Research
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Welcome to the Department of Surgery Research Page! A passion for study is an essential component of improving surgical care. With diverse backgrounds, experiences and training, our shared spirit of collaboration in Saskatchewan fosters innovation and excellence. The Department of Surgery advocates for research as integral to the challenges and solutions for health care in Saskatchewan. I am eager to continue, along with the dedicated members of the Surgery Research Committee, our shared vision to be a model for basic surgical science and clinical-translational surgical research in Canada. I want to grow the research intensiveness in each of our Divisions to facilitate a new level of success at the national and international level. From our trainees in undergraduate medicine and residency through our faculty, our work reflects a culture of inquisitiveness and a drive to address new challenges. With advances in technology and innovation, the future for surgery has never been brighter. Daryl R. Fourney MD, FRCSC, FACS Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan |
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Research Coordinator/Navigator Karen E. Mosier has a BA in Psychology and a MSc in Pharmacy. She has over fifteen years’ experience in research administration. She has worked as a Research Coordinator/Navigator for the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine for almost 6 1/2 years, as a Research Facilitator in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for 5 years, and as a Research Coordinator in the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine for 4 years. Karen Mosier was hired as a Research Coordinator/Navigator by the Department of Surgery on December 1, 2015. Her position was created to provide mentorship and research support for faculty and residents and to promote a dynamic research culture within the department. Her primary duties include finding funding opportunities for research projects, reviewing grant applications and budgets, providing guidance through the grant writing process, and educating and teaching on CCV development and ethic application submissions. She also acts as a liaison for the Department of Surgery with the Office of the Vice-Dean Research (College of Medicine), Research Acceleration & Strategic Initiatives, Research Excellence & Innovation, Research Profile & Impact and the International Office to promote excellence in research and ensure timely processing of research applications. Karen also works directly with the Research Director and coordinates the resident research programs, the Research Committee meetings and the annual Faculty Research Day & Resident Research Day. Karen E. Mosier |
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Getting Started
The purpose of this brief guide is to provide quick assistance for you to read to orientate yourself to what funding opportunities you would like to apply for before you contact your Research Coordinator.
The Clinician Investigator Program (CIP) is a RCPSC certified program, and is available to residents that have demonstrated interest and potential for a career as a clinical investigator. The program accommodates training in diverse research areas ranging from basic and correlative science studies of disease pathogenesis to epidemiological investigations of social/population determinants of health.
Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Royal University Hospital Foundation
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Saskatoon Health Region Operational Approval
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Fedoruk Centre
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
Are you writing a grant proposal and want to be inclusive of Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and values in your research? Indigenous communities are very diverse, and many are interested in collaborative research partnerships.
A good place to start would be to visit the CIHR-funded Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Health Research Network, housed at the University of Saskatchewan, for resources on the history of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada, contemporary issues in health and wellness, and principles on conducting health research in partnership with Indigenous communities.
Chapter 9: Research Involving the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples of Canada, part of the Tri-Council Policy Statement on Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2), a joint policy of Canada’s three federal research agencies, provides guidance on ethical research policies and practices. The Tri-Councils’ Panel on Research Ethics has also produced a Course on Research Ethics.
You can learn more about the Tri-Council Policy Statement from their online course on research ethics.
The First Nations principles of OCAP® are a set of standards that establish how First Nations data should be collected, protected, used, or shared. They are the de facto standard for how to conduct research with First Nations. Standing for ownership, control, access and possession, OCAP® asserts that First Nations have control over data collection processes in their communities, and that they own and control how this information can be used. Visit the First Nations Information Governance Centre’s website for more information and the Fundamentals of OCAP® online course.
Métis and Inuit communities may also have data sovereignty and governance agreements in place, or want to develop research agreements as part of partnering on research.
Research Support
The Biostatistical Support (BSS) is a new Biostatistics resource to clinical researchers at the Department of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan. The creation of Biostatistical resource raised the department to a new level effectiveness and relevance in clinical and health research. This support serving an important role in initiating interdisciplinary, collaborative research among divisions in the Department of Surgery.
Our Vision
The Biostatistical Support will provide the highest quality of services and will promote the highest standards in research.
Our Mission
Our mission is to conduct high quality innovative research, to provide research services and stimulate collaboration amongst investigators from all divisions. We will provide methodological support to clinical and biomedical researchers in a collaborative manner to assist researchers in making the best use of their resources in all phases of clinical research.
To get support
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Fill out the Clinical Research Support Intake Form
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Provide a brief description of your project and the type of support needed.
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Be sure to submit the CRS Intake Form early.
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Submit the CRS Intake Form online.
Research Days
2022 VIRTUAL FACULTY RESEARCH DAY
The Department of Surgery Virtual Faculty Research Day occurred on Thursday May 12, 2022 from 8 am – 1:30 pm. We had 14 presentations from surgery faculty members and graduate students. Approximately 73 people attended our virtual event. Our special speaker was Dr. Trevor Schuler, Associate Professor, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta. He spoke on “Evidence Decision Support Program and PACOSI – Provincial Advisory Committee on Surgical Innovation”.
2022 Virtual Faculty Research Day Award Winners:
- 1st Place Podium Presentation – Dr. Nathan Ginther (General Surgery)
- 2nd Place Podium Presentation - Dr. David Sauder (Orthopedic Surgery)
- 3rd Place Podium Presentation – Elisabet Jakova (Dr. Francisco Cayabyab Lab)
2022 RESIDENT RESEARCH DAY
The 2022 Resident Research Day will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Please watch for more details to follow.
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- 2021 Resident Research Day Program
- 2021 Faculty Research Day Program
- 2020 Resident Research Day Program
- 2019 Resident Research Day Program
- 2018 Faculty Research Day Program
- 2018 Resident Research Day Program
- 2017 Faculty Research Day Program
- 2017 Resident Research Day Program
- 2016 Resident Research Day Program
- 2015 Resident Research Day Program
Researcher Videos
Faculty Research Interests
If you are a faculty member and you are looking for a collaborator for a research project or you are a resident, medical student, graduate student, or undergraduate student looking for a supervisor with an interesting research project please check out the research interests of our researcher faculty below. If you would like to add your research interests to this spreadsheet, please contact Karen Mosier at karen.mosier@usask.ca.
Databases/ACCURO
The following faculty have clinical datasets that could be used for research purposes. Please see the information listed below:
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Spinal Surgery; Spinal Cord Injury |
Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry (RHSCIR) is a pan-Canadian prospective observational registry of individuals sustaining a spinal cord injury at 31 major Canadian acute care and rehabilitation hospitals. It links clinicians, researchers and health care administrators to facilitate the translation of research into clinical practice and promotion of evidence-based practices. The ultimate goal of RHSCIR is to improve the quality of life of those living with spinal cord injury (SCI). Saskatoon database started in 2009, 220 participants were enrolled to the study in Saskatoon; There are currently more than 6,000 individuals with SCI enrolled in the registry nationally. |
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Distal Radial Fracture |
Clinical, radiographic and self-reported outcome data related to patient’s follow up to a maximum of one year post fracture. |
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Stroke |
Database started in 2015; time last seen normal; RUH imaging time; home hospital arrival time; home hospital imaging time; home health region of patient; VAN screen; imaging type; preliminary ICU; repatriation date; NIHSS at discharge: NIHSS at 90 days: MRS at 90 days. |
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Carotid Endarterectomy |
~192 patients; Variables: age; sex; ethnicity; lateralization; symptomatic status of carotid plaque; date of most recent symptom; date of surgery; preoperative medications; total cholesterol; LDL; HDL; triglycerides; blood pressure; smoking status; duration of smoking cessation; diabetes; biobank of carotid artery plaques & peripheral blood samples also available |
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Dr. Megan Dash |
Sport Related Arthroscopic Surgery |
Utilize clinic EMR system, in conjunction with diagnostic and fee codes, to identify patients of interest for post-op follow-up studies on clinical questions related to sport medicine as well as arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. |
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