Future of Research Canada/ PDAC Workshop

The event presented by The Future of Research and University of Calgary Postdoctoral Association will consist of talks and panel discussions on issues affecting the future of science as well as a breakout sessions to expand on these topics. Participants will have the opportunity for in-­depth discussion on specific areas of interest including: Metrics for evaluating science Efficiency of scientific research & communication Funding structure Focus and duration of training Sustainability of the workforce We will also have an interactive panel with representatives from: Alberta Innovates Health Solutions (AIHS) Dr. Pamela Valentine Future of Research (FoR) Dr. Gary McDowell Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars / l’Association Canadienne des Stagiaires Postdoctoraux (CAPS/ACSP) Dr. Joe Sparling Associations of Canadian Early Career Health Researchers Dr. Simon Hirota RSVP online at: forcanada.eventbrite.ca
Location:
Heritage Medical Research Building – Foothills Campus
Speaker:
Keynote by Dr. Pamela Valentine, Alberta Innovates Health Solutions (AIHS)
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/future-research-canada-pdac-workshop