George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation

12/19/2023

12/02/2022

Get acquainted with patient engagement and navigate its connection with data science, engineering and technology. Join us on Dec. 14 from 12pm-1pm (CST) to discuss the importance of lived experience in support of health research.

Learn more about this seminar and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/why-patient-engagement-matters-in-data-science-engineering-technology-registration-476670413037?aff=Facebook

10/26/2022

Join us in this intermediate learning session, Tips and Tricks for Establishing a Patient Advisory Group, presented by CHI's patient engagement team on Nov. 30 at noon.

About this session:
This session is intended for intermediate learners.
This session is intended for intermediate learners with an understanding of the basic principles of meaningful, safe, and inclusive patient and public engagement.

Beginners are welcome but should review the following prior to attending:
Intro to Patient Engagement (PE101 video or blog series)
Focus vs. discussion groups (video or blog)

Learning Objectives:
Following this session, attendees should be able to:
-Describe key steps in establishing an advisory group for patient and public engagement;
-Develop a plan for effective advisory group meetings in the first year; and
-Maintain advisory group activities over the course of a health research or services project.

Learn more and register here: https://PatientAdvisoryGroup.eventbrite.ca/?aff=Facebook

10/21/2022

The George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation at the University of Manitoba is seeking a biostatistician with expertise in complex innovative trial design and analysis to support a team of internationally recognized clinical scientists and trialists who study interventions to improve outcomes for critically ill patient and those with hematologic disorders.

Would you like to work within a cutting-edge clinical research team to push the envelope of clinical trial methods, while collaborating with clinical and statistical experts around the world? Do you have an MSc or PhD in biostatistics (or a related field) and at least 3 years of experience providing statistical consulting support to clinical and health researchers? Are you comfortable using both frequentist and Bayesian methods to design adaptive clinical trials and advanced health studies? Does your CV include peer-reviewed scientific publications and grant support? Would your colleagues describe you as a gifted communicator and a valuable team member?

If so, we want to meet you. More information about the position can be found here: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=23684&Language=1

10/20/2022

The culture of health care tends to view leadership as “solving problems.” But the conventional wisdom of fixing weaknesses (i.e., find what’s wrong and try to correct it) has been shown to be limiting and ineffective in the long term. It can lead to uninspired individual and organizational performance and contribute to demotivation and stress. Focusing on what works and paying more attention to what intrinsically energizes people is a much more effective approach.

This interactive course will help participants accurately identify their personal strengths and leverage them using pragmatic strategies. It also offers ways leaders can identify and leverage the strengths of their people and teams to increase work engagement and well-being and drive innovation.

DATE: December 2-3, 2022 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM CST)
TYPE: Virtual, Facilitated
DURATION: 2 days

Register here: https://bit.ly/strength-based-leadership

10/07/2022

As part of Canadian Patient Safety Week, we are excited to welcome Drs. Elizabeth Rhynold and Phil St. John to discuss the importance of frailty and timelines when providing acute medical care to older adults.

Join us on Oct. 26 at 12pm by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grand-round-asking-the-right-questions-leads-to-the-right-actions-registration-425915704337?aff=Facebook

09/28/2022

Join us on Oct 12 at noon as we welcome PREPPP Award winners to discuss working with people with lived experience and considerations surrounding homelessness and medical vulnerability.

Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grand-round-realizing-the-power-of-lived-experience-to-improve-research-registration-420423456877?aff=Facebook

09/22/2022

We have an exciting opportunity for a leader in data science!

CHI is looking for an Associate Director for our Data Science Platform. The successful candidate for Associate Director will take a leadership role in managing and supporting the functional and operational structures of the Data Science Platform in CHI and provide strategic guidance in the planning, ex*****on, tracking, and reporting of research, consultation, and training activities.

Learn more about the role and apply here: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=23600

09/21/2022

We are happy to bring to you the 2022 Preparing for Research by Engaging Public & Patient Partners (PREPPP) Awards to help fund your research project.

If you're looking for more information on the application process, assessment criteria, and what makes a strong application, register for our upcoming information session on October 5.

Learn more and register for this session here: https://PREPPP-info.eventbrite.ca/?aff=CHISocialMedia

09/15/2022

There's still time to register for our upcoming hands-on R for Absolute Beginners workshop!

Get familiar and learn the basics of R from industry professionals. CHI's data science team will help you hit the ground running. This workshop is a pre-requisite for our other R workshops — register by September 30!

Learn more and register here: https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/events/r-for-absolute-beginners-oct-2022-2/

09/14/2022

Are you a Manitoba researcher, student or community organization looking to involve patients, families, or communities in planning a health research project? Apply now to the 2022 Preparing for Research by Engaging Public & Patient Partners (PREPPP) Awards.

To date, the PREPPP Award has funded early engagement for 44 projects, many of which have gone on to win larger grants and continue to engage with patient and public partners throughout their research. Some have also participated as presenters for CHI’s Patient and Public Engagement Lunchtime Learning series. Information about previous winners, eligibility, and the application form can be viewed at https://bit.ly/preppp2022

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on November 14th, 2022.

09/04/2022

Are you looking to learn R from industry professionals? Be sure to register for our upcoming in-person workshop R for Absolute Beginners.

This 3-day hands-on and in-person workshop, presented by CHI’s Data Science platform, will introduce participants to R by providing instruction and hands-on exercises. Participants will gain understanding of basic workflows in R, including data manipulation, graphics, and programming.

Workshops on Oct. 3, 5 & 6. Registration closes Sept. 30

Learn more and register here: https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/events/r-for-absolute-beginners-oct-2022-2/