WE-SPARK Health Institute is seeking two research leaders within its Cancer Research Program. (Courtesy of WE-SPARK Health Institute/University of Windsor)
By Sara Elliott
WE-SPARK Health Institute is seeking two research leaders to strengthen collaboration, expand funding opportunities and advance cancer research across Windsor-Essex.
Applications are now open for two positions within its Cancer Research Program.
The two program leads — one academic researcher and one clinical researcher — will work together to strengthen partnerships among researchers, health-care providers, trainees and community organizations.
“Creating these roles now allows us to build on that foundation and accelerate the translation of ideas into research, innovation, and impact,” says Dr. Dora Cavallo-Medved, director of WE-SPARK.
“The next phase of growth for cancer research in our region requires dedicated and strong collaborative leaderships across partner institutions.”
Each program lead will serve an initial three-year term and receive an annual allocation of $25,000 to support program activities, including team building, community engagement and grant development.
The roles are supported by the Cancer Research Collaboration Fund and Play for a Cure Pro-Am, with funds stewarded by the WindsorEssex Community Foundation.
“With new opportunities emerging for large-scale collaborative research initiatives, there has never been a better time to formally bring together complementary academic and clinical leadership to drive implementation and position our region for future success,” says Dora Cavallo-Medved, Director of WE-SPARK Health Institute.
WE-SPARK is a partnership between Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, University of Windsor and Windsor Regional Hospital. It brings together the research community to advance health research in Windsor-Essex.
Applicants must be registered WE-SPARK core members with a primary appointment at a partner institution. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 16, with appointments anticipated to begin Jan. 1, 2027.
Interested applicants can review the Guidelines and Application Package for eligibility requirements and application details.
Applications must be submitted to wesparkhealth@uwindsor.ca.