Canadian Network for Statistical Training in Trials
Canada
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👏Congratulations to our Scientific Director, Dr. Tim Ramsay on becoming a Full Professor at @uOttawa! 🎉
A well-earned milestone recognizing his incredible leadership and impact.
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CANSTAT retweeted
LAST CALL!
CANSSI's postdoctoral fellowships offer a comprehensive research and training experience centred on #statisticalsciences.
Apply by January 16: loom.ly/GvcQVII
@CANSSIOntario @SSC_stat @NISS_DataSci @StatisticsViews
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CANSSI Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships: Recruitment of postdoctoral fellows takes place November 21, 2025–January 16, 2026 canssi.ca/program/distinguis…
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Through hands-on mentorship, real-world placements, and comprehensive curriculum, the CANSTAT network aims to train biostatistics experts who will strengthen Canada's clinical trial capacity and improve health outcomes. @SCTorg @canstat @machealthsci @CIHR_IRSC @ParpiaSameer
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Around 70% of breast cancer patients undergo radiation therapy. By working with patients to identify better therapies, Dr. Tim Whelan has improved the standards of care in radiation therapy in Canada and worldwide.
Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54482.html…
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
ALT Dr. Tim Whelan
CANSTAT retweeted
CALL FOR FACULTY PROPOSALS
Do you have a project that could offer a comprehensive research & training experience to a postdoc in #statisticalsciences?
Submit your proposal to the CANSSI Distinguished #Postdoctoral #Fellowships program by October 1:
loom.ly/GvcQVII
CANSTAT retweeted
A landmark global trial led by St. Michael’s Hospital scientists produced landmark insights into vein graft failure after heart surgery. Learn More: unityhealth.to/2025/09/newto… @SubodhVermaMD #cardiacsurgery #heartsurgery
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We have a new Associate Dean and Director!
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ALT Portrait of Robert Platt
CANSTAT retweeted
🚨 IMPaCT Training Awards are now open! 🚨
🔬 PhD: $35K | Postdoc: $50K | ECR: $70K
🔗 Learn more and apply: lnkd.in/eK6CQDDH
#ClinicalTrials #ChildHealth #PerinatalHealth #ResearchTraining #HealthResearch #IMPaCTCanada #FundingOpportunity
CANSTAT retweeted
Congratulations to Tim Whelan, professor, on being named a member of the Order of Canada.
Whelan has dedicated his career to transforming how breast cancer is treated – placing patient outcomes and quality of life at the heart of his work.
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CANSTAT retweeted
Congratulations to Thomas Hawke, professor @McMasterPMM, and Lawrence Mbuagbaw, associate professor @HEI_mcmaster, on receiving this year’s @McMasterU Faculty Association Awards for Outstanding Service.
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CANSTAT retweeted
A major update to the CONSORT reporting guidance for clinical trials was published last week.
📌 CONSORT 2025 replaces all previous versions and should be used from now on.
So what’s new and what’s different? 1/7
#MethodologyMonday #116
(COI - I am a co-author)
CANSTAT retweeted
There is still time to register for today's webinar!
Join CanReview at 12pm ET for the webinar “Advancing Clinical Trials Through a Pan-Canadian Single Research Ethics Review System”
Registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
CANSTAT retweeted
TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
This week's spotlight is on Tim Biziaev, a full-time statistical analyst with our research group and a fellow of @CAN_STAT.
Read more to learn about him.
@dr_sajobi @LibinInstitute @approach_org
CANSTAT retweeted
🎓New @CAN_STAT Clinical Trials Biostatistics Fellowship!
1-year program includes hands-on placement, expert workshops and $70K funding. Perfect for MSc/PhD stats graduates ready to shape the future of clinical trials in Canada.
Learn more @ can-stat.ca
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“Over my career I’ve dedicated myself to optimizing the #blood products that we give patients and ensuring that they’re safe and effective.”
Congratulations Dr. Dean Fergusson on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Blood Services!
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We’re co-funding 23 grad & postdoc trainees through the 2024 clinical trials training awards, in partnership w @CIHR_IRSC @wecantrain @cbitn_rceic @CANTAPTALENT @StrokeCogCanada @CAN_STAT. Together, we’re empowering the next gen of clinical researchers. bit.ly/3OAyojF
ALT 2024 CTTP awardees, from top left to right: Una Spasovski, Michael Diaz Stewart, Mahtab Matin, Kyle Missen, Marie Pier St. Laurent, Kaela Cranston, Amir Rad, Dana Lao, Amanda Willms, Olivia Ferguson
CANSTAT retweeted
Advancing Health is proud to support the important work of @CAN_STAT and their efforts to improve access to high-quality research-related training.
DYK that our Head of Statistics Dr. Hubert Wong serves on the CANSTAT Steering Committee and supervises multiple trainees? @ubcspph
We would like to thank @TamorahLewisMD, @srinmurthy99, Susan Ellenberg, Stephen Senn, & Thomas Fleming for delivering excellent presentations at the second CANSTAT Annual Meeting!
CANSTAT retweeted
Happening tomorrow - all are welcome to join - make sure to register now!
@CAN_STAT
Join us on August 7 to explore best practice guidelines for researchers to build more equitable, reflective, and inclusive research and clinical trials with @DrNatalieRosen 🌟 Hosted by IMPaCT and @CAN_STAT 🌟Don't miss out, register today! bit.ly/4cXGJs5
