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    January 16, 2024

    A CANTRAIN partnership with Alberta Innovates investing $ 435,000.00 to support eight (8) graduate and postdoctoral one-year salary awards in Alberta (7 doctoral students + 1 postdoc fellow). Together with CAN-TAP-TALENT, StrokeCog & CBITN, all 4 CTTPs are supporting with Alberta Innovates 16 trainees for a total of $570,000 investment into the Alberta Health (Clinical Trials) Research Enterprise.

    January 9, 2024

    A partnership investing $52,500 to support two (2) Graduate Awards in Newfoundland and Labrador.

    August 1, 2023

    CANTRAIN – As a DIA’s member, CANTRAIN will come together to collaborate and problem-solve, discussing global and local challenges facing the life sciences field in an increasingly more complex and interconnected world.

    July 7, 2023

    CANTRAIN – as one of the CTTP/Clinical Trials Training Platform with its competency-based experiential learning programs – is proud to be a part of the long-term strategy to continue supporting Canada’s clinical trials strategy proposed by CIHR, focusing in the training of the graduate and postgraduate students, clinical research professionals and trialists, and community partners, including patients. On that note, CANTRAIN extends best wishes to Pr. Strong’s returns at Western University.

    May 15, 2023

    CANTRAIN congratulates a partnering Mentor

    FREDERICTON, N.B. – Dr Ouellette, renowned Senior Researcher and Founder of HelpSolveCancer (ACRI), nominated for Health Research and Innovation Changemaker Award! Made significant contributions to cancer research & developed novel technologies. 

    May 8, 2023

    Major health and bioscience merger to fuel new research, innovation and economic opportunities in New Brunswick

    FREDERICTON, N.B. – New Brunswick’s health and bioscience research organizations are merging, beginning a new era of support for scientific discovery and economic investment.

    February 2, 2023

    Atlantic clinical trial network gets $2.5-million boost from national research institute

    Halifax, NS – Clinical trials are an important tool in finding new treatments and cures for patients. Nova Scotia Health officials reported that the Atlantic Clinical Trials Network (ACTN) was awarded up to $2.5 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research via its participation to CTTP (Clinical Trials Training Programs)-CANTRAIN.

    January 19, 2023

    Government of Canada announces new clinical trials consortium, training platforms, and research projects to improve the health of Canadians

    Clinical trials allow researchers to assess the safety and effectiveness of new drugs, treatments, and therapies for our population. It is through these studies and their collaborative networks, that medical innovation in Canada continues to evolve.

    January 19, 2023

    Reinforcing Canada’s clinical trials infrastructure, training, and research

    Clinical trials are an essential part of the healthcare sector and a crucial component of medical research and innovation. Clinical trials allow researchers to assess if new drugs, treatments, and therapies are safe and effective for the population.

    January 19, 2023

    Significant funding to maximize access and drive excellence in clinical trials in Quebec and Canada

    RI-MUHC researchers will lead or co-lead multiple projects awarded a total of $55 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research

    January 19, 2023

    Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trials Training receives CIHR Funding

    Halifax, NS – The Atlantic Clinical Trials Network (ACTN) will receive approximately $2.5 million for the creation of various student training opportunities at the masters, PhD, postdoctoral and postdoctoral fellow levels, along with the creation of six new positions in Atlantic Canada focused on the development and coordination of clinical trial professional training within the region.

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    CANTRAIN releases now the first five courses of its clinical trials training programs.

    CANTRAIN first offering of a cohort of 6 webinars for competency training of the 2023-2024 graduates and postdoctoral trainees (GPT) of the first >$2m salary awards programs.

    Fifteen CANTRAIN Graduate Awards in British Columbia [2 PDF+7 PhD(c)+6 Master students]. Together with CAN-TAP-TALENT (n=3), StrokeCog (n=1) & CBITN (n=2), all 4 CTTPs are supporting 21 trainees for a total of $695,000.00 toward training of the BC clinical trials research enterprise

    Major health and bioscience merger to fuel new research, innovation and economic opportunities in New Brunswick

    Atlantic clinical trial network gets $2.5-million boost from national research institute

    Government of Canada announces new clinical trials consortium, training platforms, and research projects to improve the health of Canadians

    Reinforcing Canada’s clinical trials infrastructure, training, and research

    Significant funding to maximize access and drive excellence in clinical trials in Quebec and Canada

    Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trials Training receives CIHR Funding

    Confronting Challenges to Expanding Clinical Trials Research in Canada One Award at a Time

    The CTTP Studentship/Fellowship Awards Program 2025-26 Competition Is Now Open

    CANTRAIN Launches a New International Initiative with EUPATI and MRCT Center and Joint Task Force for Clinical Trials Competency

    The Value of “Together”: Canada’s Clinical Trials Training Ecosystem Unites for New Levels of Collaboration and Inclusion

    The Value of “Together”: Canada’s Clinical Trials Training Ecosystem Unites for New Levels of Collaboration and Inclusion

    In partnership with Michael Smith Health Research BC, Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTPs) Award $723,850 to 23 Graduate and Postdoctoral Awardees across British Columbia

    In partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTPs) Award $97,500 to Four Graduate and Postdoctoral Awardees across Saskatchewan

    In partnership with the Fonds de Recherche du Quebec – secteur Sante, Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTPs) Award $473,500 to18 Graduate and Postdoctoral Awardees Across Quebec

    Bridging Talent and Opportunity: Canadian Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTPs) Partner with Provincial Co-Funders to Award over $2.1 Million in Support to 87 Graduate and Postdoctoral Awardees

    CANTRAIN Launches 2025 Clinical Trials Training Summit Vancouver, BC and Online February 24-26

    Expanding Access to Pragmatic Trials Training: CANTRAIN and HDRN Canada Pragmatic Trials Training Program Initiate Collaboration

    CANTRAIN’s Collaborative Training Hub Launched -Expanding Access to Clinical Trial Trainings for All

    CANTRAIN celebrates the addition of new partner organizations joining us

    2023 / 2024 Clinical Research Internship Exchange between Canadian Public Academic Institutions

    CANTRAIN celebrates the addition of new partners onboarded in July

    BC among the first to support new national clinical research internships, next funding call now open

    CANTRAIN celebrates the addition of new partners onboarded in June

    News release – Several canadian public, academic, health care institutions, and charities are partnering with CANTRAIN to beneficiate from its multi-faceted programs

    Licensing agreement and partnership between CANTRAIN and the Center for Clinical Research Education (CCRE)

    Nine (9) Poster Competition Prizes Announced at the First National Conference Organized by CANTRAIN & Partnering CTTPs: 2024 CLINICAL TRIALS TRAINING SUMMIT

    Results of Excellence for the 2023-24 Clinical Trials Training Programs: Ten (10) Graduates and Postdoctoral Fellows in Quebec awarded a total of $270,000.

    National Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trial Training (CANTRAIN) takes off successfully

    Results of Excellence in 2023-24 Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTP) part of Alberta’s Innovation Ecosystem.

    Results of Excellence in 2023-24 Clinical Trials Training Programs

    The New Era of Career Development Unfolds on Monday, November 13, 2023!

    3rd Monthly eNewsletter

    CANTRAIN is NOW a proud active member of DIA.

    2nd Monthly eNewsletter

    Our first step towards shaping Canada’s clinical trials strategy

    1st Monthly eNewsletter

    CANTRAIN congratulates a partnering Mentor

    News

    CANTRAIN releases now the first five courses of its clinical trials training programs.

    CANTRAIN first offering of a cohort of 6 webinars for competency training of the 2023-2024 graduates and postdoctoral trainees (GPT) of the first >$2m salary awards programs.

    Fifteen CANTRAIN Graduate Awards in British Columbia [2 PDF+7 PhD(c)+6 Master students]. Together with CAN-TAP-TALENT (n=3), StrokeCog (n=1) & CBITN (n=2), all 4 CTTPs are supporting 21 trainees for a total of $695,000.00 toward training of the BC clinical trials research enterprise

    Major health and bioscience merger to fuel new research, innovation and economic opportunities in New Brunswick

    Atlantic clinical trial network gets $2.5-million boost from national research institute

    Government of Canada announces new clinical trials consortium, training platforms, and research projects to improve the health of Canadians

    Reinforcing Canada’s clinical trials infrastructure, training, and research

    Significant funding to maximize access and drive excellence in clinical trials in Quebec and Canada

    Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trials Training receives CIHR Funding

    Confronting Challenges to Expanding Clinical Trials Research in Canada One Award at a Time

    The CTTP Studentship/Fellowship Awards Program 2025-26 Competition Is Now Open

    CANTRAIN Launches a New International Initiative with EUPATI and MRCT Center and Joint Task Force for Clinical Trials Competency

    The Value of “Together”: Canada’s Clinical Trials Training Ecosystem Unites for New Levels of Collaboration and Inclusion

    The Value of “Together”: Canada’s Clinical Trials Training Ecosystem Unites for New Levels of Collaboration and Inclusion

    In partnership with Michael Smith Health Research BC, Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTPs) Award $723,850 to 23 Graduate and Postdoctoral Awardees across British Columbia

    In partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTPs) Award $97,500 to Four Graduate and Postdoctoral Awardees across Saskatchewan

    In partnership with the Fonds de Recherche du Quebec – secteur Sante, Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTPs) Award $473,500 to18 Graduate and Postdoctoral Awardees Across Quebec

    Bridging Talent and Opportunity: Canadian Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTPs) Partner with Provincial Co-Funders to Award over $2.1 Million in Support to 87 Graduate and Postdoctoral Awardees

    CANTRAIN Launches 2025 Clinical Trials Training Summit Vancouver, BC and Online February 24-26

    Expanding Access to Pragmatic Trials Training: CANTRAIN and HDRN Canada Pragmatic Trials Training Program Initiate Collaboration

    CANTRAIN’s Collaborative Training Hub Launched -Expanding Access to Clinical Trial Trainings for All

    CANTRAIN celebrates the addition of new partner organizations joining us

    2023 / 2024 Clinical Research Internship Exchange between Canadian Public Academic Institutions

    CANTRAIN celebrates the addition of new partners onboarded in July

    BC among the first to support new national clinical research internships, next funding call now open

    CANTRAIN celebrates the addition of new partners onboarded in June

    News release – Several canadian public, academic, health care institutions, and charities are partnering with CANTRAIN to beneficiate from its multi-faceted programs

    Licensing agreement and partnership between CANTRAIN and the Center for Clinical Research Education (CCRE)

    Nine (9) Poster Competition Prizes Announced at the First National Conference Organized by CANTRAIN & Partnering CTTPs: 2024 CLINICAL TRIALS TRAINING SUMMIT

    Results of Excellence for the 2023-24 Clinical Trials Training Programs: Ten (10) Graduates and Postdoctoral Fellows in Quebec awarded a total of $270,000.

    National Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trial Training (CANTRAIN) takes off successfully

    Results of Excellence in 2023-24 Clinical Trials Training Programs (CTTP) part of Alberta’s Innovation Ecosystem.

    Results of Excellence in 2023-24 Clinical Trials Training Programs

    The New Era of Career Development Unfolds on Monday, November 13, 2023!

    3rd Monthly eNewsletter

    CANTRAIN is NOW a proud active member of DIA.

    2nd Monthly eNewsletter

    Our first step towards shaping Canada’s clinical trials strategy

    1st Monthly eNewsletter

    CANTRAIN congratulates a partnering Mentor

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