No Images? Click here February 2018 Department researchers score big in CIHR competitionDepartment member Dawei Zhang is hard at work in his research lab. Congratulations to three Department of Pediatrics researchers who are sharing $2.8 million in 2018 CIHR project grants. Jason Dyck, Richard Lehner and Dawei Zhang were all successful in their project applications. Our department success rate in this competition was 17 per cent, higher than the national rate of 15 per cent, and the U of A rate of 16 per cent. Read about Zhang's research project below and watch for profiles of Richard Lehner and Jason Dyck's in upcoming issues of Pediatric Pulse. Give a warm welcome to our new facultyPatricia Kawada, Lillian Lim and Thilinie Rajapakse joined the Department of Pediatrics this month. (l-r) There are a lot of fresh faces in the department this month. Please join us in welcoming our newest faculty members: Patricia Kawada – Clinical Lecturer, Gastroenterolog & Nutrition (effective January 4, 2018).
Lillian Lim – Assistant Professor, Rheumatology (effective January 4, 2018).
Thilinie Rajapakse – Assistant Professor, Neurology (effective January 1, 2018).
Finding the best ways to manage kid's physical painSamina Ali (r) talks with a patient and her mother in the University of Alberta Hospital. The No Ouch study continues to spread the message that we need to be better at treating pain in children in an emergency room situation. Samina Ali, pediatric emergency physician and lead researcher, was interviewed by Alberta Primetime about the importance of the project, and the long-term consequences untreated pain can have. Watch the Alberta Primetime segment about the No Ouch study. Teens gain knowledge, confidence and communication skills to navigate the health care systemResearch coordinator Kathryn Rankin, Andrew Mackie and nurse practioner Jody Gingrich are helping teens with congenital heart disease take control of their health. (l-r) Pediatric cardiologist Andrew Mackie was surprised by the number of adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) “lost to follow up" - they aren't attending a cardiology clinic for five or even 10 years, after spending much of their childhood engaged with specialized health care teams in the pediatric world. Even more disturbing was Mackie's experience with older teens that ended up in emergency rooms with very serious complications that may have been avoided if they had proper follow up care. “We work so hard as cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses and other allied health providers looking after these kids in early childhood,” explains Mackie. “So to then lose contact with them at 18-19 years of age is unfortunate. After all we’ve invested in them, we can’t simply drop the ball 18 years later.” Resident video provides a fun promo at CaRMS interviewsGeneral Pediatrics Program Director Mark Belletrutti in the CaRMS welcome video - click the picture to watch. The Annual CaRMS interviews for the general pediatrics and pediatric neurology programs took place between January 29 and February 1. One hundred and one Canadian medical graduates were interviewed for general pediatric residency positions; twelve interviewed for pediatric neurology residency positions. Seven Alberta international medical graduates were also interviewed during the week. The program directors and administrators sincerely thank all faculty, staff and residents who assisted with file review, interviews, tours and coming out to the meet-and-greet lunches. In the meantime, we strongly encourage you to click the picture above - it will take you to a fantastic promotional video prepared by our current residents encouraging interviewees to choose the University of Alberta. You won't regret it. Save the date: Pediatrics Research Day May 16Charlene Nielsen and Osnat Wine (l-r) display DoMiNO project research at Pediatric Research Day 2017.. The fifth annual Pediatric Research Day will take place Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Abstract submission and registration will be open soon - watch your email for more information. Pediatric Research Day Save the date: Pediatric Trainee Farewell, June 20Egidio Spinelli (subspecialty resident), Ashley Bahry (graduate student) and Joel Semeniuk (general pediatric resident) cut the cake to honour colleagues at the 2017 Pediatric Trainee Farewell. Mark your calendars for the Trainee Farewell Wednesday, June 20, 2018. All faculty, staff and learners in the department are invited. Pediatric Trainee Farewell Get your tickets now: Rich Man Poor Man DinnerThe annual Rich Man Poor Man dinner will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at St. Basil's Cultural Centre. In keeping with the theme, for only $100, one person in eight will have a prime rib dinner and the rest will eat delicious perogies. Missed an issue of Pediatric Pulse? Check out the archive!If you missed an issue of the Pediatric Pulse, don't worry! You can now access the Pediatric Pulse archive through the DoP Faculty & Staff site. The page is accessible through Quick Links on the Pediatrics website ('For Faculty & Staff') and you will need to log in with your CCID. You can also find the department's governance, organizational chart and committee listing the first section of a department intranet for faculty, staff and learners. New drugs that will protect the brain in children with malariaThe CIHR New Investigator grants in Maternal Reproductive, Child and Youth Health were announced last month; out of only 24 national research awards, five UAlberta-based researchers were given the opportunity to carry out their innovative work in these areas. Michael Hawkes, assistant professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, his CIHR grant to study new anticancer drugs that can be repurposed to protect the brain of children with cerebral malaria. The implications this research could have worldwide impact The implications of Hawkes' research globally could be staggering - read on to find out more. Worklife ResourcesThe University of Alberta is a great place to work, with access to many programs, services and resources for faculty and staff. Please visit Human Resource Services Learning and Development for more information or the Learning Shop Calendar for upcoming courses and workshops.
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