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SHRF and Brain Canada announce partnership to invest in Saskatchewan Brain Health Solutions
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and Brain Canada make a two-year commitment to fund Saskatchewan Brain Health research...
Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF
Feb 54 min read
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Dr. Colleen Dell has been blazing new trails her whole career with the help of her dogs
By Greg Basky for SHRF Photo submitted In 2013 USask sociologist Dr. Colleen Dell was due for a research sabbatical and was casting...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Jan 317 min read
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2024 Impact Award recipient advancing dialysis technology to improve lives of kidney failure patients
By Greg Basky for SHRF Photo Credit: Layla Bautisha, Bokeh Media Chronic kidney disease affects about 10% of the world’s population and...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Jan 316 min read
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Recognizing SHRF Connections - New Award Honours Contributions to Research
A new award was launched at SHRF's 21st Annual Santé Awards. The "Recognizing SHRF Connections" award recognizes individuals and teams...
Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF
Jan 315 min read
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Five-Year, $1 Million Partnership: Unveiling the True Value Partnership between SHRF and Lung Saskatchewan
SHRF & Lung Sask announce a renewed 5-year, $1M partnership to support respiratory research in Saskatchewan & the true value of partnership
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
May 23, 20243 min read
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SHRF 2024-25 Funding Opportunities and Solutions Focus Areas Announced
SHRF offers a suite of funding opportunities throughout the year to address our three programming areas: Capacity , Connections and...
Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Evolving to meet the changing needs of Saskatchewan’s health research ecosystem: SHRF celebrates 20 years of research investments
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF).
Greg Basky for SHRF
Feb 22, 20247 min read
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Leading the World in Telerobotic Ultrasonography: Dr. Ivar Mendez's Journey in Virtual Healthcare
Dr. Ivar Mendez's work in telerobotic ultrasonography for rural healthcare in Saskatchewan garners another SHRF Excellence Award.
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
Feb 21, 20244 min read
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Dr. Stacey Lovo’s Community-Directed Approach to Establish Remote Rehabilitation Care for Indigenous Children in Saskatchewan
Dr. Stacey Lovo leads remote rehabilitation for Indigenous children in Saskatchewan, using robotics and community-driven research
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
Feb 14, 20245 min read
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Revolutionizing Neuropathic Pain Assessment: A Journey of Collaboration to Improve Rural and Remote Indigenous Healthcare
By Sarah Kasleder for SHRF In the vast landscape of Saskatchewan, a research project is changing the approach to neuropathic pain...
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
Feb 9, 20245 min read
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Dr. Justin Botterill's Journey in Epilepsy Research to Excellence
Dr. Justin Botterill shares his journey in epilepsy research at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine.
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
Feb 6, 20244 min read
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Cultivating Hope: Dr. Robert Laprairie's Journey in Cannabinoid Research and the Impact of Innovation
Dr. Robert Laprairie's Journey in Cannabinoid Research, transforming epilepsy treatment with groundbreaking discoveries
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
Feb 2, 20246 min read
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Recipient of 2023 Career Achievement Award drives health improvement and empowers communities
By Greg Basky for SHRF For USask researcher Dr. Hassan Vatanparast, it was a one-month internship in public health during his medical...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Jan 26, 20248 min read
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20th Annual 2023-24 Santé Awards
Celebrating 20 Years of Health Research Excellence in Saskatchewan The Santé Awards, an annual event hosted by SHRF, celebrate...
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
Jan 26, 20243 min read
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Clinician turned scientist fostering ecosystem for MS research, rehab
By Greg Basky for SHRF Julie Petrin first met Sarah Donkers when the two were working on their PhDs. They were both participating in an...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Dec 8, 20236 min read
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Blending psychology with technology to meet care needs
Heather Hadjistavropoulos has worked to improve access to mental health services in SK.
Greg Basky for SHRF
Nov 7, 20236 min read
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Reconciliation Through Research
The following story was published in the 2022-23 SHRF Annual Report. See the full publication here . Supporting responsive, engaged and...
SHRF
Sep 29, 20233 min read
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Early recipient of Establishment Grant pays it forward to help up-and-comers
By Greg Basky for SHRF Donna Goodridge worked as a nurse in palliative care in Winnipeg for 13 years before completing her PhD and moving...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Sep 26, 20236 min read
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Research That Matters: Embracing Knowledge Mobilization
The following story was published in the 2022-23 SHRF Annual Report. See the full publication here . Knowledge Mobilization—a term that...
SHRF
Sep 12, 20234 min read
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Seeding Home-Grown Research Capacity
The following story was published in the 2022-23 SHRF Annual Report. See the full publication here . For over 20 years in Saskatchewan,...
SHRF
Aug 31, 20235 min read
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