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Comparing the performance of health systems around the world just got a little easier Comparing the performance of health systems around the world just got a little easier
By Kathleen O’Grady

One morning, the media headline pronounces Canada’s health system should model that found in the Netherlands; the next week, we should follow Germany’s example, and yet another says Australia is leading the pack. Then there are the inevitable comparisons to the U.S. health system.

Mon rôle en tant que chercheur est non seulement de rapporter les faits, mais aussi d’élever la voix

“Mon rôle en tant que chercheur est non seulement de rapporter les faits, mais aussi d’élever la voix lorsque les décisions politiques ne tiennent pas compte des données probantes.” Marc-André Gagnon est professeur agrégé à la School of Public Policy …

Quebec’s outdated drug coverage policies should not be a model for the rest of Canada My role as a researcher is to raise my voice when political decisions are not evidence-based
By Marc-André Gagnon

“My role as a researcher is not only to bring forth evidence, but also to raise my voice when political decisions are not evidence-based.” Marc-André Gagnon is an expert in political economy and health policy. He is an Associate Professor at …

As a publicly funded researcher, it’s your responsibility to try to get the truth out
By Damien Contandriopoulous

“Even though it’s a long-term battle, as a publicly funded researcher, it’s your responsibility to try to get the truth out.” Damien Contandriopoulos (Ph.D.) is an Associate Professor in Nursing, Researcher at the Public Health Research Institute at University of Montreal.   …

Researchers call on fellow scientists to be more vocal in the media
By Damien Contandriopoulous

“The research community is an essential part of an open society that values truth and ideas over interests and preferences. The time is now for researchers to get involved in the public debate.” Damien Contandriopoulos (Ph.D.) is Associate Professor in Nursing, …

Conférence : les défis de l’interdépendance entre chercheurs et journalistes

June 23, 2015

Écoutez la table ronde organisée par la Chaire de recherche – Politiques, connaissances et santé de l’Université de Montréal. Le débat entre les panélistes a fait la lumière sur l’interdépendance des médias et des chercheurs.

Why Canadian researchers need to be more vocal in the media

May 18, 2015

Talking to the media for a scientist may be a scary prospect. Yet some are calling on their peers to have their voices more often heard in the media in order to counter balance the voices of think tanks and lobbyists.