Registration & Pricing

BENEFITS OF THE CONFERENCE INCLUDE:

Access to participate
in the Poster Competition

Conference presentations, featuring researchers from across the nation

Sessions that inspire networking and future collaborations with fellow researchers

The opportunity for trainees to gain career development insight and discuss current and future research projects

Faculty

TBA

Early bird pricing and registration will open soon!

Trainees, Technicians, and Research Staff

TBA

Early bird pricing and registration will open soon!

Frequently asked questions

Who can submit an abstract?

We invite trainees at all levels (Undergraduate, Masters or PhD Students, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Residents) and research staff (Research Associates/Technicians/Allied Health Professionals) to submit an abstract of their work.

All those who wish to submit must be registered for CHRD before submitting an abstract.

How are abstracts categorized?

Abstracts will be grouped into training categories:

·        Undergraduate

·        Masters

·        PhD

·        Post-Doctoral

·        Residents

·        Non-Trainees

**Groups may be merged if there are too few submissions for the purpose of maintain adequate competition.

Abstracts will also be categorized in 3 themes:

·        Basic Science

·        Clinical

·        Community Health/Policy.

What happens after abstracts are submitted?

All submitted abstracts will be included in the CHRD Poster Competition, provided space remains available. While we currently have a large capacity for posters, please note that space may fill up with a high volume of submissions. If we reach maximum capacity, we will prioritize space for trainees. This also may require limiting presenting one poster per student.

What can I expect for the CHRD Poster Competition?

Participants will present their poster at the CHRD Poster Competition, held from 3:00 – 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21st at the Brodie Atrium, University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus.

Participants are expected to remain present at their poster for the full duration of the session. There will be a minimum of 2-3 judges reviewing your poster. Judges will introduce themselves when they arrive, take a moment to view the poster in detail and then notify participant when to proceed with the presentation.

What is the Poster Presentation format?

It will consist of a 5-minute presentation of the poster, delivered in person to 2-3 judges. The judges will follow up with 3 minutes of Q&A.

What is Dr. GoodBear’s Den?

Dr. GoodBear’s Den oral presentations will be ranked by an awards panel.

A gold cash award will be given to the top participant based on the quality of their presentation and the impact of their research.

What Awards are available to be won?

Assuming there’s an adequate number of submissions within each training category, there will be a Gold, Silver and Bronze awarded for each category, and winners will receive a cash prize.

The “People’s Choice” award for best poster will be voted on by those in attendance at the poster session via printed ballot.

How will the Awards be determined?

The weighted scoring criteria for selection of award winners is 25% towards the abstract submission and the remaining 75% from the poster & presentation.

Award recipients will be announced during the Awards Dinner on Thursday October 23 rd, 2025. Attendance is required to receive an award.

What accessibility considerations are available at Child Health Research Days?

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events where all individuals can engage fully. 

Prior to Child Health Research Days, we recommend reviewing the  University of Manitoba’s accessibility information page and the  Assiniboine Park Accessibility Page for more details.

Further information about accessibility, parking and location will be added here closer to the event date.

Should you have any questions in regard to accessibility considerations, please reach out to Meaghan Cabel (mcabel@chrim.ca).