Big Data in New Brunswick Exploring the Research Policy Development and Community Planning Opportunities-SJ

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There are hundreds of data sets available at the federal level related to health, vital statistics, physical activity, nutrition and food security, consumer finances, child health, health promotion, labour force, literacy skills, and more. At the provincial level, there are linkable data sets relating to hospitalizations, outpatient visits, healthy toddler assessments, vital stats, breast cancer screening and more. Come hear from the researchers and analysts that are using these data to better understand the issues facing our province and country and participate in a discussion about how you could use this data to advance your own work.

Presenters and Panelists include:

    Dan Crouse, Research Associate, UNB
    Kyle Rogers, Data Analyst, NB-IRDT
    Sarah Campbell, Research Manager, NB Social Pediatrics

With Special Guests:

    Barry Watson, Associate Professor of Economics, UNB
    Ian Watson, Administrative Director, NB Trauma
    James French, Clinical Lead, Trauma Research and Simulation
    Jennifer Moorcraft, Partnership Liaison, NB-IRDT

NB-IRDT is a research institute at the University of New Brunswick on the Fredericton campus, with Satellite Sites in Saint John and Moncton. We carry out evidence-based research to provide government, academics, and researchers with solid information to inform decisions that affect New Brunswickers. Operating at arms’ length from government, we provide unbiased, scientific results on questions related to health and social issues/prosperity for our generation and those to come.
 
The New Brunswick Research Data Centres are part of a Canadian research network with both a national and regional focus. Operating in secure facilities in Fredericton, Moncton and with a Saint John site opening this Spring, the RDC houses confidential microdata files from Statistics Canada, under the stewardship of a Statistics Canada employee. Guided by a local RDC Management Team, and in conjunction with the Canadian Research Data Centre Network, the local policies and practices to support the Centre evolve with research needs, in a collegial and supportive environment.

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Building: Hazen Hall UNB SJ

Room Number: 232