We are hosting the National Pancreas Conference 2023 November 18,19 in Montréal, Québec. This conference will include topics such as our Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy calculator, the multidisciplinary care model, diagnosis and screening for pancreatic cancer, and more! This conference will be a great opportunity for students to meet healthcare leaders in the field. Check here for the agenda!

We are excited to announce that we will be offering Research Grants and Poster Board Awards!

• Poster Board Award: Two awards of $750
• Junior Research Grant: Two awards of $7,500
• Faculty Research Grant: Two awards of $75,000

For more information and to register please visit: https://www.craigscause.ca/npc

Expression of Interest due July 31st, 2023 at 11:59PM EST. Grants will be awarded at the National Pancreas Conference.

Early Bird pricing is still available for a limited time. Register today! 

If possible, please share this information with your students and faculty! We would really appreciate the opportunity to spread awareness about pancreatic cancer. Please reach out with any questions.

Kind Regards,

Chloe Cyr 

Patient Support Assistant

patientsupport@craigscause.ca

905-928-2972

www.craigscause.ca

 

Have you ever wondered how your research and experience can be put to work to encourage change? Are you curious about where you may fit into the science-policy interface? The Toronto Science Policy Network (TSPN), a student-run science policy group at the University of Toronto, is happy to announce our new event, “Research at Work: Science Policy 101 Workshop Series” being held virtually this month.

You can register for free at http://bit.ly/TSPNworkshop.

The immense challenges we face in society can only be solved with the evidence provided by science. It is critical that research trainees and experts like you engage with the issues and get involved! While moving between the academic and policy worlds can seem daunting, our Research At Work series will introduce you to relevant topics and give you the tools to start on this exciting and worthwhile journey! This interactive series will teach you about both sides of the science policy interface – Science for Policy & Policy for Science.

 Research At Work 1: Science for Policy: Evidence to Drive Decision Making led by Dr. Jeff Kinder (30 years’ experience in government STI policy).
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT

 Research At Work 2: Policy for Science: Embedding the Principles of EDI into the Research Ecosystem led by Dr. Imogen R. Coe (professor and founding dean of the Faculty of Science at Toronto Metropolitan University & affiliate scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto).
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT

​Each workshop will consist of (1) an introduction to the topic; (2) a talk by our expert speaker where they will share insights; and (3) an interactive group case study or discussion where we will seek to implement what we’ve learned to solve science policy challenges inspired by our experts’ real-life experiences. Check out the event link for more details on each of the individual events, to read about our amazing speakers, and to register for free. Those who attend both workshops will be entered for a chance to win one of four $25 Tim Hortons gift cards!

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute is hosting a CAPI Doctoral Fellows webinar taking place on Wednesday July 12^th from 11am-12:30pm ET. Below is a brief overview of the webinar. We encourage you to share this email widely with those in your network who would be interested in this event. The link to register can be found here. You can also help promote the webinar on social media here: LinkedIn (FR | EN) and Twitter (FR | EN).

 

Webinar Overview: Year One of CAPI’s 2022-2024 Doctoral Fellowship is coming to a close, and that means our fellows have produced four impressive individual reports on the intersection of agricultural trade, the environment, and food security. Topics range from behavioural insights in promoting the adoption of sustainable ag practices, to vertical farming and its contribution to the sustainability of Canadian food systems, to looking at Canada’s fruit and vegetable supply as a first step to understanding vulnerabilities to climate change, to the legal impact of application of CBAMs to the international fertilizer trade. Join us on July 12th at 11am ET for a webinar as the fellows present their recently published work. This webinar is supported in part by the RBC Foundation through RBC Tech For Nature and part of CAPI’s larger environmental initiative, Spearheading Sustainable Solutions.

Best,

Elise

Elise Bigley

Director, Programs and Communications | Directrice, Programmes et communications | E: bigleye@capi-icpa.ca

 

Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) | Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA)

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Some of them may have been shared recently, but we really want to ensure that people have seen these notifications, as they have been shared through Safety and Risk Services several times recently.

1. Ergonomics Claims Statistics 2018-2022

Ergonomic accidents and injuries have been the leading claim type at UBC from 2018 to 2022, encompassing a significant portion of claims volume and cost. This highlights the importance of addressing ergonomic issues in the workplace to reduce the frequency and severity of these claims. Below are UBC’s WorkSafeBC claims statistics for ergonomic accidents and injuries from 2018-2022.

 

Accident Type	Claims	% By Volume	% By Total Cost
Overexertion	173	29%	22%
Repetitive Motion	42	7%	13%

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cutcom.apparmor.ubc&hl=en_CA&gl=US&pli=1

Injury Type	Claims	% By Volume	% By Total Cost
Back Strain	119	20%	21%
Other Strains	226	37%	30%
Tendinitis/Tenosynovitis	15	2%	4%

 

UBC’s Ergonomics Program offers the following manual material handling resources:

• Training. Register online for one of our regularly scheduled MMH Ergonomics Trainings
• Lifting guidelines: how much is too much and guidance on lifting mechanics.

Contact ergonomics.info@ubc.ca if you require additional assistance. LFS has our own ergonomics representative that is able to assist you with any concerns, please reach out the Duncan McHugh to learn how he can help (duncan.mchugh@ubc.ca)

1. UBC Safe App (Vancouver and Okanagan)

The UBC Safe APP for Vancouver OR Okanagan campuses is a multi-function app that allows you to receive important safety push notifications, safety information, contacts, maps and procedures — all in one place! Download the UBC Safe app and make sure you turn on push notifications to receive timely updates and urgent notifications. The UBC Safe App is free and recommended for UBC students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

• UBC push notifications: Turn on your push notifications to receive immediate information and updates that are impacting the entire campus — e.g. weather advisories, class cancellations, etc.
• Campus resources: Access important safety and support resources in one convenient place.
• Critical services: Connect with Campus Securityfor assistance, access First Aid when needed, or arrange for SafeWalk to your car.
• Work alone function: When working alone on campus, use this feature to check in regularly with a co-worker and get campus security aid quickly.

1. LFS Field Work Safety Plan

Remember that all field work occurring off-campus requires a Field Work Safety Plan. For guidance creating your plan, please review the LFS template here: https://my.landfood.ubc.ca/new-to-lfs/field/ . If you require additional assistance, please reach out to lfs.safety@ubc.ca or safety.risk@ubc.ca.

Thanks for all your help!

Lewis Fausak MSc (He/Him/His)
Applied Biology Education and Research Support
Faculty of Land and Food Systems | MacMillan Rm 112A
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
Phone: 1-604-816-5641 | Email: lewis.fausak@ubc.ca

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