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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

✨ That’s a wrap on the Spring 2026 New Investigator Forum! Thank you to our awesome speakers, planning committee, CIHR-III team, partners, and the 75 incredible participants who made these two days so inspiring. #OurFutureOurIIINIF

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🌍 Join us for our CIHR End-of-Grant Workshop on #AMR! 🗓 Date: December 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET 📍 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams 🔗 Register by November 28: bit.ly/3LzYYeB #WAAW

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🌍 It’s World #AMR Awareness Week! 🔗 Learn more about some of CIHR-III's led and funded research initiatives that are helping tackle this global health crisis: bit.ly/4o8suFZ

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

‼️ DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 18! 🌟 Apply to attend the Spring 2026 New Investigator Forum (NIF), an event dedicated to supporting and promoting the professional development of infection and immunity researchers in the early stages of their careers. bit.ly/43qWTb8

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ResearchNet - RechercheNet

ResearchNet is an innovative web portal that will provide a virtual meeting place for the research community, providing a single point of contact to share information, collaborate, and conduct busines...

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

📢 Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟 bit.ly/3Ljq1dV

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

There is ample evidence to support that when we embrace diversity, it not only enriches community, but it sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better science. 📹 Learn more about the CIHR REDI program: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq_L...

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

❗Exciting opportunity for ECRs! The Spring 2026 NIF is a unique professional development forum designed to foster networking and support your growth as a future leader in infection and immunity. 📅 April 14–16 📍 King City, ON 🔗 Apply for a travel award by Nov 18: bit.ly/48v7Ds4

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

📢 III Bulletin - August 28, 2025 — Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟 bit.ly/4fZ4ylJ

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

‼️ Notice of upcoming funding opportunity! Co-led by CIHR-III and CIHR-IIPH, the CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award (2025) competition will launch in October. Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54442.html

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WHO @who.int · 28/07/2025

Today is World #Hepatitis Day. Eliminating hepatitis is POSSIBLE because we have: ✔️ Effective vaccines, ✔️ Curative treatments, ✔️ Proven tools, to stop transmission. Take action today! 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025

WHO graphic with the title “You can help eliminate hepatitis by:” followed by four suggestions:

- Get tested for hepatitis B & C
- Vaccinate newborns with the hepatitis B birth dose within 24 hours
- Learn the facts & talk to your healthcare provider about early testing & treatment
- Help stop stigma by sharing accurate information

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WHO @who.int · 28/07/2025

Today is World #Hepatitis Day. Did you know❓ Hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with hepatitis B and C claiming 3 500 lives every day. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025

Text reads: “Deaths from viral hepatitis-related causes are increasing.
2019: 1.1 million deaths
2022: 1.3 million death

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

🔔 REMINDER! Sunday, July 27 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM 🕞 🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I for an engaging workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections at the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Quebec. ✨ 🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/

🗓️ Join Charu Kaushic, Scientific Director of CIHR-III, and Howard Njoo, Interim Chief Public Health Officer of PHAC, for an engaging workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections at the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Quebec. ✨

Speakers & Panelists:
🎤 Alexandre Dumont Blais, Executive Director of RÉZO
🎤 Sahar Saeed, Assistant Professor, Queen’s University
🎤 Notisha Massaquoi, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
🎤 Keith McCrady, Executive Director of 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations
🎤 Tanguy Hedrich, Community Research Coordinator, COCQ-SIDA

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Are you attending the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Quebec? 🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I on Sunday, July 27 at 3:30 PM for a workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections. 🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/ @stihiv2025.org

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CEPI @cepi.net · 17/07/2025

We are supporting a new award launched by CIHR to support the career development of mid-career researchers in Canada. The goal is to expand knowledge in vaccine research for infectious diseases and contribute to national and international efforts to prepare for epidemic and pandemic threats⤵️

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟 bit.ly/4lDyHt4

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

❗DEADLINE EXTENDED! Are you a mid-career researcher with a vaccine-related research idea? 💡🔬 Submit a short, one-page Research Proposal summary by the new August 7th deadline to the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Awards. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ufw3gV

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Special thanks to Dr. Emilia Liana Falcone (Université de Montréal) & Dr. Souradet Shaw (University of Manitoba) for speaking at the CIHR-III and Early Investigator Session at the 74th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM)! 🎉👏

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Read the latest CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟 bit.ly/45r4vvX

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Are you a mid-career researcher working on vaccine-related research? There is one month left to submit your expression of interest to apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025). Submit your EOI by July 16: bit.ly/4kigXlN

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

‼️ REMINDER! This webinar will highlight innovative #vaccine research in Canada and provide information for applicants about the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Award funding opportunity. 🇨🇦 💉 📅 TOMORROW, June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET Register: bit.ly/45UdYvV

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more 🌟 🔗 bit.ly/43wfByl

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

‼️ A webinar to learn more about the Leadership Awards for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025) is one week away! Date: June 12 at 1:00 pm ET Details: bit.ly/3ZmbC53

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Thank you to MUN's Faculty of Medicine for co-hosting a lively research community engagement event alongside our CIHR-III team and advisory board! Special thanks to our esteemed speakers, Drs. John Law, Sherri Christian, and Peter Daley, for generously sharing their time and insights.

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

My heartfelt thanks to our dedicated CIHR-III staff, Institute Advisory Board (IAB) members, Community Advisory Committee members, and invited guests and speakers for joining us in the beautiful city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador for our 59th IAB meeting!

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Excited to attend the CIHR-III and MUN Research Community Event this Wednesday at 4:30 PM in St. John's, NL! 🎉 Join us: bit.ly/3Enniqk

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

🇨🇦 Now launched! Are you a mid-career investigator working on vaccine-related research? 💉🔬 Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)! EOI deadline: July 16 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60 @cepi.net #NRC

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

It’s proven. #VaccinesWork. | Case counts of 6 vaccine-preventable diseases before and after routine vaccination | Public Health Agency of Canada | www.canada.ca/en/public-he... #GetImmunized

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

❗Attention #infection and #immunity researchers! Located in St. John’s, NL? Join us at MUN for a Community Engagement Event on Wednesday, May 28 for a few hours of great talks, Q&A, posters and networking! 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3ENniqk @memorialu.bsky.social @sherrichristian.bsky.social

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Pleased to represent CIHR at the 2025 #JPIAMR Final Conference in beautiful Stockholm, highlighting remarkable research tackling the critical global health threat of #AMR. International collaboration is key, and Canada is proud to support a #OneHealth approach under the Pan-Canadian AMR Action Plan.

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

May 5 is #RedDressDay – the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People (MMIWG2S). Let us honour the lives of #MMIWG2S and commit to end this ongoing national tragedy. lnkd.in/gQMEhuqN

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Really enjoyed connecting with the Canadian HIV community at #CAHR2025! Thanks for opportunity to participate in several sessions on behalf of CIHR and a privilege to present some research results as well 💕

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The CTN+ | Le Réseau+ @ctnplus.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Attending #CAHR2025? We are excited to share that several of our CTN+ researchers have keynote and plenary seminars at the Canadian Association for HIV Research conference this year! Learn more about the speakers and their research here: www.cahr-acrv.ca/conference/p...

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Roots to Wellness Research Collaboratory @rootstowellnesslab.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr. Sasakamoose will be moderating a panel at the 34th Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Panel: Syndemics of HIV, STBBIs, and Substance Use in the Prairies: Unique Challenges and Local Solutions May 1 Halifax 4:00–5:15 PM Register: tinyurl.com/ymat2eut

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

‼️ Attention #infection and #immunity researchers! Are you a mid-career investigator working on vaccine-related research? 💉🇨🇦 The Leadership Awards for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025) competition will launch next month! Learn more: bit.ly/437at3m

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Interested in learning more about research initiatives, funding opportunities, and community events related to infection and immunity? ✨ Read the latest edition of the CIHR-III e-bulletin: bit.ly/3EGozPS Subscribe: bit.ly/4cxG3JF

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Vaccines save lives, and the next life saved could be a child you love. 💞 During #NIAW2025, let’s make sure that history doesn’t repeat itself—protect your future by getting vaccinated! Read the full Op Ed by @drcchambers.bsky.social and I: bit.ly/42kSLcq #VaccinesWork #ProtectYourFuture

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

It’s National Immunization Awareness Week (21-30 April 2025)! | Visit our #NIAW2025 webpage for excellent resources and reliable information | immunize.ca/niaw #VaccinesWork #DontLetHistoryRepeatItself #GetImmunized

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Thank you to Drs. Laura Whittall-Garcia (@uoft.bsky.social) and Jongbok Lee (@ucalgary.bsky.social) for speaking at CIHR-III's Early Investigator Session at this year’s Annual CSI Meeting in Gatineau-Ottawa, Ontario! Thanks also to our CIHR-III Associate Director, Olivia Oxlade for hosting! 🦠

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

If you are at #CSI Conference make sure to attend the ECI session featuring these rising stars in I&I research

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Happy Sunday in Springtime! Hope everyone is taking time to enjoy the beauty of nature around you to keep your spirits up 🌻☀️

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

This week, the CIHR HIV/AIDS & STBBI Research Advisory Committee (CHASRAC) met in Ottawa to discuss the future of research in this area in Canada. Special thanks to the AIDS Committee of Ottawa for your support, and for facilitating connections between community members and researchers! 📸 ACO

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Check out the latest e-bulletin from the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity! 🌟 🔗 bit.ly/4jnQ6VD

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