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- Vol. 4 Issue 1
News Releases
Week of Oct. 15, 2007
Research and Education Grants Improve Critical Care
Critical care investigators from Toronto, Hamilton, Edmonton and Calgary will share in $100,000 in grants this year from the Canadian Intensive Care Foundation (CICF) for research to improve the quality of care in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The release of 2007 grants surpasses the $1-million level for Foundation-initiated studies in recent years.
The Foundation awards grants annually for research projects - on or before Canadian Intensive Care Awareness Week - October 15-21 this year. The week is designed to create awareness across the nation for the importance of critical care health and the need to advance critical care research and education. Intensive care awareness week also acknowledges the highly-trained professionals who care for the critically ill. The CICF provided more than $40,000 during this past year in support of critical care educational activities and literature for all critical care disciplines such as medicine, nursing and respiratory therapy.
"We raise funds for life-saving intensive care research and education. Saving lives in a crisis situation is what we are all about," said CICF Chair Lowell Jackson of Calgary. The development of life-saving techniques through research today will ensure that critical care patients of tomorrow get the best of care, and a greater chance of survival, he noted. Jackson added, "Researchers depend on the help of donors and volunteers from Canadian centres who continue to step up, contribute, and make a difference.
Grant Submissions Research Review Committee
In awarding grants, both internal and external experts grade submissions for their originality, clinical significance, methodology, data analysis and feasibility. Dr. Jacques Lacroix of Montreal led the review committee which included critical care specialists in specific areas of study.
Dr. Lacroix said the sure strategy for success in the mission of the Foundation is to invest in the most talented people through a rigorous and fair competitive process. “With this in mind the Foundation has consistently supported talented young researchers seeking to break into the competitive world of research and senior investigators embarking on new research directions.”
You can help
At any time, Canadians find themselves in urgent need of intensive care. At this critical point, research and education is most valuable. In ICUs, knowledge can have the biggest impact on who lives, and who does not. The CICF website at www.cicf.ca has a wealth of information about intensive care research and education and how to support future fundraising activities.
CICF Mission
Incorporated in 1992, the CICF exists to improve the care of critically ill patients by raising funds for basis clinical research related to critical illness. The organization also supports the education of health professionals in the care of the critically ill.
CICF NAMES TOP RESEARCH GRANT FOR 2008/09 IN RECOGNITION OF TED AND ENID JANSEN
CICF Chair Dr. Cindy Hamielec is pleased to announce the Foundation has named the Top Research Grant for 2008/09 in recognition of Ted and Enid Jansen, a philanthropic couple from Calgary with a history of support for critical care research and professional development. Dr. Hamielec said the intensive care community appreciates their lasting relationship with the Jansens and other Canadians who commit funds to initiate more studies by researchers in intensive care and related fields.
They give when nobody is looking. They help without expecting any praise or publicity. They support critical care research and other causes because they worry about their own health needs and those of others.
"It's better to give with a warm heart than a cold hand," says Enid Jansen of the couple's philanthropy.
Learn more about the Jansens' generous support of the CICF here.
A Note From The Ministry Of Health
The Honourable A. Anne McLellan Congratulates the CICF on Canadian Intensive Care Week
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