Welcome to the FCIHR library of publications.

Documents are listed chronologically beginning with those most recently released. Most are available on-line in pdf format through the links provided. Printed copies of documents, particularly more recent ones, may also be available and in some cases quantities may be provided for broader distribution. Contact us for more information or publications.

2006 Public Forum
“Brain Disease: Health Research Policy for the Public Good”
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Ontario, September 26, 2006
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.

2006 The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research Brochure
Download Brochure

2006 Symposium
“Addressing the Acute Shortage of Clinician Scientists in Canada”
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg Manitoba, May 4, 2006
Held in collaboration with the CIHR National Research Forum for Young Investigators in Circulatory and Respiratory Health.
2006 Symposium
Report of Proceedings

2005 Symposia
“Overcoming Barriers to Canada’s Global Competitiveness in Health Research”
Rideau Club, Ottawa Ontario, May 11, 2005
Held in conjunction with the 7th annual Ottawa Evening
Overcoming Barriers PDF

“The Scientist and the Media: Quality Information for Health and Safety”
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg Manitoba, April 28, 2005
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”
Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 6, 2004
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”
Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa Ontario, May 14, 2003
Held in conjunction with The Ottawa Evening.
2003 Symposium

2002-2003 Calendar
“Calendar 2003 of Friends of CIHR which Honours the Past and Celebrates the Future”
Calendar commemorated the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA structure and other world achievements. Includes annotated scientific images suitable for framing.

2002 Symposium
“Academic Freedom: Paradigms in Conflict”
Calgary Hyatt Hotel, Calgary Alberta, April 29, 2002
(no publication currently available)

2001-2002 Calendar
“A Celebration of the Institutes of CIHR”
A 16-month calendar with selected images featured achievements in the areas of scientific enquiry of the13 institutes of CIHR.
(pdf links coming soon)

2001 Symposium
“Interdisciplinary Research in the Health Sciences”
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto Ontario, April 30, 2001
Inaugural Symposium.