As CFID members are aware, the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2020, scheduled to take place in Vancouver, BC (April 29 to May 2) has been cancelled. Clearly, in light of the COVID-19 situation, the right decision was made. While the Conference has been cancelled, CFID is moving ahead with a safe and hopefully […]
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Call for Applications
CFID is now accepting applications for the following Awards, Grants and Studentships for 2020! Awards: John M. Embil Mentorship Award in Infectious Diseases Juan A. Embil Trainee Award for Excellence in Infectious Diseases Research Grants and Studentships: altona Diagnostics Canada Medical Student Research Award AMMI Canada Medical Student Research Grant CFID Safe Drinking Water Pilot […]
Mid-Career ID Workshop, Vancouver, March 25-27, 2020
In partnership with the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) and the Sepsis Network, CFID will be holding a second Professional Development Workshop for Infectious Disease Researchers. This workshop will address this learning gap and offer participants the chance to learn from those with a wealth of experience in such domains as academic leadership, commercializing […]
2019 Bug Run
The Rideau Canal in Ottawa was the beautiful setting for the 5th Annual Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID) Bug Run that took place at the AMMI Canada CACMID Annual Conference. The canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with 47 locks and 52 dams, constructed after the War of 1812, to provide a secure […]
Professional Development Workshop for Canadian Virologists
This workshop, co-chaired by Dr. Curtis Cooper (University of Ottawa) and Dr. Susan Richardson (University of Toronto), brought together two leading infectious disease based organizations: the Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID) and the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR). Date: Wednesday March 21 – Friday March 23, 2018 Location: Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Banff, AB […]