McMaster Child Health Research Day
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About the Event
On March 26, 2025, in the McMaster University Student Centre, 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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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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Call for Abstracts
Workshops
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The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University is excited to offer two workshops to help presenters excel at McMaster Child Health Research Day.
February 6, 2025: How to Write an Abstract
Led by: Maddy Byra & Samantha Morin, PhD Candidates in the Child Health & Exercise Medicine Program
This workshop will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in person only in HSC 3A14.
This dynamic and engaging workshop is designed to help learners enhance their abstract writing skills. Active involvement including hands-on learning activities and discussion. This will include peer discussion and feedback, identification of required components and inclusion of concise and impactful language.
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February 13, 2025: How to Create a Research Poster
Led by: Elizabeth Gunn, MSc, Senior Research Advisor in the Department of Pediatrics
This workshop will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., presented via Zoom.
In this workshop, learners will delve into the art of crafting an effective research poster. They will explore 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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If you’re unable to attend either workshop, recordings from last year’s sessions are available for your convenience.
How to Write an Abstract
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How to Create a Research Poster
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Registration
If you contribute to or have an interest in child health in the Hamilton region, we welcome participation from community partners, patients, and families, as well as the academic and healthcare communities.
Register now.
Get Involved
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Volunteer judges are essential to the success of McMaster Child Health Research Day.
In particular, we are looking for help in adjudicating the large number of research presentations (posters & oral presentations).
See below for how to sign up.
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We are currently seeking faculty, staff, learners/trainees, and family partner communities who are willing to contribute their time through volunteering.
The time commitment is confined to the day of the event and encompasses a concise orientation session beforehand.
This presents a valuable opportunity for graduate students and postgraduate medical trainees to refine their research evaluation skills through active participation as judges.
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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, staff, parent & family partners and new investigators 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 the McMaster University Student Centre on March 26, 2025, and includes oral and poster presentations by research learners and staff, parent and family partners and new investigators, 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 research learners and staff, parent and family partners and new investigators.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4S4
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The abstract submission deadline is Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
- How to Write an Abstract, presented by Maddy Byra & Samantha Morin, PhD Candidates in the Child Health & Exercise Medicine Program
- How to Create a Research Poster, presented by Elizabeth Gunn, MSc, Senior Research Advisor, Department of Pediatrics
If you’re unable to attend either workshop, recordings from last year’s sessions are available for your convenience.
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.
Thank you for your interest! We are currently seeking faculty, staff, learners/trainees, and family partner communities who are willing to contribute their time through volunteering.
Dr. Christine Chambers is this year’s special keynote speaker.
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.
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Feel free to use the event hashtag #MCHRD2025 when engaging online.
Send an email pedsresearch@mcmaster.ca.
McMaster Child Health Research Day will be held in the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) at the McMaster University Campus.
The event will be held in two areas of the building:
- MUSC Marketplace (1st floor): Posters sessions (am & pm). MUSC Marketplace is fully accessible and will have staff/volunteers monitoring the posters for the duration of the event.
- CIBC Hall (3rd floor): Opening Remarks/Land Acknowledgement, Oral presentations, Keynote Speaker & Awards ceremony. The third floor is accessible by both stairs and all three elevators in the building.
There will be time in between sessions to allow for transition between areas as needed. Clear signage with directions to event areas will be posted. Uniformed event staff will also be present on both floors and can help guide attendees as needed.
Paid parking, including accessible parking spots, is available directly beside the MUSC. The building is also positioned close to public transit stops. There will be plenty of seating 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.
Should you require any additional accommodations in order to participate in McMaster Child Health Research Day please let us know by emailing pedsresearch@mcmaster.ca. It is important to us that our event be as inclusive and accessible as possible.
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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