Canadian MSK Rehab Research NetworkThe Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network is hosting a Priority Setting Meeting on June 18th, 2024, at 1pm ET via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion of Network priorities including future initiatives, funding opportunities, and Network legacies.
Please email the research project coordinator for the Zoom link: rehabnet@uwo.ca.
We hope to see you there!
The Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network will be partnering with PAINtalks hosted by the Quebec Network of Junior Pain Investigators. The 9th edition of PAINtalks will take place via a hybrid format from the Gesù venue in Montreal on November 7th, 2024, at 6:30pm ET.
PAINtalks is a bilingual initiative, free and open to the public that utilizes TED-style presentations focused on the field of pain. Speakers are asked to discuss controversies and advancements in the field of pain.
Event details and registration can be found at: https://event.fourwaves.com/paintalks2024/pages
We are pleased to share the spring 2024 edition of the MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter!
MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter Spring 2024
It has been a busy and productive winter and spring for the Network and our researchers, and we are excited to share our news with the rehabilitation research community.
Included in this edition:
Thank you to those who shared their recent news, grant/publication successes and opportunities. You can reach out to me (rehabnet@uwo.ca) at any time if there is something you would like to share, either in our next newsletter or on our website!
Data Access
Anonymized and standardized data collected by the Quebec Back Pain Consortium from more than 6700 participants with low back pain are now available to be used by researchers to further contribute to chronic pain research.
Researchers should reach out for further details to: info@qprn.ca
The Quebec Back Pain Consortium is an initiative of the Quebec Pain Research Network (QPRN).
Learn more about the Quebec Back Pain Consortium at: https://qprn.ca/en/cohort-implementation-services/
The 4th International Symposium for Arthrogryposis hosted by the Shriners Hospital for Children will take place in Montreal on September 29th to October 1st, 2024. Pre-congress workshops will occur on Saturday September 28th.
Sessions, panels, and pre-congress workshops will centre around the symposium’s theme “From the womb to adulthood” and showcase experts in orthopedics, rehabilitation, genetics, neurology and people with lived experience from across the world. 
Abstract submissions are invited until May 1st and registration can be completed using this link: http://event.fourwaves.com/amcinternationalsymposium
All questions can be directed to: MonAMCProgram@shrinenet.org
The Institutes of Musculoskeletal Health & Arthritis (IMHA) are proud to host their 2024 webinar series on patient engagement in research.
This is a patient-led initiative from IMHA’s Patient Engagement Research Ambassadors (PERA) in collaboration with the For Patients, By Patients (PxP) platform.
The second webinar will be about motivations for being a patient partner in research. The webinar will be held on May 9th, 2024 from 4pm to 5:15pm ET.
Learn more about the webinar series at: https://pxphub.org/event/webinar-series-2024/
The CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) and the CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) will be hosting the Patient Engagement in Research 101 Workshop June 19th, 2024, from 1-3pm AT in Halifax, Nova Scotia or Online. The Workshop aims to support trainees in developing best practices for patient engagement in health research.
Attendance will be open to 45 trainees, 30 in-person and 15 virtual. Participants must Express Interest in the Workshop by April 30th, 2024, and decisions will be made by May 22nd, 2024.
To express interest please complete this survey: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nWSBYKMWtcvw9g
For more information on the Patient Engagement in Research 101 Workshop please visit this link: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/27297.html#a5
The ORS 2025 Annual Meeting will take place February 7th to 11th in Phoenix, Arizona. The Annual Meeting will bring the orthopaedic community together to take part in five days of workshops, learning sessions, networking, advocacy, and more. Attendees from various career stages and many disciplines will gather to learn about the latest innovations in orthopaedics.
The ORS Scientific Program Committee is seeking workshop applications for the Annual Meeting. Workshop applications must be submitted by April 22nd.
The ORS Research Council is seeking ideas for Symposia, Back to Basics, and Bench to Bedside sessions for the Annual Meeting. Ideas must be submitted by April 22nd.
The ORS is looking for suggestions for Spotlight Speakers for the Annual Meeting. Suggestions must be submitted by April 22nd.
Abstract submissions will be open from June 17th to August 26th, 2024.
Learn more about the Annual Meeting at: https://www.ors.org/2025annualmeeting/
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective January 1st, 2025. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree (post-doctoral experience an asset) in Kinesiology or a relevant area.
The application deadline is May 15th, 2024. Applications should be addressed to Dr. Gordon Bloom, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University.
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Julie Côté: julie.cote2@mcgill.ca
To apply please navigate to this link: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Currie-Gymnasium/Assistant-Associate-Professor_JR0000052351
Laval University is looking to hire a physiotherapy professor with the start date of January 1, 2025. The position includes teaching in the undergraduate and professional master’s programs in physiotherapy, independent research in physiotherapy or related disciplines, and supervision of students at all levels.
Please see this link for a full job description: Physiotherapy Job Posting Laval
The application package must be sent to: Mr. Richard Debigaré, Director, École des sciences de la réadaptation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, directionecole.rea@fmed.ulaval.ca
Phone: 418-656-2131 ext. 407215
1050 Avenue de la Médecine, Room 4770, Quebec City, Quebec, G1V 0A6