Charu Kaushic
@ckaushic.bsky.social
Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (III)
Professor & HIV/STI Researcher, McMaster University
#CBR #EDI #WomeninSTEM
www.kaushiclab.com
Professor & HIV/STI Researcher, McMaster University
#CBR #EDI #WomeninSTEM
www.kaushiclab.com
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Charu Kaushic
@ckaushic.bsky.social
· Sep 23
❗Exciting opportunity for ECRs!
The Spring 2026 NIF is a unique professional development forum designed to foster networking and support your growth as a future leader in infection and immunity.
📅 April 14–16
📍 King City, ON
🔗 Apply for a travel award by Nov 18: bit.ly/48v7Ds4
The Spring 2026 NIF is a unique professional development forum designed to foster networking and support your growth as a future leader in infection and immunity.
📅 April 14–16
📍 King City, ON
🔗 Apply for a travel award by Nov 18: bit.ly/48v7Ds4
‼️ DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 18!
🌟 Apply to attend the Spring 2026 New Investigator Forum (NIF), an event dedicated to supporting and promoting the professional development of infection and immunity researchers in the early stages of their careers. bit.ly/43qWTb8
🌟 Apply to attend the Spring 2026 New Investigator Forum (NIF), an event dedicated to supporting and promoting the professional development of infection and immunity researchers in the early stages of their careers. bit.ly/43qWTb8
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
‼️ DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 18!
🌟 Apply to attend the Spring 2026 New Investigator Forum (NIF), an event dedicated to supporting and promoting the professional development of infection and immunity researchers in the early stages of their careers. bit.ly/43qWTb8
🌟 Apply to attend the Spring 2026 New Investigator Forum (NIF), an event dedicated to supporting and promoting the professional development of infection and immunity researchers in the early stages of their careers. bit.ly/43qWTb8
📢 Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟 bit.ly/3Ljq1dV
October 31, 2025 at 10:53 PM
📢 Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟 bit.ly/3Ljq1dV
There is ample evidence to support that when we embrace diversity, it not only enriches community, but it sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better science.
📹 Learn more about the CIHR REDI program: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq_L...
📹 Learn more about the CIHR REDI program: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq_L...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
There is ample evidence to support that when we embrace diversity, it not only enriches community, but it sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better science.
📹 Learn more about the CIHR REDI program: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq_L...
📹 Learn more about the CIHR REDI program: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq_L...
On the path to an independent health research career?
The REDI program now supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis trainees.
Learn more and apply for this #FundingOpportunity: bit.ly/3JcjMIg
The REDI program now supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis trainees.
Learn more and apply for this #FundingOpportunity: bit.ly/3JcjMIg
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October 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On the path to an independent health research career?
The REDI program now supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis trainees.
Learn more and apply for this #FundingOpportunity: bit.ly/3JcjMIg
The REDI program now supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis trainees.
Learn more and apply for this #FundingOpportunity: bit.ly/3JcjMIg
❗Exciting opportunity for ECRs!
The Spring 2026 NIF is a unique professional development forum designed to foster networking and support your growth as a future leader in infection and immunity.
📅 April 14–16
📍 King City, ON
🔗 Apply for a travel award by Nov 18: bit.ly/48v7Ds4
The Spring 2026 NIF is a unique professional development forum designed to foster networking and support your growth as a future leader in infection and immunity.
📅 April 14–16
📍 King City, ON
🔗 Apply for a travel award by Nov 18: bit.ly/48v7Ds4
September 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
❗Exciting opportunity for ECRs!
The Spring 2026 NIF is a unique professional development forum designed to foster networking and support your growth as a future leader in infection and immunity.
📅 April 14–16
📍 King City, ON
🔗 Apply for a travel award by Nov 18: bit.ly/48v7Ds4
The Spring 2026 NIF is a unique professional development forum designed to foster networking and support your growth as a future leader in infection and immunity.
📅 April 14–16
📍 King City, ON
🔗 Apply for a travel award by Nov 18: bit.ly/48v7Ds4
📢 III Bulletin - August 28, 2025 — Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟 bit.ly/4fZ4ylJ
August 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
📢 III Bulletin - August 28, 2025 — Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟 bit.ly/4fZ4ylJ
‼️ Notice of upcoming funding opportunity!
Co-led by CIHR-III and CIHR-IIPH, the CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award (2025) competition will launch in October.
Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54442.html
Co-led by CIHR-III and CIHR-IIPH, the CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award (2025) competition will launch in October.
Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54442.html
August 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
‼️ Notice of upcoming funding opportunity!
Co-led by CIHR-III and CIHR-IIPH, the CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award (2025) competition will launch in October.
Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54442.html
Co-led by CIHR-III and CIHR-IIPH, the CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award (2025) competition will launch in October.
Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54442.html
Reposted by Charu Kaushic
Today is World #Hepatitis Day.
Eliminating hepatitis is POSSIBLE because we have:
✔️ Effective vaccines,
✔️ Curative treatments,
✔️ Proven tools,
to stop transmission.
Take action today! 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025
Eliminating hepatitis is POSSIBLE because we have:
✔️ Effective vaccines,
✔️ Curative treatments,
✔️ Proven tools,
to stop transmission.
Take action today! 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025
July 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Today is World #Hepatitis Day.
Eliminating hepatitis is POSSIBLE because we have:
✔️ Effective vaccines,
✔️ Curative treatments,
✔️ Proven tools,
to stop transmission.
Take action today! 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025
Eliminating hepatitis is POSSIBLE because we have:
✔️ Effective vaccines,
✔️ Curative treatments,
✔️ Proven tools,
to stop transmission.
Take action today! 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025
Reposted by Charu Kaushic
Today is World #Hepatitis Day.
Did you know❓ Hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with hepatitis B and C claiming 3 500 lives every day.
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025
Did you know❓ Hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with hepatitis B and C claiming 3 500 lives every day.
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025
July 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Today is World #Hepatitis Day.
Did you know❓ Hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with hepatitis B and C claiming 3 500 lives every day.
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025
Did you know❓ Hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with hepatitis B and C claiming 3 500 lives every day.
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025
🔔 REMINDER! Sunday, July 27 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM 🕞
🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I for an engaging workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections at the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Quebec. ✨
🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/
🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I for an engaging workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections at the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Quebec. ✨
🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/
July 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
🔔 REMINDER! Sunday, July 27 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM 🕞
🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I for an engaging workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections at the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Quebec. ✨
🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/
🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I for an engaging workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections at the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Quebec. ✨
🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/
Are you attending the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Quebec?
🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I on Sunday, July 27 at 3:30 PM for a workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections.
🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/
@stihiv2025.org
🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I on Sunday, July 27 at 3:30 PM for a workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections.
🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/
@stihiv2025.org
July 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Are you attending the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Quebec?
🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I on Sunday, July 27 at 3:30 PM for a workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections.
🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/
@stihiv2025.org
🗓️ Join Dr. Howard Njoo (PHAC) and I on Sunday, July 27 at 3:30 PM for a workshop on culturally relevant and effective research responses to emerging and reemerging infections.
🔗 stihiv2025.org/program/
@stihiv2025.org
Reposted by Charu Kaushic
We are supporting a new award launched by CIHR to support the career development of mid-career researchers in Canada.
The goal is to expand knowledge in vaccine research for infectious diseases and contribute to national and international efforts to prepare for epidemic and pandemic threats⤵️
The goal is to expand knowledge in vaccine research for infectious diseases and contribute to national and international efforts to prepare for epidemic and pandemic threats⤵️
❗DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Are you a mid-career researcher with a vaccine-related research idea? 💡🔬
Submit a short, one-page Research Proposal summary by the new August 7th deadline to the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Awards.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ufw3gV
Are you a mid-career researcher with a vaccine-related research idea? 💡🔬
Submit a short, one-page Research Proposal summary by the new August 7th deadline to the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Awards.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ufw3gV
July 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We are supporting a new award launched by CIHR to support the career development of mid-career researchers in Canada.
The goal is to expand knowledge in vaccine research for infectious diseases and contribute to national and international efforts to prepare for epidemic and pandemic threats⤵️
The goal is to expand knowledge in vaccine research for infectious diseases and contribute to national and international efforts to prepare for epidemic and pandemic threats⤵️
Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟
bit.ly/4lDyHt4
bit.ly/4lDyHt4
July 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟
bit.ly/4lDyHt4
bit.ly/4lDyHt4
❗DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Are you a mid-career researcher with a vaccine-related research idea? 💡🔬
Submit a short, one-page Research Proposal summary by the new August 7th deadline to the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Awards.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ufw3gV
Are you a mid-career researcher with a vaccine-related research idea? 💡🔬
Submit a short, one-page Research Proposal summary by the new August 7th deadline to the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Awards.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ufw3gV
July 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
❗DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Are you a mid-career researcher with a vaccine-related research idea? 💡🔬
Submit a short, one-page Research Proposal summary by the new August 7th deadline to the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Awards.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ufw3gV
Are you a mid-career researcher with a vaccine-related research idea? 💡🔬
Submit a short, one-page Research Proposal summary by the new August 7th deadline to the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Awards.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ufw3gV
Special thanks to Dr. Emilia Liana Falcone (Université de Montréal) & Dr. Souradet Shaw (University of Manitoba) for speaking at the CIHR-III and Early Investigator Session at the 74th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM)! 🎉👏
June 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Special thanks to Dr. Emilia Liana Falcone (Université de Montréal) & Dr. Souradet Shaw (University of Manitoba) for speaking at the CIHR-III and Early Investigator Session at the 74th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM)! 🎉👏
Read the latest CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity
newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟
bit.ly/45r4vvX
newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟
bit.ly/45r4vvX
June 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Read the latest CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity
newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟
bit.ly/45r4vvX
newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more! 🌟
bit.ly/45r4vvX
Are you a mid-career researcher working on vaccine-related research?
There is one month left to submit your expression of interest to apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025).
Submit your EOI by July 16: bit.ly/4kigXlN
There is one month left to submit your expression of interest to apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025).
Submit your EOI by July 16: bit.ly/4kigXlN
June 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Are you a mid-career researcher working on vaccine-related research?
There is one month left to submit your expression of interest to apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025).
Submit your EOI by July 16: bit.ly/4kigXlN
There is one month left to submit your expression of interest to apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025).
Submit your EOI by July 16: bit.ly/4kigXlN
‼️ REMINDER!
This webinar will highlight innovative #vaccine research in Canada and provide information for applicants about the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Award funding opportunity. 🇨🇦 💉
📅 TOMORROW, June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Register: bit.ly/45UdYvV
This webinar will highlight innovative #vaccine research in Canada and provide information for applicants about the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Award funding opportunity. 🇨🇦 💉
📅 TOMORROW, June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Register: bit.ly/45UdYvV
June 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
‼️ REMINDER!
This webinar will highlight innovative #vaccine research in Canada and provide information for applicants about the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Award funding opportunity. 🇨🇦 💉
📅 TOMORROW, June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Register: bit.ly/45UdYvV
This webinar will highlight innovative #vaccine research in Canada and provide information for applicants about the 2025 Vaccine Leadership Award funding opportunity. 🇨🇦 💉
📅 TOMORROW, June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Register: bit.ly/45UdYvV
Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more 🌟
🔗 bit.ly/43wfByl
🔗 bit.ly/43wfByl
June 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Read the latest CIHR-III newsletter to keep up to date with new funding opportunities, messages from the institute, research highlights, and more 🌟
🔗 bit.ly/43wfByl
🔗 bit.ly/43wfByl
‼️ A webinar to learn more about the Leadership Awards for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025) is one week away!
Date: June 12 at 1:00 pm ET
Details: bit.ly/3ZmbC53
Date: June 12 at 1:00 pm ET
Details: bit.ly/3ZmbC53
June 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
‼️ A webinar to learn more about the Leadership Awards for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025) is one week away!
Date: June 12 at 1:00 pm ET
Details: bit.ly/3ZmbC53
Date: June 12 at 1:00 pm ET
Details: bit.ly/3ZmbC53
Thank you to MUN's Faculty of Medicine for co-hosting a lively research community engagement event alongside our CIHR-III team and advisory board!
Special thanks to our esteemed speakers, Drs. John Law, Sherri Christian, and Peter Daley, for generously sharing their time and insights.
Special thanks to our esteemed speakers, Drs. John Law, Sherri Christian, and Peter Daley, for generously sharing their time and insights.
May 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thank you to MUN's Faculty of Medicine for co-hosting a lively research community engagement event alongside our CIHR-III team and advisory board!
Special thanks to our esteemed speakers, Drs. John Law, Sherri Christian, and Peter Daley, for generously sharing their time and insights.
Special thanks to our esteemed speakers, Drs. John Law, Sherri Christian, and Peter Daley, for generously sharing their time and insights.
My heartfelt thanks to our dedicated CIHR-III staff, Institute Advisory Board (IAB) members, Community Advisory Committee members, and invited guests and speakers for joining us in the beautiful city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador for our 59th IAB meeting!
May 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My heartfelt thanks to our dedicated CIHR-III staff, Institute Advisory Board (IAB) members, Community Advisory Committee members, and invited guests and speakers for joining us in the beautiful city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador for our 59th IAB meeting!
Excited to attend the CIHR-III and MUN Research Community Event this Wednesday at 4:30 PM in St. John's, NL! 🎉
Join us: bit.ly/3Enniqk
Join us: bit.ly/3Enniqk
May 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Excited to attend the CIHR-III and MUN Research Community Event this Wednesday at 4:30 PM in St. John's, NL! 🎉
Join us: bit.ly/3Enniqk
Join us: bit.ly/3Enniqk
🇨🇦 Now launched! Are you a mid-career investigator working on vaccine-related research? 💉🔬
Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)!
EOI deadline: July 16
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60
@cepi.net #NRC
Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)!
EOI deadline: July 16
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60
@cepi.net #NRC
May 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🇨🇦 Now launched! Are you a mid-career investigator working on vaccine-related research? 💉🔬
Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)!
EOI deadline: July 16
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60
@cepi.net #NRC
Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)!
EOI deadline: July 16
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60
@cepi.net #NRC