Conference Agenda

This year, Child Health Research Days will look a little different than past events. In celebration of the 20 th anniversary, we are opening up our institute to invited schools and donors to showcase the groundbreaking research happening at CHRIM!

The second day will highlight CHRIM’s trainees, providing them the opportunity to share their science at the poster session, before networking with seasoned investigators at the welcome reception.

On the third and final day of the conference, past and present CHRIM researchers will take us on a journey through the past twenty years, celebrating landmark discoveries and achievements that have, ultimately, improved health outcomes and quality of life for children in Manitoba and beyond. 

Pre-Conference Events Wednesday, October 23 Thursday, October 24
DISCOVERY DAY

Tuesday, October 22  | 9:00AM – 3:00PM |  CHRIM


Middle school students are invited to CHRIM for a hands-on open lab field trip to explore engaging activities guided by CHRIM scientists using the latest tools and technology!


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MEET THE SCIENTIST

Tuesday, October 22  |  4:00 – 5:30PM  |  CHRIM

Donors part of the “Be My Hero” capital campaign will be invited back to see how the research institute has flourished over the years and learn about the leading-edge research happening right here in Manitoba. 

3:00 – 6:00 PM


Trainee Poster Session

Brodie Atrium, University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus

6:30 – 8:30 PM


Welcome Reception + Networking Mixer

Hosted by CHRIM Trainees

Joe Doupe Concourse

7:30 – 8:00 AM

Check In & Continental Breakfast

RBC Convention Centre

8:00 – 8:10 AM

Greetings

Dr. Patricia Birk, Head, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba

RBC Convention Centre

8:10 – 9:00 AM

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Dr. Barbara Triggs-Raine, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, University of Manitoba

RBC Convention Centre

9:00 – 9:20 AM

BREAK

RBC Convention Centre

9:25 – 9:50 AM

Diabetes Research

Dr. Allison Dart, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba

RBC Convention Centre

9:55 – 10:10 AM

Allergic Diseases

Dr. Allan Becker, Professor Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba

RBC Convention Centre

10:20 – 10:40 AM

BREAK

RBC Convention Centre

10:45- 11:10 AM

Oral Health

Dr. Robert Schroth, Professor with Tenure, Department of Preventive Dental Science, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba

RBC Convention Centre

11:15 – 11:40 AM

Infectious Diseases

Dr. Jared Bullard, Associate Professor, Departments of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, and Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba

RBC Convention Centre

11:45 AM – 12:05 PM

Evolving CHRIM’s Research Support Unit

Tannis Erickson, Executive Director, CHRIM Research Support Unit (retired)

RBC Convention Centre

12:05 – 1:00 PM

LUNCH

RBC Convention Centre

1:05 – 1:50 PM

Patient Engagement Panel

Panel Participants TBA

RBC Convention Centre

1:55 – 2:20 PM

Lung Physiology

Shyamala Dakshinamurti, Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Child Health, and Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba

RBC Convention Centre

2:20 – 2:40 PM

BREAK

RBC Convention Centre

2:45 – 3:10 PM

Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research

Speaker TBA

RBC Convention Centre

3:15 – 3:55 PM

Trainee Presentations / Dr. Goodbear’s Den

Top trainees from poster session will present their projects to attendees in an oral competition

RBC Convention Centre

3:55 – 4:00 AM

CLOSING REMARKS

RBC Convention Centre

6:00 – 9:00 PM

Awards Dinner 

Keynote Speakers: 
Dr. Kelly Russell, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba
Simon Monteith (Simon the Scientist)

RBC Convention Centre

Contact us

General inquiries:

Debbie Korpesho

Media and communications:

Stephanie Matthews