Join us for a talk focused on the latest developments in children’s health – from reproductive to child, youth and mental health research in Canada. Click here for a sneak peak of the upcoming Health talk.
WHEN: Friday, October 25th, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WHO: For health and science reporters
To live-stream the Health Talk, please click here
Topics to be covered include:
9:20 a.m.:
What’s next for reproductive, child and youth health research in Canada? Dr. Shoo Lee, Scientific Director CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health10:00 a.m.:
Promoting mental health in people with AutismDr. Jonathan Weiss, York University10:40 a.m.:
The impacts of cyber bullying on today’s youthDr. John Leblanc, Dalhousie University11:20 a.m.:
Healthy, Active, and Safe: Challenges and Opportunities in Child Injury PreventionDr. Alison Macpherson, York University1:00 p.m.:
Preventing obesity in the early years of lifeDr. Kristi Adamo, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute1:40 p.m.:
The impacts of the environment on reproduction? Dr. William Fraser, Université de Montréal2:40 p.m.: Linking the exposure to pesticides to behavioural problems in young childrenDr. Maryse Bouchard, Université de Montréal
To obtain more information, please contact:
David CoulombeCIHR Media RelationsTel: 613- 941-4563Cell: 613-808-7526[email protected]
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's health research investment agency. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened health care system for Canadians. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 14,100 health researchers and trainees across Canadawww.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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