2025 Transdisciplinary Maternal and Child Health Graduate Research Symposium

Register by April 20 Submit abstract by April 14

Join us for the Transdisciplinary Maternal and Child Health Graduate Research Symposium – a fun, transdisciplinary event all about the latest research in maternal and child health.

Sponsored by: Graduate Students' Association Quality Money
 
Led by the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute's Trainee Association (ACHRITA), this symposium is funded by UCalgary's Graduate Students' Association in partnership with ACHRI.
Trainees can present their research, take part in workshops and panels, and end the night with a networking reception.
Plus, there's awesome prizes lined up and the first 50 people to register will have the opportunity to get professional headshots taken.
Don’t miss out – it’s a great opportunity to learn, network, and have a good time!

Monday, April 28, 2025: 8 am - 6 pm
Azrieli Atrium & Libin Theatre, Foothills Campus
General attendance registration deadline: April 20 at 11:59 pm MT
*Abstract submission deadline: April 14 at 11:59 pm MT
*Please note that abstract submissions are open to ALL UCalgary graduate students doing maternal and child health & wellness research. 

Questions? Email achrita@ucalgary.ca

Register by April 20 Submit abstract by April 14

Program

8:15 - 9 am: Symposium Check-In and Breakfast, Azrieli Atrium

9 - 9:20 am: Indigenous Blessing and Opening Remarks, Libin Theatre

9:20 - 10:45 am: Session 1: Concurrent Trainee Oral Talks and Pitches

10:45 - 10:55 am: Break and Refreshments

10:55 am - 12 pm: Keynote Presentation, Libin Theatre

12 - 2 pm: Lunch, Azrieli Atrium

12:45 - 1:45 pm: Trainee Poster Presentations, Azrieli Atrium

2 - 3 pm: Session 2: Concurrent Trainee Oral Talks and Workshops

3 - 4 pm: Session 3: Concurrent Trainee Oral Talks and Pitches

4 - 4:30 pm: Awards and Closing Remarks, Azrieli Atrium

4:30 - 6 pm: Networking Reception, Azrieli Atrium

Abstract Submissions

  • Abstract guidelines | View PDF 
  • Oral Presentation Score Sheet | View PDF
  • Poster Presentation Score Sheet | View PDF 
  • Graduate students, postdocs and fellows are welcome to submit an abstract for the trainee poster session and oral presentations. 
  • There will be up to 110 poster presentations and up to 10 oral talks during this symposium.

Abstract submission deadline: April 14 at 11:59 pm MT

Submit abstract by April 14

Poster Information

  • Recommended Poster Sizes: Vertical orientation - 3.9ft (Height) x 3ft (Width); Other sizes are acceptable as long as they do not exceed half the poster board space (3'9'' Height and 3'9" Width), as it would overlap with the presenter beside you.
  • Poster Board Dimension: Height - 3'9", Width - 7'7"; Each board should fit 2 posters.
  • Only one abstract per presenter will be accepted. 
  • Please acknowledge your funding source on posters. If your research is funded by ACHRI, please use the ACHRI logo found here.  

Presenter Info

Students should prepare their presentations for a broad audience outside of their field of study who may know little about the research area. All oral presentations will be followed by two-minutes of Q&A. Oral, poster and elevator pitch presentations will be judged and awards will be announced during the reception.