McMaster Child Health Research Day
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About the Event
On March 27, 2024, in CIBC Hall, researchers, clinicians, and families from across McMaster University, McMaster Children’s Hospital, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton came 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 was a full-day event that featured a 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.
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Agenda and Program
Agenda
10:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Registration
10:20 – 10:30 a.m.
Land Acknowledgement & Opening Remarks
Dr. Gita Wahi, Associate Chair, Research, Department of Pediatrics
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Oral Presentations – Themes: Health Promotion and Interventions
Chair: Dr. Olaf Kraus de Camargo, Co-Director, CanChild
11:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Poster Presentations, Networking, and Lunch
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Leadership Remarks
Bruce Squires, President McMaster Children’s Hospital; Vice-President Women’s & Children’s Health, Hamilton Health Sciences
Dr. Angelo Mikrogianakis, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University; Chief of Pediatrics, McMaster Children’s Hospital & St Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Keynote Address and Q&A
Child health advocate Hon. Mike Lake, PC, MP
Q&A Facilitator: Dr. Stelios Georgiades, Director, Offord Centre
2:15 – 3:00 p.m
Oral Presentations – Themes: Pediatric Chronic Conditions and Epidemiology
Chair: Dr. Olaf Kraus de Camargo, Co-Director, CanChild
3:00 – 3:05 p.m.
HHS Research Leadership Remarks
Dr. Marc Jeschke, Vice-President, Research, Hamilton Health Sciences
3:05 – 3:30 p.m.
Awards Presentation and Closing Remarks
Dr. Briano Di Rezze, Co-Director, CanChild
Dr. Gita Wahi, Associate Chair, Research, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University
Program
The 2024 McMaster Child Health Research Day Event Program is now available.
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Workshops
How to Write an Abstract | Dr. Joyce Obeid & Dr. Karen Beattie | February 1, 2024
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How to Create a Research Poster | Elizabeth Gunn | February 15, 2024
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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.
Keynote Speaker
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Hon. Mike Lake, PC, MP
Mike Lake is the six-term Conservative Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Wetaskiwin, first elected in 2006.
In both 2019 and 2021, he received the highest vote total of any federal candidate, for any party, in Canada.
Mike served for eight years as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and was appointed to the Queen’s Privy Council in 2012. He has served as Shadow Minister for Youth, Sport, and Accessibility; International Development; and Mental Health, Addictions, and Suicide Prevention.
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Prior to entering federal politics, Mike worked for 10 years with the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club where he served as National Accounts Manager, Director of Ticket Sales, and Group Sales Manager. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (with distinction) from the University of Alberta.
Mike has two adult children, his son, Jaden, and daughter, Jenae. The Lakes have been active supporters of autism organizations, families and neurodiverse individuals across the country, and around the world while sharing their story of life with Jaden, who has autism. Mike’s mission is to challenge us to think differently, not only about people with autism, but about everyone we connect with.
Over the years, and often with Jaden by his side, Mike has spoken to the spouses of world leaders at the United Nations, 60,000 people at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, 15,000 high school students at WE Day, and tens of thousands of university students from around the world. He has done a TEDx Talk and traveled extensively, meeting with fellow elected officials from across the political spectrum and leaders in the global research community.
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"Expect More - From Inclusion to Contribution"
Mike’s presentation uses video from interviews and news stories centered around his son. Although Jaden is non-verbal, his story enlightens people in ways that mere words cannot. Mike takes us on a journey through eight years of Jaden’s life, demonstrating the power of inclusion as a key to unlocking otherwise undiscovered human potential. The clips, intertwined with Mike’s compelling story-telling, create a narrative that resonates with audiences of all ages and from all backgrounds.
In the end, his goal is to share Jaden’s story to change the way we think about the people around us – their abilities, their challenges, and the unique contributions that they can make to the great benefit of us all.
Awards
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Top Oral Presentations
Elyse Letts (PhD student) | Dr. Joyce Obeid
Machine learning models to detect physical activity and sedentary time from a hip-worn accelerometer in toddlers
Top Poster Presentations
MSc or PhD Student
Samantha Morin | Dr. Joyce Obeid
Examining barriers to physical activity in youth with pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
Resident
Dr. Simran Aggarwal | Dr. Rahul Chanchlani
Validation of administrative codes in identifying pediatric solid organ transplant recipients
Clinical or Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Lisiane Hoff Calegari | Dr. Amit Mukerji
Predictors and Outcomes of Extubation Failure in Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Undergraduate
Ashwini Pugazhendhi | Dr. Joanna Humphreys & Ceilidh Eaton Russell
Bereaved children’s questions about illness, death, and grief: What they wonder and how to respond
Ben Caputo | Dr. Brian W. Timmons
Assessing the Cardiopulmonary Response to Acute Aerobic Exercise in Concussion
Medical Student
Shira Gertsman | Dr. Karen Choong
Cost Analysis of Implementing an Early Rehabilitation Bundle in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Research Staff
Jamie McLellan | Dr. Amit Mukerji
Standardization of peri-extubation practices: An ongoing QI project
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McMaster Child Health Research Day 2024
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 27, 2024, 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 27, 2024
Programing will run between 10 AM – 3:30 PM. Stay tuned for program details.
The abstract submission deadline was February 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Two workshops will be provided on the specified dates below to aid learners in preparing their abstracts and research posters:
- February 1, 2024 – How to Write an Abstract, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., presented in person in HSC 3A14 by Dr. Joyce Obeid, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
- February 15, 2024 – How to Create a Research Poster, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., presented over Zoom 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.
Registration is now closed.
Thank you for your interest! Opportunities for event volunteer roles and poster adjudication (judges) have now been fulfilled.
This year’s keynote speaker is Mike Lake, MP. He is the six-term Conservative Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Wetaskiwin, first elected in 2006.
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 #MCHRD2024 when engaging online.
Send an email pedsresearch@mcmaster.ca.
The event will be held in the CIBC Hall, on the 3rd floor of the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC). The third floor is accessible by both stairs and all three elevators in the building.
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.