VANCOUVER DIABETES RESEARCH DAY 2025
Welcome to the Vancouver Diabetes Research Day 2025 conference website.
Vancouver Diabetes Research Day (VDRD) is an annual trainee-led academic research day organized by post doctoral research fellows and graduate trainees at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with others in the diabetes research community in British Columbia. *VDRD is not open to the public.
Join us in November for an informative and engaging conference focussed on the latest in diabetes research in British Columbia, Canada- from beta cells to bicycles. We are hosting VDRD events on both November 13 and 14, 2025 and highlighting presentations from invited international diabetes researchers. The VDRD conference will be held on the Point Grey campus of the University of British Columbia.
VDRD brings together experts and partners in the diabetes research field to discuss the latest advancements and discoveries. All graduate trainees are invited to deliver an oral presentation or present a scientific poster highlighting their research project.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Associate Professor, Head, Islet Biology and Metabolism Laboratory, Charles Perkins Centre
School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health
University of Sydney
Australia
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology
Banting and Best Insulin Discovery Professor
Tier II Canada Research Chair of Diabetes Pathogenesis
University of Toronto
Canada
VANCOUVER DIABETES RESEARCH DAY EVENTS NOVEMBER 13 - 14, 2025
DAY 1: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
CLEE MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP - FOR EMERGING LEADERS IN METABOLISM
4:00 - 6:00 pm
UBC Life Sciences Centre
LSC 1003 LT3
Clee Memorial Lectureship Award Recipient Presentation
Talk Title: Rebuilding Beta-cell Function: A Granular Approach to Type 2 Diabetes
Melkam A. Kebede, PhD
Associate Professor of Physiology
University of Sydney
Australia
DAY 2: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
VANCOUVER DIABETES RESEARCH DAY 2025
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
UBC Life Sciences Centre
LSC 1002 LT2
Vancouver Diabetes Research Day Keynote Presentation:
Kacey J. Prentice, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology
Banting and Best Insulin Discovery Professor
Tier II Canada Research Chair of Diabetes Pathogenesis
University of Toronto
Canada
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find quick answers to common questions about the conference.
Head over to our Registration Form on this website, and complete the online form.
Provide the required information to secure your spot before October 31.
Register early as space is limited!
Head over to our Abstract Submission Form on this website, and complete the online form.
Follow the submission guidelines provided to submit your abstract to present your research project.
Abstract submission deadline is: October 13, 11:59 pm (PST)
Note: You must complete the Registration Form in order to submit an abstract.
Yes, there are several VDRD Awards presented at the end of the event.
VDRD 2025 TRAINEE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
SPONSORS
We are grateful to our sponsors who made this conference possible.
Location
UBC Life Sciences Centre
2350 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC
Canada, V6T 1Z3
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact info@diabetesbc.ca
