7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Workshop - AI for Image Analysis (Part 1)
Speaker: Adrian Chan , Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Collaborative Specialization in Accessibility and Abilities Living Laboratory, Carleton University | School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa | Bruyère Research Institute; and his team - Atallah Madi, Saleh Abou-Alwan and Youssef Megahed In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about and apply deep learning to classify biomedical images. Key topics covered in this workshop include deep learning architectures, model training and testing, performance metrics, data augmentation, and explainable AI. Participants will have an opportunity to apply deep learning methods to a biomedical image dataset to see how these concepts are implemented. For more information, please visit the Workshop Description tab.
Workshop - Presenting for Impact: Designing Effective Presentations for Any Audience
Speaker: Dr. Robert (Bob) Connelly, Queen's University | Kingston Health Sciences Centre
9:00 AM
Connections: Building Thriving Mentorships
Plenary - Impact of the Environment on Perinatal Health | Sponsored by Children's Health Research Institute (CHRI)
Speakers: Lindsay Cahill, Departments of Chemistry and Radiology, Memorial University of Newfoundland David Olson, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Physiology, University of Alberta Moderator: Genevieve Eastabrook, University of Western Ontario | Western's Pregnancy Research Group (PRG) 9:00 | Introduction by Genevieve Eastabrook 9:05 | Micro-/nanoplastics in the environment and their impact on pregnancy and early life by Lindsay Cahill 9:35 | Environmental stressors and perinatal health by David Olson 10:05 | Abstract #270 10:17 | Abstract #86
10:30 AM
Refreshment Break
11:00 AM
Plenary - Indigenous Perinatal Health
Speakers: Maria Ospina, Department of Public Health Sciences, Canada Research Chair in Life Course Health Development; Reagan Bartel, Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta. Amy Shawanda Kathleen Lounsbury, Kwakwak’awakw traditions of the Namgis First Nations of Alert Bay | Trinity Western University 11:00 - 11:05 | Introduction 11:05 - 11:25 | Weaving Métis Wisdom: Understanding Pregnancy, Birth, Motherhood, and the First Year of Life by Maria Ospina and Reagan Bartel 11:25 - 11:45 | Title to be determined by Amy Shawanda 11:45 - 12:05 | Indigenous Birthing Sovereignty in a Kwakwaka’wakw Context by Kathleen Lounsbury 12:05 - 12:30 | Panel Discussion
12:30 PM
Lunch
Workshop - AI for Image Analysis (Part 2)
Speaker: Adrian Chan , Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Collaborative Specialization in Accessibility and Abilities Living Laboratory, Carleton University | School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa | Bruyère Research Institute; and his team - Atallah Madi, Saleh Abou-Alwan and Youssef Megahed In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about and apply deep learning to classify biomedical images. Key topics covered in this workshop include deep learning architectures, model training and testing, performance metrics, data augmentation, and explainable AI. Participants will have an opportunity to apply deep learning methods to a biomedical image dataset to see how these concepts are implemented. For more information, please visit the Workshop Description tab.
Workshop - Art of Creation
Speakers: Deborah Sloboda, Dept of Biochemistry and Biomed Sciences, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute | Depts of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton Sara Dickinson, Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH)
1:30 PM
Mini Workshop - Industry Partnership
Mini Workshop - KT
Thematic - Fetal and Placental Biology | Sponsored by Women and Children's Health Research Institute
Speaker: Meghan Riddell Moderators: Alexander Berinstain and Meghan Riddell 1:30 - 2:00 | Regulation of human placental morphogenesis by aPKC-ζ isoforms by Meghan Riddell 2:00 - 2:15 | Abstract #40 2:15 - 2:30 | Abstract #104 2:30 - 2:45 | Abstract #209 2:45 - 3:00 | Abstract #218
Thematic - MFM | Sponsored by Pfizer Canada
Speaker: Jason Brophy Moderators: Darine El-Chaar Isabelle Boucoiran, CHU Sainte-Justine 1:30 - 2:15 | Screening to prevent and detect congenital CMV: mom or baby? by Jason Brophy 2:15 - 2:30 | Abstract #176 2:30 - 2:45 | Abstract #274 2:45 - 3:00 | Abstract #181
Thematic - Partner and Community Engagement | Sponsored by IMPaCT
Speaker: Lauren Kelly, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba. Moderators: Marsha Campbell-Yeo Fabiana Bacchini Rebecca Pearce, Parent Partner and Co-Author | Canadian Premature Babies Foundation Family Advisory Committee 1:30 - 2:15 | PE and ME: A scientists’ journey engaging patient partners In clinical trials and training program by Lauren Kelly 2:15 | Abstract #13 2:30 | Abstract #55 2:45 - 3:00 | Abstract #117
3:00 PM
Refreshment Break
3:30 PM
Ideas in Motion: A TED-Style Showcase
Speakers: Yi Wen (Jenny) Wang; Despoina Manousaki; Ugochinyere Vivian Ukah, CNPRM ECR Award - Department of Medicine, McGill University Moderator: Brendan Andrade 3:30 - 3:35 | Introduction 3:35 - 3:45 | Yi Wen (Jenny) Wang 3:50 - 4:05 | Despoina Manousaki 4:10 - 4:25 | Ugochinyere Vivian Ukah 4:30 - 4:40 | Q&A
4:45 PM
Jane and Fred Bryans Award and Talk | Sponsored by MTPRF
Speaker: Amanda Almeida de Oliveira, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alberta 16:45 - 16:50 | Introduction 16:50 - 17:10 | Abstract #14 17:10 - 17:15 | Q&A
5:00 PM
B/I Safe Space
This will be a private, intentional space for Black and Indigenous participants.
5:30 PM
Grand Voyageur Award and Lecture
Forty Two: Life, the Universe, and Everything Speaker: Graeme Smith, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Queen's University Moderator: Shannon Bainbridge-Whiteside, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Ottawa
6:00 PM
ENRICH Dinner and Keynote Presentation
Speaker: Guilherme Sant’Anna, Neonatal Division, McGill University
8:00 PM
Trivia Night
at Hurley's Bistro Irlandais
