Ottawa

May 2010

• "In Sickness and in Health - Patient Involvement in Health Research"
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  Organized by the Association of Canadian Academic Healthcare Organizations in collaboration with CIHR.
  Thursday, May 6, 2010, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  The Canal Ritz
  375 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa, ON
  RSVP required by May 3rd: tougui@acaho.org
  

March 2010

• It Takes a Village...: Health Research is Everyone's Business - Get Involved!
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  Hosted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and its Institute of Population and Public Health
  Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
  Johnny Farina Restaurant
  216 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario
  RSVP: cafescientifique@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

February 2010

• "The Human Genome Project a Decade Later: Has the Promise Been Realized?"
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  Hosted by Canada Research Chair in Science and Society Group at University of Ottawa in collaboration with CIHR
  Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
  Heart and Crown Irish Pub (67 Clarence St., ByWard Market), Ottawa
  RSVP: mwei2@uottawa.ca

November 2009

• "In Conflict and in Peace: Supporting the Health of Global Populations"
  Hosted by the by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and its Institute of Population and Public Health in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada
  Monday, November 23, 2009, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  Al's Steakhouse (327 Elgin St.), Ottawa
  RSVP: ipph-ispp@uottawa.ca

October 2009

• "A Fine Balance: Women Staying Healthy in a Culture of Plenty"
  Hosted by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Ottawa Hospital in collaboration with CIHR
  Monday, October 26, 2009
  La Favorita, Ottawa

June 2009

• "Get the 9-1-1 on Stroke!"
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  Hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada in collaboration with CIHR
  Monday, June 1, 2009
  Heart and Crown Preston Street, Ottawa
  RSVP: anguyen@hsf.ca

April 2009

• "Patient Safety: What Can I Do"
  Presented by the Canadian Nurses Association in collaboration with CIHR
  Monday, April 20, 2009
  Al's Steak House, Ottawa
  RSVP: nfreeman@cna-aiic.ca

March 2009

• "The Strong, Silent Type: Men's Mental Health and Illness"
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  Presented by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and its Institute of Gender and Health
  Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
  Don Cherry's Sports Grill
  290 Rideau Street, Ottawa
  RSVP: cafescientifique@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

November 2008

• "Can Anti-Retroviral Therapy Be Used as a Chemical Condom?"
  Hosted by Ottawa Health Research Institute in collaboration with CIHR
  Tuesday, November 4, 2008
  University of Ottawa at the RGN building, Ottawa
  RSVP: jonathan.boucher@rogers.com

February 2008

• "All I ever do is wait! Putting an end to health care wait times"
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  Hosted by CIHR's Institute of Health Services and Policy Research
  Canadians are proud of their health care system. But long wait times for medical procedures have begun to erode this pride. What's really behind wait times in Canada and will they ever go away? What's the solution? More doctors? More money? More privatization? Health research is playing a key role in finding solutions to the problem.
  Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 6 p.m.
  Mercury Lounge
  56 Byward, Ottawa
  cafescientifique@cihr-irsc.gc.ca 

March 2007

• "Diets, Protein Shakes and Tummy Tucks: Is there a Quick Fix for Obesity?"
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  Where you live, where you work, your lifestyle and your genes all have an impact on your weight. What can Canadians do to fight obesity? Come to CIHR's Café Scientifique to ask questions, voice your opinions, and hear from the experts about possible solutions to the obesity challenge.
  March 6, 2007 at 5 p.m.
  Mercury Lounge
  56 Byward, Ottawa, ON 

October 2006

• "Insights Into the Future of Aging"
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  CIHR Café Scientifique is your chance to find out and express your own views in a relaxed atmosphere. Hear some of Canada's leading health researchers talk about what we're learning about our aging brains, our aging bodies and the environment in which we're growing old. Kick back, relax, ask questions, and spark a discussion.
  October 18, 2006 at 5 p.m.
  Parliament Pub
  101 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON