For all events, visit the Department of Pediatrics calendar All events are in MST (Mountain Standard Time), unless otherwise stated
Newborn Brain Health Run Friday, September 23, 2022 | 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | In Person, Edworthy Park River Path Join the Calgary Neonatal Neuro-Critical Care program for a 5-10 km run/walk for Newborn Brain Health and the Cranial Ultrasound Course. Click here to register and click here for the route.
Developmental Biology Symposium Friday, September 23, 2022 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) and In Person, Theatre 3, Health Sciences Centre, Foothills Campus Join us in celebrating Dr. Jay Cross’ contributions to placental, developmental and reproductive biology. → Click here for further details and to register.
Dr. Jay Cross Retirement Reception Friday, September 23, 2022 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | In Person, HRIC Atrium, Foothills Campus Join us for some refreshments to celebrate Dr. Jay Cross’ retirement. → Click here for further details and to register.
Child Health & Wellness Seminar: "CAHN-EDIT-CD3Delta: Correction of Autologous HPSC's with Novel Adenine Base Editing in CD3Delta" Monday, September 26, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Virtual (via Zoom) CD3Delta severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) is the most common type in Alberta and is an ideal candidate for curative gene therapy. Preliminary work has shown base editing is the optimal strategy for gene correction. With a future Canadian clinical trial, we aim to develop a Canadian pipeline for precision medicine for rare disorders in children. → Click here for further details and to register.
Health Research - "How-To..." Webinar: "HOW TO...Utilize the AHS Research Pharmacy For Your Clinical Research" Monday, September 26, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) Presenter: Candice Cameron, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Research Service, Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone Objectives:
- To learn what services the AHS Research Pharmacy offers
- To learn how and when to engage the AHS Research Pharmacy
→ Click here for further details and to register.
Symposium on Randomized Control Trials (RCT) Monday, September 26, 2022 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) and In Person, Foothills Medical Centre, Coombs Lecture Theatre This workshop helps understand how to ask the “right” research question, the pros and cons of pragmatic (“real world”) trials, how to reduce the risk of trial failure, and when to stop replication of RCTs. → Click here for further details. To register, please contact Usha John.
NEW EVENT Conversation about Healthcare with the Minister of Health Monday, September 26 - Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM/9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | In Person, Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary South, 135 Southland Drive SE The Minister of Health, the Honourable Jason Copping, along with AHS Board and Executive Leadership invite you to participate in a Conversation about Healthcare in Alberta. Please join us and bring your perspective as a healthcare worker to discuss what’s working well in our healthcare system, and where you see a need for improvement. This is an opportunity to share the successes and challenges you see in the provincial healthcare system with government and AHS leadership. → Click here to register.
NEW EVENT Department of Pediatrics Quarterly Meeting Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) Please join us for our Quarterly Meeting, featuring updates from our Department Head and Deputy Heads, Site Leadership, and more. Click here for the meeting agenda. → Click here to join the meeting.
2022 Research and Community Engagement (RACE) Symposium Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) All are invited to attend the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre's RACE Symposium! Please click on the link below to view details of the symposium agenda, which focuses on concussion and musculoskeletal systems. → Click here for further details and to register.
Owerko Centre Neurodevelopmental Clinical Rounds Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) Presenter: Dr. Robbin Gibb, Professor, Department of Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge Title: Building Executive Function and Resilience in Children Through Play Building Brains Together has developed a curriculum of games for preschoolers based on the evidence presented in the primary literature. Children who engage with this program show advances in cognitive development compared to children who did not. → Click here to register.
NEW EVENT Child Health & Wellness Special Seminar: "Apgar Score and Risk of Neonatal Death Among Preterm Infants" Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) In this presentation, Dr. Neda Razaz will discuss the relationship between Apgar score at 5 minutes and 10 minutes and the risk of neonatal death among preterm infants. → Click here for further details and to register.
Crucial Conversations: Women in Medicine Wednesday, October 12 - Friday, November 25, 2022 | Virtual (via Zoom) Dr. Debrah Wirtzfeld will be facilitating the next Crucial Conversations course devoted to Women in Medicine through the Lifelong Learning Department at the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. The course will focus on:
- How to speak with more confidence
- Engaging in dialogue to enhance your impact
- Being your authentic self in your conversations
This course will be run virtually over four sessions with 'homework' that will reinforce the important skills of holding difficult conversations. → Click here for further details and to register.
Planning Ahead for a Successful Retirement for Academic Staff of the University of Calgary Friday, October 21 & Friday, October 28, 2022 | Virtual (via Zoom) Participants will:
- Learn about retirement income planning tools and retirement processes at the University of Calgary (please note that this portion is relevant to those who are currently participating in the University's Academic Pension Plan and have not commenced their pensions)
- Receive financial planning information and workbook to help make informed financial decisions
- Understand emotional effects of retirement and consider what your ideal retirement looks like
Click here for the workshop agenda and click here for the registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Forster.
NEW EVENT KidSIM Presents Dr. Ellen Deutsch Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) and In Person, Conference Rooms 3 & 4, Alberta Children's Hospital Please join us for a day of scholarship and learning as we welcome Dr. Ellen Deutsch, a respected authority in Simulation and Patient Safety, to the Alberta Children's Hospital. This day is aimed at those who have an interest in simulation, patient safety and quality improvement but all are welcome. → Click here for the Save the Date. More details and information on registration coming soon! |