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FORWARD

LOOKING
FORWARD
ANNUAL REPORT 2010-11
MISSION
The mission of the NSHRF is to
improve the health of Nova Scotians
through health research.
Front Cover: Here Nor There – Damien Worth, First Place, The NSHRF Art in Health Award
CONTENTS
A Message from the Chair
1
Health Research Project Grants Peer Review Committees
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A Message from the CEO
2
Student Research Awards Peer Review Committees
28
Key Achievements
3
Centre Art Spread
29
A Decade of Leading and Succeeding
5
Dr. Geoff Maksym – Growing Research with the NSHRF
31
Working Provincially and Nationally
7
Research Enterprise Development Initiatives (REDI): Funded Recipients
9
Creating Research Capacity at Northwood
35
Health Research Grants: Funded Recipients
12
The Quest: The John Ruedy Award – Robin Urquhart
37
CIHR Partnerships for Health System Improvement: Funded Recipients
15
Unsung Hero – Janice Kaffer, The Value of Health Research
39
CIHR - Nova Scotia Regional Partnership Program: Funded Recipients
16
Student Research Awards: Funded Recipients
17
About NSHRF
49
Knowledge Programs: Helping Researchers and Decision
25
The NSHRF Art in Health Award (NSCAD Award)
52
Camille Angus – Researcher on the Move 33
Financial Information 40
Makers Integrate Evidence
Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation | Annual Report 2010-2011
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
This report shows the Foundation’s dedication to improving
the health of Nova Scotians through health research and
their support for health researchers in Nova Scotia.
2010 marked a decade of leading and
This recognition and work can be attributed to the capable staff at the
succeeding for the Nova Scotia Health
Foundation. NSHRF staff are often called on to lend their expertise to
Research Foundation (NSHRF). It was
committees and projects both provincially and nationally – and the NSHRF
a decade of providing leadership and
Board is very proud of these external contributions. Krista Connell, CEO,
mentorship in the field of health research.
was elected to the Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy
Over the past ten years, the Foundation has grown into the organization
Research Board of Directors and reappointed to the Health Services and
it is today. Members of the Board believe in what the NSHRF has done, is
Policy Research Institutes Advisory Board, Institute of Health Services
doing, and what they will do in the future. We can expect the Foundation’s
and Policy Research, Canadian Institutes of Health Research. These
next decade to be one of growth and leadership. This report shows that this
appointments help spread the word of the great work happening in Nova
growth has already begun.
Scotia and show NSHRF’s support of health research and policy.
This year, the government of Nova Scotia asked the NSHRF to act as
Through these examples we see the value of the NSHRF, the quality of
the secretariat for the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy Advisory
researchers NSHRF funds, and the special projects with which they are
Committee as they work to develop recommendations for the province’s
involved. The staff at NSHRF and the researchers funded by NSHRF are
Mental Health and Addictions Strategy. This work not only shows the
an excellent resource to Nova Scotians and Canadians. We can be proud of
NSHRF’s support for the health of Nova Scotians, but also shows the
their work and the support they offer.
province’s trust in the NSHRF. This is just one example of how, in a time
when we are challenged financially, the Foundation is enhancing its
role provincially.
This report details the Foundation’s dedication to improving the health
of Nova Scotians through health research and the support for health
researchers in Nova Scotia. It demonstrates the hard work and skills of the
The role of the NSHRF is also growing nationally. The Foundation is leading
NSHRF staff – a group that I am proud to work with, as are my colleagues
the development of the Pan-Canadian Health Human Resources Toolkit.
on the Board. The members of the NSHRF Board are a dedicated group of
This Health Canada funded project will help decision makers address
volunteers who believe strongly in the importance of health research to the
health service delivery needs across the country and ultimately work to
citizens of Nova Scotia.
help improve health care. The NSHRF also held a national Knowledge
Translation Conference this year. The conference brought together
knowledge translation (KT) experts to develop a better informed KT agenda
and a better understanding of how integrated KT can facilitate moving
knowledge to action.
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Jean Gray
Chair
A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
The theme of this Annual Report is Looking Forward. After a year long
• The continued evolution of the Knowledge
celebration of our first ten years, this theme is particularly appropriate.
Programs, in particular those elements
Although this is the theme for the report, it is not a unique circumstance
specifically targeted to enhancing informed
for the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF). We are often
decision making in the province, the
described as a ‘forward looking organization.’ In fact, because of this, one
continuation and ultimate completion of our
of the most common requests our team members receive is for input and
support to the Mental Health and Addictions
assistance in the strategic planning exercises of other organizations.
Strategy Advisory Committee – this work
has been both tremendously challenging
The process NSHRF designed for the establishment of health research
priorities (listed on page 49) has been described as an important innovation
in a collaborative approach to priority setting with real community and
and rewarding thus far and an important
contribution to the health and well being of
all Nova Scotians;
stakeholder involvement/engagement. This approach has received
international attention and has been adopted/adapted by numerous
• Representing the interests of Nova Scotia at the national level
agencies, government departments and organizations both within Nova
through the committees and Boards our team members sit
Scotia and across Canada.
on, especially Consortia Advancing Standards in Research
Administration Information (CASRAI). Through our membership with
NSHRF consistently finds itself on the vanguard of innovation. This past
this organization, we can influence the development of standards for
year saw a new Program delivery team in place at the foundation. Being
semantics and format of research administration data; and
a small organization, the departure of a team member represents a
significant loss of corporate memory, so the orientation process becomes
critical. We turned to our sister agencies nationally; Canadian Institutes
of Health Research (CIHR) and The Canadian Cochrane Centre, inviting
• Partnering on key CIHR initiatives, including the Strategy for Patient
Oriented Research and Community Based Primary Health Care
Research team competitions.
them to join us in the development and delivery of orientation on the state
The most important asset of any organization is its people – I firmly
of Knowledge Translation in the country and to provide an overview of
believe this, and in fact we live it here at NSHRF. I want to acknowledge
theirs and other organizations involved in supporting health research at
the amazing NSHRF team, their skill, knowledge and dedication serve
the national level. This approach was extremely successful, not only in
the people of Nova Scotia in a way that most organizations strive for, and
providing our team with the latest and greatest information to assist them
few achieve.
in their work with Nova Scotians, but it was also very attractive to other
provincial and national agencies. A formal national program based on
NSHRF’s approach to orientation is being discussed. Our influence has a
long reach.
In closing, the thing I look most forward to is coming to work everyday
and working with this incredible team to serve the people of our beautiful
province.
Because we are forward looking there are many things that I am looking
forward to, including:
• The launch of our newly designed programs for research trainee
funding – the Scotia Support Grant and the Scotia Scholarship;
Krista Connell
CEO
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
2010-11 was a memorable year for the Foundation. We wrapped up our
10th anniversary celebrations, supported Nova Scotia health researchers
and the provincial government, and continued to strengthen our reputation
nationally. The following are highlights of our key achievements throughout
the year.
SEPTEMBER 2010
NOVEMBER 2010
MAY 2010
Partnered with the Heart and Stroke
Began working with the Mental Health
Launched the new Research Enterprise
Foundation of Nova Scotia on the inaugural
and Addictions Strategy Advisory
Development Initiatives (REDI) to include the
BrightRed Student Research Award.
Committee on a Mental Health and
Research Skills Award, the Team Development
Award, and the Catalyst Award.
Presented the NSHRF Art Awards at the
Honored the recipients of the Student
Addictions Strategy for Nova Scotia.
Research Awards and announced the
Co-sponsored the Science Media
Quest winner.
Centre of Canada symposium on media
NSCAD University graduation ceremony.
and science.
JUNE 2010
OCTOBER 2010
Awarded ten Decade Award Scholarships to high
Co-hosted the Health Accord Symposium
school graduates across the province.
with CIHR, which brought together expert
researchers and key health policy and
Held the Improving Health Care and Health
Systems with Knowledge Translation national
conference in partnership with the Canadian
Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
decision makers from across Canada.
JANUARY 2011
Began consultations across Nova Scotia for
a provincial Mental Health and Addictions
MARCH 2011
Strategy.
Became an executive member of the
Inaugural meeting of the Knowledge Needs
Consortia Advancing Standards in
Prioritization Committee.
Research Administration Information
(CASRAI). Through our membership
Launched the Establishment Grant (previously
various provincial stakeholders can
HRPG) and the Development/Innovative
become involved.
(previously part of Capacity Programs) Grant
Launched our new website design.
under Research Program.
DECEMBER 2010
FEBRUARY 2011
Inducted the ten inaugural members to the
Received Health Canada funding to develop a national
Decade Club.
web-based toolkit for Health Human Resource (HHR)
Celebrated funded recipients, 10 th
planning and forecasting.
anniversary awards recipients and a decade
The Rapid Knowledge Synthesis and Jurisdictional
of leading and succeeding.
Review Funding opportunities were launched.
Launched the Scotia Support Grant to help research
programs recruit and fund top research trainees based
on evaluation of the research learning environment.
A DECADE OF LEADING AND SUCCEEDING
A celebration!
2010 marked our 10th anniversary – a
decade of leading and succeeding. It was
an opportunity to look back over the past
ten years and to look ahead at the next
ten. Over the past ten years, we have
built a strong reputation provincially,
DECADE AWARDS
To help spread the word of health research amongst young minds and spark
park their
ship
interest in the field, we launched the Decade Awards – a $10,000 scholarship
opportunity for those graduating high school in Nova Scotia. Students were asked to
interview a Nova Scotia researcher as well as an individual who is familiar with
th the
topic and submit an essay on why health research on their topic is important to them
or their community.
We received a number of high-quality submissions on topics that reflected our own
broad definition of health and our support of health research in diverse fields, making
it a tough decision for our Review Committee to choose the recipients. The following
ten recipients – one for each school board and an overall provincial winner – were
presented the award at their high school graduations.
To acknowledge their great work, the winning essays were published in a special
2010 Decade Awards booklet. The PDF version can be found on our website
(www.nshrf.ca).
nationally, and internationally. Many of
Provincial Winner
Nova Scotia’s researchers are making
Kurtis Turnbull
Pictou Academy, Chignecto-Central Regional School Board
significant impacts at these levels
and we look forward to continuing to
support them. To help celebrate our 10th
anniversary and the success of Nova
Scotia health researchers, we undertook
three initiatives to spread the word of
health research in Nova Scotia.
Winners by School District
Kenneth Wheadon
Horton High School
Annapolis Valley Regional School
Board
Brandon Toner
Memorial High School
Cape Breton Victoria Regional School
Board
Lara Thomas
Northumberland Regional High
Chignecto-Central Regional School
Board
Ashley Robinson
École du Carrefour
Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial
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Margaret Michael
Citadel High School
Halifax Regional School Board
Lauren Sylliboy
Chief Allison Bernard High School
Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey
Janine Bressmer
Park View Education
South Shore Regional School Board
Josee van den Hoogan
Dr. John Hugh Gillis High
Strait Regional School Board
Joshua Goodwin
Yarmouth Consolidated High
Tri-County Regional School Board
THE NSCAD AWARD
The NSHRF Art in Health Award (NSCAD Award) developed
a fuller understanding of the integration of art and science.
Through this award, we looked to raise awareness of the
elements that contribute to excellence in scientific and
health research.
Full-time NSCAD University students were invited to submit
DECADE CLUB
a work of art that addressed the theme of synergy between
The Decade Club was formed to recognize those who
art and health of mind and body. A number of creative entries
have been champions for health research and have
were submitted and our judging committee chose recipients
contributed and supported us over the past ten years.
for the first, second, and third place awards of $5,000,
Eligibility is open to individuals who have been involved
Dr. Don Langille
$3,000, and $2,000 respectively.
for ten consecutive years in helping us develop as a
Dr. Tong-Jun Lin
leading health research foundation.
Dr. Geoffrey Maksym
Our ten inaugural members were inducted in
Dr. Patrick McGrath
December, 2010. Members are welcomed into the
Dr. Gail Tomblin Murphy
club with a pin, designed and created by Greg Sims
Dr. Victor Rafuse
The recipients were:
Damien Worth, first place
Victoria Manzer, second place
Noah Derek Logan, third place
Shauna MacLeod, honourable mention
of Halifax. The design is based on the abacus and
incorporates our logo. The ten sliding beads across the
bottom spell out DECADE CLUB. The pin symbolizes
2010 Inductees
Dr. Penny Corkum
Dr. John Ruedy
Dr. Ingrid Sketris
the dedication and achievements as well as the
Dr. Christopher Sinal
commitment to health research of those who become
Colleen Clattenburg
We are pleased to display the work of Damien, Victoria, and
members of the club. Most of all, it signifies reliability
Krista Connell
Noah in our office as well as throughout this report.
– the owners of a Decade Club pin can be counted on.
Mary Stankevicius, honourable mention
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WORKING PROVINCIALLY AND NATIONALLY
It is important to make informed decisions, and we
are dedicated to supporting informed decision making
throughout the health research enterprise. Here are two
examples of our efforts this year.
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MENTAL
HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS STRATEGY FOR NOVA SCOTIA
SUPPORTING HEALTH HUMAN
RESOURCES PLANNING ACROSS CANADA
In March, 2010, the Nova Scotia Government announced that it would be
In February 2011, we received $250,000 in funding from Health Canada to
preparing a Mental Health and Addictions Strategy to revamp mental health
develop a national web-based toolkit for Health Human Resources (HHR)
and addictions services in the province. The Strategy will address concerns
planning and forecasting. HHR encompasses all allied health professionals
raised in the May, 2010 Auditor General’s report.
and is an integral part of the health care industry.
The Minister of the Department of Health and Wellness asked us to support
HHR planning and forecasting allows communities to identify and address
the development of the Strategy. In our role as secretariat to the Mental
services they will need. The toolkit will consist of evidence based knowledge
Health and Addictions Advisory Committee, we are overseeing a neutral,
and will address the national demand for HHR planning information and
comprehensive consultation process to ensure that the knowledge and
tools. Those involved in HHR planning will be able to share knowledge, find
input of stakeholders in included.
the information and evidence they need to make reasonable predictions and
sound forecasting, identifying an approach to meet their HHR needs. Users
The Advisory Committee, which was appointed by the Minister, has met
will also be able to interact with fellow professionals across Canada to
regularly since November, 2010. They discuss existing services, evidence,
discuss best practices and common situations.
the needs of Nova Scotians, and will be preparing a recommended Strategy
to be delivered to the Minister for the fall 2011 sitting of the legislature.
Through the toolkit we hope to establish a common understanding and
consistent knowledge of HHR policies and programs. The information will be
As part of the Strategy, consultations were held across the province to
constantly evolving as it is tested and best practices are shared. By using the
engage all stakeholders. The Advisory Committee initially identified key
toolkit HHR planners and policy makers at all levels of government will be
stakeholders for targeted consultations. Over 200 invitations to consult
able to make an informed decision for a HHR model that will suit their needs,
were sent to individuals and organizations. An offer to consult was also
resources, and skill capabilities.
posted on our website, along with further offers at consultations.
We have begun working with a consultant and advisory committee to develop
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More information about the Strategy can be found on our website:
the toolkit. The toolkit, which will be available from our website, will be
www.nshrf.ca/mentalhealthandaddictionsstrategy
launched nationally in 2012.
The toolkit will emphasize planning
for health services while aligning
the needs of people, allowing for
users to make evidence informed
SUPPORTING THE HEALTH RESEARCH
ENTERPRISE PROVINCIALLY AND NATIONALLY
In addition to the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy and the HHR project, we
also support the health research enterprise provincially and nationally. NSHRF
staff offer support and advice to the following groups and organizations as Board
members, working group participants and special advisors:
Provincial
National
• Child and Youth Strategy
• Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR)
• Canadian Evaluation Society – Nova Scotia
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Chapter
• Mental Health and Justice Liaison Committee
• R&D Partnership Committee Senior Officials
Group, Nova Scotia Economic and Rural
Development and Tourism
• NS Department of Agriculture Technology
Development Program Committee
• IWK Research Oversight Committee
• Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents
(CONSUP)
• Nursing Research Fund, Faculty of Nursing,
Dalhousie University
decisions. The NSHRF have a
great deal of expertise in sharing
knowledge and we are pleased that
they are developing the toolkit.
Gail Tomblin Murphy
Director
2011 Communicating the Value of Health
WHO/PAHO Collaborating Centre on Health
Research Conference planning committee
Workforce Planning and Research
• National Association of Provincial Health
Research Organizations (NAPHRO)
• Finance Committee of NAPHRO
• NAPHRO Impact Analysis Group
nd
• Canadian Association of Health Services and
Policy Researchers (CAHSPR)
• CIHR’s KT Funders Forum
• CIHR KT Advisory Committee
ch
• Consortia Advancing Standards in Research
Administration Information (CASRAI)
RESEARCH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (REDI): FUNDED RECIPIENTS
Research Enterprise Development Initiatives (REDI) support the health
research enterprise in Nova Scotia and ensures a systems-level approach
to research enterprise development. This includes identifying the
elements necessary to support the research enterprise and designing
initiatives targeted to creating, evolving and/or sustaining these elements.
The core elements of REDI are:
• Competitive Collaborative Grants – collaborative team
based grants that are based on our priorities;
• REDI Awards – support research related activities across
• Support to the health research enterprise – includes a number activities we
undertake to support members of the health system to use the findings from health
research. It also includes REDI support to government departments, non-government
and voluntary organizations as well as to universities, research institutions, individual
the province; and
researchers, and research teams.
The 2010-11 recipients were:
Name
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Department
|
Institution
|
Team Members
Stacey Ackroyd-Stolarz
Department of Emergency Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Dalhousie University & Capital District Health Authority
Project Title
Award Type
Acute Research Unit:
Innovation in Clinical Trial
Research
Catalyst
Atlantic Canada Modified
Constraint Induced Therapy
Trial- Development and
Training of Research
Personnel
Catalyst
Samuel Campbell
Faculty of Medicine
Capital District Health Authority & Dalhousie University
Team Members: Nancy Murphy, David Anderson, Lisa Underwood, and Ed Cain
Shaun Boe
School of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health Professions
Team Members: Gail Eskes, Stephen Phillips, Marilyn MacKay-Lyons, and Alison McDonald
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Name
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Department
|
Institution
|
Team Members
Jan Jensen
Division of Emergency Medical Services
Faculty of Medicine
Dalhousie University & Emergency Health Services
Project Title
Award Type
ype
EMS Research Agenda
Catalystt
Understanding Pediatric
Pain in Aboriginal
Communities
Catalyst
atalyst
Moving a New Antibiotic
Class Toward Phase I
Human Clinical Trials
Catalyst
Development of Extraction
and Assay Methods for
Mammalian Inorganic
Polyphosphate
Catalyst
Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance Training at NMR
Bootcamp
Research Skills
Ed Cain
Division of Emergency Medical Service
Faculty of Medicine
Dalhousie University & Emergency Health Services
Team Members: Alexandra Carter, Andrew Travers, Blair Bigham, and Ian Blanchard
Margot Latimer
Centre for Pediatric Pain Research
School of Nursing
IWK Health Centre & Dalhousie University
Team Members: Allen Finley, Stephanie Inglis, and Shelley Young
Christopher McMaster
Department of Pediatrics
Faculty of Medicine
Dalhousie University & IWK Health Centre
Team Members: Donald Weaver, David Byers, and Christopher Barden
Evgeny Pavlov
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Faculty of Medicine
Cresson Fraley
Molecular Medicine Research Institute
Marie-Laurence Tremblay
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Faculty of Medicine
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Name
|
Department
|
Institution
|
Team Members
Michael Allen
Continuing Medical Education
Co
Faculty of Medicine
Fac
Dalho
Project Title
Award Type
Physician Sources of
Prescribing Information
Team Development
Identifying Pathways for
Obesity Prevention in
Atlantic Canada
Team Development
A Byte of Prevention is
Worth a Gigabyte of Cure:
Team Development Grant
Team Development
Developing Capacity
for Interprofessional
Collaboration and Research:
A Team Development Grant
Team Development
Evaluating the ICD-11
Development Process
Team Development
Members: Donald Langille, Daniel Silver, Craig Campbell, Bernard Marlow, Constance
Team M
LeBlanc, Bob Bluman, Brenna Lynn, Simon Kitto, Francesca Luconi, and Conor O’Dea
Linda Dodds
of Obstetrics & Genecology & Pediatrics
Departments o
Medicine
Faculty of Medici
IWK Health Centre & Dalhousie University
Louise Parker, Anthony Armson, Sara Kirk, and Trevor Dummer
Team Members: Lou
Sara Kirk
Administration
School of Health Administr
Performance
School of Health & Human P
Dalhousie University & IWK Health
Hea Centre
Team Member: Louise Parker
Heidi-Michelle Lauckner
Lauckn
Therapy
School of Occupational
Occupati
Health Professions
Faculty of He
Dalhousi
Joan Sergeant
J
Continuing Medical Education
Faculty of Medicine
Marian Brown
School of Social Work
Emma Whelan
Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Team Members: Tevfik Üstün, Paul Armstrong, and Sarah Cottler
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HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS: FUNDED RECIPIENTS
Health Research Grants build capacity in health research across the four health research
earch
categories (Biomedical, Health Policy, Health Services, and Health Outcomes).
In the 2010-11 fiscal year the following two grants were funded under this program. The program has been reassigned for the 2011-12
1-12 fiscal year.
Health Research Project Grants (HRPG) assist in building research capacity and provide initial support to health researchers new to
Nova Scotia; and
Collaborative Health Research Project Grants (CHRP) support researchers working collaboratively with community organizations on
research projects of relevance to communities.
Name
|
Department
|
Institution
|
Team Members
Rob Adamson
School of Biomedical Engineering
Faculties of Medicine & Science
|
Project Title
Grant
Award
An Implantable, Subcutaneous,
Piezoelectric Hearing Aid
Health Research
Project Grant
The Role of Obesity and Female Sex in
the Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis
Health Research
Project Grant
Listening to the Voices of Mothers and
Public Health Nurses. Personal, Social,
and Institutional Aspects of Early Home
Visits.
Collaborative Health
Research Project Grant
Jeremy Brown
Team Members: Manohar Bance, Mark Filiaggi, and Jian Wang
Janie Astephen Wilson
Team Members: Cheryl Kozey, Scott Landry, Michael Dunbar, and William Stanish
Megan Aston
School of Nursing
Team Members: Josephine Etowa, Sheri Price, Adele Vukic, Kathy Inkpen,
Christine Hart, Janis Kay-Hatfield, and Linda Young
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Name
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Department
|
Institution
|
Team Members
Marion Brown
S
Fac
Dalh
|
Project Title
Grant
Award
Navigating Professional Identity
Development within Interprofessional
Health Care Settings
Health Research
Project Grant
Rates and Determinants of
Breastfeeding Initiation, Duration and
Exclusivity in Nova Scotia
Our Youth, Our Response: Building
Capacity for Effective HIV/HCV Policy
and Programming Responses Across
the Atlantic Region
Gray Matter Development and White
Matter Microstructure in Offspring
of Bipolar Patients-Longitudinal MRI
High-Risk Study
Health Research
Project Grant
Characterizing Learning Processes in
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Health Research
Project Grant
Members: Raewyn Bassett, Heidi-Michelle Lauckner, Joan Sargeant,
Team M
Marilyn MacDonald
and Maril
Linda Dodds
Gynecology & Pediatrics
Obstetrics & G
Medicine
Faculty of Medi
University
Dalhousie Univer
Janet Bryanton, Cora Cole, Sonia Semenic, and Leeanne Lauzon
Team Members: Jan
Jacqueline Gahagan
Human Performance
School of Health & Hum
Professions
Faculty of Health Professi
Dykeman, David Haase, Gregory Harris, Lois Jackson,
Team Members: Margaret Dyk
Jo-Ann MacDonald, Gerry Mugford, Matthew
Jean Hughes, Jeff Karabanow, J
Numer, Audrey Steenbeek, Susan Tirone, and Angus Campbell
Tomas Hajek
Department of Psychiatry
Psychi
Medicine
Faculty of Medicin
Un
Martin Alda
Mart
Faculty of Medicine
Team Members: Anne Duffy and Tyler Rolheiser
Shannon Johnson
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Science
Patricia McMullen
Faculty of Science
Team Member: Jillian Filliter
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Name
|
Department
|
Institution
|
Team Members
Barbara Karten
Department Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Faculty of Science
|
Project Title
Grant
Award
Metabolic Crosstalk Between Neurons
and Glia Neurodegeneration
Health Research
Project Grant
Impact of Activated Protein C Therapy
on the Intestinal Microcirculation in
Clinical Sepsis
Health Research
Project Grant
Regulation of Cytokine mRNA
Turnover by Influenza A Virus
Health Research
Project Grant
Neuroimaging Predictors of Treatment
Failure in New-onset Epilepsy
Health Research
rch
Project Grant
Oncolytic Potential of Measles Virus for
Treating Colorectal Carcinoma
Health Research
Project Grant
The Effects of Economic Incentives
on the Behaviours of Physicians and
Patients, and the Efficiency of the
Health Care System in Nova Scotia
Health Research
Project Grant
Team Member: Neale Ridgway
Christian Lehmann
Department of Anesthesia
Faculty of Medicine
Team Members: Richard Hall, Dietrich Henzler, and Sara Whynot
Craig McCormick
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Faculties of Science & Medicine
Team Members: Todd Hatchette and Christopher Richardson
Bernd Pohlmann-Eden
Department of Neurology
Faculty of Medicine
Capital District Health Authority/
Matthias Schmidt
Department of Radiology
Faculty of Medicine
Team Member: Donald Weaver
Christopher Richardson
Faculties of Science & Medicine
Team Member: Patrick Lee
Dominika Wranik
School of Public Administration
Team Members: Adrian Levy, Stephane Mechoulan, and David Zitner
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CIHR PARTNERSHIPS FOR HEALTH SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT: FUNDED RECIPIENTS
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Partnerships for Health
System Improvement (PHSI) matching funds program supports alliances of
researchers and decision-makers in conducting applied health services and
policy research that will be useful to health system managers and/or policy
makers. Funding is for research projects in which Nova Scotia researchers
and decision makers figure prominently.
The 2010-11 recipient was:
Principal Investigator Name
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Department
|
Institution
|
Team Members
Gail Tomblin-Murphy
School of Nursing
Team Members: Jennifer Murdock, Rob Alder, Stephen Birch, Stephen Tomblin,
Mary Ellen Purkis, and Lynn Stevenson
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Project Title
Pandemic Influenza: Competency-Based Health Human Resources
Planning for Teams
CIHR - NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: FUNDED RECIPIENTS
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) – Nova Scotia Regional Partnership Program
(NS-RPP) is a funding opportunity for researchers at Nova Scotia academic and health care
(research) institutions.
CIHR’s overarching objective of the program is to build partnerships and to support health research capacity development in less
populous regions of Canada. Under the NS-RPP, applications that are judged to be of high scientific merit through CIHR’s peer review
(scoring 3.5 and above), but are beyond the funding capacity of CIHR’s base budget, may be eligible for funding. The ratio of co-funding is
one CIHR dollar to one partner dollar. In Nova Scotia, the funding formula is: 50 per cent CIHR, 25 per cent NSHRF, 25 per cent other.
Department | Institution
Team Members
Project Title
Department | Institution
Team Members
Project Title
Sultan Darvesh
Departments of Medicine, Anatomy &
Neurobiology & Chemistry
Faculty of Medicine
Synthesis and Evaluation
of Butyrylcholinesterase
Ligands for Brain Imaging
in Dementia
Janice Keefe
Nova Scotia Centre on Aging
Family Studies & Gerontology
Mount Saint Vincent University
Assessing the Human Resource
Capacity Necessary to Care for
Older People With Chronic Home
Care Needs in the Coming Decades:
Who Will Bear the Increased Costs?
Jacques Légaré
Démographie
Faculté des Sciences Humaines
Université de Montréal
Team Members:
Steven Burrell and Ian Pottie
Kimberley Good
Faculty of Medicine
Team Members: Sean Barrett, Denise
Bernier, Ronald Leslie, Heather Milliken,
Alissa Pencer, Sherry Stewart, and Philip
Tibbo
Mary Lynch
Pain Management Clinic
Capital District Health Authority
Team Members: Alexander Clark, Gordon
Flowerdew, Dwight Moulin, and Cory Toth
Understanding Reward
Motivation and Expectancy
in Early Phase Psychosis
Smokers: A Neuroimaging
and Genetic Approach
Team Members: Michel Grignon and
Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald
Evgeny Pavlov
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Faculty of Medicine
Investigation of the Molecular
Composition and Mechanisms
of Induction of the Mitochondrial
Permeability Transition Pore
Team Member: Matthias Amrein
A Double Blind Randomized
Controlled Trial Examining
the Efficacy of Methadone
in the Treatment of Chronic
Neuropathic Pain
Neale Ridgway
Departments of Pediatrics & Biochemistry
Faculty of Medicine
Regulation of Nuclear Membrane
Architecture and Cell Proliferation
by CTP: Phosphocholine
Cytidylyltransferase (CCT)
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STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS: FUNDED RECIPIENTS
In 2010 we undertook an in-depth analysis and consultation process regarding the student funding
component of our Research Programs. The results of this activity helped us move from the Student
Research Awards (SRA) to Research Trainee Funding. The students listed below were the final
applicants to be awarded SRAs. The SRA was designed to reward student research excellence and
provide assistance for students undertaking their own research project or program as part of their
thesis-based graduate degree studies at the Master, Doctorate (PhD), and Post Doctorate level.
In 2011-12 we will be awarding the Research Trainee Funding opportunities and look forward to
continuing to support students through these initiatives.
Applicant’s Name
Department/Faculty/School
Supervisor(s) *
Project Title
Funding
Level
Javier A. Alfaro
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrew Roger
Understanding the Evolutionary Interplay Between Stability and
Function Within a Protein Family
Master
Robert J. Allan
Interdisciplinary PhD
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Blye Frank
Impact of Marriage and Family Therapy for People who have
Experienced Physical Trauma
PhD
Jessica N. Andrus (nee Baker)
School of Human Communication Disorders –
Audiology
Steve Aiken
Michael Kiefte
The Perception and Neural Representation of Individual
Harmonies in Vowel Sounds and the Application to Hearing
Disorders
Master
Kristen Bailey
Clinical Psychology
Acadia University
Lachlan
MacWilliams
Using Attachment Theory to Predict Pain Support and Pain
Support Preferences: An Actor Partner Interdependence Model
Investigation
Master
Rachel Barken
Fiona Martin
Robin Oakley
Intellectual Disabilities and Institutionalization in Nova Scotia: A
Social Critique
Master
Susan R. Battista
Faculty of Science
Sherry Stewart
Do Internal Drinking Motives Moderate Within – Person
Associations Between Mood and Drinking Behaviour? A Daily
Diary Study Using Palm Pilots and Longitudinal Follow-Up
PhD
|
Institution
* Same institution as applicant unless indicated in brackets
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Applicant’s Name
Supervisor(s) *
Project Title
Funding
Level
Erica Brooks
School of Health & Human Performance
Anita Unruh
anage
Exploring the Lived Experience of Adults Using Opioids to Manage
Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Master
Therese M. Chevalier
Faculty of Science
Aaron Newman
Improving Preoperative Mapping for Neurosurgery: Multi-Modal
Neuroimaging of Functional Brain Areas and Their Connectivity
PhD
Marta Ciechonska
Roy Duncan
Mechanisms of Enveloped and Non-Enveloped Virus Membrane
Fusion
PhD
Katherine Connell
Faculty of Arts & Science
Fiona Martin
Yoko Yoshida
Managing Risk During Times of Pandemic: Whose Responsibility?
Master
Mark T. Corkum
Community Health & Epidemiology
Faculty of Medicine
George Kephart
Patterns of Care and Secondary Cancer Screening in Nova
Scotian Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Master
Fiona Davidson
Mount Saint Vincent University
Penny Corkum
I Don’t Want to Go To Bed Yet: Sleep Deprivation in Children With
and Without ADHD
Master
Patricia A. Dempsey
Robin Oakley
Christopher
Murphy
Improving Continuing Care Services in Nova Scotia: Investigating
the L’Arche Model of Care for People With Disabilities
Master
Carolyn D. Doucette
Department of Pathology
Faculty of Medicine
David Hoskin
Anti-infl ammatory Activity of the Phytochemical Piperine in an
Infl ammatory Bowel Disease Model
PhD
Christina L. Etter
Faculty of Science
Saint Mary’s University
Lori Francis
Family Work Role Conflict: Is This an Antecedent to Enacted
Incivility in Work Places?
Master
Kristin-Lee M. Fossum
Faculty of Science
Isabel Smith
Predicting Outcomes for Children with Autistic Spectrum
Disorders Enrolled in the Nova Scotia Early Intensive Behavioural
Intervention Program
PhD
|
Institution
18
Applicant’s Name
Supervisor(s) *
Project Title
Funding
Level
Erin K. Fredericks
Brenda Beagan
Transforming Illness: Learning From Women as They Experience
Breast Cancer
PhD
Daniel Gaston
Andrew Roger
Phylogenetic Characterization of Protein Function
PhD
Melissa A. Gendron
Faculty of Science
Acadia University
Douglas Symons
Health Literacy In Young Children: Attachment Dimensions and
Internal Working Models Within Parent-Child Joint Book Reading
Master
Avik J. Ghoshdastidar
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
Acadia University
Anthony Z. Tong
Biotreatment of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Wastewater
Master
Michael Gillis
Marion Brown
Imagine a World Where Gay Kids Did Not Live in the Closet:
Towards Social Work Interventions that Transform Feelings of
Closetedness Among Sexual Minorities
Master
Eva Gunde
Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology
Faculty of Medicine
Tomas Hajek
Martin Alda
Changes in White Matter Integrity as Risk Factors for Bipolar
Disorders: A Diffusion Tensor Tractography Study
PhD
Christine R. Herman
Faculty of Medicine
Roger Baskett
Reducing Post-Operative Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Cardiac
Surgery: Towards a Prospective Intervention
Master
Adam G. Hotchkiss
Pharmacology Department
Faculty of Medicine
Kishore
Pasumarthi
Determining the Effects of Atrial Natriuretic Factor on Embryonic
Myocardial Cell Proliferation and Lineage Specification
PhD
Sanja Jovanovic
Faculty of Medicine
Jafna Cox
Susan Kirkland
Sex Related Differences in the Identification and Treatment of
Cardiac Risk Factors in Primary Care in Nova Scotia Prior to an
Incident Acute Coronary Syndrome Episode
Master
|
Institution
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Applicant’s Name
Supervisor(s) *
Project Title
ng
Funding
Level
Marcus E. A. Juodis
Faculty of Science
Stephen Porter
(University of
British Columbia)
Gathering a Structured Approach to Detecting Malingering and
Deception
PhD
Gavin King
Faculty of Medicine
Mark Gibson
An Analysis of the Spatial Distribution of Air Pollutants in Urban
Halifax and an Assessment of the Impact on Population Health
Master
ster
Jean Liu
Faculty of Medicine
Jana Sawynok
Antidepressants as Preventive Analgesics for Chronic PostSurgical Pain
Master
Scott M. Livingstone
Surgery Department
Faculty of Medicine
Ian Alwayn
Optimizing Steatotic Livers for Transplantation Using Cell
Penetrating Peptide Delivered Gene Therapy
Master
Ping Lu
Jerome Barkow
Robin Oakley
Tai Chi: A New and Ancient Reality: The Socio-Cultural Context of
Elder Tai Chi Practitioners in Halifax, Canada and Jinan, China
PhD
Ian R. Macdonald
Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology/
Neurosciences
Faculty of Medicine
Sultan Darvesh
Development of Butyrylcholinesterase Ligands for the
Neuroimaging of Alzheimer’s Disease
PhD
Jessica M.J. Moore
Department of Microbiology & Immumology
Jun Wang
Scott Halperin
(IWK Health
Centre)
The Role of Natural Regulatory T-Cells in Host Response to
Chlamydia Trachomatis Genital Tract Infection
PhD
Peter W. Murphy
David Byers
Ilucidating the Mechanisms of ACP Interaction and Acyl Transfer
PhD
|
Institution
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Applicant’s Name
Supervisor(s) *
Project Title
Funding
Level
Lesley K.D. Newhook
Department of English
Julia Wright
Marjorie Stone
Mending Rational Minds and Sensitive Souls: Health and Healing
in Later Victorian Culture and in Present Health Contexts
PhD
Ryan S. Noyce
Pediatrics Department
Faculty of Medicine
IWK Health Centre
Christopher
Richardson
Roles for the X Protein of Hepatitis B Virus and DNA Repair
Protein DDB1 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
Post Doc
Patti Pattenden
Faculty of Medicine
Donald Langille
Disordered Eating Behaviour and Depression Risk Among Nova
Scotia Youth
Master
Daniel Rasic
Faculty of Medicine
Donald Langille
Longitudinal Relationships Between Religiousness and Mental
Health: Findings From the Stirling County Study
Master
Jennifer E. Richards
Faculty of Science
Penny Corkum
Sleep Among Children With ADHD and Typically Developing
Children
PhD
Jillian L. Rourke
Faculty of Medicine
Christopher Sinal
Role of GPR1 in Chemerin Induced Signaling
Master
Alexander C. Roy
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Medicine
Stephen Bearne
Identification of the GTP-Binding Site on CTP Synthase
Master
Meaghan Sim
Sara Kirk
Choice or Circumstance? An Exploration of Breastfeeding
Practice in Obese, Low-Income, Food Insecure Nova Scotian
Mothers
PhD
Mary Caitlin Sinclair
Faculty of Medicine
Susan Kirkland
Barriers to Accessing Hepatitis C Treatment for Recovering
Injection Drug Users Currently Maintained on Methadone
Master
|
Institution
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Applicant’s Name
Supervisor(s) *
Project Title
Funding
Level
Brenden C. Sommerhalder
Faculty of Science
Arla Day
Organizational Pandemic Response: Effect on Health Behaviours
and Workplace Outcomes
Master
Jeremy E. Springer
Physiology & Biophysics Department
Faculty of Medicine
Robert Rose
The Electrophysiological Effects of Brain-Type Natriuretic Peptide
in Pacemaker Myocytes From the Sinoatrial Node
Master
Marie-Laurence Tremblay
Jan Rainey
New Insights on Collagen Triple-Helix Self-Assembly
Master
Robin Urquhart
Joan Sargeant
Eva Grunfeld
(University of
Toronto)
Exploring Factors That Influence The Use of Innovation in Cancer
Care
PhD
Nicolle A. Vincent
Faculty of Science
Lynne Robinson
The Intentions of Future Health Researchers to Engage in
Knowledge Translation: A Theory-Driven Approach
PhD
Jennifer Vriend
Faculty of Science
Penny Corkum
Ben Rusak
Effects of Sleep on Daytime Functioning in Children
PhD
Zichen (Vincent) Zhang
Department of Electricial & Computer Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Jason Gu
A Home Care Assistive Robotic Platform for Senior and Disabled
Master
|
Institution
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The following individuals were approved for funding by the NSHRF but declined funding as they were successful in national competitions or changes related to academic
study prior to uptaking funding from the NSHRF.
Applicant’s Name
Supervisor(s) *
|
Funding
Level
Qi Cao
Andrew Stadnyk
The Intestinal Epithelial Cell Response to Anaphylaxtoxins
Master
Lauren E. Davey
Song Lee
Developing Stretococcus Gordonii as a Mucosal Bordetella
Pertussis Vaccine Vehicle
PhD
Megan Dufton
Department of Biology
Faculty of Science
Tamara Franz-Odendaal
(Mount Saint Vincent
University) Brian Hall
The Mexican Tetra: A Novel Model Organism For Studying Lens
Regeneration
PhD
Stephanie L. Gilbert
Faculty of Science
Arla Day
Empowerment, Affective Commitment, and Organizational
Change Acceptance
PhD
Aislin R. Graham
Faculty of Science
Simon Sherry
Existential Model of Perfectionism and Depressive Symptoms:
Tests of An Integrative Mode
PhD
Anna L. Greenshields
Department of Pathology
Faculty of Medicine
David Hoskin
Molecular Basis of Anti-Breast Cancer Activity by the AntiMalarial Compound Artesunate.
PhD
Kerry H. Kuluski
School of Health Administration
Sara Kirk
Understanding Individual and Environmental Risk Factors of
Obesity Among Baby Boomers in Nova Scotia, Canada
Post Doc
Josée Lapalme
School of Health & Human Performance
Lois Jackson
Exploring How Young Women From Low-Income Neighbourhoods
Perceive Their Emotional Health
Master
Philippe Magown
Faculty of Medicine
Robert Brownstone
Victor Rafuse
Restoration of Motor Functions After Transplantation of
Embryonic Stem Cell Derived Motoneurons
PhD
Sarah L. Manley
Marilyn MacKay-Lyons
Development of the Step Test as an Alternative Method for
Assessing Exercise Tolerance in Adults with Risk Factors for
Cardiovascular Disease
Master
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Project Title
Institution
Applicant’s Name
Supervisor(s) *
|
Project Title
Institution
ng
Funding
Level
Timothy P. O’Leary
Faculty of Science
Richard Brown
Neurodegeneration, Short-Term Memory Loss, Long Term
Memory Loss, and Motor Ability, in the 5xFAD Mouse Model of
Alzheimer’s Disease
PhD
Janine V. Olthuis
Faculty of Science
Margo Watt
(St. Francis Xavier
University)
Distance-Based Delivery of CBT for High Anxiety Sensitivity: A
Randomized Controlled Trial
PhD
D
Laura Rudy
Faculty of Science
Lori Francis
Stress, Gender and Health Outcomes in the Workplace
Master
Margaret Elizabeth Seary
Faculty of Medicine
Kazue Semba
Effects of Aging and Female Reproductive Hormones on
Responses to Chronic Sleep Loss
Master
Nathaniel Will Shead
Faculty of Science
Sherry Stewart
A Comprehensive Model of Problem Gambling: Personality, Mood,
Motivation, Expectancies, and Gambling Behaviour
Post Doc
Matthew L. Smith
Medical Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
David Hoskin
Carman Giacomantonio
Molecular Basis of Anticancer Activity by the Flavonoid Fisetin
Master
Kaitlyn M. Tsuruda
Faculty of Medicine
Adrian Levy
Evaluating the Peri-Operative Process in a Surgical Setting
Through Simulation Modelling
Master
Adrian R. West
Faculties Medicine & Engineering
Geoffrey Maksym
Elizabeth Cowley
Epithelium Mediated Regulation of Airway Smooth Muscle
Contractile Phenotype In a Tissue Engineered Airway Wall
Post Doc
Ava C. Vila
Jean Marshall
The Influence of Allergy Mediators on Breast Cancer Cell Growth
Master
Kenneth Ryan Wilson
Faculty of Science
Gail Eskes
Aaron Newman
Optimizing Training For Executive Control: Does Modality Matter?
PhD
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7600 kilometres – Victoria Manzer, Second Place, The NSHRF Art in Health Award
KNOWLEDGE PROGRAMS
IDENCE
HELPING RESEARCHERS AND DECISION MAKERS INTEGRATE EVIDENCE
Good decisions are based on the best available evidence. This is the
purpose of our Knowledge Programs – to address the needs of decision
makers within the Nova Scotia health system, by facilitating mechanisms to
ensure the best available evidence is considered as part of their decisionmaking process. We aim to do this in a timely and pragmatic manner
in order to aid decision makers as they design policies, programs, and
services to improve the health of Nova Scotians.
Decision makers need evidence that is Relevant to the decisions being
made, Excellent in its quality, Accessible in a format and language that
is easy to understand, and Legitimate by having the methodological rigor
and standards to ensure it is in keeping with the body of knowledge (REAL
Knowledge). The Knowledge Programs are driven by the Nova Scotia
Health Research Foundation’s (NSHRF) research priorities and they not
only benefit decision makers, they also benefit researchers by helping them
develop and refine the skills needed to provide evidence. All of this is done
through REAL knowledge.
We use four key concepts to support the integration of evidence into
decision making:
• Informed decision making means consideration of the best information
available in decision making processes;
• People who use knowledge for decision making processes need to
trust that the information is REAL;
• Knowledge needs to be accessible in a timely manner that is similar to
a decision makers’ timelines; and
• Focusing on knowledge users is key to supporting evidence integration.
We helped decision makers integrate evidence into their decision making
processes through our 2010-11 Knowledge Programs, which consisted of:
• REAL Knowledge
• Training and Workshops
• Knowledge Planning
• Knowledge Sharing Support Award
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REAL KNOWLEDGE
We are working to bring REAL knowledge to our governmentt and District
s
Health Authorities (DHAs) stakeholders through a number initiatives,
lth
addressing their need for evidence when they need it and supporting health
services in Nova Scotia.
We were asked to support the development of the Mental Health and
Addictions Strategy by the Minister of the Department of Health and
Wellness. In our role, we oversee a neutral, comprehensive consultation
process to ensure that the knowledge and the input of stakeholders as well
as research evidence is included. We are also acting as secretariat to the
Mental Health and Addictions Strategy Advisory Committee. We are providing
the Advisory Committee with access to evidence on current programs, best
practices, and the needs of Nova Scotians. This evidence will be used to help
shape the Advisory Committee’s recommendations for the Strategy.
We are also assisting in the integration of evidence for the government’s VP3
initiative. The purpose of the VP3 initiative is to propose a system strategy for
health care delivery that will enable Nova Scotia to live within its means while
providing better care, sooner.
TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
We are partnering with decision makers and researchers to provide
opportunities for training in research synthesis, rapid knowledge synthesis,
and knowledge use. This training will build capacity in Nova Scotia on how to
conduct rapid knowledge synthesis and the utilization of synthesis products
in the decision making process.
We are a proud supporter of the Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre and
the Nova Scotia Cochrane Resource Centre. In December 2010, we supported
the Cochrane Systematic Reviews Standard Author Training Workshop.
Through the free workshop, researchers could learn the basics of planning
and conducting a Cochrane systematic review. At the workshop, participants
developed their skills on review questions development, data collection and
extraction, and assessment of study bias.
KNOWLEDGE PLANNING
We are working collaboratively with the Department of Health and Wellness
(DHW) and the DHAs to assist decision makers in developing Knowledge
Plans that help design processes to access, appraise, and apply knowledge
that comes from health research. Knowledge Planning is being developed
on a number of hot topics and our plans are being implemented to help
stakeholders incorporate tools into their decision making processes, such as
the REAL Knowledge Evidence Hierarchy which can be seen on our website.
Knowledge Plans ask specific questions to address needs. We work with the
government and DHAs to answer these questions and help them with calls
for targeted research on specific topics. In 2010-2011, these calls include
Rapid Knowledge Synthesis. This year, we held a call for our first Rapid
Knowledge Synthesis funding opportunity. This call supported immediate
health system priorities and the government’s Better Care Sooner initiative.
Name | Department
Institution | Team Members
Project Title
Jill A. Hayden
Community Health and Epidemiology
Funding
Opportunity
Rapid
Knowledge
Synthesis
Team Members: John Blake, Robin
Parker, David Persaud, Robin
Urquhart, Lara Killian, and Jessica
Babineau
Process Improvement
Methodology
Team Members: Jan L. Jensen, Ruth
Martin-Misener, Alix J. Carter, Lara
Killian, Jessica Babineau, and Alana
MacLellan
Collaborative
Emergency Centres
Team Members: Robin Parker, Lara
Killian, and Jessica Babineau
Tele-Health
We are also bringing research and implementation experts to decision
makers to provide them with evidence to aid in their decision making. In the
fall we held a Best Brains Exchange in collaboration with CIHR and DHW.
This one day in-camera meeting brings decision makers and researchers
together on a specific topic. Together they discuss existing and relevant
research evidence on a topic and how it can be adapted to fit the needs of the
province. Through this exchange, decision-makers gain valuable insights into
the successes and failures of other organizations on this topic. The Best
Brains Exchanges were very well received, and planning is underway to
hold several exchanges in 2011-2012.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING SUPPORT AWARD
The Knowledge Sharing Support Award (objective driven programs that
are open for as long as the resources can meet the demand) was designed
to support further dissemination activities that benefit knowledge users
within the health system. Activities supported under this award must
clearly demonstrate engagement by knowledge users in the initiative as
well as demonstrate the relevance of the activity as they relate to Nova
Scotia’s health research priorities. The 2010-11 recipients were:
Name | Department
Institution | Team Members
Project Title
Funding
Opportunity
Marilyn MacKay-Lyons
Enhancing Health
Outcomes of Stroke
Survivors: Development
and Implementation of
Protocol Recommendations
for Aerobic Conditioning to
Improve Stroke End-points
(PRACTISE)
Knowledge
Sharing
Support
Award
Showcase and Strategy:
Moving Forward with
Colorectal Cancer Research
in Nova Scotia
Knowledge
Sharing
Support
Award
Challenges & Opportunities:
Identifying Meaningful
Occupations in Low-Income,
Recialized Communities
in the North End: A DVD
Companion
Knowledge
Sharing
Support
Award
Team Members: Sandra
Billinger, Corine Corning, Alex
Dromerick, Janice Eng, Nicholas
Giacomentonia, Ian Graham,
Charlene Hafer, Richard Macko,
Robert Reid, James Rimme,
Stephen Samis, Ada Tang, and
Marianne Thorton
Geoffrey Porter
Department of Surgery/Faculty
of Medicine
Team Members: Eva Grunfeld,
Margaret Jorgenson, Cynthia
Kendell, and Robin Urquhart
Ingrid R.G. Waldron
School of Occupational Therapy
Team Members:
Jessie Jollymore
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HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS PEER REVIEW COMMITTEES
We would like to thank the two Peer Review Committees for the 2010-11 Health Research Project Grants:
the Health Policy, Services, and Outcomes and the Biomedical Peer Review Committees. The Peer Review
Committees reviewed health research applications for the 2010-11 Health Research Grants competition, lending
their expertise and guidance. The committees consist of experts from Nova Scotia and across Canada.
HEALTH POLICY, SERVICES, AND OUTCOMES PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE
BIOMEDICAL PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Member
Member
Institution
Department
Officers
Institution
Department
Officers
Sara Kirk
Chair
School of Health
Administration
Elizabeth Cowley
Chair
Physiology & Biophysics
Chris Blanchard
Vice Chair
Department of Medicine
Geoff Maksym
Scientific Officer
Biomedical Engineering
Robert Gilbert
School of Health Science
Pollen Yeung
Pharmacy & Medicine
Deborah Norris
Mount Saint Vincent
University
Department of Family
Studies & Gerontology
Members
Raewyn Bassett
Faculty of Health
Professions
Jack Altman
Vancouver Regional Health
Board (retired)
Applied Health Services
Research
Karen Brebner
St. F.X. University
Psychology
Michael Czubryt
University of Manitoba
Physiology
Peter Hall
University of Waterloo
Department of Kinesiology
Thomas Haas
University of Regina
Kinesiology & Health Studies
University of
Saskatchewan
Anatomy & Cell Biology
Shanthi Johnson
Shree Mulay
Memorial University
Arnold Mitnitski
Medicine
Jennifer Poudrier
University of Saskatchewan
Department of Sociology
Michael Noseworthy
McMaster University
Judith Soon
University of British
Columbia
Pharmaceutical Science
Department of Electrical
& Computer Engineering
Geoff Payne
Université de Montréal
Centre for Excellence on
Women’s Health
University of Northern
British Columbia
Department of Cellular &
Physiological Sciences
Peter Pennefather
University of Toronto
Pharmacology
Members
Bilkis Vissandjee
Wendy Young
Memorial University
Robert Rose
Laurie Alexander
Province of Nova Scotia
Office of Economic
Development
Department of Physiology
& Biophysics
Rodney Russell
Memorial University
Immunology
Bruce Findlay
Office of Economic
Development
Bruce Findlay
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Office of Economic
Development
STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS PEER REVIEW COMMITTEES
Applications for the 2010-11 Student Research Awards underwent a scientific review process. Two Peer Review
committees were established – the Health Policy, Services and Outcomes Peer Review Committee and the
Biomedical Peer Review Committee. Thank you to the committee members for their expertise in this process.
HEALTH POLICY, SERVICES AND OUTCOMES PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE
BIOMEDICAL PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Member
Member
Institution
Department
Institution
Department
Officers
Officers
Sara Kirk
Chair
Health Services
Elizabeth Cowley
Chair
Physiology & Biophysics
Laurene Rehman
Health & Human Performance
Geoff Maksym
Biomedical Engineering
David Westwood
Psychology & Psychiatry &
Clinical Vision
Pollen Yeung
Pharmacy & Medicine
Simon Bacon
Concordia University
Exercise Science
Karen Bedard
Pathology
Jacqueline Blundell
Memorial University
Psychology
Shaun Boe
Physiotherapy
Karen Brebner
St. F.X. University
Psychology
Members
Members
Sylvia Abonyi
University of
Saskatchewan
Community Health &
Epidemiology
Ann Cameron
University of British
Columbia
Psychology
Maureen Coady
St. Francis Xavier
University
Adult Education
Heather Davey
University College of
Cape Breton
Behavioural & Life Sciences
Jeremy Brown
Biomedical Engineering &
Surgery
Camilla Holmvall
Saint Mary’s
University
Psychology & Management
Robert Gilbert
Health Sciences
Scott Grandy
Health & Human Performance
Shannon Johnson
Psychology
Kerry Goralski
Pharmacy
Shanthi Johnson
University of Regina
Kinesiology & Health Studies
Amitabh Jha
Acadia University
Chemistry
Peter Wang
Memorial University
Community Health & Humanities
Boris Kablar
Anatomy & Neurobiology
Wendy Young
Memorial University
Medicine
Mani Larijani
Memorial University
Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology Immunology
Jan Rainey
Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology
Rodney Russell
Memorial University
Immunology
Frank Smith
Anatomy & Neurobiology
Nikhil Thomas
Microbiology & Immunology
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GROWING RESEARCH WITH THE NSHRF
Nova Scotia is home to some of the top researchers in the country. Every
Through NSHRF, CIHR, and NSERC funding, Geoff was able to build a
year, the number of Nova Scotia researchers who receive national funding
lab at Dal that would answer smooth muscle cell contractility research
grows. Dr. Geoff Maksym, Director of Biomedical Engineering Medicine
questions. When Geoff was looking to renew his CIHR grant, he saw this
at Dalhousie University (Dal) is one of the Nova Scotia health researchers
as an opportunity to grow his research and partnered with Dr. Elizabeth
who has received national funding. He has been working with the Nova
Cowley. The team studied how airway epithelial cells that line the
Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF) since its beginning.
airways of our lungs interact with airway smooth muscle cells that lead
“I relocated to Nova Scotia around the same time that the NSHRF opened
to airway narrowing and difficulty breathing that occurs in asthma.
its doors,” explained Geoff. “There was a lot of buzz going around about
In support of this research, Geoff has received an NSHRF Special
this new provincial health research funding organization and I had to see
Consideration Award, which created an opportunity for a Masters
what they were all about.”
Student to continue their work and teach the expertise they learned to a
Geoff moved to Halifax when he was appointed as an assistant professor
at Dal. Before joining Dal, Geoff was at Harvard University and McGill
University where his research in smooth muscle cell contractility began.
Post Doctoral Student. He also received a Development and Innovative
Grant that allowed the team to gather the preliminary data needed to
successfully apply for additional CIHR funding. A Research Skills Award
was also awarded to Geoff’s team. The award allowed a student to travel
“I became interested in lung research while at McGill,” said Geoff. “From
to Pennsylvania and learn 3D muscle tissue array. This allowed Geoff to
there I went to Harvard to focus on asthma research and this is where I
further his research taking the examination of cells from 2D to 3D.
developed a tool to measure airway smooth muscle cells. This tool looked
at the cells in 2D, while they were in a Petri dish.”
Geoff was one of the first recipients of an NSHRF Health Research Project
Grant. With this grant he used the technology that he had developed at
Harvard to start answering research questions. His work and expertise
were also recognized by the NSHRF.
“The funding that I received through the NSHRF has been instrumental
in helping secure national funding,” said Geoff. “The NSHRF has funding
programs to help researchers through every step of their research.”
Geoff’s research career is an excellent example of how funding through
the NSHRF can not only help health researchers continue their research,
it can also help Nova Scotia’s economy. Through a $15,000 NSHRF
Geoff was asked to be a Scientific Officer on the NSHRF Biomedical
Development Innovative Grant, Geoff leveraged funds to receive over
Peer Review Committee, which reviews all Research Programs grant
$700,000 in additional provincial and national funds, which has been a
applications for scientific excellence and also provides feedback to
great contribution to the Nova Scotia health research enterprise.
researchers to help build capacity for subsequent applications for other
grant opportunities. Geoff has recently passed this role on to other health
researchers to allow them to learn from this opportunity.
“The NSHRF has an important role supporting the local research
capacity,” said Geoff. “They have been one of the greatest resources
to Nova Scotia and its advancement in health research. The NSHRF is
“As a Scientific Officer I listened closely to the discussion taking place
to ensure that all of the conversation could be fed back to the applicant,
and researchers, looking at how they can maximize benefits, through
like what was done really well and where were there opportunities to
reporting and evaluation. They actively work to give Nova Scotia health
build,” explains Geoff. “The experience was something that I drew from in
researchers a voice nationally and their work is being noticed.”
applying for national funding.”
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always looking for ways to improve its way of getting funding to students
The NSHRF has an important role
supporting the local research
capacity. They have been one of
the greatest resources to Nova
Scotia and its advancement in
health research.
CAMILLE ANGUS – RESEARCHER ON THE MOVE
Camille Angus is not your traditional graduate trainee. In addition to
being a Master’s student in Community Health and Epidemiology at
Dalhousie University, Camille is also the Project Coordinator/Analyst for
the Research Methods Unit. Since April 2010, she has been working with
stakeholders from Capital District Health Authority, the IWK Health Centre,
and Dalhousie University’s (Dal) Faculties of Medicine, Health Professions,
and Dentistry to develop and operate the unit.
The Research Methods Unit is designed to promote clinical and health
research in the region by providing research methods support and
increasing capacity in epidemiology, biostatistics, data management,
qualitative, systematic review, and knowledge synthesis methodologies.
In her dual role, Camille uses both project management and research
conduct skills.
While the challenge of managing her school and work responsibilities may
seem daunting, Camille believes that it is an opportunity as a developing
researcher. “I have found that combining academics and research
employment tremendously and mutually beneficial for me,” she explained.
“Simultaneous learning and application is a powerful combination—
everything has instant relevance.”
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In 2008, Camille received a two-year NSHRF Student Research Award for
her investigation of transitions in living arrangements in healthy aging.
During this award period, Camille focused on building a solid methods and
content foundation for her thesis and credits the NSHRF’s support with
having a significant impact on her training and mentorship opportunities.
“When approaching researchers and collaborating with other students,
the fact that I was an NSHRF-funded student gave me instant credibility,”
she said.
Camille is currently in the data analysis stage of her thesis and is using
a longitudinal dataset to explore how mental and physical health impact
independence in living arrangements over time for middle-aged and older
Canadians. “Living arrangements play an increasingly important role in
maintaining quality-of-life as we age, yet we know surprisingly little about
how factors that affect where and with whom we live interact over time,”
she said. “Given that Canada’s population is aging rapidly and that our
lifespans are expanding, supporting quality-of-life during these extended
years has become a high-priority social and health issue.”
Since beginning her studies in September 2007, in addition to Nova Scotia
Health Research Foundation (NSHRF) support, Camille has received a
number of competitive trainee awards from the International Society
for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL), CIHR Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA),
Gerontology Association of Nova Scotia (GANS), and Dalhousie Medical
Research Foundation (DMRF).
Camille was awarded a NSHRF Research Capacity Award in 2009 to
support her attendance at the Statistics Canada 25th International
Methodology Symposium: Longitudinal Surveys from Design to Analysis. At
the Symposium, she received methodology training from international
experts and developed both mentor and collaborative relationships. “There
isn’t a large amount of longitudinal expertise in Nova Scotia because it’s an
emerging methodology,” Camille explained. “This opportunity allows me to
contribute in a small way to local capacity by bringing home the knowledge
and resources I gained.”
She attributes much of this success to her participation in the NSHRF
Peer Review Observer Program in June of 2008. The program, which
gives observers an opportunity to learn about the peer review process
by watching a NSHRF Peer Review Committee during its deliberations,
gave her a more realistic and precise understanding of how to construct
successful proposals. “Essentially it was like years and years of
grantsmanship training compressed into a two-day period,” said Camille.
“The experience was priceless.”
“There is no doubt that funding from the NSHRF throughout the last
several years has moved my research career forward in a very real and
tangible way,” said Camille. “The many benefits I have received from the
NSHRF in terms of support to develop my methodology skills, content
expertise, mentorship networks, and practical training as a health
researcher have contributed greatly to building a strong foundation for my
research career. And, as every little bit counts, I’m now able to contribute
in a small way to the overall health research capacity in the province.”
There is no doubt that funding from the
NSHRF throughout the last several years
has moved my research career forward
in a very real and tangible way.
CREATING RESEARCH CAPACITY AT NORTHWOOD
Research can generate ideas, create programs, and inform decisions. It
can be valuable to any organization. Northwood recognized this and saw
how a formal research program could benefit their organization, staff
and clients.
Northwood…enhancing
continuing care practice
through research and
shared knowledge.
NORTHWOOD’S RESEARCH VISION
“Researchers have always been interested in working with Northwood,”
said Ann McInnis, Vice President, Northwood. “Before we took a proactive
approach to research, studies were being done and it was unlikely for us to
hear about the results. Staff were only semi-engaged and our knowledge
needs were not being directly addressed.”
Northwood’s focused approach to research began in 2004 after receiving
the results of their Accreditation survey. It was noted that more emphasis
needed to be placed on the research and ethics standards. This along with
the disconnect between research projects and the organization’s needs led
to the development of the Research Advisory Council (RAC).
We’ve developed a strong relationship with the NSHRF. Not only have we
received funding support from them, they’ve also provided their expertise
and guidance since the beginning.
To help develop the RAC and its initiatives, Northwood looked to the Nova
Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF). “We’ve developed a strong
relationship with the NSHRF,” says Ann. “Not only have we received funding
support from them, they’ve also provided their expertise and guidance
since the beginning.”
Initial funding, helped Ann and her colleagues improve the use of research
at Northwood. They developed a two-day retreat to support Northwood’s
RAC. The retreat involved the RAC, academics and research experts.
Together the group outlined areas of interest within the continuing care
sector. Further funding from NSHRF supported the development of
a vision for research and created a work plan to build a culture of inquiry
at Northwood.
Knowledge Building Objectives at Northwood
“The inquiry culture is strongly growing at Northwood,” explained Ann. “All
• To build capacity to conduct applied research;
research is now managed through one office that oversees the applications
and the researcher’s handbook that we have created. By streamlining the
process we can ensure that the proposed projects match with our vision and
meet our priorities.”
All research projects must be approved by Northwood’s RAC, and they must
be approved by the Research Ethics Board at the researcher’s organization.
• To foster an environment which bases its
decisions on evidence based practice and an
informed decision making process;
• To create partnerships with academic and
community organizations, and
Once approved by Northwood, staff will work closely with the researcher.
“We have several staff members who act as Research Champions,” said
• To establish a research fund.
Ann. “Along with supporting researchers in promoting their project they help
identify candidates amongst staff and clients and work together to build a
proactive research agenda.”
Research has quickly expanded at Northwood. Since the initial planning, the
culture of research as grown to include:
Northwood’s most recent research initiative looks at their Intouch service
which provides personal emergency response services to over 3,000
clients province wide. They are currently developing a proposal that
• Building strong relationships with Nova Scotia researchers;
will demonstrate the impact of sensor technology on seniors living in
• Staff participating in projects and helping identify research needs;
the community. This technology is actively used throughout the UK with
• More proactive projects; and
significant outcomes for their health care system; reduced long term care
• Receiving funding from both the provincial and national level.
admissions, fewer seniors admitted to emergency rooms and seniors
Northwood is working with Janice Keefe from Mount Saint Vincent
maintaining their independence longer.
University on a project that has been funded by the NSHRF and CIHR. The
“Our goal is to achieve the same outcomes, using the same technology,
project is also an example of how Northwood is building relationships with
working within the same population,” said Ann. “Our collaboration involves
researchers. Janice attended a workshop hosted by Northwood and the
stakeholders within the Annapolis Valley District Health Authority, together
NSHRF that was designed to generate research activity at Northwood. “The
we are working to determine the best approach to support seniors living
project assesses the differences in nursing home models of care and their
at risk in their communities. If the study is successful, the savings to our
impact on the quality of life for staff, clients, and their families,” explained
health care system and the impact on seniors in Nova Scotia could be as
Ann. “The project will look at the design of new and replacement facilities
positive as the UK experience.”
being constructed across the province. “
The research environment at Northwood has come a long way since
Non-traditional ways of bringing the value of research to Northwood staff
they first started thinking of the RAC. “By shaping the research, we have
and clients is also being looked at. “We’ve held two Café Scientifique’s that
made a significant impact on Northwood,” said Ann. “With the support of
have been funded through CIHR and supported by the NSHRF,” said Ann. The
the NSHRF we have made research matter to the organization. We seek
first one looked at oral care and the second looked at living a brain healthy
information that can help inform our decisions, our staff, and our clients.
lifestyle. “We want to make research exciting and relevant, so we’re always
The NSHRF has helped to guide us through this journey and is one place we
looking for new ways to engage staff, clients and the community.”
know we can continue to look to for assistance and expertise in the future.”
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In 2010, Robin Urquhart was awarded the The Quest, the John Ruedy
research will help us understand how we can change what currently
Award, for her study of the implementation and use of synoptic reporting
happens to what should happen regarding patient care.
in cancer care. Robin is currently enrolled as a full-time student in the
Interdisciplinary PhD Program at Dalhousie University and works full-time
at the Cancer Outcomes Research (COR) Program, Cancer Care
Nova Scotia.
for informed decision making with research,” says Krista Connell, CEO
Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF). “The outcomes of the
research will provide real information and examples of ways to improve
Having worked in health services/cancer care previously, Robin developed
the quality of patient care, allowing for organizations to make informed
a passion for applying knowledge to practice. She wanted to apply
decisions.”
knowledge both in terms of designing appropriate interventions as well as
adopting methods from other disciplines to permit more comprehensive
and effective evaluations. She saw that both of these aspects were critical
to improving the quality of care across the health system.
It is this passion that was Robin’s reason for entering into her PhD. She
wants to focus on ways to integrate evidence into health care processes
and to understand how research evidence becomes an integral part of
routine practice. This is what has led Robin to her research. She wants
The research will specifically look at the implementation and use of three
different types of synoptic reporting initiatives currently underway in the
areas of mammography, colonoscopy, and cancer surgery. Using a case
study research approach, three cases will be looked at:
• Mammography, involving the synoptic reporting initiative
implemented across the province through the Nova Scotia Breast
Screening Program (NSBSP);
• Colonoscopy, involving the synoptic reporting initiative implemented
to build a program of knowledge translation research in Nova Scotia that
as part of the new Colon Cancer Prevention Program (CCPP); and
is high quality, collaborative, interdisciplinary, participatory, and locally
• Surgery, involving the Synoptic Reporting Tools Project (SRTP), which
relevant. This is the foundation of her synoptic reporting research.
Synoptic reporting is a tool that captures information in a standardized
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“Robin’s research clearly supports our priority of providing a foundation
is implementing synoptic reporting for surgical care at two districts in
Nova Scotia.
manner and contains only the information necessary for patient care.
Using qualitative and quantitative methods, Robin will examine how the
Research shows that the tool greatly improves the quality of information
synoptic reporting tools were implemented, what factors were important
provided to physicians and patients, but requires physicians and surgeons
to the implementation process, and whether or not clinicians actually used
to change their current way of practice.
these new tools and why (or why not).
Robin’s research will help improve our understanding of how people
By using case study methods, Robin expects to improve our understanding
and organizations involved in the delivery of cancer care can introduce
of the implementation and integration of new tools into clinical practice.
changes in practice, and whether there are specific factors that can
Her research can help develop more effective strategies to integrate new
be targeted to implement changes quickly and effectively. Overall, her
knowledge, tools, or practices into routine patient care.
Robin’s research clearly supports our priority
of providing a foundation for informed
decision making with research. The outcomes
of the research will provide real information
and examples for ways to improve the quality
of patient care, allowing for organizations to
make informed decisions.
Krista Connell
CEO, Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation
UNSUNG HERO – JANICE KAFFER, THE VALUE OF HEALTH RESEARCH
Janice Kaffer, Vice President of Clinical Services for the Pictou County
NSHRF is something that I enjoy and it has allowed me to learn a lot,” says
Health Authority, knows the value of informed decision making and health
Janice. “I have had the opportunity to meet a lot of great people, share, and
research. She’s seen it first-hand as a nurse and as a family member of
develop a greater understanding of NSHRF’s role.”
someone receiving care. She’s also seen its benefits throughout her career.
Janice has worked as a nurse, taught at both the community college and
university level, and as senior management in the home care sector.
A role that Janice sees as important one and one that will continue to grow.
“Research informed and best practice policy decisions are going to evolve,”
says Janice. “The work that the NSHRF has done to help the government
“The changes in practice seen through research and evidence have brought
have the best information and practices is going to continue to grow. When
changes in care,” Janice says. “For example, we’re moving from provider
you have senior policy makers and the government looking to you, it helps
focused models of care and service delivery to those that are very much
validate your role and create a bigger impact. When the policy makers are
about the patient and the community.” Janice goes on to say that this can
paying attention you know that it’s important work being done.”
often be seen with new graduates who have been exposed to new research
and best practices and what they bring when they begin their careers.
Janice is a champion for informed decision making and uses it in her role.
Research helps her stay current with the best administration, policy,
and leadership practices. In knowing what is out there, she can have
conversations with her colleagues on appropriate use of care and move
Research based evidence is
important to all aspects of its work.
I will continue to look to the NSHRF
for information and support them the
best way I can.
from an over care to appropriate care system. “In Nova Scotia, we are
looking to be a lot more thoughtful in managing the system,” she says. “The
Janice says that the NSHRF’s involvement with
NSHRF is helping us do this, by supporting projects like population health
the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy is
and disease specific research. Without the NSHRF, we wouldn’t have access
a good example of this and how value can be
to this important local information.”
added with no bias. “The NSHRF is able to work
“Right now, there’s an opportunity to provide background information and a
framework for decision making,” Janice says. “We’re in a time of resource
contraction. We, as a system, need to be thinking of how we can do more
with less. The use of research and evidence in making these decisions,
gives you comfort in knowing you’ve made the right ones, knowing you’ve
decided based on what the evidence shows, not what you think you know.
Evidence and health research is helping us move from an experientially
based to an evidence informed practice.”
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with the Advisory Committee and consult with
Nova Scotians. It really connects the policy
makers with the public,” she says. As the role
of the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation
continues to grow, Janice is sure she will
continue to support it and the NSHRF. “The
NSHRF is well positioned to have a significant
impact on the health system,” she says.
“Research based evidence is important to all
In 2008, Janice began working with the NSHRF as a member of the
aspects of its work. I will continue to look
Research Advisory Committee (RAC). She is also a member of the
to the NSHRF for information and
Knowledge Needs Prioritization Committee. “Being involved with the
support them the best way I can.”
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Directors of Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Nova Scotia
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
Health Research Foundation, which comprise the statement of financial
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
position as at March 31, 2011, and the statements of revenues and
financial statements.
expenditures, changes in net assets and cash flow for the year then
ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other
explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation
of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally
accepted accounting principles, and for such internal control as
management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of
financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian
generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that
we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
The grants payable and externally funded grants payable have been
recorded at cost on the statement of financial position. This is a departure
from Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. As stated in
Note 3, Canadian generaly accepted accounting principles require that
all financial liabilities, except for derivatives and financial instruments
classified as held for trading, should be recorded at amortized cost using
the effective interest rate method.
Qualified Opinion
In our opinion, except for the fact that the grants payable have been
recorded at stated cost instead of at amortized cost using the effective
interest rate method as described in the preceeding paragraph, the
financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation as at March 31, 2011,
and the results of its operations and its cash flow for the year then ended in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment
of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements,
whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the
auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation
and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the
AC HUNTER TELLIER BELGRAVE ADAMSON
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
May 20, 2011
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
Year Ended March 31, 2011
2010
%
4,930,100
599,105
238,545
47,016
79,165
83.65
10.16
4.05
0.80
1.34
100.00
5,893,931
100.00
1,424,146
1,334,412
737,070
529,394
457,387
369,513
170,530
134,417
100,000
93,125
28,267
–
(19,526)
24.39
22.85
12.62
9.07
7.83
6.33
2.92
2.30
1.71
1.59
0.48
–
(0.33)
1,179,376
1,380,257
252,850
640,983
428,347
689,912
305,438
–
–
80,300
49,758
35,349
7,860
20.01
23.42
4.29
10.88
7.27
11.71
5.18
–
–
1.36
0.84
0.60
0.13
5,358,735
91.77
5,050,430
85.69
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
480,725
8.24
843,501
14.31
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES (Schedule 1)
884,684
15.14
839,461
14.24
(403,959)
(6.90)
4,040
0.07
397,181
6.80
548,448
9.31
(6,778)
(0.10)
552,488
9.38
REVENUE
Grant - Province of Nova Scotia
Allocation recoveries
Investment income
Other
Externally funded project funding (Note 8)
$
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
Biomedical research grants
Policy, services and outcomes research grants
Knowledge translation
Matching grants (Note 10)
Program salaries
Capacity building programs and workshops
Electronic grants management system
Mental health and addiction strategy
Decade awards
Communications, public awareness and research findings
Peer review of grant applications
Externally funded projects (Note 8)
Special events (Note 12)
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES FROM OPERATIONS
UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES
See Notes to the Financial Statements
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$
2011
%
4,930,100
727,036
145,561
36,763
–
84.43
12.45
2.49
0.63
–
5,839,460
$
$
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Invested in Property,
Plant and Equipment
NET ASSETS - BEGINNING OF YEAR
$
Excess of revenue over expenditures
91,260
Unrestricted
$
1,245,414
2011
$
1,336,674
2010
$
784,186
–
(6,778)
(6,778)
552,488
(27,302)
27,302
–
–
23,989
(23,989)
–
–
Net change in investment in property, plant and equipment
depreciation
acquisition of property, plant and equipment
NET ASSETS - END OF YEAR
$
87,947
$
1,241,949
$
1,329,896
$
1,336,674
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
March 31, 2011
2011
ASSETS
CURRENT
Cash
Marketable securities (Note 6)
Accounts receivable
Interest receivable
Prepaid expenses
GST/HST receivable
$
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Note 7)
LONG TERM ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
CURRENT
Accounts payable
Deferred revenue (Note 9)
Grants payable - current portion
Externally funded grants payable - current portion (Note 8)
$
GRANTS PAYABLE
EXTERNALLY FUNDED GRANTS PAYABLE (Note 8)
NET ASSETS
Invested in property, plant and equipment
Unrestricted
$
COMMITMENTS (Notes 10, 15)
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217,225
5,773,774
104,812
19,865
50,135
42,959
2010
$
284,880
5,337,261
144,589
19,507
67,460
31,750
6,208,770
5,885,447
87,948
91,260
–
28,750
6,296,718
6,005,457
161,204
287,890
2,129,996
558,741
$
166,001
155,044
2,544,136
558,741
3,137,831
3,423,922
1,661,366
1,077,236
167,625
167,625
4,966,822
4,668,783
87,947
1,241,949
91,260
1,245,414
1,329,896
1,336,674
6,296,718
$
6,005,457
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over administrative expenses
Item not affecting cash:
Amortization of property, plant and equipment
$
(6,778)
2010
$
552,488
27,302
31,524
20,524
584,012
39,777
(436,513)
(358)
28,750
(11,209)
17,325
(4,798)
132,846
(414,140)
–
584,130
–
660,820
118,010
14,154
(28,750)
(31,750)
(53,342)
(116,014)
24,651
(437,686)
(179,131)
(289,177)
(308,560)
(64,190)
(626,775)
(43,666)
(42,763)
INVESTING ACTIVITY
Purchase of equipment
(23,989)
(7,977)
DECREASE IN CASH FLOW
(67,655)
(50,740)
Cash - beginning of year
284,880
335,620
Changes in non-cash working capital:
Accounts receivable
Marketable securities net of fair value adjustment
Interest receivable
Loans and notes receivable
GST/HST receivable
Prepaid expenses
Accounts payable
Deferred revenue
Grants payable - current portion
Externally funded grants payable - current portion
Grants payable
Externally funded grants payable
Cash flow used by operating activities
CASH - END OF YEAR
$
217,225
$
284,880
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Investments
Marketable securities are carried at fair market value and consist of cash
and cash equivalents, fixed income investments and investments in mutual
funds. All investments are classified as held for trading.
DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY
The Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation, a not-for-profit organization
established by the Health Research Foundation Act of the Province of
Nova Scotia (Bill No. 22), was given Royal Assent on December 3, 1998
and became effective on January 1, 2000. As stated in the Act, the objects
of the Foundation are to assist, collaborate with and fund individuals and
organizations conducting health research in the Province including the fields
of health policy, health promotion and health care and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, assist health-services research, health outcome
research, health public policy research and medical research.
Grants payable
Grants payable are carried at the contract amount.
Property, plant and equipment
Equipment and furniture
Computer
Leasehold improvements
These financial statements include only the assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenditures of the Foundation.
3.
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian
generally accepted accounting principles and reflect the following policies:
Revenue recognition
The Foundation follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions.
Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the
related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized
as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be
reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured.
Investment income includes dividends and interest income, and realized and
unrealized gains and losses. Unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading
financial assets are recognized as revenue in the statement of operations,
deferred, or reported directly in net assets, depending on the nature of
any external restrictions imposed on the investment income. There is
no restricted investment income and unrestricted investment income is
recognized as revenue when earned.
HST recovery
As a registered charity, the Foundation is entitled to a rebate of 50% of the
HST paid on eligible expenses. The practice of the Foundation is to record
expenditures net of refundable HST.
Accounting estimates
Accounting estimates are included in financial statements to approximate the
effect of past business transactions or events, or to approximate the present
status of an asset or liability. Examples include loss provisions, expense
accruals and the estimated useful life of an asset. It is possible that changes
in future conditions could require changes in the recognized amounts for
accounting estimates. Should an adjustment become necessary, it would be
reported in earnings in the period in which it became known.
Cash
Cash includes cash less outstanding cheques plus outstanding deposits.
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20%
30%
10 years
declining balance method
declining balance method
straight-line method
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Equity investments and term deposits which are classified as
held-for-trading are carried at fair value.
Grants payable are recorded at cost. This is a departure from GAAP, which
requires the financial liabilities be recorded at amortized cost using the
effective interest rate method.
Due to their short-term nature, all other financial instruments are
considered to be carried at amounts which approximate their fair value.
When available, fair value is determined by reference to bid price at the
end of the year in an active market. When the bid price is not available,
or the market for a financial instrument is not active, fair value has been
determined by reference to published price quotations and to the fair value of
other financial instruments which bear similar risks and returns.
The Foundation does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in
derivative transactions.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Substantially all of the Company’s bank accounts and bank indebtedness are
with one financial institution.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument might be
adversely affected by a change in the interest rates. In seeking to minimize
the risks from interest rate fluctuations, the Foundation manages exposure
through its normal operating and financing activities. The Foundation is
exposed to interest rate risk primarily through its floating interest rate on
its short-term investments. Management manages its interest rate risk by
investing in fixed income marketable securities with varying maturity dates
and terms.
Market Price Risk
Market price risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument might be
adversely affected by a change in the stock price of its investment holdings.
investments, and derivative securities. The Foundation is permitted to invest
in mutual funds that hold these classes of investments.
In seeking to minimize the risks The Foundation is exposed to market price
risk primarily through price fluctuations on its short-term investments.
Management manages its risk by diversifying its portfolio through a mix of
investment types designed to achieve the optimal return within reasonable
risk tolerances.
4.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Consistent with similar not-for-profit organizations, Nova Scotia Health
Research Foundation’s risk management policies are part of the overall
management of the entity’s operations. Management’s direct involvement
in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations
leading to changes in risk management activities, requirements and actions.
Management has not entered into hedging transactions to manage risk. As
a part of the overall management of the entity’s operations, management
considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk, and employs
appropriate investment and credit management policies to manage the
Foundation’s exposure.
5.
As at year end the Foundation’s investments consisted of cash, fixed income
investments, and mutual funds. As at March 31, 2011 the total market value
of the investments was $5,773,774 (2010 - $5,337,261) and the book value of
the investments was $5,291,721 (2010 - $5,252,389).
7.
Cost
Computer
2011
Net book
value
Accumulated
amortization
$
96,385
114,969
86,215
$
64,044
88,875
56,702
$
32,341
26,094
29,513
$
297,569
$
209,621
$
87,948
DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING
The annual provincial grant made to the Foundation is provided from funds
appropriated by the Nova Scotia legislature. The distribution of the funding
is outlined in the Health Research Foundation Regulations, as amended by
Cabinet on August 5, 2005. The Regulations specify that funding shall be
distributed in accordance with the objects of the Foundation as follows:
30% shall be spent on medical research;
10% shall be spent on health-outcome research;
10% shall be spent on health-services research;
10% shall be spent on health public-policy research;
a minimum of 20% may be spent on any or all of the following:
(i) innovative health research programming and capacity development,
(ii) increasing the public knowledge and awareness of the Foundation,
(iii) communicating research findings,
(iv) targeting health research priorities; and
f) a maximum of 20% may be spent on administering the Foundation.
Cost
Computer
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
If in any of the categories a) through d), less than the total money allocated
is spent, the remaining portion shall be reallocated to one of the remaining
categories a) through d) in a manner determined by the Board.
6.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
The Foundation has an investment policy in place which restricts the types
of investments it can hold. The Foundation is not permitted to invest in
unsecured instruments or non-interest bearing accounts. The Foundation is
not permitted to invest directly in mortgages, equities, real estate, foreign
8.
2010
Net book
value
Accumulated
amortization
$
92,091
104,770
76,718
$
56,495
79,877
45,947
$
35,596
24,893
30,771
$
273,579
$
182,319
$
91,260
EXTERNALLY FUNDED GRANTS PAYABLE
The Foundation received funding from the Nova Scotia Department of
Health Promotion and Protection to undertake the administration of the
Comprehensive Gambling Treatment Demonstration Projects. Nova Scotia
Department of Health Promotion and Protection funded the Projects by
paying the Foundation the sum of $1,500,000 between 2007 and 2009. Under
the terms of the funding agreement, any amounts that remain unspent at the
conclusion of the Projects must be returned to the Province.
The Agreement is in effect from September 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011, or such
later date as the grants administered under the Projects are completed. For
the year ended March 31, 2007, the Foundation was allocated $750,000 in
funding for the initial Project, which was included in accounts receivable and
deferred income, and received subsequent to year end. For the year ended
March 31, 2008, the Foundation committed $749,990 for the initial Project and
corresponding revenue and expense was recorded during the year. As of year
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9.
end, $499,809 of this funding was disbursed and the remaining $250,181 was
recorded as externally funded grants payable.
Therefore, the Foundation’s approval of RPP matching expense grants is
subject to the approval of both the CIHR and the other party.
For the year ended March 31, 2009, a total of $750,000 was received from
the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection for the
second project, bringing the total funds received for the two projects to
$1,500,000. The Foundation committed $715,375 for the second project and
corresponding revenue and expense was recorded during the year. As of
year end, $239,190 has been disbursed and $476,185 has been recorded as
externally funded grants payable. The remaining $34,635 is due to requested
amounts being lower than funding available and recorded as unearned
revenue as stated by funding agreement.
For the year end March 31, 2011, CIHR has received its required funding and
the names of successful applicants were publicly announced. All grants have
been recognized as an expense in the current fiscal year by the Foundation
based on their portion of funding committed.
DEFERRED REVENUE
In compliance with the deferral method of accounting for contributions
as disclosed in note 2, the Foundation has recorded $162,508 in deferred
revenues as detailed below:
Of the $1,500,000 received from the Department of Health Promotion
and Protection as described in Note 8, a total of $34,635 has not yet been
awarded. The balance is held as deferred revenue until additional projects
are awarded funding, or the Agreement is terminated. If all funds has not
been awarded at time of completion of project, all un-awarded funds will be
returned to the Department of Health and Wellness.
The Foundation has received funding from the Department of Community
Services to work together with The Strategy for Children and Youth to
improve the evaluation, research and knowledge translation activities
related to the strategy. The Department of Community Services has provided
funding of $243,000 since 2009 to be applied according to the project’s
objectives. As of March 31, 2011, a total of $125,127 (2010 - $42,591) was
expensed and recognized as revenues. The undisbursed balance of $117,873
(2010 - $100,409) is being held by the Foundation until expenses are incurred.
11.
HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH CENTRE
Dalhousie University and the Foundation had agreed to work together
to develop a proposal to establish a Health Policy Research Centre. The
intention was to create a partnership that will bring about informed public
policy decision making that was research based, and that would benefit Nova
Scotians.
During the year ended March 31, 2008 the Foundation received additional
grant funding from the Province of Nova Scotia and disbursed the specified
amount of $500,000 to Dalhousie University. The Foundation and Dalhousie
University agreed to work together to complete objectives related to the
Health Policy Research Centre that are specified in an agreement that ended
March 31, 2009. In 2009, the agreement was extended until March 31, 2010.
The agreement was not renewed upon expiration, and unspent funds totalling
$443,379 were returned by Dalhousie University. This recovery has been
included in income in the current year.
12. SPECIAL EVENTS
In June 2010, the Foundation partnered with Alberta Innovates Health
Solutions, CIHR and Dalhousie University to host the Knowledge Translation
Forum (KT-10). The purpose of this international forum was to share, discuss
and strengthen the foundation for advancing the field in research practice
relating to knowledge translation.
An additional $10,000 was received from external organizations during
the year ended March 31, 2007 for a specific project that has not yet been
undertaken. These amounts are included in deferred income and will be
recorded as revenue as the related project expenses are incurred.
Registration fees
Event sponsorships
An additional $10,000 that had been received in the 2010 fiscal year from an
external organization in relation to the 10th Year Anniversary conference was
recorded as revenue in the current fiscal year.
Event expenses
2011
$
46,209
130,000
176,209
(156,683)
$
19,526
10. REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM COMMITMENT
The Foundation partners with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
(CIHR) and various third parties as part of the Regional Partnership
Program to provide funding for approved grants. The funding formula for
this partnership is: 50% CIHR, 25% NSHRF and 25% Other funding sources.
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13. INCOME TAX STATUS
According to Bill 22, which was given Royal Assent effective January 1,
2000, the Foundation and its property are exempt from taxation imposed by
or under the authority of an enactment of the Province of Nova Scotia. The
Foundation is a registered charitable organization under the Income Tax Act
and is therefore exempt from income taxes.
14. ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE
The Province of Nova Scotia provides the Foundation with funding necessary
to provide grant support. The Foundation’s ability to issue research grants
is currently dependant on receiving adequate funding from the Province of
Nova Scotia.
17.
COMPARATIVE FIGURES
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current
year’s presentation.
2011
%
2010
%
$ 569,643
9.76
$ 540,899
9.18
122,842
2.10
122,049
2.07
Consulting and professional fees
41,611
0.71
38,388
0.65
Office supplies
31,944
0.55
25,691
0.44
Travel and meetings
27,691
0.47
24,393
0.41
Wages and benefits
Rent
15. LEASE COMMITMENTS
The company leases office space under an operating lease arrangement.
Minimum lease payments are as follows:
2012
2013
(Schedule 1)
Administrative Expenses
$
124,663
93,497
Amortization
27,302
0.47
524
31,524
0.53
Professional development
23,568
0.40
24,019
0.41
$
218,160
Telephone, fax and website
maintenance
23,054
0.39
21,811
0.37
Networking and promotion
9,000
5
0.15
3,772
0.06
Insurance
5,650
0.10
2,320
0.04
Meeting costs
2,379
0.04
4,595
0.08
,684
$ 884,684
15.14
$ 839,461
14.24
16. PENSION OBLIGATIONS
The Foundation participates in a defined benefit pension plan sponsored and
administered by the Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS) (formerly known
as Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations), a multi-employer plan
available to all its members. Contributions are made to the pension fund by
employees based on 7.0666% or 9.2555% and by the Foundation based on
8.4961% or 10.6806% of pensionable earnings, depending on income level.
Effective for the 2011 fiscal year, the HANS has not changed the contribution
rates. In the year, the Foundation contributed $82,399 (2010 - $73,111) to the
pension.
An actuarial valuation for funding purposes was performed at July 1, 2008 by
Mercer Human Resource Consulting. At this time, the fund was fully funded.
The Foundation has no additional obligations to the pension plan beyond their
ongoing contribution requirements as described in the preceding paragraph.
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ABOUT NSHRF
We exist to improve the health of Nova Scotians through health research. We do this by
working with our stakeholders, including provincial government, health authorities, and health
researchers on a number of initiatives and funding opportunities.
These include but are not limited to:
• Working to support health research in Nova Scotia by nurturing
careers, monitoring progress, and championing health researchers
provincially, nationally and internationally;
• Offering funding opportunities that reflect contemporary standards of
excellence;
• Providing a foundation for informed decision making with research;
and
• Generating greater public awareness about health research.
We were founded after the Health Research Foundation Act (Bill 22) was
proclaimed on January 1, 2000. The Act received Royal Assent on December
3, 1998. Through our programs – Research Enterprise Development
Initiatives (REDI), Research Programs, and Knowledge Programs – we
support the health research enterprise. The health research we fund
relates to one of the following four categories:
Medical Research
Basic scientific and biomedical study; clinical and epidemiological
investigations.
PROVINCIAL HEALTH RESEARCH PRIORITIES
The health research priorities reflect pressing health issues in the province
as identified by research evidence, province wide consultation, and analysis.
These priorities have been validated by the us, the Board of Directors, the
Research Advisory Committee (RAC), and key stakeholders in the health
research enterprise. The priorities are used to guide our priority driven
programs (Knowledge Programs, the competitive portion of REDI, and
Research Trainee Funding element of the Research Program), special
projects, and initiatives.
Population Health
• Changing demographics
• Factors that contribute to inequities (income, education, race,
culture, literacy, etc.)
• Issues specific to unique and marginalized populations in NS
• Disease prevention
• Mental health
Health Services
• Continuing care models
• Primary health care (access)
Health Policy Research
The impact of social factors; allocation of resources; legal and ethical
issues; and the administration, organization and financing of health care.
Health Outcomes Research
Changes in the health status of populations as a result of health programs
or services.
Health Services Research
How efficiently and effectively health services are managed, organized, and
delivered.
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• Models of HHR
• Governance, sustainability and costs
DEFINITIONS
We define the health research enterprise as organized health research
activities that are aimed specifically at growth or innovation.
The word “health” is defined broadly at the Foundation, and includes the
determinants of health. We have accepted the Ottawa Charter definition of
health as “a complete state of physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing...a resource for living that enables people of all ages to realize their
hopes and needs and to change or cope with the environments around them.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The NSHRF governance model is that of
As part of its commitment to excellence in
Policy Governance. It is not an operational
research, we announced the creation of the
Committee Members
or adjudicative Board. The management and
Research Advisory Committee (RAC) in 2007.
Mr. Ken Baird
administration of the NSHRF is the responsibility
of the Chief Executive Officer. The Board is
responsible to provide the appropriate direction
to the Chief Executive Officer and to provide
feedback through performance appraisals.
The RAC provides advice to the Board
of Directors and staff of the Foundation
on complex issues facing the research
community in Nova Scotia.
KNOWLEDGE NEEDS
PRIORITIZATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Adrian Levy
Dr. Jill Hayden
Dr. Erna Snelgrove-Clarke
Dr. Ingrid Sketris
Mr. David Mercer
The Board comprises members from health
Chair
Ms. Brenda Murray
agencies, health charities, health professional
Dr. Peter Vaughan
Dr. Patrick McGrath
bodies, the health research community, and
the public.
Chair
Dr. Jean Gray
Vice-chair
Vacant
Board Members
Dr. Lori Francis
Dr. Joanne Gallivan
Dr. Peter McLeod
Dr. Peter W. Mullen
Dr. Richard Singer
Ms. Maureen Summers
Ms. Paula English
Vice-chair
Ms. Andrea Boyd White
Dr. Kevin Vessey
Ms. Janice Kaffer
Ms. Mary-Anne Finlayson
Committee Members
Ms. Mary Lou O’Neill
Dr. Ben Rusak
Ms. Edith Menzies
Dr. Gerald Johnston
Ms. Frances Martin
Dr. Anita Unruh
Ms. Lindsay Peach
Dr. Robert (Bob) Bortolussi
Ms. Lisa Underwood
Ms. Janice Kaffer
Dr. William Marshall
Dr. Charmaine McPherson
Dr. Pat Conrad
Dr. Lachlan McWilliams
Mr. Bradley Osmond
Dr. George Turnbull
Ms. Nathalie Blanchet
Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard
10TH ANNIVERSARY REVIEW COMMITTEES
(PAGES 5-6)
DECADE AWARDS
Ms. Marlene MacLellan – Manager, Continuing Care Studies
Health & Human Services, Nova Scotia Community College
Ms. Deynse Sibley – Radio Host, FX 101.9 FM
Dr. Ray LeBlanc – Vice President, Innovation and Learning,
Capital Health
Mr. Paul Schneidereit – Editor, Chronicle Herald
Ms. Shauna Martin – Director of Community Relations,
Office of the Premier
STAFF
Ms. Alana Andrews
Communications Officer
Ms. Meredith Campbell
Director of Programs/Manager
Research Enterprise Development
Initiatives (Until December 2010)
Ms. Nancy Carter
Director, Evaluation Services
Mr. Leo Glavine – MLA Kings West
Ms. Michele Raymond – MLA Halifax Atlantic
Mr. Leonard Preyra – MLA Halifax Citadel
Mr. Chris d’Entremont – MLA Argyle
Ms. Colleen Clattenburg
Corporate Assistant
Ms. Krista Connell
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Eric Rushton
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. George Collier
Manager, Knowledge Programs
Mr. Terry Taylor
Manager
Special Projects
Mr. Howard Epstein – MLA Halifax Chebucto
Ms. Marie Deveau Wournell
Office Administrator
THE NSCAD AWARD
Ms. Vanessa Fitzgerald
Data Analyst
Dr. Ivar Mendez - Professor and Head Division of Neurosurgery,
QEII Health Sciences Centre, Dalhousie University
Mr. Robert Bean – Professor, Nova Scotia College of Arts and
Design
Dr. Christine Holzer-Hunt – Dean, Nova Scotia College of Arts
and Design
Ms. Linda Hutchison – Director of University Relations, Nova
Scotia College of Arts and Design
Ms. Bernadette Kehoe – Director of Financial Aid and
Counseling, Nova Scotia University of Arts and Design
Ms. Krista Connell – CEO, Nova Scotia Health Research
Foundation
Ms. Marie Deveau – Office Administrator, Nova Scotia Health
Research Foundation
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Ms. Jennifer McNutt
Manager
Research Programs
Ms. Leslie Power
Manager
Research Enterprise Development
Initiatives
Mr. Paul Kent – President & CEO, Greater Halifax Partnership
Mr. Andrew Younger – MLA Dartmouth East
Mr. Ryan McCarthy
Manager, Knowledge Programs
(Until October 2010)/Director
of Programs (Until December 2010)
Ms. Jessica Gilbert
Project Assistant
Ms. Julie Horne
Financial Administrator
Ms. Deborah Langille
Director
Performance Accountability
Mr. Shawn Ward
Database and Systems Coordinator
Ms. Linda Waterhouse
Program Assistant
THE NSHRF ART IN HEALTH AWARD (NSCAD AWARD)
FIRST PLACE – FRONT COVER
HERE NOR THERE – DAMIEN WORTH
This painting serves as a visual platform that charts health statistics concerning the Nova Scotian population. In a province where a sense of place is
strongly linked to cultural identity, this work uses empirical data gathered from a host of statistics to plot graphs that refer to familiar local terrains. The
abstract, free floating forms created by graphs, naturally reference the lay of the land; a land that is augmented by both natural and human activities. This
painting attempts to illustrate the stories behind the numbers and examine phenomenon’s related to the health of communities.
The Artist
Damien Worth is a graduate of NSCAD University. He graduated with a Major in Fine Arts and Minor in Art History. His work continues to investigate the
relationship between larger social narratives and landscapes in crisis.
SECOND PLACE – CENTER SPREAD
7600 KILOMETRES – VICTORIA MANZER
The Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation defines health as “a complete state of physical, mental, social and emotional well-being” (Ottawa
Charter, 1986). Engaging with the outdoors promotes healthier and longer lives; moreover physical activity is an important part of wellness and creates
community interaction. 7600 kilometres represents themes of community, collaboration, and movement through the use of contour map lines connecting
various individuals and activating the landscape. The weaving illustrates the opportunity and accessibility for outdoor activity in the province. Reflecting
on Canada’s history of landscape painting, 7600 kilometres is a contemporary landscape of both people and place in Nova Scotia. This environment truly
provides an engaging outdoor playground for all Nova Scotians.
Material description: 7600 kiliometres began with photographs taken of various activities in places the artist felt truly define Nova Scotia. An image of
the Nova Scotia landscape was developed incorporating locations across the province using Photoshop. With this image as a background, figures
were drawn on and connected with lines that came from a combination of actual Nova Scotia maps and additional contour lines inspired by the created
landscape. With the finalized image, weaving software was used to create a digital bitmap the TC-1 Jacquard Loom can read. The loom computer controls
the warp threads, which are the white cotton threads that run the length of the weaving. The artist also threw black merino threads in to separate white
threads. This repetitive process was continued until the full eleven feet was woven. Finally, broken threads were fixed and the edges hemmed to complete
7600 kiliometres.
The Artist
Victoria Manzer completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textiles at NSCAD University. She was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia where her
enthusiasm for outdoor activity began with family day trips. Health and wellness has always been an important part of Victoria’s life and she spends much
of her free time outdoors. Victoria’s textiles are a fusion of her experiences and interests illustrated through a passionate engagement with the medium.
THIRD PLACE – BACK COVER
UNTITLED – NOAH DEREK LOGAN
This piece of art uses sport iconographies and its tropes, to criticize sports and masculinity, as well as sporting popular culture. The work explores
the idea of heroes, particularly masculine ones. Why do we idolize these multimillion dollar sports stars? And why are they even heroes? With this new
series of bats, Noah explores his own work using identity and trying to be critical of his obsession with baseball. Through using the bat, probably the most
masculine sports object, he is deconstructing the masculine tropes that it represents.
The Artist
Noah Derek Logan was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Noah is an interdisciplinary artist, often making sculptural and performative work. Throughout his
practice, he weaves between art and sports and the strange dual role they play in his life. Noah uses traditional methods to explore these relationships,
bringing contemporary meaning to these methods.
Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation
9th Floor, Centennial Bldg, Suite 905
1660 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1V7
P.O. Box 2684, Halifax, NS B3J 3P7
www.nshrf.ca
Untitled – Noah Derek Logan, Third Place, The NSHRF Art in Health Award

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