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Our team has published a new study in Avian Conservation Ecology showing that #cats kill between 19–197 million #birds each year in Canada!

In the time it has taken you to read ~3 posts (1 min) 114 birds have been killed at the paws of cats in Canada.
ace-eco.org/vol20/iss2/a...

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An infographic summarizing the key findings of the paper and showing cats with birds in their mouth. T

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Graham Dellaire @docdellaire.bsky.social · 22h

This IS THE CASE in Canada for our Tri-Council research agencies - it is considered a breach of confidentiality, eg see: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54129.html

CIHR Policy Statement on the Use of Artificial Intelligence-based technology in peer review meetings - CIHR

cihr-irsc.gc.ca

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

Does your uni have any research development people? They may be able to help.

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 1d

Influenza Vaccine Technologies | Check out our informative factsheet! | www.immunize.ca/sites/defau... #influenza #flu #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #FluSeason

www.immunize.ca

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

I really wish I had a bazillion dollars so I could change this

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, it’s awful that this is “today’s” worst research funding challenge.
It’s so brutal for young investigators like you.

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

Note that this depends a lot on grant source and type. Riskier/earlier work can often be funded by disease orgs, for eg.
But for current NIH (or, in Canada, CIHR) it needs to be as strong as possible

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

I know that sounds simplistic, but my whole job for past 26y is strategic research program planning and proposal review. It’s important to offset reviewer doubt.

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

One option is to plan for the (projected) time/deadline at which the only thing standing between you and the work is the money.
ie methods are solid, data are clear, next steps make sense to you and others.

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Dr. Dawn Bowdish @msmacrophage.bsky.social · 1d

Hey #HamOnt - I'm looking forward to talking @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social (Central Library 10:30am tomorrow) on "Is dementia a vaccine preventable disease?" Register here! @miramcmaster.bsky.social events.hpl.ca/event/14227566

Bites and Insights

Learn practical, evidence-based ways to stay healthy and engaged in the activities you enjoy as you age.

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

Indeed.
Also helps not to try to explain everything in figure legend

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

❤️❤️❤️❤️

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

Only yesterday I advised someone to shorten legends and increase font size.

It’s such a common issue.

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Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · 1d

Researchers in France looked at more than 500,000 infants and found no connection between Covid vaccination in the first trimester and any of dozens of birth defects, adding to the body of evidence for the vaccines' safety during pregnancy.

Covid Vaccines in First Trimester Not Tied to Birth Defects, Study Finds

www.nytimes.com

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

@jocelynlt.bsky.social
in print

Leigh Turner @leighturner.bsky.social · 1d

@bethanylindsay.bsky.social of @theijf.org & Michelle Ghoussoub of CBC just published a detailed and disturbing investigation of research misconduct & violations of scholarly integrity involving a former UBC professor. They describe data fabrication & other major breaches. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

False hope, fabricated data: No public notice after UBC uncovered serious misconduct in medical study | CBC News

A celebrated Vancouver researcher used fabricated data and hid evidence of infected wounds to falsely claim his patented skin treatment could heal years-old bed sores in a matter of weeks, according t...

www.cbc.ca

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

Rage and hate. So very much hate.

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

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BCCHR ResDev (DM) @resdevbcch.bsky.social · 1d

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I do not get it when fully grown adults are called kids!
Also legal adults at age 18 so responsible for their actions.

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