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.
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!
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
Trainee 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
Elder Sherry Copenace and Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, Distinguished Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba
RBC Convention Centre
8:10 – 9:00 AM
Pediatric Grand Rounds – A Manitoba Journey: From Gene Identification to Gene Therapy in Unique Populations
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
Psychosocial Determinants of Kidney Disease; Considerations for Improving CARE for Youth Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Allison Dart, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba and Co-Presenter Anna Liu, fourth-year pediatrics resident, University of Manitoba
RBC Convention Centre
9:55 – 10:20AM
The Search for Early Life Origins of Chronic Disease: Then and Now
Dr. Allan Becker, Professor Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba with Dr. Meghan Azad, Professor, Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba and Co-Presenter Dr. Elinor Simons, Pediatric Allergist and Clinical Epidemiologist with the 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
The Evolving Landscape of Early Childhood Oral Health Research in Manitoba – Prevalence, Prevention, Community Participation, and Promoting Access to Care
Dr. Robert Schroth, Professor, Departments of Preventive Dental Science and Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba and Co-Presenter Olubukola Olamide Olatosi PhD candidate in the Department of Oral Biology at the Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba
RBC Convention Centre
11:15 – 11:40 AM
How Necessity Guides Research: The Syphilis and HIV Epidemics in Infants, Children and Mothers
Dr. Jared Bullard, Professor, Departments of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, and Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba and Co-Presenter Dr. Joanne Embree, Professor Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba
RBC Convention Centre
11:45 AM – 12:05 PM
Research Support Unit: How The Heck Did We Get Here?
Tannis Erickson, Executive Director, CHRIM Research Support Unit (retired), and Co-Presenters Lise Bourrier, Program Manager CHRIM Research Support Unit & Jeannine Schellenberg, Trial Manager, CHRIM Research Support Unit
RBC Convention Centre
12:05 – 1:00 PM
LUNCH
RBC Convention Centre
1:05 – 1:50 PM
Patient Engagement: Then & Now – Panel Discussion
Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, Distinguished Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba. Antonina Kandiurin (iCARE Patient Advisory Group), Al Gilbert (CHRIM Research Advisory Council for Youth), Andrew Riley (CHRIM Research Advisory Council for Youth), Quinn Quatember (Manitoba Children’s Emergency Advisory Council)
RBC Convention Centre
1:55 – 2:20 PM
Lung Physiology, from Bench to Bedside
Dr. Shyamala Dakshinamurti, Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health and Co-Presenter Dr. Yasser Elsayed, Associate Professor , Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba
RBC Convention Centre
2:20 – 2:40 PM
BREAK
RBC Convention Centre
2:45 – 3:10 PM
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) in Research: Why it Matters and How We Start Taking Steps Along the Pathway to Change
Natalie Rodriquez, Director of Interdisciplinarity & Operations, University of British Columbia Okanagan
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 PM
CLOSING REMARKS
RBC Convention Centre
5:30 – 9:00 PM
Awards Dinner
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Kelly Russell, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba.
Simon The Scientist (Simon Monteith)
RBC Convention Centre