The MSK Rehab Research Network is excited to offer an interactive trainee summer school on outcome measurement. Topics include measurement theory, properties and how they are assessed, as well as a focus on patient engagement.
Participants will also gain hands-on experience at the state-of-the-art Wolf Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab (WOBL) and the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC).
Speakers: Dr. Trevor Birmingham, Dr. Lisa Carlesso, Dr. Joy MacDermid, Dr. Tara Packham as well as patient partners.
This event is free and open to trainees of all levels who are involved in MSK rehabilitation research at a Canadian university. The event will be capped at a maximum of 25 participants to ensure an interactive, hands-on experience for all.
Applications will be assessed on a first come, first serve basis and evaluated on alignment with Network priorities.
Key Concepts Covered:
Pain
Muscle Strength and Endurance
Joint Motion and Kinematics
Balance
Gait
Sensibility
Patient-reported Outcomes
Performance-based functional tests
Expected Trainee Outputs:
Develop an outcome measurement strategy for your own research program
A plan for partnering with patients/persons with lived experience in your research
Tentative Schedule
July 31
August 1
August 2
August 3
August 4
Morning Arrival
Morning Lectures
Morning Lectures
Morning Lectures
Patient & PWLE Session
Afternoon Registration
Lab Testing & Measurement (WOBL)
Lab Testing & Measurement (HULC)
Performance Based Tests
Wrap-Up and Departure
Travel & Accommodations:
On-campus accommodations are available for non-Western students at Ontario Hall Residence. This residence is located directly across from Elborn College, where most sessions will be taking place. Accommodation costs will be covered and include hot breakfast. Daily lunches will be provided for all participants.
Details on bookings will be provided following your acceptance into the summer school.
Non-local participants will be required to arrange their own travel to London and local transport to/from Western University. Following the event, the Network will reimburse up to $500 in CIHR-eligible travel expenses per person.
Some walking or local transit may be required between classrooms and lab locations on and near campus. Please make note of any mobility challenges you may have so we can accommodate as best as possible.
Any questions can be directed to Ryan Power (rehabnet@uwo.ca)
The MSK Rehab Research Network is thrilled to partner with REPAR (Quebec Rehab Research Network) as they host a Trainee Summer School focused on artificial intelligence use in rehabilitation research.
The Rehab Network has secured five spots in the summer school open to Network trainees and will be covering the registration and accommodation costs ($875) as well as up to $500 in travel expense reimbursements.
Please note that all instruction and presentations will be conducted in French. Therefore, any interested trainees must be able to fully understand spoken French. Full information is available here:
Dr. Isabel B. Rodrigues received the Hamilton Health Sciences New Investigator Fund ($50,000) as principal investigator to help support her study on the feasibility of measuring sedentary behaviour in older adults who are frail. The study is a collaborative study between the departments of medicine, engineering, and kinesiology.
Older adults who are frail are more likely to be sedentary. Currently, it is unclear which types of interventions work to decrease sedentary behaviour, especially among older adults who are frail. We also have limited tools that accurately assess the context of sedentary behaviour. Context is defined as the purpose, location, posture, and social environment of the behaviour. The purpose of the Mapping Sedentary Behaviour (MAPS-B) study will be to determine the feasibility of assessing the context of sedentary behaviour using objective and subjective measures. The results of the MAPS-B study will be used to understand how we can accurately and reliably measure sedentary behaviour and what types of sedentary behaviours older adults engage in.
UPDATE MARCH 1O, 2023: due to the overwhelming response to this opportunity, application intake is currently closed as we assess available funds. Thank you for your interest in this competition!
We are pleased to announce the return of our annual Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network Trainee Travel Awards. 2023 will mark our fifth Trainee Awards competition and up to $20,000 in total funding is available to:
foster the development of future leaders in MSK health rehabilitation research;
enhance the number of trainees involved in transdisciplinary musculoskeletal health rehabilitation research;
support the career advancement of trainees; and
support each trainee financially
Call for Applications: February 15th, 2023
Funds Available
In 2023 the Network will be offering a total of up to $20,000 in three tiers of stipends based on travel distance:
Within Province or Virtual Presentation – up to $500 per award
Neighbouring Province (ex. Ontario to Quebec, Alberta to BC) – up to $1,500 per award
National or International Travel – up to $2,000 per award
These awards are intended to cover conference travel and registration expenses to attend a conference at which the trainee has been invited to present their research. Applicants will submit expenses or a proposed budget of CIHR-eligible costs and awarded funds will be given based on incurred expenses up to the maximum of each funding tier above. Applicants will be eligible for a maximum of one (1) award per calendar year.
Description
The purpose of the award is to assist with travel expenses for trainees to present their research at a conference related to MSK rehabilitation research (via poster, oral or other form of presentation). Note that funding will be subject to abstract submission and approval at the conference you plan to attend. Oral/podium presentation invitations may be given preference over poster presentations.
This form of awards allows the Network to fund a much larger number of trainees this year than traditional awards and provide additional professional development opportunities not covered by their current funding. Please note that additional funding and experiential opportunities will be launched by the MSK Rehab Research Network throughout 2023.
Deadline
Rolling applications through September 1st, 2023 or until a total of $20,000 has been awarded. First funding decisions will be made by March 15th, 2023 and subsequent decisions will be made within two weeks of receiving application. Please note that due to high demand in 2022, all available funds were awarded within two months of launching – be sure to apply early!
Eligibility Criteria
outstanding potential to contribute to MSK health rehabilitation research;
registered as a full-time graduate student, postdoctoral fellow or clinician scientist in training;
accepted to an accredited program;
supervised (mentored) by a current Network Member;
engaged in research that is clearly relevant to MSK health rehabilitation
Expectations
indicate which conference(s) at which you will be presenting, including travel distance. Please indicate whether you have been invited for a podium or poster presentation
include a proposed budget and justification of funds for travel to a national or international conference specific to MSK rehabilitation research
provide details on the research topic for the conference at which you will attend and present your project
submit reporting, as requested by network training and mentoring group
Professor and Director of Disability and Rehabilitation
170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia Full-time
Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.
Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.
The Hopkins Centre: Research for Rehabilitation and Resilience is a joint initiative between the Division of Rehabilitation, Metro South Hospital and Health Service and Griffith University. It sits within the Health Group and is an integral part of Griffith’s suite of disability and rehabilitation research program. Metro South Health and Griffith University have a strong history of collaboration on recovery, rehabilitation & resilience research and service development.
The Centre is leading the way in interdisciplinary applied research that examines disability and rehabilitation practices, services and systems. It provides a vehicle for driving improvements in service delivery by facilitating research that is embedded in practice and translates into meaningful outcomes for people who have injuries and disability.
Job Description
About the Opportunity In this position, you will be involved in leading a range of activities of strategic relevance to The Hopkins Centre.
Key responsibilities include:
Play a significant leadership role, building our focus on implementing excellent research and translating evidence to improve quality of life for people injured in road traffic crashes.
Develop growth and funding strategies to ensure the reputation and trajectory of the Centre are maintained.
Provide leadership and collegial management of the Centre’s core funding
Build an integrated and collaborative approach to the management of the Centre
Lead and manage complex cross-sectoral initiatives, strategic plan, ongoing research quality, research outcomes and partnerships
Develop the profile of the Centre in collaboration with the Health Group and Metro South leadership teams and relevant committees
Be a leading authority in the relevant discipline or area of expertise and contribute to the advancement of knowledge through a diverse range of distinguished research contributions
Provide academic leadership ensuring consistently high-quality experiences and outcomes are achieved for higher degree research (HDR) candidates.
This is a full time, fixed term position for 5 years based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. It is expected that the successful candidate will be available to attend campus in person as a normal requirement of the role.
Salary Range
The base salary for a Professor (Level E) position is $190,262 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package is $222,606 per annum.
Qualifications
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:
An internationally competitive research track record in a discipline area related to the Hopkins Centre and the core MAIC-funded Programs, including demonstrable evidence high level research translation, ability to attract funding and produce high quality publications.
A PhD in a relevant area of rehabilitation with demonstrated significant post-doctoral research experience, preferably with exposure to CTP or lifetime care schemes.
Demonstrated skills and experience in research design and methods that are applicable in complex rehabilitation settings.
Demonstrated excellence and achievement in leadership including the ability to build strong, sustainable and diverse teams, manage resources within a budget, and coordinate a broad range of academic and research functions in line with strategic objectives.
Knowledge and experience of working across sectors, and integrating knowledge from allied health, medical, community services, policy/sociolegal and scientific research, understanding of evaluation models and designing applied research that is embedded in industry/clinical practice and policies.
Ability to analyse information, summarise findings and present in ways easily understandable to decision makers and stakeholders.
Experience supporting and mentoring staff and members from partner organisations with diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences.
Experience working with governing bodies, Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards.
An internationally competitive research track record in a discipline area related to the Hopkins Centre and the core MAIC-funded Programs, including demonstrable evidence high level research translation, ability to attract funding and produce high quality publications.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and productive relationships with all stakeholders (public private, not for profit, along with considerable experience in successfully leading inter-disciplinary research teams and in facilitating cross-disciplinary team building.
Additional information How to Apply Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the ‘About You’ criteria and the position description: PD_ProfessorDirector)
Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.
Visa sponsorship is possible for this appointment for candidates who do not hold valid Australian work rights.
Why Join Griffith? We offer:
Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance
Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.
Griffith’s strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact Professor Elizabeth Kendall on e.kendall@griffith.edu.au
For application queries, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner, on j.dhall@griffith.edu.au
Closing date: Monday 6 March 2023 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
The Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network is excited to partner with Western’s Bone & Joint Institute for the upcoming BJI Showcase Series on February 24, 2023 at 2:00PM EST.
Join Rehab Network trainee members Dr. Harvi Hart (Western) and Dr. Jesse Charlton (UBC) for engaging presentations and discussion on wearable technologies and gait biomechanics research performed outside of the lab.
Please see the poster below for full details and Zoom log-in link. We hope to see many of our Rehab Network members online!
Be a part of the 78th ASSH Annual Meeting, scheduled for October 5-7, 2023, in Toronto, Ontario. Read the important policies and guidelines and submit your Instructional Course and Symposia proposals by November 15, 2022. Questions may be directed to abstracts@assh.org.
Target audience: Clinicians and academic researchers interested in knee osteoarthritis.
This webinar will consist of six individual talks which will cover recent advances in our understanding of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and showcase potential new treatments for this disease. The webinar will draw together academic leaders from across different disciplines, including biomechanics, motor control, joint biology and pain science. Throughout the webinar, there will be a focus on using new research insights to create technology-based interventions which have potential to offer symptomatic relief and potentially slow disease progression for people with knee OA. It is envisaged that this webinar will form a platform for future interdisciplinary collaboration. The individual talks are:
Mechanisms of pain in OA (Prof Terry O’Neil)
Structural changes in knee OA and the link between biomechanical loading and biological signalling (Prof Deborah Mason)
The impact of altered muscular activation patterns in knee OA (Prof Cheryl Hubley-Kozey)
Movement retraining approaches for knee OA (Prof Jaap Halaar)
Brain plasticity in osteoarthritis: potential for new smart neurotherapies (Prof Anthony Jones)
Postural mechanisms and altered muscle coordination in knee OA: the use of muscle biofeedback training (Dr Steve Preece)
Each talk will last 20-25 minutes and there will be time at the end of each talk for discussion.
Prof Terry O’Neil is a consultant rheumatologist and a professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Manchester, UK. His research focuses on the design and conduct of clinical trials of therapies for osteoarthritis.
Prof Deborah Mason is the director of Preclinical Research at the Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre, University of Cardiff, UK. Her research focuses on signalling mechanisms that regulate bone and cartilage turnover with the aim of developing therapeutic and diagnostic targets for musculoskeletal diseases.
Prof Cheryl Hubly-Kozey is the co-director of the Dynamics of Human Motion Laboratory, Dalhousie University, Canada. Her research focuses on understanding the role that muscles play in osteoarthritis processes and in identifying biomechanical targets that can form the basis for early non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical interventions.
Prof Jaap Haalar is a professor of Clinical Biomechatronics at the Delp University of Technology, Netherlands. His research focuses on the development of biomechanical models of different movement disorders to inform clinical decision making. His more recent work focuses on the biomechanics of gait in knee osteoarthritis.
Prof Anthony Jones is a consultant rheumatologist and emeritus professor of Neuro-rheumatology at the Manchester University, UK. His research focuses on the use of functional brain imaging to understand normal and abnormal mechanisms of pain perception and he is using these insights to develop new cognitive interventions for chronic pain.
Prof Steve Preece is the director of the Health Sciences Research Centre at the University of Salford, UK. His research seeks to explore mechanisms which may underlie altered muscle coordination in knee osteoarthritis and to use this understanding to develop new conservative intervention for the disease.
July 31 – August 4 | Western University
