8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Welcome
Anick Bérard, University of Montreal, CAMCCO Principal Investigator (Research, Training, Outreach, Registry)
8:45 AM
Opening Address
Diane Francœur, CEO of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
9:15 AM
2025-2026 CAMCCO: Year in Review and Accomplishments | Session Opening
Moderator: Sherif Eltonsy, University of Manitoba
9:20 AM
Safe Beginnings: Canada-France Consortium on Medications and Pregnancy
Anick Bérard, University of Montreal, CHU Sainte-Justine, Université Paris Cité, Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital
9:35 AM
Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Mechanism of Action
Louise Winn, Queen's University
9:50 AM
Paternal Exposure and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Example of Antiseizure Medications
Vanina Tchuente, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre
10:05 AM
BIONIC Project: Biologics Use During Pregnancy
Sonia Grandi, University of Toronto | Cristina Longo, University of Montreal | Jodie Young, BIONIC Patient partner
10:20 AM
Migraine Drugs in Pregnancy and the Risk of Spontaneous Abortion
Leah Flatman, University of Montreal, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre
10:35 AM
Healthy Pregnancy Hub Collaboration With Alima: Impact of People With Lived Experience on Knowledge Dissemination
Émy Roberge, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre
10:45 AM
Health Break
11:15 AM
[Plenary] Perinatal Mental Health: Detection, Management, and Decision-Making | Session Opening
Moderator: Tamil Kendall, Partnership for Women’s Health Research Canada (PWHR)
11:20 AM
A Tale of Two Journeys: Claire & Flora
Claire Kerr-Zlobin, Life With a Baby
11:30 AM
Predictors, Prevention and Supportive Interventions for Women With Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Nicole Letourneau, University of Calgary
11:40 AM
Pharmacologic Treatment for Depression and Anxiety in the Perinatal Period: More Data, More Options, More Challenges
Geneviève Fortin, CHU Sainte-Justine
11:50 AM
National Perinatal Mental Health Surveillance: Current Efforts and Gaps
Susie Dzakpasu, Public Health Agency of Canada
12:00 PM
Perinatal Mental Health: What is the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada Doing?
Diane Francoeur, CEO of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
12:10 PM
Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
CAMCCO-L Trainee Oral Presentations (2025-2026 Cohort)
Moderator: Leah Flatman, University of Montreal, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre
2:00 PM
CAMCCO-L Trainee "My Thesis in 180 Seconds" Presentations (2025-2026 Cohort)
Moderator: Leah Flatman, University of Montreal, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre
3:00 PM
Health Break
3:30 PM
[Plenary] Diabetes, Obesity, GLP-1, and Postpartum Weight Management | Session Opening
Moderator: Anick Bérard, University of Montreal, CHU Sainte-Justine, Université Paris Cité, Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital
3:35 PM
Nothing About (Pregnancy) Without Us: Meaningful Patient Engagement in Diabetes and Maternal Health
Linxi Mytkolli, Director of Patient Engagement, Diabetes Action Canada
3:50 PM
Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy: From Preconception Planning to Postpartum Care
Sonia Butalia, University of Calgary
4:05 PM
Redefining Postpartum Care in the Face of Diabetes and High Body Mass Index
Modupe Tunde-Byass, President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, University of Toronto
4:20 PM
Ethnicity, Equity and Maternal-Child Health: Understanding Structural Differences in Perinatal Care and Outcomes of Inuit Women and Children
Patricia (Patti) Johnston, Inuit Perinatal Health Hub, University of Calgary
4:35 PM
Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
6:30 PM
CAMCCO Team and Guest Dinner
Luxe Bistro | 47 York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7
