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Collaborative Areas of Innovation. A $2.25-million initiative to improve child health. Collaborative Areas of Innovation. Improve child health through innovative research Show a demonstrable effect within 2 years Contribute to new knowledge in two or more areas.
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Collaborative Areas of Innovation A $2.25-million initiativeto improve child health
Collaborative Areas of Innovation • Improve childhealth through innovative research • Show a demonstrable effect within 2 years • Contribute to new knowledge in two or more areas
Collaborative Areas of Innovation • Funding from BC Children’s Hospital Foundation • Key initiative of BC Children’s Hospital strategic action plan • Practical illustration of the pivotal role of research in PHSA’s strategic plan 2010-13
The CAI Team • Multidisciplinary team of clinical investigators, other researchers, clinicians and educators • Leader affiliated with BCCH, SHHCC and/or BCW and/or BCMHAS
Call For Proposals • Online registration • Deadline: Oct. 25, 2010 • Letters of Intent • Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010 • External peer review
External Review Panel • Dr. Michael Kramer, Scientific Director, CIHR IHDCYH • Dr. Janet Rossant, Chief of Research, HSC • Dr. Hugh O’Brodovich, Chair, Pediatrics, Stanford University • Sir Al Aynsley-Green, Former UK Children's Commissioner
Call For Proposals • Announcement: Nov. 30, 2010 • 3-5 teams: Full proposals and implementation plan • $25K each for development • Deadline for submission:Jan. 31, 2011
Call For Proposals • External peer review • One CAI selected • Announcement: Mar. 31, 2011 • Funding starts April 2011
Performance Review • Site visit and peer evaluation in 2013 (2nd year of funding) • If successful focus for ongoing program funding of clinical and research excellence
Collaborative Areas of Innovation • This is the first CAI call • Additional calls will occur in the future
Collaborative Areas of Innovation www.bcchildrens.ca/collaboration collaboration@cw.bc.ca