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SEP
17
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Webinar
Past Event
Date subject to change
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Webinar
Past Event
Preparing Successful Fellowship Applications
12:00
13:00
EDT

Presented by Serge McGraw

Presented by Serge McGraw

Date subject to change
Preparing Successful Fellowship Applications

Presented by Serge McGraw

No archived recording

Presented by Serge McGraw

This workshop will introduce trainees (MSc, PhD and postdocs) on how to organize and write fellowship applications. Trainees will learn what are the common mistakes observed during the reviewing process and how we can avoid them. This workshop will concentrate on Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) awards, but the ideas will apply to the majority of fellowships.

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OCT
1
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Online Course
Past Event
Module 1 – Overarching Principles
Date subject to change
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No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Overarching Principles
Overarching Definitions and Concepts in Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology
13:30
15:00
EDT

Presented by Anick Bérard

Presented by Anick Bérard

Date subject to change
Overarching Definitions and Concepts in Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Anick Bérard

No archived recording

Presented by Anick Bérard

This course will present all the basic definitions, and overarching concepts and principles in perinatal pharmacoepidemiology. This will be given as a formal lecture with time for questions at the end.

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OCT
10
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 1 – Overarching Principles
Date subject to change
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No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Overarching Principles
Principles for Sex and Gender Considerations in Research
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Anaïs Lacasse

Presented by Anaïs Lacasse

Date subject to change
Principles for Sex and Gender Considerations in Research

Presented by Anaïs Lacasse

No archived recording

Presented by Anaïs Lacasse

This course will outline importance and methodological considerations surrounding the integration of sex and gender in pharmacoepidemiology through lectures, group discussions and examples drawn from the medical literature.

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OCT
17
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 1 – Overarching Principles
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Overarching Principles
Co-Creation of Research with Patients and Other Partners
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Andrea Tricco

Presented by Andrea Tricco

Presented in collaboration with two patient partners: Kristi McIntosh and Amanda Doherty-Kirby
Date subject to change
Co-Creation of Research with Patients and Other Partners

Presented by Andrea Tricco

and Kristi McIntosh, Amanda Doherty-Kirby (patient partners)

No archived recording

Presented by Andrea Tricco

This course will explore how to engage patients and public partners and knowledge users in research going through the main steps and elements to consider for co-creation of research with patients and other partners. This course will be presented in collaboration with two patient partners involved in perinatal research.

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OCT
22
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Online Course
Past Event
Module 1 – Overarching Principles
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Overarching Principles
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Concepts: Understanding for Sustainable Change
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Tania Saba

Presented by Tania Saba

Date subject to change
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Concepts: Understanding for Sustainable Change

Presented by Tania Saba

No archived recording

Presented by Tania Saba

Understanding the concepts behind equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to achieving EDI goals and taking a more proactive approach to ensuring that different demographics are better represented in society at large. Addressing the dynamics of EDI is becoming a must and requires a shift in the way we work and deliver health care. Developing an EDI plan that incorporates a vision, mission, concrete actions and evaluation measures is key. Adopting and implementing a scientific and reasoned approach to EDI becomes essential for students, faculty, and health care providers to prevent discriminatory bias against people with different backgrounds and characteristics. By being more aware of our beliefs, committing to change our environment, and taking action, we will help individuals and organizations be more inclusive for those who work there and those who receive health care.

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OCT
24
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 2 – Toxicology & Pharmacology
Date subject to change
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No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Part 1 – Drug Discovery and Development
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Louise Winn

Presented by Louise Winn

Date subject to change
Part 1 – Drug Discovery and Development

Presented by Louise Winn

No archived recording

Presented by Louise Winn

This course is Part 1 of a series of two that will introduce trainees to the basic principles of drug discovery and development. In this Part 1, an overview of a pharmacologic product from drug discovery to full development will be covered followed by a focus on target identification, drug design and synthesis, and efficacy determination.

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OCT
31
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 2 – Toxicology & Pharmacology
Date subject to change
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No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Part 2 – Drug Discovery and Development
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Louise Winn

Presented by Louise Winn

Date subject to change
Part 2 – Drug Discovery and Development

Presented by Louise Winn

No archived recording

Presented by Louise Winn

This course is Part 2 of a series of two that will introduce trainees to the basic principles of drug discovery and development. In this Part 2, a very brief overview of a pharmacologic product from drug discovery to full development will be reviewed, followed by a focus on required toxicology studies, and clinical trials.

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NOV
5
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Webinar
Past Event
Date subject to change
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No archived recording
Webinar
Past Event
Pharmacovigilance Mechanisms in Action: The Isotretinoin Case Study
12:00
13:00
EST

Presented by Jessica Gorgui

Presented by Jessica Gorgui

Date subject to change
Pharmacovigilance Mechanisms in Action: The Isotretinoin Case Study

Presented by Jessica Gorgui

No archived recording

Presented by Jessica Gorgui

This webinar will explore the critical role of pharmacovigilance in monitoring drug safety, with a focus on isotretinoin, a treatment for severe acne, and particularly in the context of pregnancy. Different practices in the USA, Canada and Europe will be compared.

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NOV
7
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 2 – Toxicology & Pharmacology
Date subject to change
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No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Main Psychotropic Drug Classes and Their Targets
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruno Giros

Presented by Bruno Giros

Date subject to change
Main Psychotropic Drug Classes and Their Targets

Presented by Bruno Giros

No archived recording

Presented by Bruno Giros

In this course, basis for neuropharmacology will be covered and we will have an overview of the cellular and molecular brain, to understand why receptors and transporters represent more than 50% of all therapeutical targets and what are the future directions.

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NOV
12
TUE
Webinar
Past Event
Date subject to change
SPECIAL EDITION
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Webinar
Past Event
Data Science for Women and Children in Japan
16:00
16:45
EST

Presented by Kenji Momo

Presented by Kenji Momo

Date subject to change
Data Science for Women and Children in Japan

Presented by Kenji Momo

No archived recording

Presented by Kenji Momo

This webinar will introduce (1) a Japanese database available for pharmacoepidemiological research, and (2) researches using the dataset. Audiences will learn what is the Japanese database via actual research results obtained using the dataset for future research collaboration.

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NOV
14
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 2 – Toxicology & Pharmacology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Molecular and Reverse Pharmacology
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruno Giros

Presented by Bruno Giros

Date subject to change
Molecular and Reverse Pharmacology

Presented by Bruno Giros

No archived recording

Presented by Bruno Giros

Since 10-15 years, reverse pharmacology and the use of state of the art molecular tools allowed to decipher the role and function of any given protein and to deconstruct brain circuitry organization in complex behavior.

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NOV
21
THU
Journal Club
Past Event
Module 2 – Toxicology & Pharmacology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Journal Club
Past Event
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Adverse Effects of Environmental Perturbations on Behavior
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruno Giros

Presented by Bruno Giros

Date subject to change
Adverse Effects of Environmental Perturbations on Behavior

Presented by Bruno Giros

No archived recording

Presented by Bruno Giros

This journal club aims to deepen critical appraisal skills and develop critical thinking for analyzing and reading scientific articles as it pertains to the study of adverse effects of environmental perturbations on behavior in animal models (in vivo). This session will provide an interactive and social opportunity for peer-to-peer learning, with time for questions and group discussion.

Trainees in our 2024-2025 cohort will be divided into 2 groups, and each group will present a review of one of the following articles during the journal club.

  Mourlon V et al. Maternal deprivation induces depressive-like behaviours only in female rats. DOI ↗
  Baudin A et al. Maternal deprivation induces deficits in temporal memory and cognitive flexibility and exaggerates synaptic plasticity in the rat medial prefrontal cortex. DOI ↗

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NOV
28
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 3 – Pharmacogenomics
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Pharmacogenomics
Introduction to Pharmacogenomic Studies
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Date subject to change
Introduction to Pharmacogenomic Studies

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

Presented by Bruce Carleton

This course will cover basic pharmacogenomic terminology, research methods and key limitations of these studies.

Pre-readings:
  Blumenfeld YJ et al. Maternal-fetal and neonatal pharmacogenomics: a review of current literature. DOI ↗
  Crisafulli C et al. Pharmacogenetic and pharmacogenomic discovery strategies. DOI ↗

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DEC
3
TUE
Webinar
Past Event
Date subject to change
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
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Webinar
Past Event
Bridging the Path From Post-Market Regulation to Surveillance System
12:00
13:00
EST

Presented by Takoua Boukhris

Presented by Takoua Boukhris

Date subject to change
Bridging the Path From Post-Market Regulation to Surveillance System

Presented by Takoua Boukhris

No archived recording

Presented by Takoua Boukhris

This webinar will provide you insights on career development in Canada’s public service environment with regards to post-market regulation of pharmaceutical drugs as well as vaccination surveillance and monitoring systems.

During this webinar, key information to be conveyed includes:

  Tangible actions you can take to navigate and grow your career in the public service, especially vaccination surveillance and monitoring;
‍✓  Career growth mindset, factoring in fulsome career development approach in the field of epidemiology from regulation towards to surveillance and monitoring, with concrete example(s) from personal experience within Public Health sector portfolio;
‍✓  Supports available to you to help you plan, prepare, and take career action steps tailored to your career expectations.

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DEC
5
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 3 – Pharmacogenomics
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Pharmacogenomics
Big Data Studies and Small Data Pharmacogenomic Studies
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Date subject to change
Big Data Studies and Small Data Pharmacogenomic Studies

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

Presented by Bruce Carleton

This course will summarize value and limitations of Big and Small data drug outcome studies and why both study types improve the rigour of each other.

Pre-readings:
  Bissel M. Reproducibility: The risks of the replication drive. DOI ↗
  Allison DB & Fineberg HV. EPA's proposed transparency rule: Factors to consider, many; planets to live on, one. DOI ↗

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DEC
12
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 3 – Pharmacogenomics
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Pharmacogenomics
Implementation Science in Pharmacogenomic Studies
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Date subject to change
Implementation Science in Pharmacogenomic Studies

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

Presented by Bruce Carleton

This course will explore key methods of implementation science in both perinatal epidemiology and pharmacogenomic studies and will have participants designing implementation science methods for a perinatal pharmacogenomic study.

Pre-reading:
  Phillips CA et al. Implementation science in pediatric oncology: A narrative review and future directions. DOI ↗

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JAN
16
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 3 – Pharmacogenomics
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Pharmacogenomics
Thresholds of Evidence in Pharmacogenetic Testing
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Date subject to change
Thresholds of Evidence in Pharmacogenetic Testing

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

Presented by Bruce Carleton

This course will describe key thresholds for evidence-based pharmacogenetic testing as well as limitations and value of commercial panels.

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JAN
21
TUE
Webinar
Past Event
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Webinar
Past Event
Including Pregnant and Lactating People in Clinical Trials: How Do We Move the Needle?
12:00
13:00
EST

Presented by Natalie Dayan

Presented by Natalie Dayan

Date subject to change
Including Pregnant and Lactating People in Clinical Trials: How Do We Move the Needle?

Presented by Natalie Dayan

No archived recording

Presented by Natalie Dayan

In this webinar, we will review historical events and bioethical issues that have led to the systematic exclusion of pregnant and lactating people in clinical trials and discuss challenges to studying these populations, and strategies to overcome them.

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JAN
23
THU
Journal Club
Past Event
Module 3 – Pharmacogenomics
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Journal Club
Past Event
Pharmacogenomics
Perinatal and Pharmacogenomic Study Outcomes
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Date subject to change
Perinatal and Pharmacogenomic Study Outcomes

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

Presented by Bruce Carleton

This course will evaluate the quality of a perinatal outcome study and appraise the value of a fetal pharmacogenomic study. The use of both study types in succession will be discussed.

Trainees in our 2024-2025 cohort will be divided into 2 groups, and each group will present a review of one of the following articles during the journal club.

  Moriello C et al. Off-label postpartum use of domperidone in Canada: a multidatabase cohort study. DOI ↗
  Raymond M et al. Fetal pharmacogenomics: A promising addition to complex neonatal care. DOI ↗

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JAN
31
FRI
Online Course
Past Event
Module 4 – Pharmacoepidemiology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Pharmacoepidemiology
Designs and Biases in Pharmacoepidemiology
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Sherif Eltonsy

Presented by Sherif Eltonsy

Date subject to change
Designs and Biases in Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Sherif Eltonsy

No archived recording

Presented by Sherif Eltonsy

This course will introduce trainees to basic pharmacoepidemiology principles and concepts, including study designs and their basic features. The course will also provide an understanding of bias and confounding in pharmacoepidemiology.

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FEB
11
TUE
Webinar
Past Event
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Webinar
Past Event
Data Mining Spontaneous Reports for Medication Safety Surveillance
12:00
13:30
EST

Presented by Christopher Gravel

Presented by Christopher Gravel

Date subject to change
Data Mining Spontaneous Reports for Medication Safety Surveillance

Presented by Christopher Gravel

No archived recording

Presented by Christopher Gravel

This webinar will introduce spontaneous reporting (SR) databases and discuss how they fit into pharmacovigilance processes within the drug product lifecycle. Attendees will learn how to mine the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database for drug safety hypothesis generation, or signal detection, using disproportionality analysis algorithms in R. The challenges in the interpretation of detected signals will be discussed, and the forms of bias specific to these analyses will be reviewed. Finally, some of the challenges in the practical use of SR data for drug safety surveillance will be overviewed, and potential ways to mitigate these concerns will be highlighted.

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FEB
13
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 4 – Pharmacoepidemiology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Pharmacoepidemiology
Real-World Data and Database Management in Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Brandace Winquist

and Anick Bérard

Presented by Brandace Winquist

and Anick Bérard

Date subject to change
Real-World Data and Database Management in Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Brandace Winquist

and Anick Bérard

No archived recording

Presented by Brandace Winquist

and Anick Bérard

This course will explore common data sources used in pharmacoepidemiology and methodological considerations through didactic lectures, group discussions, and examples from the medical literature.

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FEB
18
TUE
Online Course
Past Event
Module 4 – Pharmacoepidemiology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Pharmacoepidemiology
Part 1 – Intermediate Pharmacoepidemiology
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

Date subject to change
Part 1 – Intermediate Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

No archived recording

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

This intermediate phamacoepidemiology course will build upon the introductory course and present methods used to correct for confounding, including propensity score matching, instrumental variables, time-varying exposures in pregnancy, etc. This will be given as a formal lecture with question periods built in and some breakout group work.

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FEB
20
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 4 – Pharmacoepidemiology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Pharmacoepidemiology
Part 2 – Intermediate Pharmacoepidemiology
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

Date subject to change
Part 2 – Intermediate Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

No archived recording

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

This follow-up course to Part 1 of intermediate pharmacoepidemiology will introduce quasi-experimental methods that can be used to better target causal research questions. This will be given as a formal lecture with question periods built in and some breakout group work.

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FEB
27
THU
Journal Club
Past Event
Module 4 – Pharmacoepidemiology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Journal Club
Past Event
Pharmacoepidemiology
Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Anick Bérard

Presented by Anick Bérard

Date subject to change
Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Anick Bérard

No archived recording

Presented by Anick Bérard

This course will use published manuscripts to review and summarize all concepts seen within the Pharmacoepidemiology Module. This session will be interactive with questions and answers.

Trainees in our 2024-2025 cohort will be divided into 2 groups, and each group will present a review of one of the following articles during the journal club.

  Cleary B et al. Methadone, Pierre Robin sequence and other congenital anomalies: case-control study. DOI ↗
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  Andersen SL et al. Maternal Thyroid Function, Use of Antithyroid Drugs in Early Pregnancy, and Birth Defects. DOI ↗

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MAR
18
TUE
Webinar
Past Event
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Webinar
Past Event
Cannabis Use in Pregnancy
12:00
13:00
EDT

Presented by Mark Walker

Presented by Mark Walker

Date subject to change
Cannabis Use in Pregnancy

Presented by Mark Walker

No archived recording

Presented by Mark Walker

This webinar will aim to review the changes in use of cannabis during pregnancy following the legalization in Canada and the social demographics associated with usage. Lastly, research results from Dr. Mark Walker's team on both pregnancy and childhood outcomes of cannabis use in pregnancy will be covered.

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MAR
20
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 5 – Methodology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Methodology
Part 1 – Intermediate Biostatistics: Strategies for Multivariable Regression Modelling
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Steven Hawken

Presented by Steven Hawken

Date subject to change
Part 1 – Intermediate Biostatistics: Strategies for Multivariable Regression Modelling

Presented by Steven Hawken

No archived recording

Presented by Steven Hawken

This course will target statisticians, epidemiologists, data scientists and other quantitative researchers/students with a basic familiarity with regression modeling. The course will cover general strategies for fitting prediction models for continuous, categorical and timeto-event outcomes, including: exploratory analysis/data visualization; missing data imputation; covariate selection; model specification; model validation/calibration; handling non-linearity; and choosing between conventional statistical models and machine learning models (and the differences between these types of models). Extensive use of R, RStudio and Frank Harrell’s Hmisc and rms r-packages will be used in the course material and casestudies/examples. The course will follow the general philosophy of Regression Modelling Strategies - 2nd Edition textbook by Frank Harrell (Optional, but recommended course textbook; all necessary readings/lecture notes will be provided for participants).

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MAR
27
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 5 – Methodology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Methodology
Part 2 – Intermediate Biostatistics: Strategies for Multivariable Regression Modelling
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Steven Hawken

Presented by Steven Hawken

Date subject to change
Part 2 – Intermediate Biostatistics: Strategies for Multivariable Regression Modelling

Presented by Steven Hawken

No archived recording

Presented by Steven Hawken

This course will target statisticians, epidemiologists, data scientists and other quantitative researchers/students with a basic familiarity with regression modeling. The course will cover general strategies for fitting prediction models for continuous, categorical and timeto-event outcomes, including: exploratory analysis/data visualization; missing data imputation; covariate selection; model specification; model validation/calibration; handling non-linearity; and choosing between conventional statistical models and machine learning models (and the differences between these types of models). Extensive use of R, RStudio and Frank Harrell’s Hmisc and rms r-packages will be used in the course material and casestudies/examples. The course will follow the general philosophy of Regression Modelling Strategies - 2nd Edition textbook by Frank Harrell (Optional, but recommended course textbook; all necessary readings/lecture notes will be provided for participants).

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APR
3
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 5 – Methodology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Methodology
Assessing Cumulative Effects of Medications Use: Flexible Methods and Real-World Applications
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Michal Abrahamowicz

and Marie-Eve Beauchamp

Presented by Michal Abrahamowicz

and Marie-Eve Beauchamp

Date subject to change
Assessing Cumulative Effects of Medications Use: Flexible Methods and Real-World Applications

Presented by Michal Abrahamowicz

and Marie-Eve Beauchamp

No archived recording

Presented by Michal Abrahamowicz

and Marie-Eve Beauchamp

This, relatively advanced, course in applied biostatistics is designed for graduate trainees and researchers in (bio-)statistics, (pharmaco-)epidemiology, data science, as well as public health, who have good understanding of multivariable regression and some knowledge of applied survival analysis (especially of the Cox model).

The 1st part will focus on the non-technical conceptual introduction to relevant statistical modeling methods and real-life applications (mostly in pharmacoepidemiology), with an overview of different modeling approaches that may be considered to analyze associations between a time-varying drug exposure and time to a clinical endpoint (e.g., an adverse event or death). Then, the importance of considering potential (i) latency between exposure and change in risk and/or (ii) cumulative effects of past exposures will be discussed. Next, the Weighted Cumulative Exposure (WCE) methodology will be explained in a way accessible for participants without formal background in statistics or biostatistics.

The 2nd part will focus on practical issues related to the use of the R package WCE to analyze real-world pharmacoepidemiology data. The way data have to be prepared for WCE analyses and the steps necessary to carry out these analyses will be explained.

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APR
10
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 5 – Methodology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Methodology
Introduction to Propensity Score Methods with R
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Christopher Gravel

Presented by Christopher Gravel

Date subject to change
Introduction to Propensity Score Methods with R

Presented by Christopher Gravel

No archived recording

Presented by Christopher Gravel

This course will discuss the fundamentals for applying propensity score methods in observational research with a focus on pharmacoepidemiology. We will cover the basic principles behind causal inference concepts and motivate their use for reducing the impact of confounding due to observed covariates. The emphasis of the course will be on the practical application of these methods using examples in the R programming language and will focus specifically on matching and inverse probability of treatment weighting. Strategies to address common complications in propensity score analyses will be discussed.

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APR
17
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 5 – Methodology
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Methodology
Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Andrea Tricco

Presented by Andrea Tricco

Date subject to change
Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users

Presented by Andrea Tricco

No archived recording

Presented by Andrea Tricco

This course will explore how to engage with knowledge users in research by covering different types of knowledge synthesis methods for decision-making. The main steps and elements to consider for co-creation of research with knowledge users will be discussed.

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APR
24
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 6 – Machine Learning
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Machine Learning
Introduction and Basic Definitions of Machine Learning
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Marc Lanovaz

Presented by Marc Lanovaz

Date subject to change
Introduction and Basic Definitions of Machine Learning

Presented by Marc Lanovaz

No archived recording

Presented by Marc Lanovaz

This course involves an introduction to the use of machine learning in applied research. Specifically, the instructor will review the assumptions and concepts underlying the application of machine learning to conduct research with health and behavioral data.

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APR
29
TUE
Online Course
Past Event
Module 6 – Machine Learning
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Machine Learning
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Perinatal Research
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Padma Kaul

Presented by Padma Kaul

Date subject to change
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Perinatal Research

Presented by Padma Kaul

No archived recording

Presented by Padma Kaul

This course will showcase examples of how artifical intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods are being used in perinatal research. The instructor will discuss AI-ML methods, common challenges, and solutions. The attendees will get exposure to several examples from published and ongoing research projects within the Canadian Mother-Child Cohort (CAMCCO) that utilize AI-ML methodology.

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MAY
1
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 6 – Machine Learning
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Machine Learning
How Can We Use AI/ML Methodologies to Win the Race Against Major Congenital Malformations?
13:30
15:00
EDT

Presented by Gabra Nohmie

Presented by Gabra Nohmie

Date subject to change
How Can We Use AI/ML Methodologies to Win the Race Against Major Congenital Malformations?

Presented by Gabra Nohmie

No archived recording

Presented by Gabra Nohmie

More information coming soon!

Details coming soon!
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MAY
8
THU
Online Course
Past Event
Module 6 – Machine Learning
Date subject to change
No archived recording
No archived recording
Online Course
Past Event
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence in Perinatal Research: From Foundations to Frontiers
13:30
15:30
EDT

Presented by Kevin Dick

Presented by Kevin Dick

Date subject to change
Artificial Intelligence in Perinatal Research: From Foundations to Frontiers

Presented by Kevin Dick

No archived recording

Presented by Kevin Dick

This course will provide a comprehensive journey through the historical development of artificial intelligence (AI), showcasing its pivotal role in enabling advancements in perinatal research. Attendees will gain insights into applied examples, including the use of health administrative data for maternal-fetal healthcare and computer vision applications for outcome prediction using ultrasound imaging. The session will conclude with a visionary framework for the future of AI in medicine and practical guidance for conceptualizing future AI research studies.

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MAY
8
THU
Online Course
Machine Learning
No archived recording
Past Event
Artificial Intelligence in Perinatal Research: From Foundations to Frontiers
Online Course
Machine Learning
Past Event
13:30
15:30
EDT

Presented by Kevin Dick

Artificial Intelligence in Perinatal Research: From Foundations to Frontiers

Presented by Kevin Dick

No archived recording

This course will provide a comprehensive journey through the historical development of artificial intelligence (AI), showcasing its pivotal role in enabling advancements in perinatal research. Attendees will gain insights into applied examples, including the use of health administrative data for maternal-fetal healthcare and computer vision applications for outcome prediction using ultrasound imaging. The session will conclude with a visionary framework for the future of AI in medicine and practical guidance for conceptualizing future AI research studies.

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MAY
1
THU
Online Course
Machine Learning
No archived recording
Past Event
How Can We Use AI/ML Methodologies to Win the Race Against Major Congenital Malformations?
Online Course
Machine Learning
Past Event
13:30
15:00
EDT

Presented by Gabra Nohmie

How Can We Use AI/ML Methodologies to Win the Race Against Major Congenital Malformations?

Presented by Gabra Nohmie

No archived recording

More information coming soon!

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APR
29
TUE
Online Course
Machine Learning
No archived recording
Past Event
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Perinatal Research
Online Course
Machine Learning
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Padma Kaul

Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Perinatal Research

Presented by Padma Kaul

No archived recording

This course will showcase examples of how artifical intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods are being used in perinatal research. The instructor will discuss AI-ML methods, common challenges, and solutions. The attendees will get exposure to several examples from published and ongoing research projects within the Canadian Mother-Child Cohort (CAMCCO) that utilize AI-ML methodology.

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APR
24
THU
Online Course
Machine Learning
No archived recording
Past Event
Introduction and Basic Definitions of Machine Learning
Online Course
Machine Learning
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Marc Lanovaz

Introduction and Basic Definitions of Machine Learning

Presented by Marc Lanovaz

No archived recording

This course involves an introduction to the use of machine learning in applied research. Specifically, the instructor will review the assumptions and concepts underlying the application of machine learning to conduct research with health and behavioral data.

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APR
17
THU
Online Course
Methodology
No archived recording
Past Event
Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users
Online Course
Methodology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Andrea Tricco

Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users

Presented by Andrea Tricco

No archived recording

This course will explore how to engage with knowledge users in research by covering different types of knowledge synthesis methods for decision-making. The main steps and elements to consider for co-creation of research with knowledge users will be discussed.

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APR
10
THU
Online Course
Methodology
No archived recording
Past Event
Introduction to Propensity Score Methods with R
Online Course
Methodology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Christopher Gravel

Introduction to Propensity Score Methods with R

Presented by Christopher Gravel

No archived recording

This course will discuss the fundamentals for applying propensity score methods in observational research with a focus on pharmacoepidemiology. We will cover the basic principles behind causal inference concepts and motivate their use for reducing the impact of confounding due to observed covariates. The emphasis of the course will be on the practical application of these methods using examples in the R programming language and will focus specifically on matching and inverse probability of treatment weighting. Strategies to address common complications in propensity score analyses will be discussed.

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APR
3
THU
Online Course
Methodology
No archived recording
Past Event
Assessing Cumulative Effects of Medications Use: Flexible Methods and Real-World Applications
Online Course
Methodology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Michal Abrahamowicz

and Marie-Eve Beauchamp

Assessing Cumulative Effects of Medications Use: Flexible Methods and Real-World Applications

Presented by Michal Abrahamowicz

and Marie-Eve Beauchamp

No archived recording

This, relatively advanced, course in applied biostatistics is designed for graduate trainees and researchers in (bio-)statistics, (pharmaco-)epidemiology, data science, as well as public health, who have good understanding of multivariable regression and some knowledge of applied survival analysis (especially of the Cox model).

The 1st part will focus on the non-technical conceptual introduction to relevant statistical modeling methods and real-life applications (mostly in pharmacoepidemiology), with an overview of different modeling approaches that may be considered to analyze associations between a time-varying drug exposure and time to a clinical endpoint (e.g., an adverse event or death). Then, the importance of considering potential (i) latency between exposure and change in risk and/or (ii) cumulative effects of past exposures will be discussed. Next, the Weighted Cumulative Exposure (WCE) methodology will be explained in a way accessible for participants without formal background in statistics or biostatistics.

The 2nd part will focus on practical issues related to the use of the R package WCE to analyze real-world pharmacoepidemiology data. The way data have to be prepared for WCE analyses and the steps necessary to carry out these analyses will be explained.

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MAR
27
THU
Online Course
Methodology
No archived recording
Past Event
Part 2 – Intermediate Biostatistics: Strategies for Multivariable Regression Modelling
Online Course
Methodology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Steven Hawken

Part 2 – Intermediate Biostatistics: Strategies for Multivariable Regression Modelling

Presented by Steven Hawken

No archived recording

This course will target statisticians, epidemiologists, data scientists and other quantitative researchers/students with a basic familiarity with regression modeling. The course will cover general strategies for fitting prediction models for continuous, categorical and timeto-event outcomes, including: exploratory analysis/data visualization; missing data imputation; covariate selection; model specification; model validation/calibration; handling non-linearity; and choosing between conventional statistical models and machine learning models (and the differences between these types of models). Extensive use of R, RStudio and Frank Harrell’s Hmisc and rms r-packages will be used in the course material and casestudies/examples. The course will follow the general philosophy of Regression Modelling Strategies - 2nd Edition textbook by Frank Harrell (Optional, but recommended course textbook; all necessary readings/lecture notes will be provided for participants).

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MAR
20
THU
Online Course
Methodology
No archived recording
Past Event
Part 1 – Intermediate Biostatistics: Strategies for Multivariable Regression Modelling
Online Course
Methodology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Steven Hawken

Part 1 – Intermediate Biostatistics: Strategies for Multivariable Regression Modelling

Presented by Steven Hawken

No archived recording

This course will target statisticians, epidemiologists, data scientists and other quantitative researchers/students with a basic familiarity with regression modeling. The course will cover general strategies for fitting prediction models for continuous, categorical and timeto-event outcomes, including: exploratory analysis/data visualization; missing data imputation; covariate selection; model specification; model validation/calibration; handling non-linearity; and choosing between conventional statistical models and machine learning models (and the differences between these types of models). Extensive use of R, RStudio and Frank Harrell’s Hmisc and rms r-packages will be used in the course material and casestudies/examples. The course will follow the general philosophy of Regression Modelling Strategies - 2nd Edition textbook by Frank Harrell (Optional, but recommended course textbook; all necessary readings/lecture notes will be provided for participants).

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MAR
18
TUE
Webinar
No archived recording
Past Event
Cannabis Use in Pregnancy
Webinar
Past Event
12:00
13:00
EDT

Presented by Mark Walker

Cannabis Use in Pregnancy

Presented by Mark Walker

No archived recording

This webinar will aim to review the changes in use of cannabis during pregnancy following the legalization in Canada and the social demographics associated with usage. Lastly, research results from Dr. Mark Walker's team on both pregnancy and childhood outcomes of cannabis use in pregnancy will be covered.

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FEB
27
THU
Journal Club
Pharmacoepidemiology
No archived recording
Past Event
Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology
Journal Club
Pharmacoepidemiology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Anick Bérard

Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Anick Bérard

No archived recording

This course will use published manuscripts to review and summarize all concepts seen within the Pharmacoepidemiology Module. This session will be interactive with questions and answers.

Trainees in our 2024-2025 cohort will be divided into 2 groups, and each group will present a review of one of the following articles during the journal club.

  Cleary B et al. Methadone, Pierre Robin sequence and other congenital anomalies: case-control study. DOI ↗
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  Andersen SL et al. Maternal Thyroid Function, Use of Antithyroid Drugs in Early Pregnancy, and Birth Defects. DOI ↗

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FEB
20
THU
Online Course
Pharmacoepidemiology
No archived recording
Past Event
Part 2 – Intermediate Pharmacoepidemiology
Online Course
Pharmacoepidemiology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

Part 2 – Intermediate Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

No archived recording

This follow-up course to Part 1 of intermediate pharmacoepidemiology will introduce quasi-experimental methods that can be used to better target causal research questions. This will be given as a formal lecture with question periods built in and some breakout group work.

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FEB
18
TUE
Online Course
Pharmacoepidemiology
No archived recording
Past Event
Part 1 – Intermediate Pharmacoepidemiology
Online Course
Pharmacoepidemiology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

Part 1 – Intermediate Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Gillian Hanley

and Azar Mehrabadi

No archived recording

This intermediate phamacoepidemiology course will build upon the introductory course and present methods used to correct for confounding, including propensity score matching, instrumental variables, time-varying exposures in pregnancy, etc. This will be given as a formal lecture with question periods built in and some breakout group work.

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FEB
13
THU
Online Course
Pharmacoepidemiology
No archived recording
Past Event
Real-World Data and Database Management in Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology
Online Course
Pharmacoepidemiology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Brandace Winquist

and Anick Bérard

Real-World Data and Database Management in Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Brandace Winquist

and Anick Bérard

No archived recording

This course will explore common data sources used in pharmacoepidemiology and methodological considerations through didactic lectures, group discussions, and examples from the medical literature.

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FEB
11
TUE
Webinar
No archived recording
Past Event
Data Mining Spontaneous Reports for Medication Safety Surveillance
Webinar
Past Event
12:00
13:30
EST

Presented by Christopher Gravel

Data Mining Spontaneous Reports for Medication Safety Surveillance

Presented by Christopher Gravel

No archived recording

This webinar will introduce spontaneous reporting (SR) databases and discuss how they fit into pharmacovigilance processes within the drug product lifecycle. Attendees will learn how to mine the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database for drug safety hypothesis generation, or signal detection, using disproportionality analysis algorithms in R. The challenges in the interpretation of detected signals will be discussed, and the forms of bias specific to these analyses will be reviewed. Finally, some of the challenges in the practical use of SR data for drug safety surveillance will be overviewed, and potential ways to mitigate these concerns will be highlighted.

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JAN
31
FRI
Online Course
Pharmacoepidemiology
No archived recording
Past Event
Designs and Biases in Pharmacoepidemiology
Online Course
Pharmacoepidemiology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Sherif Eltonsy

Designs and Biases in Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Sherif Eltonsy

No archived recording

This course will introduce trainees to basic pharmacoepidemiology principles and concepts, including study designs and their basic features. The course will also provide an understanding of bias and confounding in pharmacoepidemiology.

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JAN
23
THU
Journal Club
Pharmacogenomics
No archived recording
Past Event
Perinatal and Pharmacogenomic Study Outcomes
Journal Club
Pharmacogenomics
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Perinatal and Pharmacogenomic Study Outcomes

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

This course will evaluate the quality of a perinatal outcome study and appraise the value of a fetal pharmacogenomic study. The use of both study types in succession will be discussed.

Trainees in our 2024-2025 cohort will be divided into 2 groups, and each group will present a review of one of the following articles during the journal club.

  Moriello C et al. Off-label postpartum use of domperidone in Canada: a multidatabase cohort study. DOI ↗
  Raymond M et al. Fetal pharmacogenomics: A promising addition to complex neonatal care. DOI ↗

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JAN
21
TUE
Webinar
No archived recording
Past Event
Including Pregnant and Lactating People in Clinical Trials: How Do We Move the Needle?
Webinar
Past Event
12:00
13:00
EST

Presented by Natalie Dayan

Including Pregnant and Lactating People in Clinical Trials: How Do We Move the Needle?

Presented by Natalie Dayan

No archived recording

In this webinar, we will review historical events and bioethical issues that have led to the systematic exclusion of pregnant and lactating people in clinical trials and discuss challenges to studying these populations, and strategies to overcome them.

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JAN
16
THU
Online Course
Pharmacogenomics
No archived recording
Past Event
Thresholds of Evidence in Pharmacogenetic Testing
Online Course
Pharmacogenomics
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Thresholds of Evidence in Pharmacogenetic Testing

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

This course will describe key thresholds for evidence-based pharmacogenetic testing as well as limitations and value of commercial panels.

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DEC
12
THU
Online Course
Pharmacogenomics
No archived recording
Past Event
Implementation Science in Pharmacogenomic Studies
Online Course
Pharmacogenomics
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Implementation Science in Pharmacogenomic Studies

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

This course will explore key methods of implementation science in both perinatal epidemiology and pharmacogenomic studies and will have participants designing implementation science methods for a perinatal pharmacogenomic study.

Pre-reading:
  Phillips CA et al. Implementation science in pediatric oncology: A narrative review and future directions. DOI ↗

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DEC
5
THU
Online Course
Pharmacogenomics
No archived recording
Past Event
Big Data Studies and Small Data Pharmacogenomic Studies
Online Course
Pharmacogenomics
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Big Data Studies and Small Data Pharmacogenomic Studies

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

This course will summarize value and limitations of Big and Small data drug outcome studies and why both study types improve the rigour of each other.

Pre-readings:
  Bissel M. Reproducibility: The risks of the replication drive. DOI ↗
  Allison DB & Fineberg HV. EPA's proposed transparency rule: Factors to consider, many; planets to live on, one. DOI ↗

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DEC
3
TUE
Webinar
No archived recording
Past Event
Bridging the Path From Post-Market Regulation to Surveillance System
Webinar
Past Event
12:00
13:00
EST

Presented by Takoua Boukhris

Bridging the Path From Post-Market Regulation to Surveillance System

Presented by Takoua Boukhris

No archived recording

This webinar will provide you insights on career development in Canada’s public service environment with regards to post-market regulation of pharmaceutical drugs as well as vaccination surveillance and monitoring systems.

During this webinar, key information to be conveyed includes:

  Tangible actions you can take to navigate and grow your career in the public service, especially vaccination surveillance and monitoring;
‍✓  Career growth mindset, factoring in fulsome career development approach in the field of epidemiology from regulation towards to surveillance and monitoring, with concrete example(s) from personal experience within Public Health sector portfolio;
‍✓  Supports available to you to help you plan, prepare, and take career action steps tailored to your career expectations.

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NOV
28
THU
Online Course
Pharmacogenomics
No archived recording
Past Event
Introduction to Pharmacogenomic Studies
Online Course
Pharmacogenomics
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruce Carleton

Introduction to Pharmacogenomic Studies

Presented by Bruce Carleton

No archived recording

This course will cover basic pharmacogenomic terminology, research methods and key limitations of these studies.

Pre-readings:
  Blumenfeld YJ et al. Maternal-fetal and neonatal pharmacogenomics: a review of current literature. DOI ↗
  Crisafulli C et al. Pharmacogenetic and pharmacogenomic discovery strategies. DOI ↗

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NOV
21
THU
Journal Club
Toxicology & Pharmacology
No archived recording
Past Event
Adverse Effects of Environmental Perturbations on Behavior
Journal Club
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruno Giros

Adverse Effects of Environmental Perturbations on Behavior

Presented by Bruno Giros

No archived recording

This journal club aims to deepen critical appraisal skills and develop critical thinking for analyzing and reading scientific articles as it pertains to the study of adverse effects of environmental perturbations on behavior in animal models (in vivo). This session will provide an interactive and social opportunity for peer-to-peer learning, with time for questions and group discussion.

Trainees in our 2024-2025 cohort will be divided into 2 groups, and each group will present a review of one of the following articles during the journal club.

  Mourlon V et al. Maternal deprivation induces depressive-like behaviours only in female rats. DOI ↗
  Baudin A et al. Maternal deprivation induces deficits in temporal memory and cognitive flexibility and exaggerates synaptic plasticity in the rat medial prefrontal cortex. DOI ↗

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NOV
14
THU
Online Course
Toxicology & Pharmacology
No archived recording
Past Event
Molecular and Reverse Pharmacology
Online Course
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruno Giros

Molecular and Reverse Pharmacology

Presented by Bruno Giros

No archived recording

Since 10-15 years, reverse pharmacology and the use of state of the art molecular tools allowed to decipher the role and function of any given protein and to deconstruct brain circuitry organization in complex behavior.

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NOV
12
TUE
Webinar
No archived recording
Past Event
Data Science for Women and Children in Japan
Webinar
Past Event
16:00
16:45
EST

Presented by Kenji Momo

Data Science for Women and Children in Japan

Presented by Kenji Momo

No archived recording

This webinar will introduce (1) a Japanese database available for pharmacoepidemiological research, and (2) researches using the dataset. Audiences will learn what is the Japanese database via actual research results obtained using the dataset for future research collaboration.

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NOV
7
THU
Online Course
Toxicology & Pharmacology
No archived recording
Past Event
Main Psychotropic Drug Classes and Their Targets
Online Course
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EST

Presented by Bruno Giros

Main Psychotropic Drug Classes and Their Targets

Presented by Bruno Giros

No archived recording

In this course, basis for neuropharmacology will be covered and we will have an overview of the cellular and molecular brain, to understand why receptors and transporters represent more than 50% of all therapeutical targets and what are the future directions.

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NOV
5
TUE
Webinar
No archived recording
Past Event
Pharmacovigilance Mechanisms in Action: The Isotretinoin Case Study
Webinar
Past Event
12:00
13:00
EST

Presented by Jessica Gorgui

Pharmacovigilance Mechanisms in Action: The Isotretinoin Case Study

Presented by Jessica Gorgui

No archived recording

This webinar will explore the critical role of pharmacovigilance in monitoring drug safety, with a focus on isotretinoin, a treatment for severe acne, and particularly in the context of pregnancy. Different practices in the USA, Canada and Europe will be compared.

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OCT
31
THU
Online Course
Toxicology & Pharmacology
No archived recording
Past Event
Part 2 – Drug Discovery and Development
Online Course
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Louise Winn

Part 2 – Drug Discovery and Development

Presented by Louise Winn

No archived recording

This course is Part 2 of a series of two that will introduce trainees to the basic principles of drug discovery and development. In this Part 2, a very brief overview of a pharmacologic product from drug discovery to full development will be reviewed, followed by a focus on required toxicology studies, and clinical trials.

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OCT
24
THU
Online Course
Toxicology & Pharmacology
No archived recording
Past Event
Part 1 – Drug Discovery and Development
Online Course
Toxicology & Pharmacology
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Louise Winn

Part 1 – Drug Discovery and Development

Presented by Louise Winn

No archived recording

This course is Part 1 of a series of two that will introduce trainees to the basic principles of drug discovery and development. In this Part 1, an overview of a pharmacologic product from drug discovery to full development will be covered followed by a focus on target identification, drug design and synthesis, and efficacy determination.

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OCT
22
TUE
Online Course
Overarching Principles
No archived recording
Past Event
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Concepts: Understanding for Sustainable Change
Online Course
Overarching Principles
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Tania Saba

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Concepts: Understanding for Sustainable Change

Presented by Tania Saba

No archived recording

Understanding the concepts behind equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to achieving EDI goals and taking a more proactive approach to ensuring that different demographics are better represented in society at large. Addressing the dynamics of EDI is becoming a must and requires a shift in the way we work and deliver health care. Developing an EDI plan that incorporates a vision, mission, concrete actions and evaluation measures is key. Adopting and implementing a scientific and reasoned approach to EDI becomes essential for students, faculty, and health care providers to prevent discriminatory bias against people with different backgrounds and characteristics. By being more aware of our beliefs, committing to change our environment, and taking action, we will help individuals and organizations be more inclusive for those who work there and those who receive health care.

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OCT
17
THU
Online Course
Overarching Principles
No archived recording
Past Event
Co-Creation of Research with Patients and Other Partners
Online Course
Overarching Principles
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Andrea Tricco

Presented in collaboration with two patient partners: Kristi McIntosh and Amanda Doherty-Kirby
Co-Creation of Research with Patients and Other Partners

Presented by Andrea Tricco

and Kristi McIntosh, Amanda Doherty-Kirby (patient partners)

No archived recording

This course will explore how to engage patients and public partners and knowledge users in research going through the main steps and elements to consider for co-creation of research with patients and other partners. This course will be presented in collaboration with two patient partners involved in perinatal research.

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OCT
10
THU
Online Course
Overarching Principles
No archived recording
Past Event
Principles for Sex and Gender Considerations in Research
Online Course
Overarching Principles
Past Event
13:30
16:30
EDT

Presented by Anaïs Lacasse

Principles for Sex and Gender Considerations in Research

Presented by Anaïs Lacasse

No archived recording

This course will outline importance and methodological considerations surrounding the integration of sex and gender in pharmacoepidemiology through lectures, group discussions and examples drawn from the medical literature.

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OCT
1
TUE
Online Course
Overarching Principles
No archived recording
Past Event
Overarching Definitions and Concepts in Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology
Online Course
Overarching Principles
Past Event
13:30
15:00
EDT

Presented by Anick Bérard

Overarching Definitions and Concepts in Perinatal Pharmacoepidemiology

Presented by Anick Bérard

No archived recording

This course will present all the basic definitions, and overarching concepts and principles in perinatal pharmacoepidemiology. This will be given as a formal lecture with time for questions at the end.

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SEP
17
TUE
Webinar
No archived recording
Past Event
Preparing Successful Fellowship Applications
Webinar
Past Event
12:00
13:00
EDT

Presented by Serge McGraw

Preparing Successful Fellowship Applications

Presented by Serge McGraw

No archived recording

This workshop will introduce trainees (MSc, PhD and postdocs) on how to organize and write fellowship applications. Trainees will learn what are the common mistakes observed during the reviewing process and how we can avoid them. This workshop will concentrate on Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) awards, but the ideas will apply to the majority of fellowships.

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