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Innovations in increasing the use of research in policy
John N. Lavis, Director of the McMaster Health Forum, recently presented at the 2015 NHMRC Symposium on Research Translation in Sydney, Australia. His presentation addressed various kinds of rese… Read more -
The Science of Alzheimer’s - summary from public talk
The McMaster Health Forum, with support from the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative, recently hosted a public talk to examine the latest research into risks, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’… Read more -
PHC Evidence -- powered by Health Systems Evidence -- supports evidence-informed primary health care in low- and middle-income countries
The McMaster Health Forum is proud to support the launch of the Primary Health Care Performance Initiative (PHCPI). As part of this initiative, PHC Evidence provides access to the best available resea… Read more -
McMaster Health Forum Student Leadership Team Open House
The McMaster Health Forum is a leading hub for improving health outcomes through evidence-based health policies. To increase student involvement, the McMaster Health Forum Student Leadership Team is h… Read more -
Forum extends its global influence by supporting evidence-informed policymaking in the Caribbean
The McMaster Health Forum’s work to support evidence-informed health systems has been used as a model for the development of the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s (CARPHA) Knowledge Transla… Read more -
Queen Elizabeth Scholarships – Forum now accepting applications
The McMaster Health Forum is now accepting applications for the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship (QES) program. Through the QES program, McMaster University will participate in … Read more -
Aging, disability and technology: Understanding and advancing Canadian policies for technology access
The McMaster Health Forum is pleased to announce that Michael Wilson (Assistant Director, McMaster Health Forum) and Rosalie Wang (Assistant Professor, University of Toronto) are one of 25 teams of re… Read more -
The science of Alzheimer’s: where are we going?
Alzheimer’s disease, one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people, has been recognized by the World Health Organization as a public health priority. Despite the increa… Read more -
Postdoctoral Research Fellow sought for joint fellowship through IATSL and the McMaster Health Forum
A Postdoctoral Research Fellow is sought for a unique joint fellowship through the IATSL in Toronto and the McMaster Health Forum in Hamilton. The fellowship will be full-time, one year with possible … Read more -
Advancing the development of national childhood cancer-care strategies in Latin America
The McMaster Health Forum, in partnership with the Union for International Cancer Control, recently convened a stakeholder dialogue on the subject of advancing the development of national childhood ca… Read more -
Impact of Health Systems Strengthening on Health
Yesterday, USAID’s Office of Health Systems released a major new report, which presents a significant body of evidence linking health systems strengthening interventions to measurable impacts on… Read more -
Cochrane Canada webinar recordings released
Cochrane Canada recently published the recordings from the Cochrane Canada Live! webinar series held earlier this year. Three of these webinars featured experts from the McMaster Health Forum. Stakeho… Read more -
The Evidence on Active Living and Optimal Aging
The McMaster Health Forum, with support from the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative, recently hosted a public talk to examine the latest evidence on the benefits of, and simple strategies to form lastin… Read more -
Student opportunities - Forum now accepting applications for 2015 fall/winter positions
As part of its commitment to prepare action-oriented leaders in addressing pressing health challenges creatively, the Forum is offering exciting job opportunities for undergraduate students. McMaster … Read more -
Wearable technologies and their impact on optimal aging
The McMaster Health Forum, with support from the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative, recently hosted a public talk to examine the latest evidence on wearable technologies and the impact of these devices… Read more -
The Forum is hiring. Apply now to join our team as the Senior Lead of Programs
We are looking for an individual to join our team as Senior Lead of Programs, bringing the experience, skills and drive required in our high-demand, fast paced environment – where multiple simul… Read more -
Optimizing Clinical Practice in Ontario Based on Data, Evidence and Guidelines
Optimizing clinical practice based on data, evidence and guidelines is a challenge faced in every health system around the world. The way the challenge manifests itself at the level of the patient has… Read more -
McMaster Health Forum Student Leadership Team - Call for Applications
The McMaster Health Forum Student Leadership Team is currently recruiting members for the 2015-16 academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for students to become a part of the Forum community a… Read more -
Active Living: How to Form Healthy Habits for Optimal Aging
Physical activity at all ages is essential to healthy aging. Despite the growing awareness of the dangers of our modern sedentary lifestyles, keeping active can be a challenge. Join BodyBreak’s … Read more
