Rooted in Evidence, Poised for Growth

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to celebrate the launch of The Cumming School of Medicine’s (CSM) Centre's for Health Evidence, Data, and Applied Research (CEDAR) — an integrated health data and research ecosystem. Date: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026Time: 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Formal Program12:15 – 1 p.m. — Hot Lunch & Networking Location: Theatre 4, Health Sciences CentreFoothills Campus, University of Calgary The formal program will feature a keynote address from Tim Tamashiro, followed by special TEDx-style presentations, “Four Roots, One Tree: Introducing CEDAR,” formally introducing the new initiative and the four centres involved. Following the formal program, guests are invited to join us in the Azrieli Atrium for a hot lunch and networking. Each centre will host a booth, providing an opportunity to meet researchers and colleagues, learn more about the work underway across the four centres, and explore opportunities to connect and collaborate. CEDAR brings together four established centres within the CSM: Calgary Centre for Clinical Research Centre for Health Informatics The Nelson PULSE Centre W21C Research and Innovation Centre Together, these four centres are building on their established strengths and expertise to create new opportunities for collaboration, connection, and impact across health research. Join us as we introduce CEDAR and celebrate the next chapter in health evidence, data, and applied research at the University of Calgary. One entry point. Clear, supported processes. An integrated health data and research ecosystem.