McMaster Child Health Research Day
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About the Event
On March 26, 2025, in CIBC Hall, researchers, clinicians, and families from across McMaster University, McMaster Children’s Hospital, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton will come together to showcase research projects and innovations that span the child healthcare landscape.
Developed with partners from across Hamilton’s child health community, McMaster Child Health Research Day (MCHRD) is a knowledge translation forum for research teams and trainees from all disciplines who focus on improving health and quality of life for children and their families.
MCHRD is a full-day event featuring keynote speaker, research posters and presentations from diverse fields of study including innovations in clinical care, care of children with chronic conditions, determinants of health, health system improvement, mental health, patient and family engagement in research and more. Stay tuned for updates.
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Child health innovation showcase returns to McMaster, March 2025
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Keynote Speaker
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Christine T. Chambers, PhD RPsych FRSC FCAHS
Dr. Christine Chambers is an international leader in children’s pain research and a national voice for children’s health. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network, Christine has published over 200 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and is recognized in the top 2% of the most cited scientists in the world.
As Scientific Director of the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Christine is steering a bold vision to foster research that promotes better beginnings, vibrant childhoods and empowered youth.
She is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Children’s Pain at Dalhousie University, a faculty member in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at IWK Health Centre, and Scientific Director of Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP).
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Workshops
How to Write an Abstract
Dr. Joyce Obeid & Dr. Karen Beattie
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How to Create a Research Poster
Elizabeth Gunn
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In this workshop, learners delved into the art of crafting an effective research poster. They explored techniques to enhance the visual appeal of their poster, impart skills on effectively narrating their research story, discuss strategies for promoting interactivity, and emphasize the importance of ensuring that information is presented in a way accessible and comprehensible to a diverse audience, including those without specialized knowledge in the field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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McMaster Child Health Research Day (MCHRD) is a knowledge translation forum developed in collaboration with academic and community partners across Hamilton. MCHRD is designed to spotlight the research contributions of learners and staff from all disciplines who focus on improving health and quality of life for children and their families.
This in-person event will be held at McMaster University’s CIBC Hall on March 26, 2025, and includes oral and poster presentations by research learners and staff, a keynote speaker, networking opportunities, and awards. Poster and oral presentations will be adjudicated (judged) and awards will be presented at the end of the event.
The primary focus is to share the excellent work being done by learners and research staff supervised by faculty in McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences who specialize in child health research.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4S4
Stay tuned for 2025 program details.
Stay tuned for the abstract submission deadline.
- How to Write an Abstract, presented by Dr. Joyce Obeid, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
- How to Create a Research Poster, presented by Elizabeth Gunn, MSc, Senior Research Advisor, Department of Pediatrics
YES! Patients and families, child health researchers and trainees from other academic institutions, community pediatricians, school board leaders and educators, child-focused community organizations, and high school students interested in research are welcome to attend.
Stay tuned for 2025 updates.
Thank you for your interest!
Stay tuned for 2025 updates.
Stay tuned for 2025 updates.
The event is a collaboration with McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences’ child health research leaders including, the Department of Pediatrics, CanChild, the Offord Centre, and Centre for Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Research (MODR). Our hospital partners are McMaster Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
Follow us @McMasterCHR on X (formerly Twitter) for event updates and announcements. Also, keep an eye on partner channels and visit the event website for further information.
Feel free to use the event hashtag #MCHRD2025 when engaging online.
Send an email pedsresearch@mcmaster.ca.
The event will be held in the Main Floor Marketplace and CIBC Hall (3rd floor) at the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC). The third floor is accessible by stairs and all three elevators.
Plenty of seating will be available for presenters, guests, and facilitators as needed. A separate, quiet room for attendees, presenters, and facilitators will be available throughout the day for anyone who needs a break in a low-sensory environment.
Paid parking, including accessible parking spots, is available directly beside the MUSC.
Yes, McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) is accessible by public transit stops.
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