Past Activities
This page provides a chronological “look back” at events and activities of the FCIHR since 2001. Documents and reports flowing from these activities are indicated by ‘
‘ and links are provided for those available in the Publications section of this web site.
2010 FRIESEN PRIZE PUBLIC FORUM
Dr. Shirley M. Tilghman
President of Princeton University
ONLINE REGISTRATION
“Science and Enterprise as a Social Good: the Role of Universities”
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
University of Ottawa, Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland St.1:15 – 3:00 pm
Free Admission
To access a profile on President Shirley Tilghman, the 2010 Friesen Prizewinner, click here.
2009 FRIESEN PRIZE PUBLIC FORUM
ONLINE REGISTRATION
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Sir John Bell
Regius Professor of Medicine,
“Optimizing Treatment by Redefining Human Disease
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Chateau Laurier Hotel,
4:30 – 5:40 pm
Free Admission
To access a profile on Prof. Sir John Bell, the 2009 Friesen Prizewinner, click here.
September 24, 2008 - Toronto
PRIZEWINNER & SPEAKER:
Dr. Harold Varmus
President and CEO, Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY & Nobel Prize (1989)
DATE: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
TIME: 4:30 pm
LOCATION: MaRS Discovery District Auditorium - 101 College St., Toronto.
TITLE: “Advancing Global Health by Encouraging Medical Science Worldwide”
RECEPTION & AWARD PRESENTATION: 5:30 PM
Simulcast to York University
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September 19, 2007 – Montreal, Quebec
Leaders Breakfast (7:45 am)
Host: University of Manitoba, Power Corporation of Canada.
CAHS Luncheon
The Friesen Laureate addressed a luncheon gathering of CAHS members by invitation. For further information regarding CAHS events and programs visit www.cahs-acss.ca.
The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research
Public Forum & Reception (3:00pm)
“The Infinite Horizon of Health Research: Is Canada Visible?”
Address by Dr. John R. Evans, Chair, MaRS Discovery District, 2007 winner of The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.
Public Forum Program
Public Forum Poster
Media Release
Université de Montréal – Pavillon Roger-Gaudry (2900 boul. Édouard-Montpetit)
Attendees were given the chance to meet the Prizewinner, as well as many national leaders associated with the Prize. The lecture was approximately one hour in length and may be subsequently broadcast by “Ideas” on CBC Radio One.
The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research Award Dinner (Invitational)
Official presentation of The Henry G. Friesen Award to the 2007 recipient: Dr. John R. Evans. For more information about The Friesen Prize and Dr. John Evans click here.
Award Dinner Program
May 7, 2007 – Toronto, Ontario
The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research
Reception and Announcement
Massey College
This event marked the public announcement of the 2007 winner of The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research: Dr. John R. Evans, Chair, MaRS Discovery District, Toronto.
Media Release
2006 Annual General Meeting and Open Meeting of the Board of Directors
September 26, 2006 – Ottawa Ontario
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
2006 The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research (Inaugural)
“Brain Disease: Health Research Policy for the Public Good”
Address by Dr. Joseph B. Martin, Dean, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University; inaugural 2006 winner of The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.
September 27, 2006 – Ottawa Ontario
“Exploring New Models for Translational Research”
Address by Dr. Joseph B. Martin:
2006 Symposium
“Addressing the Acute Shortage of Clinician Scientists in Canada”
May 4, 2006 – Winnipeg, Manitoba
Winnipeg Convention Centre
Held in collaboration with the CIHR National Research Forum for Young Investigators in Circulatory and Respiratory Health.
2006 Symposium
2005 Annual General Meeting
September 21, 2005 – Vancouver, British Columbia
The Vancouver Club
2005 Symposia
May 11, 2005 – Ottawa, Ontario
“Overcoming Barriers to Canada’s Global Competitiveness in Health Research”
Rideau Club, Ottawa Ontario,
Held in conjunction with the 7th annual Ottawa Evening
Overcoming Barriers PDF
April 28, 2005 – Winnipeg, Manitoba
“The Scientist and the Media: Quality Information for Health and Safety”
Winnipeg Convention Centre
Held in collaboration with the CIHR National Research Forum for Young Investigators in Circulatory and Respiratory Health.
2005 Symposium
2004 Symposium
“The Economic and Socioeconomic Impact of Investments in Health Research:
Translating scientific knowledge for economic, social and health sector benefits”
May 6, 2004 – Winnipeg, Manitoba
Winnipeg Convention Centre
Held in conjunction with the National Research Forum for Young Investigators in Circulatory and Respiratory Health.
2004 Symposium
2003 Symposium
“The Translation of Genomic Science to Social Well-Being and Human Health”
May 14, 2003 – Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian Museum of Nature
Held in conjunction with The Ottawa Evening
2003 Symposium
2003 Annual General Meeting
May 13, 2003 – Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian Museum of Nature
2002 Symposium
“Academic Freedom: Paradigms in Conflict”
April 29, 2002 – Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Hyatt Hotel
2001 Symposium
“Interdisciplinary Research in the Health Sciences”
April 30, 2001 – Toronto, Ontario
Westin Harbour Castle
Inaugural Symposium