Grant: CIHR Café Scientifique Program

Five Cafe Scientifiques are planned in 2013-2014 to be organized and hosted by the Office of Vice-President (Research & International). Each panel has a minimum of two CIHR-funded researchers. Community organizations are represented on the panels wherever possible. Cafes are promoted to target audiences as well as the broader public, university and healthcare communities in Winnipeg. The Cafes: Helping Parents Understand and Help the Anxious Child or Youth - We explore the many voices of those affected by anxiety-children, youth, parents-and assistance that is underway as a result of new technological tools and listening strategies as a result of research. The Battle Against the Flu Virus - Our research experts will share perspective and advances on their fight against the flu, from diagnosis to prevention and development of a better flu vaccine. Practical Solutions for Developmental Disabilities - Moving research knowledge from the researcher to those who need that information can make a real difference in the lives of those who have developmental disabilities. Our panelists with share their research findings through partnerships that make a difference. Heart Failure: Prevention, Treatment and Transplantation - A Perspective from our Medical Researchers of the Future, Our Graduate Students-Come meet Canada's next generation of medical researchers, and learn about strategies using functional foods that help lower blood pressure, recent advances in modern medicine can affect heart attack survival and finding better ways to preserve the donor heart and increase the number of heart transplantations. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and a Need for a 21st Century Human Rights Response - We explore, through the lens of research, clinical care and advocacy, the story behind why we need to address this disability, medically and socially, in a way that protects the rights of women, men, children, families and communities affected by FASD, a lifelong disability.