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Call for Abstracts
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We appreciate your contributions and look forward to an exciting review process.
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Oral and Poster Presentations
Potential presenters are invited to submit an abstract describing their presentation for consideration at the Child Health Research Day (CHRD), the Joint Poster Session, and the Child Health Symposium (CHS) in .
We invite submissions for presentations in all areas of child and youth health research.
Our goal is to highlight research that addresses the holistic needs of children and youth and their families, considering both psychosocial and medical perspectives, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the field of child and youth health.
Presentations Should be Related to:
- Innovative Service Delivery Models
- Clinical Best Practices
- Clinical Expertise and Knowledge Sharing
- Evaluations of Outcomes and Interventions
- Technological Innovations in Child and Youth Health
- Bridging Research and Practice
- New Insights into Belonging, Participation, and Quality of Life
- Mental Health and Well-Being
- Social Determinants of Health
- Client, Family, and Community Engagement
- Basic Science Research
- Translational Science
- Clinical Outcomes Research and Interventional Studies
Abstract Submission Details
There are two types of presentations: brief oral presentations and poster presentations.
Note: All presentation abstracts will be included in materials for the conference.
Day 1
Child Health Research Day
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Medical and Basic Science Research in Paediatric Health
Oral Presentation Submissions
- Focus: Medical and Basic Science Research in Paediatric Health
Advancements in medical treatments and interventions, cutting-edge basic science research that underpins clinical practices, latest developments in paediatric medicine - 10-minute oral in-person presentations
Short presentations allow conference attendees to be exposed to a variety of research studies and best practices
Day 1
Child and Youth Health Research Poster Presentation Session
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Poster Presentations Submissions
- Focus: Research appropriate to either CHS or CHRD
- Posters will be displayed at the venue for both days of the event
- Poster presenters must be present for the poster session and reception on from to
Award presentations and Showcase Speaker to follow - There may be an opportunity to present your poster on Day 2 ()
- There may be an opportunity to post the poster on an online platform for conference attendee viewing prior to the conference
- Poster presentations should use the accessible poster design format
Examples: How to create a better research poster in less time 1 and How to create a better research poster in less time 2 - Selected poster presenters may be offered an opportunity to do a short 1-minute oral presentation to highlight/advertise their poster
- Poster printing fees are the responsibility of the presenter
Day 2
Child Health Symposium
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Oral Presentation Submissions
- Focus: Child and Youth Health and Well-Being in Context
Exploring clinical research in health sciences, disability, and pediatric rehabilitation with a focus on children and youth within their broader environment - 15-minute oral in-person presentations
Short presentations allow conference attendees to be exposed to a variety of research studies and best practices - Note that all presenters are required to register as an attendee
- CHS registration fee is $60
Abstract Selection Committee
This is a peer reviewed process. The Selection Committee will review all proposals submitted by the due date by looking at the submission title, 350-word abstract and the learning objectives of the presentation.
In addition the following criteria will be considered:
- Innovation in the field
- Presenter(s)’ experience and knowledge of the subject matter
- Timeliness and relevance of the topic
- Quality and clarity
Proposals will be selected to ensure a varied program. Note that some submitters may be offered an alternative presentation format (dependent on the total number of submissions received). The Selection Committee’s decisions will be final and there will be no appeal process. Selected presenters will be notified in early April and provided with specific details for formatting the presentations and posters.
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