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Aging began a multi-stage strategic planning process that will enable it to define its priorities for the next five years (2013-2018).

The next stage in the process consists of engaging a dialogue with stakeholders interested in research on aging.  This dialogue will take place through a number of townhall meetings across Canada where Dr. Yves Joeanette, Scientific Director of the Institute of Aging, will share highlights of the preliminary version of the 2013-2018 strategic plan and encourage participants to share their comments.

The Institute of Aging will visit the following cities in September and October 2012:  St. John's, Halifax, Moncton, Sherbrooke, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Vancouver.

Speaking of aging.  Your point of view is essential for the society of tomorrow.

For details on these events and to register, please see the link below.

Latest Program

Listen to mp3

More than half of Canada’s aboriginal population lives in urban centres. University of Lethbridge health researcher Dr. Cheryl Currie's recent study of urban aboriginal health indicates those who participate in traditional activities despite living in the city are less likely to have trouble with drug abuse. (Alberta Innovates Health Solutions)

Read more...

Find me socially!