"Support from CARF is instrumental in setting Canadian anesthesiology researchers up to succeed in completing practice changing research for the benefit of the millions of Canadians we care for each year. Thanks to CARF funding, we now have a much deeper understanding of the needs of older surgical patients, how to effectively identify those at greatest risk of adverse outcomes, and are starting to develop strategies to effectively deliver optimal postoperative recovery."
~ Dr. Daniel I McIsaac MD, MPH, FRCPC, Anesthesiologist and Associate Professor
"Support from CARF is instrumental in setting Canadian anesthesiology researchers up to succeed in completing practice changing research for the benefit of the millions of Canadians we care for each year. Thanks to CARF funding, we now have a much deeper understanding of the needs of older surgical patients, how to effectively identify those at greatest risk of adverse outcomes, and are starting to develop strategies to effectively deliver optimal postoperative recovery."
~ Dr. Daniel I McIsaac MD, MPH, FRCPC, Anesthesiologist and Associate Professor
“I am very pleased to report that our manuscript entitled “Priming of hypoxia inducible factor by neuronal nitric oxide synthase is essential for adaptive responses to severe anemia” has been accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. As current and past Chair of CAS Research Advisory Committee, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the CAS and CARF for their invaluable and longstanding support of our research.”
~ Dr. Greg Hare, University of Toronto
“The CAS Research Award was instrumental in development of my laboratory. As my first award it provided essential funds for the purchase of equipment and supplies. These awards are a true leg-up for young anesthesiologists who hope to establish research programs in a competitive granting environment.”
~ Dr. Beverley Orser, University of Toronto
“With the help of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society, we will continue our research, and with more exciting new data, we will be in a better position to apply for other grants.”
~Dr. Gilbert Blaise, University of Montreal
The CAS-CARF Career Scientist Award changed the trajectory of my career. It gave me the protected time and support to pursue a new research direction at the intersection of two fields. What began as an exploration has since grown into a strong, ongoing collaboration between Anesthesia and Psychiartry.
Dr. Karim Ladha, University of Toronto
Support from CAS-CARF was pivotal early in my career, providing protected time and resources to develop a focused research program in obstetric anesthesia. Beyond the funding itself, the award signaled confidence in my work at a critical stage, helping to catalyze collaborations and establish a trajectory toward externally funded, patient-centered research. Programs like CARF play an essential role in building the next generation of clinician-scientists in anesthesia.
Dr. Ron George, University of Toronto