Register for the KT Connects Open Science Webinar

Hosts:

• Kevin Sauvé – Program Manager, Science Initiative, Michael Smith Health Research BC
• Dr. Codie Primeau – Arthritis Research Canada; Assistant Professor, Western University

Speakers:

• Dr. Linda Li – Senior Scientist, Arthritis Research Canada; Professor, UBC; Scientific Director, BC SUPPORT Unit (part of Michael Smith Health Research BC)
• Gayle Scarrow – Director, Knowledge Translation, Michael Smith Health Research BC
• Dr. Stirling Bryan – Chief Scientific Officer, Michael Smith Health Research BC; Professor, UBC; Senior Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation

Webinar Details:

Friday, February 28
12 – 1 p.m. PST

In 2024, KT Connects focused on open science—the practice of making scientific knowledge, resources, and processes accessible to all with minimal barriers. This final session in the KT Connects open science webinar series will highlight key insights from this past year’s discussions.

The session will begin with a summary of key takeaways, including:
✔️ The nature and purpose of open science
✔️ Its role in fostering more equitable research systems
✔️ Connections to knowledge translation and community engagement research
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in research funding and evaluation

A roundtable discussion and audience Q&A with health researchers, knowledge translation experts, and funders will follow, exploring what these insights mean for open science in B.C.

Learning Objectives:

By attending, participants will be able to:
Understand key insights from the KT Connects open science webinar series and their relevance to B.C.’s health research system
Discuss the role of knowledge translation, engagement research, funding, and policy in advancing open science
Engage in conversations about how open science can create a more equitable and impactful health research system in B.C.

Register now to be part of the conversation!

Speaker Bios:

Dr. Linda Li is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at UBC and holds the Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases. She is the Scientific Director for the BC SUPPORT Unit and a Senior Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada. Her research focuses on digital tools, such as wearable technology and mobile apps, to support health professionals in managing chronic diseases.

Gayle Scarrow is the Director of Knowledge Translation at Michael Smith Health Research BC, leading initiatives to bridge the gap between research evidence and health care practice. Her work focuses on applying research findings to improve health outcomes and inform policy.

Dr. Stirling Bryan is the Chief Scientific Officer at Michael Smith Health Research BC and a health economist with extensive experience in health policy and decision-making. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and President of the Canadian Association for Health Services & Policy Research.

Missed the Open Science series? Check out the Open Science webinar playlist or browse all past webinars in the KT Connects archive.