Students, trainees, faculty and staff, COVID-19 is increasing the cyber security risk and Canadian health organizations involved in the response to the pandemic are often targets. Cyber criminals may take advantage of the pandemic and attempt to steal the intellectual property or sensitive data of organizations engaged in research. Please keep this in mind as you go about your daily digital work and report cybercrimes and threats. Learning and working
- COVID daily case counts are increasing significantly in our city and province. Please remember the best methods to prevent the spread of COVID-19 include maintaining a two-metre distance from others at all times, wearing a mask and frequent hand washing. These methods must be used together to provide layered protection.
- Further steps such as sanitizing shared keyboards, phone handsets, bench and table tops and common areas like the coffee shop tables before sitting down are also important to help reduce the spread of the virus. Read more.
- Last Thursday the provincial government announced several targeted measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Post-secondary classes are exempt from the new COVID-restrictions and these measures do not affect in-class instruction at this time.
- COVID-19 mental health tip: Physical distance does not have to mean social isolation. Maintaining social contact is very important for our wellbeing. Prioritize connecting with your friends, family and community —share how you’re doing, and check on them too. More resources.
UCalgary resources and events
- I’d like to acknowledge the Cumming School of Medicine’s (CSM) many incredible residents. They have been on the COVID front lines for months doing difficult and inspiring work which has had a tremendous impact on our community. We thank you for your versatility, skill and the critical role you play in clinical care. Postgraduate Medical Education has created a video talking to some medical residents about what drew them to our school to recruit future residents. Watch video.
- Nov. 16 to 20 is Innovation Week YYC. I encourage everyone to read this message from UCalgary president and vice-chancellor Dr. Ed McCauley, PhD, about entrepreneurship and innovation within our campus. Read more.
- The Koopmans Memorial Research Fund provides funds for innovative research into the mechanisms of food intake, energy balance or integrative gastrointestinal physiology. The deadline to apply to the Office of the Associate Dean Research is Dec. 1. For more info email [email protected].
- Do you know someone who might be interesting in applying to Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies? Join us for a future students information session. Learn more.
Awards and recognition
- Several CSM researchers were named to the annual list of Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers. The international list recognizes exceptional performance by being in the top one per cent of cited researchers in their field and publication year. CSM researchers honoured include:
Dr. Jean Addington, PhD
Dr. Andrew Demchuk, MD
Dr. Mayank Goyal, MD, PhD
Dr. Michael Hill, MD
Dr. Gil Kaplan, MD
Dr. Paul Kubes, PhD
Dr. Remo Panaccione, MD
Dr. Marcello Tonelli, MD
- Further congratulations to Dr. Panaccione who was named the Canadian Outstanding Physician of the Year by Crohn's and Colitis Canada. He has also recently been listed as one of the Top 10 in a global ranking of experts in Crohn's disease in the world. Earlier this year, he was recognized by the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) for his work. AMA Shine A Light profile.
CSM in the news
- Alberta records more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as province loses track of transmission. Read more.
- U of C researchers look at home radon exposure before, during and after pandemic. Read more.
Have a great week and stay safe. Sincerely, Jon Meddings, MD
Dean, Cumming School of Medicine
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