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  • A group of children sit cross-legged on the grass in a line, arms wrapped around each other's shoulders. Their expressions reflect warmth, friendship, and togetherness in an outdoor setting.

    Child and Youth Health
    Research Conference
    2026

Call for Abstracts

Submissions are now open.

Please submit your abstract by .

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


to EDT

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

Joint Child and Youth Health Research Poster Session


to EDT

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


to EDT

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.

Abstract Submission Form

Instructions:

  1. Please answer the following questions.
  2. Ensure submitted information is complete, clearly communicated, and spelled correctly.
  3. Once completed, press the submit button to submit the form.
  4. The primary contact person will receive a confirmation email with their form responses.

1.  

This is an abstract submission for which event:

Please select one.

, – EDT

, – EDT

, – EDT
Note: there is a $60 registration fee for the CHS.

Please select which event you're applying for.

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2.  

Please indicate if you are willing to present on a different day or in an alternative format than you selected above:

Check all that apply.

Note: you only need to submit your abstract once.

Please indicate if you are willing to change your presentation preference.

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3.  

Name of primary contact (the person who will receive all communications) for presentation:

Enter the primary contact's name here.

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The Primary Contact will be the only person contacted about the proposal, and will be responsible for sharing communications with other presenters and co-authors involved in the proposal.

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4.  

Position of primary contact:

Example: Student, Parent, Nurse, etc.

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5.  

Affiliation of primary contact:

Example: Western, TVCC, LHSC, etc. or Not Applicable.

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6.  

Email address of primary contact:

Enter the primary contact's email address here.

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7.  

Confirm email address of primary contact:

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Email addresses do not match

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8.  

Name of supervisor (if student or trainee):

Enter your Supervisor's Name (if applicable) here.

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9.  

Names of all presenters and contributing authors with affiliations/organizations:

  • Select the checkbox for each presenter
  • List all presenting and contributing authors in order of contribution
  • List their main affiliation/organization, if applicable
    • Include the broad organization name only, specific department/program names are not needed
Author 1

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If applicable: have you included your Supervisor in the author list?

10.  

Name and email of the primary presenter (if different than primary contact):

Primary Presenter

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Email addresses do not match

11.  

Select the category that best describes the primary focus of your research:

Please select one.

Foundational, lab-based (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, physiology). Focuses on understanding biological mechanisms

Hospital-based research, treatment/intervention studies, diagnostics, and clinical trials. Includes research involving patients, therapies, and clinical outcomes

Mental health, psychology, family dynamics, social determinants of health, education, and youth development. Focuses on behavioral, social, and cultural factors influencing health

Paediatric rehabilitation, disability studies, assistive technologies, community-based health, public health, and policy. Includes research on health systems, service delivery, and accessibility

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12.  

Keywords (up to five keywords that best describe your presentation):

Provide up to five keywords that capture the main themes of your presentation, separated by semicolons (;)

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13.  

Title of presentation:

Type a descriptive and interesting title to inform audience of presentation content (keep title length to less than 20 words). Please Use Title Case.

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14.  

Abstract:

  • The abstract should clearly describe the purpose of the presentation
  • Reports of research studies (completed or underway) may want to include details of the population studied, study purposes, objectives or hypothesis, method, results and conclusions of the study, implications for practice, and acknowledgement of source(s) of funding
  • It is not necessary to use subheadings to define each section
  • Ensure that the abstract is accessible to all audiences (e.g., expand acronyms, limit use of jargon or specialty/technical language)

Enter your abstract here. Approximately 350 words (maximum 2800 characters including spaces),

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2800 characters remaining

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15.  

Learning objective of presentation (include up to 3):

State a clear learning objective (e.g., ‘Participants will be able to…’).

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16.  

Website link(s) to be included in event materials (if applicable):

Describe the link here.

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Type the URL here.

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Describe the link here.

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17.  

List all publications related to the presentation (in preparation, in press, or in print):

Type a list of publications (if applicable) here.

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Contact Us

For more information or questions regarding:

Child Health Research Day / Poster Session

Please contact:
Megan Dykstra
Email:
Phone: 519-685-8500 *77566

 

Child Health Symposium

Please contact:
Meaghan McKillop
Email:

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