Canadian Dermatology Foundation Update

October 2013
Canadian Dermatology Foundation Update
Canadian Dermatology Foundation (CDF)
Board of Directors 2013-2014
Dr. Neil Shear, President
Dr. Gilles Lauzon, Secretary
Dr. Kenneth Kobayash, Treasurer
Dr. Robert Bissonnette - Chair, Scientific Advisory Committee
Dr. Harvey Lui
Dr. Jan Dutz
Dr. Laura Finlayson
Dr. Cheryl Rosen
Dr. Jack Toole
Dr. Richard Langley (CDA President)
Dr. John Albers (Past President)
The CDF Board of Directors wishes to welcome Dr. John Elliott in his role as CDF Secretary as
of January 1, 2014.
Individuals who are interested in serving as a Director are encouraged to contact Dr. Neil Shear,
President.
2013 Research Grants
The Canadian Dermatology Foundation was established in 1969 to provide assistance in
research into skin disease.
At the CDF Research Grant Awards Reception held on June 30 in Québec City, 13 researchers
received a total of $370,000, having successfully competed in a critical peer review conducted
under the authority of the Scientific Advisory Committee. The CDF has awarded over
$6,000,000 to Canadian researchers since 1969, which is a significant investment in our field
of scientific endeavour.
Please note the deadline to submit your 2014 CDF grant application is Monday, February 3, 2014.
The CDF research grant application and guidelines are available here:
http://www.cdf.ca/grants.php
Dr. Frederik Kalz Bursary
The CDF invites applications for the Dr. Frederick Kalz Bursary which is open to all residents
enrolled in a Canadian training program in Dermatology. Please download the application
form and guidelines here: http://www.cdf.ca/kalz.php.
Are you a Life Member or thinking of becoming one?
The strength of the CDF today owes a great deal to the loyal support of Members, Life
Members, and especially our Benefactor Life Members, many of whom have described it as
their way "to give back to dermatology".
Many Life Members who have made an initial contribution of $2,000 have decided to use the
stepping-stone approach. Designating a Life Membership as the first of five annual
installments, for a total of $10,000, has proven to be a practical and achievable means of
becoming a Benefactor Life Member.
Consider this option when you decide to become a Life Member. Contact the CDF Treasurer
for more details.
Have you renewed your 2013 membership dues?
We encourage our members to conveniently renew their CDF Membership or make an
additional donation on the CDF website. It’s convenient, secure, and receipting is immediate.
To become a CDF member, renew your membership, or to make a donation, please visit:
http://cdf.ca/membership/newform.php.
CDF Research Grant Awards Reception
Johnson & Johnson Professional
Dermatology Research Grant,
$25,000 (L-R): Ms. Kristen Miller, Johnson
& Johnson, Dr. Ken Kobayashi, CDF,
Treasurer, recipient Dr. Jerry Shapiro,
Ms. Khouloud Shaikon, Johnson &
Johnson
Galderma Canada Research Grant, $25,000
(L-R): Mr. Ken Book, Galderma,
Dr. Ken Kobayashi, recipient
Dr. Denis Sasseville*, Dr. Ivan Litvinov
(*Also received the Colin Ramsay
Endowment Fund Research Grant,
$15,000)
Members of the CDF Board in Quebec
City, June 2013- (L-R) Dr. Harvey Lui,
Board Member, Dr. Neil Shear, President,
Dr. Laura Finlayson, Board Member,
Dr. Ken Kobayashi, Treasurer,
Dr. Gilles Lauzon, Secretary
Research Grant Recipients in Quebec City,
June 2013 (L-R): Dr. Neil Shear,
CDF, President, Dr. Harvey Lui,
Dr. Ilya Shoimer, Dr. Ivan Litvinov,
Dr. Régine Mydlarski, Dr. Denis Sasseville,
Dr. John Elliott, Dr. An-Wen Chan,
Dr. Youwen Zhou, Dr. Jerry Shapiro
2013 CDF Corporate Benefactors in
Quebec City, June 2013
Editorial Board/
Conseil de rédaction
Regional Editors /
Rédacteurs régionaux
National Editor/
Rédacteur en chef
Benjamin Barankin, MD
Toronto, ON
Charles W. Lynde, MD
Markham, ON
Marc Boucier, MD
Moncton, NB
Executive Director /
Directeure générale
Peter R. Hull, MD
Saskatoon, SK
Chantal Courchesne
Ottawa, ON
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the CDA. The CDA does not assume responsibility or
liability for damages arising from errors or omissions,
or from the use of information or advice contained in
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nécessairement ceux de l’ACD. L’ACD ne peut être
tenue responsable des dommages qui pourraient résulter d’erreurs ou d’omissions rélées à l’utilisation de
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Robert Jackson, MD
Ottawa, ON
Ian Landells, MD
St. John’s, NL
Catherine McCuaig, MD
Montréal, QC
Kathleen Moses, MD
Ottawa, ON
Paul Kuzel, MD
Edmonton, AB
G. Daniel Schachter, MD
Toronto, MD
Victoria Taraska, MD
Winnipeg, MB
Catherine Zip, MD
Calgary, AB
The Canadian Dermatology Association eBulletin is issued
monthly as a forum for Association News, information of
interest to members and for members’ opinions. Please notify
the Executive Director of any change in address.
L’Association canadienne de dermatologie publie chaque mois
le eBulletin en tant que forum de nouvelles de l’Association,
d’informations qui pourraient intéresser nos membres, ainsi
que pour recueillir leurs opinions. Prière d’aviser la Directeure
générale pour tout changement d’adresse.
CHANTAL COURCHESNE
EXECUITVE DIRECTOR / DIRECTEURE GÉNÉRALE
425-1385 rue, Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K1H 8N4
Tel: (613) 738-1748 / 1-800-267-3376 | Fax: (613) 738-4695
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