Science Council
The Science Council (SC) is chaired by the President and composed of all 13 Scientific Directors, the Executive Management Team, the Director of Science, Knowledge Translation and Ethics and two non-voting ex-officio members. SC develops, implements and reports on CIHR's research and knowledge translation strategy, in accordance with the CIHR Act and the overarching strategic directions set out by Governing Council. This includes approving funding for all research and knowledge translation initiatives.
SC has established a subcommittee to assist in the discharge of its broad mandate and decision-making responsibilities:
- The Subcommittee on Implementation and Oversight (SCIO) oversees the effective development of research and research policy initiatives with measurable impact and aligned with CIHR's Strategic Plan.
Membership
Tammy J. Clifford
Acting President (effective April 8, 2024)
Christian Baron (Vice-Chair)
Vice-President, Research – Programs
Rhonda Kropp
Acting Vice-President, Research – Learning Health Systems
Jane Rylett
Scientific Director
Institute of Aging
Ariane Marelli
Scientific Director
Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
Christopher McMaster
Scientific Director
Institute of Genetics
Christine Chambers
Scientific Director
Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health
Karim Khan
Scientific Director
Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis
Norman Rosenblum
Scientific Director
Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes
Adrian Mota
Associate Vice-President
Research Programs – Operations
Fei-Fei Liu
Scientific Director
Institute of Cancer Research
Angela Kaida
Scientific Director
Institute of Gender Health
Rick Glazier
Scientific Director
Institute of Health Services and Policy Research
Charu Kaushic
Scientific Director
Institute of Infection and Immunity
Vacant
Scientific Director
Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health
Samuel Weiss
Scientific Director
Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addictions
Katherine Frohlich
Scientific Director
Institute of Population and Public Health
Catherine MacLeod
Executive Vice-President, CIHR
Tammy J Clifford
Vice-President, Research – Learning Health Systems
Jeff Moore
Associate Vice-President
Government and External Relations
Jimmy Fecteau
Chief Financial Officer
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