September 19, 2024Ìýfrom 5:30 to 9:30 PM
In-Person at LeÌýSalon Richmond
550 Richmond Street, Montreal, H3J 1V3                
September 19, 2024Ìýfrom 5:30 to 9:30 PM
In-Person at LeÌýSalon Richmond
550 Richmond Street, Montreal, H3J 1V3                
The UUÖ±²¥ Department of Medicine is calling for nominations for the prestigious Sam and Sadie Roth Family Visiting Professorship. The invitation is extended to exceptional applicants, of highest caliber and expertise, for a visiting period of 3 to 6 months in 2025. Successful candidates will receive funding of up to $45K, which may cover travel expenses, accommodation, and research program expenses. Funding does not include salary support (usually provided by candidate’s home institution).
Repurposing Old Drugs for New Indications: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Speaker: Samy Suissa, PhD, FRSC, FCAHS
Distinguished James UUÖ±²¥ Professor of Epidemiology,
Biostatistics and Medicine, UUÖ±²¥
Director, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology
Lady Davis Research Institute - Jewish General Hospital
Educational Objectives:
Vaccines for Everywhere You Ever Wanted to Go – or Not
Speaker: Dr. Dr. Michael Libman
Physician, MUHC Divisions of Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology, and the Centre for Tropical Diseases
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At the end of the presentation, the audience will:
Understand the role of vaccination for endemic infections vs travellers
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Be able to balance risks and benefits of vaccines for malaria, typhoid, dengue, and chikungunya