Full Meeting Details
- June 4 - Abstract Submission Deadline (Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for late abstracts)
- June 21 - Online Registration Opens
- August 21 - Earlybird Registration Deadline
- September 1 - Registration Closes
- September 21 - Meeting Opens
9:00-11:20 International MD+ Associations Satellite Workshop (CITAC Members Welcome; Must RSVP During Online Registration)
Objectives:
1. To identify common problems, issues and goals among various national clinician investigator trainee organizations
2. To determine the need for a collaborative or common project to unite Canadian with international clinician investigator trainees
11:20-12:00 Lunch (Provided for workshop attendees)
12:00-12:10 Opening Remarks (Michael Ward, CITAC President)
12:10-14:40 Succeeding as a Clinician Investigator Symposium (All CITAC Members)
12:10 Dr. Robert Inman MD, FRCPC, FACP, FRCP
Dr. Inman’s research focuses on the interaction of infection and autoimmunity and the environmental-genetic interplay in the pathogenesis of arthritis. This research encompasses translational research of spondylitis and related forms of arthritis, animal models of infection-induced arthritis and autoimmunity, and the cell biology of host:pathogen interactions.
Dr. Inman is appointed as the director of the Spondylitis Program At Toronto Western Hospital and the director of the Research, Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Program at the University Health Network. He is also a senior scientist at the Toronto Western Research Institute (TWRI) and a professor of Medicine and Immunology at University of Toronto.
12:40 Dr. Rosanna Weksberg MD, PhD, FRCPC, FCCMG, FACMG
Dr. Weksberg’s research focuses on genetic and epigenetic mechanisms involved in human disease in addition to elucidating novel mechanisms that control gene expression. The lab studies the genetics of overgrowth conditions such as the Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) and Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome (SGBS). Her lab is the research interface between clinical genetics assessments on patients and understanding imprinting and epigenetic lesions in genetic syndromes and sporadic cancers.
Dr. Weksberg is actively involved in developing a five-year strategic plan for Clinical and Metabolic Genetics at Sick Kids. In addition to being a staff physician at the Hospital for Sick Children, she is a senior associate scientist and professor at the University of Toronto.
13:10 Dr. Duncan Stewart MD, FRCPC
Dr. Stewart's research interests lie with endothelium health and disease, using molecular approaches in the prevention and treatment of vascular diseases. His group initiated Canada's first clinical trials using gene and cell therapy for cardiovascular disease, including therapeutic angiogenesis for end stage coronary artery disease and progenitor cell therapy for pulmonary hypertension.
In 2007, Dr. Stewart became the CEO and Scientific Director of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, as well as the Vice President of Research at The Ottawa Hospital and Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
13:40 Dr. Michael Hayden MB, ChB, PhD, FRCP(C), FRSC
Dr. Hayden’s work focuses on understanding the genetic roots of illness to develop better approaches to treatment for patients. He researches diabetes, lipoprotein disorders, and involved in determining the genetic basis for adverse drug reactions in children. In addition, his research also focuses on the pathogenesis of Huntington disease.
Dr. Hayden is appointed the director of the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (CMMT) in Vancouver as well as a full professor of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia. In 2008, Dr. Hayden was awarded the Michael Smith Prize in Biomedical and Clinical Research by CIHR.
14:10 Panel Discussion
14:45-15:00 Networking Break (Refreshments Provided)
15:00-16:00 Clinician Investigator Training Session (All CITAC Members)
Choose 1 Session:
15:00 Concurrent Session A: Clinician Investigator Career Options
(Chair: Dr. Wendy Mooney MD, Medical Officer, Pre-market Clinical Review Division, Centre for Evaluation of Radiopharmaceuticals and Biotherapeutics, Health Canada)
Objectives:
1. Learn about post-doctoral and career opportunities in industry
2. Learn about post-doctoral and career opportunities at Health Canada
15:00 Concurrent Session B: Residency for the Clinician Investigator
Objectives:
1. Discuss strategies for remaining competitive in research during the residency phase of training
2. Discuss international opportunities for research and clinical residency exchanges or placements
3. Explore the benefits and drawbacks of a research-intensive residency program
16:00-16:15 Networking Break
16:15-18:00 Plenary Session: Sustaining the Clinical Investigator in Canada
16:15 The National Strategy on Patient-Oriented Research (NSPOR): How Will It Affect Me as a New Clinician Investigator?
(Dr. Paul Hébert, NSPOR Director, CIHR)
Objectives:
1. To explore sources of funding for clinician investigator trainees
2. To learn about the national initiatives for clinical research
17:00 Launching Your Career: Funding the New Clinician Investigator
(Dr. Roderick McInnes, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Genetics)
Objectives:
1. Learn about current research and salary funding opportunities for new clinician investigators
2. Address grant funding for patient-oriented research and clinician scientists
3. Review successful grant writing skills
18:00-18:10 Closing Remarks (Michael Ward, CITAC President)
18:10-20:00 Cocktail Reception and CITAC Mentorship Event (All CITAC Members)
Objectives:
1. Promote networking between clinician investigator trainees and established clinician investigators of many different backgrounds
2. Foster professional relationships for future collaboration, communication and mentorship
3. Facilitate networking among clinician investigator trainees as current and future colleagues
Evening Social Event (Stay Tuned for More Info!)
07:30-08:30 Breakfast (All CITAC Members)
08:00-12:00 CITAC Annual Business Meeting (All CITAC Members)
Chair: Michael Ward, CITAC President
08:00 Opening Comments and Election Information
08:10 CITAC Internal Presentations
• Outline 2008/2009 Activities
• Available Committee and Chair Positions
• Mentorship Committee
• Report from APSA Meeting
• Website/Membership Information
09:10 Election Candidate Speeches
09:45 Discussion of Relationships with collaborating with international organizations
• how can we increase networking internationally
• opportunities/landscapes exist beyond our borders for clinician investigators
• discuss issues that have arisen based on round table
10:15 Policy advances
10:20 NPO designations—reality? what do our international partners do?
10:30 Satisfaction Survey Results
11:00 Advocacy and lobbying for our committee (time permitting)
11:30 Elections and Closing Comments
07:30-11:00 CSCI Council Meeting (Invitation Only, Working Breakfast)
11:00-12:00 CSCI Business Meeting (CSCI Members Only)12:00-13:30 CITAC Executive Meeting (Outgoing and Elected Executive Members Only)
12:00-1:00 Lunch (All Meeting Attendees)
14:00-16:30 CSCI/FCIHR Symposium on “Patient-Oriented Research and its Relationship with Industry – Challenges and Opportunities” (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
(Location: The Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa)
16:00-16:30 Nutrition Break
16:30-18:30 Public Forum for the Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research (FCIHR) (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
17:30 Gala reception
19:00-21:00 CSCI Annual Gala Dinner (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
07:00-08:00 Continental Breakfast and Poster Setup (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
08:00-11:00 CSCI/CITAC Young Instigators’ Forum Poster Sessions (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
11:00-11:50 CSCI/Royal College Henry Friesen Award and Lecture (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
11:50-12:50 Lunch (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
12:50-15:05 CITAC/CSCI Young Investigators Forum Oral Presentations (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
15:05-15:20 Nutrition Break
15:20-16:10 Distinguished Scientist Award and Lecture (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
(Dr. Morley Hollenberg, Calgary)
16:10-17:00 G. Malcolm Brown Award and Lecture (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
17:00-17:30 CITAC/CSCI Young Investigators Forum Awards Presentations (All CITAC & CSCI Members)
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- CITAC Members: CITAC has reserved a block of guestrooms at the Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa at a rate of $179.00 per night (single or double occupancy). Please quote the Clinician Investigator Trainee Association of Canada (CITAC) in order to secure the conference rate. Guests may call toll-free at 1-800-267-4298 or direct to hotel at 613-235-3333 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Rooms will be held in a block for CITAC until August 22, 2009.
- CSCI Members: The CSCI has reserved a block of guestrooms at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. These rooms will be held until August 1, 2009 at a rate of $190.00 per night. Please quote the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation (CSCI) in order to secure the conference rate. For more information, please contact the CSCI Secretariat This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
- The CITAC meeting events will be held at the Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa, located at 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa; Phone: (866) 627-2609. Click here for a map.
- The CSCI meeting events on Tuesday, Sept. 22 will be held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, located at 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa; Phone: (613) 241-1414. Click here for a map.
- The CSCI meeting events on Wednesday, Sept. 23 will be held at the Westin, Ottawa, located at 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4 (613) 560-7000. Click here for a map.
- For questions or concerns, please contact Piya Lahiry (click here).
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