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Interim Scientific Director Appointed
The Board of Directors of Canadian Frailty Network is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Birtwhistle, MD, MSc, FCFP as Interim Scientific Director, effective February 1, 2013. Dr. Birtwhistle is a family physician and clinical epidemiologist. He is a Professor in the departments of Family Medicine and Community Health and Epidemiology in the…
Network Launches First Funding Competition
Canadian Frailty Network Board of Directors has launched its first funding competition, with a Request for Proposals. Funding will be preferentially awarded to research that fills gaps in current research, and pushes research into application. Preference will be given to projects that would not be funded by other granting agencies and fit the following criteria:…
New Research Network Focuses on Care of the Seriously Ill Elderly
Government of Canada announces three new research networks focusing on elderly care, biofuels and marine environment.