News

2023
Apr 6	Seed Grant Application and Procedures - Deadline May 12, 2023 The goal of EPID@Work’s seed grant program is to attract new and established scholars to conduct research addressing EPID@Work’s mandate. Applicants... full story
Mar 9	Seeking Research Participants: "Physiotherapists’ perspective on the use of mobile application-assisted monitoring of mobility in adolescents and adults who have survived a TBI"
Mar 2	Lakehead University celebrated exceptional researchers at R and I Awards of Excellence Lakehead University held its Research and Innovation Awards of Excellence reception on Thursday, March 2 to celebrate the exceptional achievements of... full story
Feb 10	EPID Researchers present at Centre for Applied Health Research - Showcase 2023
Jan 9	Become a part of EPID@Work: Continued Opportunities Available!

2022
Dec 8	September EPID Talks Presentations
Nov 15	EPID Researchers in the news!
Nov 4	Job Opportunity: Epidemiology Professor
Nov 2	Don't Miss Your Chance! Seed Grant Applications Due Tomorrow!
Oct 31	Registration for the November EPID Talks is now OPEN!
Oct 27	JOB OPPORTUNITY: Student Research Assistant – Qualitative Research
Oct 6	Research Matters - Shaw TV Interview
Oct 6	New Opportunity Call for Grant Applications
Sep 22	September EPID Talks Presentations
Sep 7	In Memoriam: Dr. Patrick Loisel
Jul 27	Seeking Research Participants: “Framework for Sustainable Return to Work: Community Consultation Survey” Help us develop tools and resources that support sustainable work for persons with mental and physical health challenges.
Jul 27	NEW! Project Coordinator Opportunity
Jul 22	New Publication Alert! Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice is out as of today
Jul 14	Successful SSHRC Grant Application! Kara Polson, PhD Student, was successful in her application to the SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant Competition: Emerging Asocial Society.
Apr 19	Press Release: TBT News & Dr. Vicki Kristman share funding announcement with local community TBT News highlights recent Ontario Government funding announcement.
Apr 14	Breaking News! Ontario Government invests in EPID@Work Research Programs EPID@Work is delighted to share the news that the Ontario government is investing over $5 Million in Health and Safety Research conducted at the... full story
Apr 14	Ontario Working for Workers by Investing Over $5 Million in Health and Safety Research at Lakehead Funding will help improve workplace safety, prevent injuries and reduce mental health stigma.
Apr 8	Leadership Announcement EPID@ Work welcomes new Associate Director, Dr. Kathy Sanderson.
Apr 5	Dr. Sanderson, EPID@Work Scientist, receives $200,000.00 in research funding Lakehead University’s Dr. Kathy Sanderson is leading a Canadian team of researchers examining the diversity and vulnerability of care workers during... full story
Apr 3	Institute for Work & Health - Research Administrator Opportunity
Mar 30	NEW! Project Coordinator Opportunity
Mar 16	Syme Research Training Awards now accepting applications
Feb 6	Student Success Story Chelsea Noel: Knowledge Mobilization In NW Ontario
Jan 27	CIHR providing Lakehead University professors with more than $2.1 million for important research Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than $2.1 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for several important projects.

2021
Sep 29	In memoriam: Katherine Lippel
Sep 13	NEW! Student Research Assistant Opportunity
Apr 26	Canada's National Day of Mourning for Injured and Killed Workers
Apr 9	Publication Alert! Inclusion of Indigenous workers in workplace mental health
Feb 10	NEW! Multiple Employment Opportunities: Community Champions

2020
Nov 13	Leaders' views key for employees with disabilities: researchers aim to improve work outcomes and limit discrimination for employees with physical and mental health challenges Despite things such as human resources policies that are designed to ensure equal treatment for all employees, the relationship that people with... full story
Nov 4	Student Research Assistant Opportunity Available We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work as a project coordinator and to assist in a mixed methods project. Research activities... full story
Nov 3	Thunder Bay and District Injured Workers Study - Invitation to Participate Drs. Deborah Scharf and Anna Koné are looking for individuals that provide services to injured and ill workers involved in the WSIB claim application... full story
Nov 2	Dept of Health Sciences Student Funding Opportunity: Dr. Vicki Kristman For September 2021 admissions, all applicants choosing to conduct a thesis or dissertation with Dr. Vicki Kristman in the area of injury or work... full story
Oct 2	September EPID Talks Presentation Posted for Viewing If you missed the opportunity to attend our EPID Talks on September 25, 2020, it is now posted online for viewing.
Sep 14	EPID@Work & NOSM Researchers Receiving $330k in Research Funding
Aug 18	Update: XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2021 The XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work has been postponed from October 2020 to September 19-22, 2021.
Aug 18	Save the Date! Special Virtual Sessions: COVID-19 & OSH October 5th/6th
Aug 4	Research Opportunity: Post-doctoral fellowship in Indigenous Workplace Studies, EPID@Work, Thunder Bay Campus
Jun 22	Publication Alert: Opening the Workplace After COVID-19: What Lessons can be Learned from Return-to-Work Research?
Jun 15	Recent Publication: EPID@Work Director, Dr. Vicki Kristman, contributing author for Editorial: An Update and Looking Ahead for the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
Jun 15	EPID@Work, Associate Director and Lakehead Professor, Dr. Kathryn Sinden, developing resources to support firefighter mental health during COVID-19
Jun 8	EPID@Work Member & Lakehead professor’s research could prevent burnout in health-care workers fighting COVID-19
Jun 8	EPID@Work Research Associate, Robyn O'Loughlin, is highlighted by Carleton University
Feb 11	Dr. Vicki Kristman - Student Funding Opportunity 2021 Entrance into the Dept of Health Sciences For September 2021 admissions, all applicants choosing to conduct a thesis or dissertation with Dr. Vicki Kristman in the area of injury or work... full story
Feb 5	Research Infosource recognizes EPID@Work in "Canada's Innovation Leaders 2019" Each November, Research Infosource Inc. publishes Canada's Innovation Leaders, the premier national print and digital publication promoting Canada's... full story
Feb 5	EPID@Work Presents Research at St. Joseph's Care Group Centre for Applied Health Research For over 15 years, this Research Showcase has become the premier annual venue for the dissemination of research relevant to the health of... full story