BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network

Greetings BCEOHRN Members!

In June 2008, I joined BCEOHRN as the new Research Capacity Development Officer (RCDO). My educational background is in applied conservation ecology and I am currently engaged in Aboriginal health research on environmental contaminants through my position as Research Associate in the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Highlights of my background are available through BCEOHRN’s member database.

While the majority of my energy will focus on seeking new funding to support BCEOHRN’s mandate and events, I am also available to assist Network members in your grant writing activities. I can offer you my assistance with such activities as:

• Identifying grant opportunities related to team objectives

• Forming linkages to create strong teams of co-applicants and collaborators

• Refining objectives, hypotheses and outcomes of proposed research

• Planning and facilitating grant writing workshops using WebEx

• Developing relationships with Aboriginal communities, including research ethics

• Developing budgets and budget justification

• Completing grant forms, including the Common CV and contributions

These are only a few examples of how I can help you improve your chances in grant competitions. I look forward to working with many of you and contributing to the success BCEOHRN has enjoyed.

I also welcome your comments and suggestions so please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.

Kind regards,

Tanya Wahbe, PhD
604.312.6055