We take pride in nurturing the talent of early-career researchers, giving them the opportunity to grow not only as researchers, but as communicators and collaborators. This is why we offer the RENASCENT (Respiratory National Scientist Core EducatioN Training) program. Its intent is to increase mentorship opportunities and to support the career development of graduate students and early career investigators.
We host the annual training workshop in partnership with the Canadian Respiratory Research Network (CRRN), the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) and the Canadian Institute of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), who joined as a partner and financial supporter of the workshop in 2017. Except in 2020 when it was cancelled due to COVID-19, the workshop has been held annually since 2015. Past workshops have included: Knowledge Translation, Communicating Research to the Media, Grant Writing and Communicating Research to Health Policy Makers.
Join us in Calgary!
| Date | April 16, 2026 | |
| Location | Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Glen Room #206 | |
| Theme | Community engagement: Authentic involvement of people with lived experience in research | |
| Keynote speakers | Dr Pat Camp, University of British Columbia Dr Travis Holyk, CAO, Carrier Sekani Family Services | |
| Agenda | 07h00 Breakfast 07h45-08h45 Presentation 08h45-09h00 Q&A with keynote speakers |
Thank you to our presenting sponsor
“I really enjoyed the panel discussion. It was tremendously valuable to have different perspectives on the interview process and all steps involved in finding an academic appointment!”
RENASCENT 2025
- Preparing Your 5-year Plan for Your First Academic Appointment with Jeremy Hirota Ph.D.
- The Unexpected Realities of the First Five Years: A panel discussion with Dr. Rachel Eddy, Dr. Sarah Svenningsen and Dr. Miranda Kirby
RENASCENT 2024
- Gaining an edge in today’s job market
- Creating academic/industry partnerships
- Bringing your research to light: Advanced KT skills for sharing your research with the public
RENASCENT 2023
- Joint sessions on mental health and resiliency with the Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Knowledge Synthesis in Preclinical Respiratory Research: What You Need to Know with Dr Manoj Lalu, Associate Professor/Scientist from the University of Ottawa
- Finding Your First Academic Appointment: A panel discussion with members of the Planning Committee
2023 Planning Committee
- Dr Simon Bacon, Concordia University
- Dr Andrew Halayko, University of Manitoba
- Dr Miranda Kirby, Ryerson University
- Dr Larry Lands, McGill University
- Dr Geoffrey Maksym, Dalhousie University
- Dr Eilean McKenzie-Matwiy, Canadian Lung Association
- Andrea Murru, PhD student, CHU de Québec-Université Laval
- Dr Christopher Pascoe, University of Manitoba
- Dr Ryan Perry, University of Alberta, CIHR-ICRH
- Dr Sarah Svenningsen, McMaster University
- Dr Christina Thornton, University of Calgary
- Dr Teresa To, SickKids Hospital