PAST EVENT
Did you know? Island Health’s purpose includes innovation, teaching, and research. Island Health’s Research Department supports research across the region to improve health and promote wellness in our communities. Every year during Five Days in May – our flagship health research month – we bring together members of the public and health leaders, patients and healthcare providers, researchers and students to share ideas and spark innovation. Join us for the finale of Five Days in May 2019!
Hope you enjoyed the stream, take a look at what we have from the event!
WATCH THE REPLAY
What do we know about cannabis and health, and where do we need more evidence?
Learn how cannabis research is unfolding, and get informed about current regional, provincial and national initiatives.
Join the conversation on how to move forward together.
SCHEDULE
9:00 – 9:15 am – Welcome and Introductions
9:15 – 9:30 am – Dr. Richard Stanwick, Chief Medical Health Officer, Island Health – “Reflections on Cannabis and Public Health”
9:30 – 10:00 am – Dr. Karen Urbanoski, Policy Scientist and Canada Research Chair, Canadian Institute of Substance Use Research, UVic – “Cannabis Substitution Programs: Evidence and Possibilities”
10:20 – 10:50 am – Rebecca Jesseman, Director of Policy, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction – “Connecting Research and Policy, and Knowledge Mobilization at the National Level”
10:50 – 11:20 am – Dr. Brian Emerson, Deputy Provincial Health Officer (Acting), British Columbia – “BC Cannabis Research Network: Overview of Current and Planned Research in BC”
11:50 – 12:20 pm – Dr. Pippa Hawley, Clinical Professor; Head, UBC Division of Palliative Care; Medical Director, Pain & Symptom Management/Palliative Care Program, BC Cancer – “Medical Cannabis Research: A Patient-Centred Approach to Study Design”
12:20 – 12:50 pm – Philippe Lucas, Vice President, Global Patient Research and Access, Tilray – “The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower: International Medical Cannabis Research”
1:20 – 1:50 pm – Richard Jones, Director, Pharmacy Services, Island Health – “From New Law to Clinical Practice: Considerations for Success”
1:50 – 2:20 pm – Jean Smart, Regulatory and Quality Officer, Clinical Trials BC/BC Academic Health Science Network – “National Regulations and Guidelines for Cannabis Research”
This event is intended for anyone interested in research around cannabis and its use, including members of the public, healthcare providers, and researchers. It’s part of Five Days in May, Island Health’s annual health research showcase. Don’t miss our other events throughout the month!
JOIN US ONLINE FOR THE WHOLE CONVERSATION!
We’re very excited to share that this event is being made available LIVE online so that you can join us from wherever you may be! These days most of us have big full lives, and are dealing with various commitments around family, time, money and work. Digitally, you’ll have the speakers, conversation & community – all from the comfort of your own home.
LISTEN. ANSWER. ASK. CONNECT!
You’re not watching – you’re PARTICIPATING! Through our easy online webinar system, you can engage with other viewers, participate in polls & discussions, and even ask questions during question periods. You certainly CAN choose to just sit back and watch & listen, if you like – your active participation isn’t an expectation, but it IS an opportunity.
1 MONTH TO REVIEW AS NEEDED!
No need to stress – you’ll have 30 days after the event to review the whole broadcast – go over parts you missed, look closer at slides or materials, hear that big mind-bomb again and again… and have every opportunity to deepen the integration of this offering.
NO FANCY TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED
There’s nothing to install, nothing to download, nothing to figure out. Here’s what you need to participate and have a great viewing experience!
> a modern & up-to-date browser (we recommend Chrome or Firefox)
> a reliable internet connection (hardwired is better than wifi)
> earbuds, headphones or good computer speakers
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