Research & Tech
The vision of the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society (CFBTS) is to support initiatives that will improve outcomes and quality of life for burn survivors and individuals affected by other severe skin injuries. Recently, the CFBTS recognized that creating opportunities in research to develop innovative treatments to regenerate the skin would be necessary to realize our ultimate objective. To this end, we invested $2 million dollars over 10 years (2013-2023) in order to develop the CFBTS Chair in Skin Regeneration and Wound Healing, which is currently held by Dr. Jeff Biernaskie.
Dr. Biernaskie’s work looks at unlocking ways to encourage the body to heal itself using stem cells, overcoming some of the challenges associated with skin grafts and the complexities of the dermis layer of skin. The research will focus on better understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of animals that can quickly heal wounds, and applying that knowledge to advance treatments for both human and animal patients.
What’s Happening in Research & Tech
Canadian Association of Burn Nurses Present CFBTS With Award of Appreciation
The Canadian Association of Burn Nurses (CABN) have presented the CFBTS with an award of appreciation for our support the past 30 years! It is an honour to be recognized. The award was presented at [...]
Veterinarian researcher earns prestigious grant to improve healing of traumatic burns and wounds
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CFBTS Invoice
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CFBTS Packing Slip
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CFBTS Expense Report
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CFBTS Word Doc. Template
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CFBTS Presentation Information
Points of discussion : Note, This is just a reference for presentation purposes Who we are: Since 1978, the CFBTS has been involved in community. A registered charity we consist of a board of 20 [...]
Speech to Tom & Ann
Gala speech CFBTS is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by a burn injury or skin disease. Our goal is to foster advancements in Treatment, Research, Awareness, Care, [...]
Risk Concerns for FF CBS 2017
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Generosity of Spirit Speech
Thank you for this great honour. I’d first like to thank the Generosity of Spirit Committee for selecting us to receive this recognition. I know there are many deserving groups that do incredible work, so [...]
Gala Speech
Thank Altheia for organizing this event and choosing the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society as her charity of choice. Crowned as Mrs. Jamaica recently. CFBTS formed in 1978 – First Hotstuff calendar in1988 All firefighters [...]
AGM Speech
Thank you everyone for coming today. My name is Jim Fisher, and I am the President of the CFBTS. I would like to sincerely thank Fire Chief Steve Dongworth from the Calgary Fire Department for [...]