For New Members

UCalgary’s Research Services Office has a Research Opportunities Database that shows upcoming funding opportunities. Unless otherwise noted, the Grants and Awards Division in Research Services has a standard internal deadline of noon, two business days in advance of the funding agency deadline, to receive grant applications for review and approval. Applicants can still receive an optional detailed administrative review, provided that a complete copy of the application is submitted at least two weeks in advance of the funding agency deadline to allow for feedback and revisions.

The Research Management System (RMS) is a new platform that manages the pre-award, post-award and publication phases of a research grant or contract. RMS interfaces with other UCalgary systems, such as IRISS and PeopleSoft, throughout the Grants and Contracts lifecycle, with the goal of providing a seamless process for grants and award management, eliminating re-keying of data and heightening transparency into the status of applications at any time.

The CSM’s Clinical Trials Core is made up of several groups that offer everything from coordination of research to data, methods and quality assurance support. For more information, contact Sabine Moritz at sabine.moritz@ucalgary.ca.

For information on core facilities at the CSM, visit the Centre for Advanced Technologies and UCalgary Core Facilities page. For general inquiries, contact Angela Krawetz, the Director of Strategic Projects and Core Facilities at the CSM at 403.210.8114 or angela.krawetz@ucalgary.ca.

For safety information for researchers, including safety standards, codes of practice, reporting an incident, and OHS Management System, visit the Environment, Health and Safety webpage at the CSM. To complete a lab check in, or for enquiries, contact Megan McDonald, a lab safety specialist at the CSM. She can be reached at 403.210.8589 or mmcdonal@ucalgary.ca.

All research, funded or unfunded, involving humans, animals or biohazards must first be reviewed by and receive approval from the appropriate board or committee before research can begin. If your research involves any of the above, please visit UCalgary Ethics and Compliance.

The Libin team can assist you in finding contacts, handling processes at the University and getting started with your research. The Cumming School of Medicine offers numerous resources. For other must-have information and contacts, click the button below. 

Dr. Vikas Kuriachan is the Cardiac Sciences Wellness Officer and leads the physician wellness initiative within the Department of Cardiac Sciences. If you are looking for resources or want to get involved, please contact him at vpkuriac@ucalgary.ca or 403-944-3282.

Dr. Nowell Fine is the Clinical Director of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Fine assists clinical members by helping orient them to the objectives and functions of the Institute. Dr. Fine can help clinical members develop new projects or initiatives, including assistance navigating coordination and pursuing opportunities within the Institute, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services. Dr. Fine also oversees the mentorship program for early career clinical members. You can contact him at nowell.fine@albertahealthservices.ca.

• The Mozell Core Analysis Lab is a shared resource centre within the Libin Cardiovascular Institute that manages health data, provides biostatistical and analytical consultation and translates information into knowledge for action. Contact analysiscore@ucalgary.ca for more information.
   
• The Core Pathology Lab is a shared resource centre within the Libin Cardiovascular Institute to manage and process human and animal tissue, cultured cells and artificial samples. Services are open to all University of Calgary principal investigators, including their staff and students. Contact Dr. Yong-Xiang Chen, PhD, at yonchen@ucalgary.ca for more information.
   
• The Centre for Health Informatics advances the mandate of the CSM’s focus on precision medicine and precision public health. It brings together data assets to foster collaboration among investigators, support grant development, recruit faculty and students, develop cutting-edge analytics, and build capacity in data science and machine-learning. Contact Dr. Cathy Eastwood, PhD, at caeastwo@ucalgary.ca for more information.
   
• The Cardiovascular Physiology Core aids members of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute in their research to understand the impact of disease on the heart and vascular system. This support is mediated through the development and characterization of cardiovascular disease models (small animal: mouse and rat) and the ability to visualize and characterize the phenotypic changes associated with these models.  For more information contact Dr. Darrell Belke, PhD, at dbelke@ucalgary.ca.

The Libin Institute encourages members planning to submit a grant to participate in the Institute’s Test Your Concept and Internal Peer Review Programs. Available to all Libin members, these programs are designed to offer feedback, support and guidance on grant applications at the early stage of development (Test Your Concept) and once an initial draft of the proposal is written (Internal Peer Review). For information on these programs contact the Libin Operations team at libin@ucalgary.ca or visit the link below.  

The Cumming School of Medicine’s Grant Development & Research Facilitation group assists researchers with pre- and post-award processes for investigator initiated research funding. This team is your first point of contact for external funding agency applications. For questions, contact Jenna Slobozian, Manager, Grant Development at j.slobozian@ucalgary.ca or 403.210.7299.

Ideas for projects that further the Libin’s mandate of integrating research, education and clinical care can also be discussed with Dr. Lisa Petermann, the Libin’s Operations Director. She can be reached at lisa.petermann@ucalgary.ca.

• The Research Update Seminar Series (RUSS) is a platform for trainees to present their research, get feedback from their peers and Libin faculty members, and increase knowledge about one another's research. RUSS is held biweekly.
   
• Cardiovascular Journal Club (CJC) is an interactive platform for trainees to critically evaluate recent scientific articles.
   
• The External Speaker Series is a monthly event featuring established researchers from outside of the University of Calgary. The program's goal is to stimulate discussion and idea exchange and enhance research collaboration.
   
• Cardiac Sciences Grand Rounds occurs weekly from September through June and features local, national and international speakers who present their research and meet with cardiology fellows for a dedicated teaching session.

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute offers its trainee members numerous award and scholarship opportunities. For more information about our unique scholarships, summer studentships and awards, visit the link below. 

The Beat Goes on Gala is held in September to raise proceeds to support cutting-edge research and care delivery initiatives at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. This black-tie event has raised more than $5.2 million since its inception in 2014.

The Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) Prize for Excellence in Cardiovascular Research was established in honour of Mr. Alvin Libin for his many contributions to the AHFMR (now Alberta Innovates). This $25,000 prize is awarded to an outstanding international researcher whose work has had a major impact on the understanding, prevention, recognition, or treatment of cardiovascular disease. The event includes a public lecture.