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Committees & Councils

Research Management Committee

The Research Management Committee, which reports to the Board of Directors, is responsible for providing oversight of Network operations.

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Partnerships and Sustainability Committee

The Partnerships & Sustainability Committee establishes strategic and fiscal partnerships with academic institutions, federal and provincial agencies and the private sector.

PASC was discontinued in September 2007 to reflect the evolving needs of the Network. Thanks goes out to all the volunteers who served on the committee and contributed their valuable time and expertise.

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Training & Education Committee

The Training and Education Committee develops training programs that will create the next generation of arthritis researchers.

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Consumer Advisory Council

This diverse group of people with arthritis ensures CAN's work is relevant and accessible to people with arthritis. As its name suggests, the council is responsible for articulating to CAN directors, management and members the needs and concerns of people with arthritis as they relate to CAN research initiatives. Council members participate in all of CAN's committees and are involved in the peer-review process for awarding CAN grants.

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Scientific and Medical Advisory Council

The Canadian Arthritis Network has recruited recognized international experts in arthritis research and development to provide the management team with world-class peer-review of its research programs.

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