Research Day
The Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging hosts an annual Research Day to showcase the cutting-edge research conducted by our faculty, residents, and students. This day serves as a platform for sharing innovative discoveries, fostering collaboration and highlighting the advancements in diagnostic imaging and radiological science.
Research Day 2026 will be on April 28, 2026!
Research Day 2026
Important Dates
| Abstract Submission Opens | December 1, 2025 |
| General Registration for Research Day Open | January 5, 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Closes | February 13, 2026 |
| Oral & Poster Presenters Notified | March 13, 2026 |
| Oral Presentation: PowerPoint Submission | April 13, 2026 |
| General Registration for Research Day Closes | April 14, 2026 |
| Program Release | April 24, 2026 |
| Research Day 2026 | April 28, 2026 |
Click Here for the Official Program
Message from the Research Day Director
Research Day is a wonderful avenue to showcase the amazing work done in our department. Join us for a full-day event with keynote talks, podium presentations, and great opportunities to interact with peers. This year, we are also introducing an industry session with talks from companies and spin-offs working on the commercialization of radiology-related research.We have a lunchtime poster session during which you are encouraged to present any past or ongoing research projects. If you are a PI, you may also use this session to provide an overview of your lab. We are very excited to see you at the event, and if you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me using the information listed below.
Abhilash Hareendranathan, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging
Abstract Submission guidelines
Please submit your abstract no later than Friday February 13, 2026 @11:59pm. Only one abstract per first author will be accepted. Please see below for abstract requirements.
- Upload the Abstract File in a Word .doformat
- File Name should: ABSTRACT - YOUR FIRST NAME LAST NAME
- Font, Calibri 11 font
- Maximum length of the abstract is 400 words (word max. does not include title and co-authors and references )
- 1 table maximum
- 1 figure maximum
- Maximum 2-pages including Figures , Tables and References (if needed )
- The abstract must be submitted in English
- The abstract should contain sections in the following order
- Author(s)
- Title of Submission
- Presenting Author's Level of Training (radiologist, fellow, post doc, resident, medical student, graduate student, other medical professional). If other please specify
- Figure/Image/Table
- Background/Objective
- Methods
- Results and Discussion (the discussion is expected to be expanded in the final oral presentation)
- Conclusion
- Keep abbreviations to a minimum and define when first used
- Include a list of authors and affiliations
Need help with your research project? Please contact Justin Lowes (radres@ualberta.ca) or Dr. Abhilash Hareendranathan (hareendr@ualberta.ca)
General resources
- Academic Success Centre
- Research Impact Library Guide: includes information and resources relevant to measuring and in creating the impact of your research, data visualization tools and more
- Getting Started- How to Research: the road map to research from the University of Alberta Library
Writing a Research abstract
- Plain Language Toolkit: includes information, checklists and examples to help you write about research in plain language, accessible to multi-disciplinary audiences
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): Comprehensive resource on academic writing, including guidance for abstracts, citations and subject-specific writing
Sample Abstracts from Past Research Days
- Accuracy & Reliability of assessing periodontal pyrometers on intraoral ultrasound images
- F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT Versus Multiparametric MRI for the Locoregional Staging of Prostate Cancer: A Phase II Prospective Validating Paired-Cohurt Trail
- Globe Limp Anatomic Staging System as a Predictive Model of Technical Outcomes in Endovascular Revascularization
- AI-Driven Automated Detection of Shoulder Rotor Cuff Tears using Ultrasound Imaging
Research Project Resident Log
*Note only Residents, Directors and Coordinators from the Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging will have access to the link below
Poster design
- Research Day 2025 Poster Template
- Option 1 - UOFA General Template for 42” X 54” Poster
- U of A Copyright Office- Using Images
- #BetterPoster template and resources: Youtube channel with evidence-based design principles for effective research poster design
- Better Posters Blog: Includes design tips and poster critiques, as well as a gallery with diverse poster examples
- Creative Commons Image Search
- Pixabay: royalty-free images
- Open Clip Art Gallery: public domain vector images
- SUBPrint