A national alliance dedicated to advancing health research & innovation. Working for all Canadians, we engage all sectors to build support for our ecosystem.
What an inspiring morning! We co‑hosted an event at the Senate of Canada with the @GairdnerAwards, @GenomeCanada and @CIHR_IRSC — celebrating two exceptional Gairdner Laureates and exploring how Canadian health research and innovation drive both well‑being and economic growth.
Yesterday morning at the Senate of Canada, we celebrated the 2025 @GairdnerAwards laureates at Gairdner on the Hill: Aligning for Impact. Inspiring discussions on how Canadian research drives global health innovation. Proud to partner with @GenomeCanada & @ResearchCda! 🇨🇦
ALT Left to right
Rob Annan, Genome Canada
Alison Evans, Research Canada
Jennifer Stinson, Gairdner laureate
Janet Rossant, Gairdner Foundation
Daniel De Carvalho, Gairdner laureate
Jeff Moore, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Mark Lievonen, Gairdner Foundation
ALT Mark Lievonen, Gairdner Foundation
ALT Rob Annan, Genome Canada
Alison Evans, Research Canada
Jeff Moore, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Fiers partenaires de @GenomeCanada et de @ResearchCda, les IRSC ont célébré hier matin les lauréats des prix Gairdner 2025 sur la Colline du Parlement et ont discuté du rôle catalyseur de la recherche au Canada dans l’innovation en santé mondiale! @GairdnerAwards 🇨🇦
ALT De gauche à droite :
Rob Annan, Génome Canada
Alison Evans, Recherche Canada
Jennifer Stinson, lauréate du prix Gairdner
Janet Rossant, Fondation Gairdner
Daniel De Carvalho, lauréat du prix Gairdner
Jeff Moore, Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada
Mark Lievonen, Fondation Gairdner
ALT Mark Lievonen, Fondation Gairdner
ALT Rob Annan, Génome Canada
Alison Evans, Recherche Canada
Jeff Moore, Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada
Canadians are living in an Age of Reassurance: we crave proof that tomorrow will be okay.
My op-ed with Alison Evans from @researchcda explains how health research can turn anxiety into optimism.
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From health equity to healthcare transformation, the afternoon at #CDANXT2025 delivered. Highlights: a powerful lunch session with Steven Liss & Karen Soldatic, a keynote from David Coletto, and bold calls to embed innovation, shift mindsets, and lead with impact.
We're live at #CDANXT2025!
This morning’s sessions explored how collaboration across Canada’s health ecosystem—from research to care—can drive talent, innovation, and economic growth. Health is not just a human imperative—it’s an economic one.
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The #CDANXT Conference — Canada’s first national gathering focused on the health research & innovation ecosystem — is officially SOLD OUT!
Huge thanks to our incredible sponsors for making this possible. Together, we're building a healthier, more resilient 🇨🇦.
Join us at #CDANXT for a global panel on the Health Economy — aligning health research innovation with today’s economic and policy priorities.
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Panel Alert!
Part of Pillar Four of the Health Economy: The Mindset Imperative
What if the real shift isn’t what we change, but how we think about change?
Join us for a bold conversation on transforming health research and innovation.
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We’re thrilled to have @innovativemeds as a Silver Sponsor for #CDANXT2025! Their support helps drive innovation, accelerate discovery, and strengthen Canada’s health research and innovation ecosystem.
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We’re proud to welcome @TorontoMet as a Silver Sponsor of #CDANXT 2025!
With the launch of its new School of Medicine, TMU is leading the way in health innovation, research, and community-based care.
Thank you for supporting Canada’s health future. 🩺🚀
We’re pleased to welcome @DavidColetto, CEO of @abacusdataca and leading public opinion expert, as keynote speaker at CDANXT 2025. David will share insights on building public trust to advance health research and innovation in 🇨🇦. Learn more & register:researchcanada.org/national-…
How do we get health innovations from lab to market faster?
Join us at #CDANXT for a panel on unlocking Canada’s commercialization potential.
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We're proud to welcome @NovartisCanada as a Gold Sponsor of the CDANXT Conference. Their support helps drive the ideas, connections, and collaboration that will shape the future of health research and innovation in Canada.
Thank you, Novartis
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At CDANXT, the future of Canada’s health economy starts with people. Join “Pillar One: The People Imperative,” moderated by André Picard, to hear how leaders from @_DiabetesAction, @UHN, @MitacsCanada & AFMC advance innovation by investing in talent.
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#CDANXT2025 is where Canada’s health research and innovation ecosystem comes together to shape the future of our health economy. Hear from top leaders, spark cross-sector collaboration, and explore bold ideas that drive real-world impact.
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We’re thrilled to welcome @XiaChenny , CEO of Gotcare, as a #CDANXT2025 keynote speaker!
She’s transforming home care through AI, upskilled PSWs & empowered families—and showing how collaboration turns ideas into real-world impact.
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A big thank you to @shifthealth for sponsoring CDANXT!
As a leading advisory firm in health research and innovation, their support reflects a strong commitment bold thinking, and collaboration.
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The countdown is on — 6 weeks until the first-ever #CDANXT on Oct 9!
Join Canada’s health research & innovation leaders to explore what’s next.
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