The Women's College Hospital is currently hiring a Central Research Coordinator. This permanent full-time position is for one year, with option of renewal up to five years. The posting will be located at the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (in kind) reporting to a Women's College Research Institute's Clinician Scientist.

This position involves coordinating national research study activities associated with a research program led by a Research Scientist in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Community-based research, women's health and health services research.

The candidate will assist in project planning and be responsible for ensuring pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed. Mastery of MS Office applications such as Word, Outlook and PowerPoint are a must. As the key point of contact for the Program, the Candidate should have superb organizational and time management skills as well a well-honed ability to take initiative and work effectively with a wide range of people. French and English language skills are preferred.

For more information and to find out how to apply, 

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The Immununodeficiency Clinic at the Toronto General Hospital is currently hiring a Research Analyst. This position involves working with the Ontario HIV Treatment Network Cohort Study.

This permanent full-time position includes collaborating with clinic MD's and a multidisciplinary health care teams in recruiting study participants; helping to manage a research trial; and assisting in data entry and maintenance of electronic and paper data filing systems.

The successful applicant should hold a Bachelors Degree in health related field or equivalent, have one to three years of appropriate clinical and/or professional experience (with at least one-year clinical research experience preferred) and possess excellent computer skills. 

For details about this position, 

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The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) is inviting abstracts for Research at the Front Lines: Influencing HIV Policy, Practice and Programs -- the 2011 OHTN Research Conference - that will be held in Toronto on November 14 and 15, 2011.

Abstracts should help prevent HIV and improve the health and well-being of people with HIV in the following areas:

• Scientific research
• Economic analyses
• Program evaluations
• Community-based interventions
• Public policy strategies

The OHTN also invite teams wishing to present a 'Special Session' to identify the chosen theme when submitting the abstracts.

2011 marks the 30th anniversary of the first reported case of HIV/AIDS. This year's conference will focus on research findings that enhance our knowledge and understanding of HIV, and have the potential to drive HIV policy, practice and programs in the fourth decade of HIV.

The annual OHTN Research Conference is a dynamic forum where researchers, clinicians, community service providers, policy makers and people living with HIV share recent research findings and discuss the implications for policy, practice and programs.

The abstract submission deadline is September 15, 2011.

NOTE:  The abstract submission deadline will not be extended.

For more information and to submit your abstract:   

View the Abstract Submission Guidelines (pdf) >>
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The OHTN Cohort Study (OCS) Governance Committee is seeking community members, clinicians and researchers from across Ontario to support the review and approval of all OCS research proposals and data releases.

The OHTN Cohort Study (OCS) is a cornerstone of the OHTN and is the first community-governed, prospective research study of people living with HIV. During the last five years, the OCS has:

• Built capacity for recruitment (5,000 participants) and research in 10 sites across Ontario
• Developed a rich new dataset including comprehensive social determinants of health and clinical information
• Strengthened data collection, extraction and analytical processes
• Engaged more than 40 Ontario scientists to develop relevant research proposals

The OHTN Cohort Study has contributed to both national (CANOC) and international (NA-ACCORD) cohort research collaborations.

For more information and to apply to the OCS Governance Committee,

See the Call for Applications (pdf) >> 

Community-Based HIV/AIDS Organizations are invited to apply for
research funding through the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN). The fund supports  activities that will ultimately enhance capacity to conduct Community Based Research. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2011.  

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Or contact Jennifer Major for more information.   

Positive Spaces Healthy Places (PSHP) is the first multi-year Community-based research initiative in Canada to examine housing and health in the context of HIV. PSHP is currently recruiting 200 - 300 people who have tested HIV negative in the past year. Participants' results will be compared to our already established group of 600 people living with HIV/AIDS.

This comparison group will help to provide more accurate estimates of the nature / strength of the housing stability and health relationships.

To Participate Or For More Information Please Call:
416-642-0181 / 1-866-301-2548

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The AIDS Candlelight Vigil honours, remembers and celebrates the lives of people who have died of AIDS. The annual community memorial recognizes those affected by and living with HIV/AIDS.

Doe O'Brien Teengs and Rick Lees will host the event.

When:     June 23, 2011, 9pm 

Where:    Cawthra Square Park

Toronto, ON

For more information, please contact 416-392-6878 or

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The International Society for Sexually Transmitted Disease Research will bring opinion leaders, researchers and clinicians from around the world together to share the latest research results, innovation, good practice and expertise. 

The 19^th Biennial meeting will explore the theme "From research to intervention: successes and challenges" through many sessions that focus on the use of research results to inform the implementation of better and more efficient clinical and public health practices.

When:       July 10 to 13, 2011

Where:      Quebec City Convention Centre
                Quebec City

For more information or to register, 

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The North American Housing and HIV/AIDS Research Summit VI will take place in New Orleans from September 21 to 23. The Summit will themed: Eliminating HIV/Health Disparities: Is Housing the Key to Ending the AIDS Crisis?

Keynote speakers will include Nigel Fisher, former CEO of UNICEF Canada and Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and Libby Davies, Member of Parliament for Vancouver East. 

Early-bird registration ends July 31, 2011. Scholarship opportunities are available for Ontario residents. 

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Fife House, Canada's largest provider of housing for people and families living with HIV/AIDS, added another award to its mantel recently when it received the Inspire Award. 

The inaugural Inspire Awards were presented by the LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Transgender Queer) community during an event on June 16 at Casa Loma.

The Inspire Awards honour people, businesses and organizations who work to change perceptions and prejudices. Other Inspire Award winners included:

Person of the year:           Micheal Bach

Youth of the year:             Leanne Isklander

Business of the year:        Sacred Sister

"The Inspire Award is broad recognition for us," says Keith Hambly, Executive Director of Fife House. "It recognizes what we do, how far we've come, and how we continue to adapt and continue to be flexible in meeting the needs of the community. We are very honoured to receive this award."

For more information, please see,
 

Fife House's Press Release >>