BRaIN Symposium 2025

Join us for the 2025 BRaIN Symposium!

April 7-8, 2025

Drs. Sylvia & Richard Cruess Amphitheatre & Elspeth McConnell Atrium

1001 boul. Décarie, Montréal, QC, Block E

This event is supported by the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), Dana Foundation, the BRaIN Program, and by the RI-MUHC.

About the Event

The BRaIN Program Symposium is a two-day event, scheduled for April 7th and 8th, 2025. It is an excellent opportunity for senior high school, CEGEP, and university students, as well as graduate students/trainees and researchers to learn about the latest developments in neuroscience research, and to gain insights into the latest research findings. It is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the field of neuroscience.

The first day of the symposium, April 7th, will feature the Brain Bee Neuroscience Competition and lab tours for high school students. The Brain Bee competition is a neuroscience competition for high school students in grades 9 through CEGEP-1. The lab tours will provide students with an opportunity to explore the research labs and gain insights into the latest research in neuroscience, including keynote address from Mr. Luca Spano, visiting BRaIN Researcher from Italy, Professor of Photography at the Academy of Fine Art of Sassari and at the European Institute of Design.

The second day of the symposium, April 8th, will be a research day where BRaIN trainees will present their research, either in oral or poster presentation format. BRaIN trainees will showcase their research findings and share their insights. Prizes will be awarded. The research day will also feature keynote speaker Dr. Robert Froemke, Skirball Foundation Professor of Genetics; Departments of Otolaryngology, Neuroscience and Physiology, Neuroscience Institute, Pain Research Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Center for Neural Science, NYU, who will be presenting his knowledge and analysis of the most recent advancements in neuroscience research.

Selected abstracts will be chosen for oral presentations. The goal of this second day is to provide a unique opportunity to RI-MUHC trainees and to introduce the RI-MUHC community to their research project. Lunch will be provided only for presenters and their supervisor (PI or senior lab mentor).

How to Register

Click on the Registration tab above to register for this event. You must register prior to submitting an abstract. Everyone wishing to attend the Symposium must register to have access to the abstracts, posters and meeting links.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

How to Submit an Abstract

Click on the Submission tab above and enter your abstract details. Your abstract can be edited after the abstract submission deadline.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 2, 2025

Instructions for Oral and Poster Presentations

Detailed instructions for Oral and Poster Presenters are below. Please note that we may modify the length of orals and poster presentations based on the number of abstract submissions.

Oral Presentations:

Oral presentations will be held in person in the Cruess Amphitheatre. Each presentation should cover an introduction, hypothesis, methods, results, and conclusions. Remember to make your presentation accessible to a broad audience and avoid jargon. Explain all clinical terms (e.g. remember to explain diseases and clinical procedures, if applicable). Explain all scientific methods (e.g. not everyone does flow cytometry, so remember to describe your experiments and methods clearly). Duration of presentations will be confirmed.

Poster Presentations:

Poster presentations will be held in the RI-MUHC Elspeth McConnell atrium. Pushpins will be provided and feel free to print individual slideshow slides should you not be able to print a large poster. The goal is not to read the poster, but to use this time to introduce yourself, your research, and your major outcomes in a succinct and clear manner. Once again, remember to have fun, avoid jargon, and make your presentation accessible to a broad audience! Recommended poster size: 45x45 inches.

Contact Information

https://rimuhc.ca/brain-contact-us