Child & Youth Health
LAUNCH + NETWORKING EVENT
SHRF is excited to host a strategic coming-together of researchers, knowledge-users, community organizations, healthcare providers and leaders to foster relationship building and collaborative research in the field of
Child and Youth Health.
Event Host
SHRF is the provincial funding agency that funds, supports, and promotes the impact of health research that matters to Saskatchewan. SHRF also serves as a trusted and neutral convener between multiple stakeholder groups involved in the Saskatchewan health research ecosystem.
Solutions Focus Areas
SHRF's Solutions Program encompasses two research grants that support interdisciplinary teams of researchers working hand-in-hand with knowledge-users to address timely health needs in Saskatchewan. SHRF's 'Solutions Focus Areas' direct strategic funding to the areas of human health in need of timely, collaborative and impact-oriented approaches. SHRF is proud to announce 'Child and Youth Health' as a new Solutions Focus Area, beginning in the 2023-24 funding year.
About the Event
When: Wednesday, March 29, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Where: Candle-Span Room, Innovation Place, Atrium Building
(#104 - 111 Research Drive, Saskatoon SK)
Who: Researchers, policy-makers, community organizations, knowledge-users, healthcare providers and those with lived experience
Please note that this is an in-person event
Event Agenda
Check-in opens: 12:30pm
Opening Remarks: 1:00pm
Patrick Odnokon - SHRF CEO
Presentations: 1:10pm
Susan Nedelcov-Anderson - Special Advisor to Saskatchewan's Children and Youth Strategy, Government of Saskatchewan
Christine Chambers - Scientific Director, Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health, CIHR
Karen Tilsley - SHRF Director of Programs and Partnerships
Networking Break: 2:20pm
Community Partnership Panel: 2:40pm
Rachel Engler-Stringer + Stefanie Foster - 'Come to the Table: School Food Program Development'
Michael Dubnewick + Brian Lewis - 'Stories to Lead By: Experiences of Indigenous Youth in Growing Young Movers'
Stacey Lovo + Ursula Roberts - 'Pediatric Rehabilitation and Remote Access to Care'
Closing Remarks: 3:55pm
Open Networking: 4:00 - 4:30pm
Advanced Registration Required
While all researchers, knowledge-users, community organizations and those with lived experience in the fields of child and youth health are welcomed to attend this event, advanced registration is required.
Please register using the form at the bottom of this page.
Parking
SHRF is providing free on-site parking to CYH Event attendees parked in the visitor parking immediately East and West of the Atrium Building. Please check back for a map of designated parking areas. Note that vehicles parked outside of the designated paid areas will be subject to regular Innovation Place parking rates.
Refreshments
Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available during this event.
Solutions Program Funding Resources
This event will include information on SHRF's 2023-24 Solutions Program, with an emphasis on building effective and interdisciplinary research teams. SHRF staff will also be on-site to answer questions about the program.
COVID-19 Precautions
Please note that masks are optional but welcomed at this event. Hand-sanitizer, sanitizing wipes and masks will be available on-site for all registrants to use at their discretion.
Questions?
Questions or concerns regarding SHRF's Child and Youth Health Event may be submitted to info@shrf.ca
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