Child Health Symposium

Child Health Symposium

DAY 1: Child Health Symposium: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Location: King’s University College, London, ON (Buildings: Kenny Theatre and Labatt Hall)

The first day of our conference is dedicated to exploring clinical research in health sciences, disability, and paediatric rehabilitation with a focus on children and youth within their broader environment. 

The Child Health Symposium is a collaborative presentation of Western University's Faculty of Health Sciences and TVCC. 

DAY 1: Child and Youth Health Research Poster Session and Networking Reception: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (evening)
4:15 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Location: King’s University College

Join us for an enriching evening following the first day of our conference, where you'll have the opportunity to explore research and engage in meaningful networking. The Joint Child and Youth Health Research Poster Presentation, Reception, and Showcase Speaker Session is a collaborative event that brings together a wide range of stakeholders dedicated to advancing child and youth health.

DAY 2: Child Health Research Day: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Location: King’s University College

The second day shifts focus to the medical and basic science aspects of paediatric health research, emphasizing studies conducted in hospital settings. This day highlights advancements in medical treatments and interventions. Attendees can expect presentations on cutting-edge basic science research that underpins clinical practices, offering insights into the latest developments in paediatric medicine.

Parking Information
Parking for these events is free (the gates will be open for attendees). Attendees can find parking at:

  • P1 (west side of Wemple Building)
  • P2 (near Dante Lenardon Hall)
  • P3 (behind the G. Emmett Cardinal Carter Library which is located within the Dante Lenardon Hall)

While all of these lots have accessible parking spaces, for those with mobility issues, P1 and P3 lots are recommended.

Get involved

Participate in the Child Health Symposium and/or Child Health Research Day

Oral and Poster Presentations 
Potential presenters are invited to submit an abstract describing their presentation for consideration at the Child Health Symposium (CHS) and/or Child Health Research Day (CHRD) in May 2025.

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.

Abstract Submission Details (Due March 3, 2025 - now closed)
There are two types of presentations: brief oral presentations and poster presentations. Note: All presentation abstracts will be included in materials for the conference. 

Brief Oral Presentations: Length of presentations should be 13-15 minutes (short presentations allow symposium attendees to be exposed to a variety of research studies and best practices).

Poster Presentations: Posters will be displayed at the venue for both days of event. Poster presenters may also choose to present at the Joint Child Health Poster Presentation Session on the evening of Day 1. 

 

 

 


 

 

Target Audience

The target audience for the event includes: youth, families, researchers, educators, clinicians (e.g., behaviour therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, recreational therapists, social workers, nurses, physicians, etc.), service leaders, and undergraduate and graduate students.

 

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