Pediatric Research Day

Pediatric Research Day

The Department of Pediatrics is pleased to present this year's Pediatric Research Day abstracts online. The purpose of this event is to showcase research by a mix of faculty, learners and staff in the Department of Pediatrics.

Date: April 12, 2023
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 3, 2023

Keynote Speaker

2022 Keynote speaker: Dr. Lynora Saxinger CTropMed, MD, FRCPC
Topic: Adopt, adapt, improve: why we need to change the way we 'science' in the social media era

(Lessons from COVID-19)

Abstract submission

CLOSED

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 3, 2023

Only ONE abstract per first author will be considered. Abstracts must be submitted via the Google form link. Abstract should be formatted in a Word document as follows:

TITLE
AUTHORS/CO-AUTHORS
INTRODUCTION
METHODS
RESULTS
CONCLUSIONS

Title - up to 20 words
Text - maximum 400 words
Abbreviations should be defined and kept to a minimum
Do not include tables, graphs or references.
Abstracts should represent original research (completed or ongoing) led by Department of Pediatrics members, including faculty, clinical academic colleagues, research staff, residents, clinical and postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students. Previously presented research is welcome,
File Naming Format: LAST NAME, First name, Division (in brackets). Example: FORGIE, Sarah (Infectious Diseases)

Presenter resources

The Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) has held informational sessions for researchers to prepare for oral and abstract presentations. This resource by Geoff Ball, professor, and Maryam Kebbe, former postdoctoral fellow, may help you with Pediatric Research Day: Creating and delivering powerful scientific presentations.