November

Social Mixer for Canadians and colleagues attending the 2024 American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Conference – November 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado

CIHR-IG, SickKids, and Genome Canada hosted a Social Mixer event for Canadian genetics experts attending the ASHG conference in Denver, Colorado.

The event provided an opportunity for Canadians and colleagues to engage in discussions on genetics, reconnect with peers, and establish new collaborative relationships.

June

Patient Engagement in Research 101 Workshop - June 19-20, 2024; Halifax, Nova

The CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) and the CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) hosted the Patient Engagement in Research 101 Workshop to support trainees in developing best practices for patient engagement in health research.

April

DNA on Loan: Exploring Biobanking with Indigenous Values Forum - April 16-18, 2024; Wendake, Québec

The forum was hosted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetics (CIHR-IG) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health (CIHR-IIPH), in partnership with Genome Canada.

The goal of the forum was to share and build upon the knowledge of good policy and practices within the field of genomics and biobanking with Indigenous populations.

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March

February

Media training Webinar – February 27, 2024

The webinar given by CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) provided researchers guidance on crafting impactful messages, managing interviews, and effectively engaging with the media to promote their research.

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