Scientists Receive over $750,000 to further HIV and AIDS Research
Toronto (September 1, 2015) – Today the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) announced their grant allocations for HIV and AIDS research that will help us better understand the virus and work to ultimately end AIDS. As the largest charitable funder of HIV research in Canada, CANFAR is providing $765,000 to fund innovative Canadian studies […]
Kyle Winters to Join CANFAR as Vice President and COO
July 7, 2015: Chair of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR), Andrew Pringle and President and CEO Christopher Bunting are pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Winters. Kyle will assume the role of Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CANFAR on August 4, 2015 and will operate out of CANFAR’s national office […]
CanCURE Website Now Live
Members of the Canadian HIV Cure Enterprise (CanCURE) are pleased to announce that their website is now live. The CanCURE website highlights Canada’s commitment to the global initiative to find a cure. The website presents research program, team members, publications, news releases, upcoming events, as well as other relevant information related […]
Cycle 4 CANFAR Starts their Journey May 9
On May 9th, 2015, Chris Davidge, a student from Western University, and his three friends, will embark on a cross-country cycling trip in support of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) to help in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Cycle 4 CANFAR aims to engage Canadians and raise awareness of the issue, encouraging […]
Celebrating the Success of Bloor Street Entertains 2014
On February 4, 2015 CANFAR celebrated the outstanding contribution to Canadian HIV and AIDS research made by Brian Porter, CEO of Scotiabank and his wife, Megan. As co-chairs of Bloor Street Entertains 2014 Brian and Megan exceeded all expectations with their unselfish giving. As a result, Bloor Street Entertains 2014 broke all records. Mrs. Porter’s […]
Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2014
It’s Giving Tuesday! The call to action in the fight against AIDS is renewed each year on World AIDS Day. December 1st turns the world’s attention to the fact that the fight against HIV and AIDS is not over. Today, CANFAR is hopeful. A cure is within reach. With your help, we can end AIDS […]
Brian and Megan Porter Co-Chair Bloor Street Entertains
Press Release: SCOTIABANK PRESIDENT AND CEO LEADS CANADA’S BIGGEST FUNDRAISER SUPPORTING HIV AND AIDS RESEARCH Toronto, 27 October 2014 – Andrew Pringle, Chair of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) is pleased to announce that Scotiabank President and CEO Brian and Megan Porter have graciously agreed to co-chair CANFAR’s annual Bloor Street Entertains gala […]
PSA: Within Reach
CANFAR’s latest public service announcement, Within Reach, features Olympic swimmer Mark Tewksbury asking Canadians to help support vital HIV and AIDS research. Within Reach is currently screening in Cineplex theatres nationwide for the month of October. https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUASSJnNJSJIvMPqxdDVu5jg&v=O4LGbn5laZk
CANFAR Profiles: Dr. Jillian Roberts
Meet Dr. Jillian Roberts Dr. Roberts works primarily in the area of medically fragile children, and she strives to better understand their quality of life experiences and how to best support them in the education system. She is highly interested in qualitative research methodologies. Dr. Roberts works primarily with graduate students and those who wish […]
CANFAR Profiles: Dr. Keith Fowke
Meet Dr. Keith Fowke Dr. Keith Fowke is cross appointed as a Professor in the University of Manitoba’s Department of Community Health Science and is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Medical Microbiology at the University of Nairobi. He has establised a vital, active research laboratory consiting of a technician, graduate students, postdoctoral and […]