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You are invited to London Health Research Day, presented in partnership by Lawson Health Research Institute and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. 

Showcasing 400 poster and platform presentations from top graduate trainees, this premier research event is your opportunity to learn about health research being conducted across the city of London.

Dr. Peter Libby, 2016 keynote speaker, will be presenting “Inflammation and atherosclerosis: A translational tale” as part of The Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture Series. Dr. Libby is a cardiovascular specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and holds the Mallinckrodt Professorship of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His current major research focus is the role of inflammation in vascular diseases.

Guest registration is required for the lunchtime keynote speaker at 11:30 a.m. and the wine and cheese awards reception at 5:30 p.m. The day also features workshops with industry leaders. Register today!

Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. View the full event schedule.
Location: The DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario and London Convention Centre. See location details. 

 

You are invited to London Health Research Day, presented in partnership by Lawson Health Research Institute and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Showcasing hundreds of poster and platform presentations from top graduate trainees, this premier research event is your opportunity to learn about health research being conducted in London.

Guest registration is required for the lunchtime keynote speaker at 11:45 a.m. and the networking and awards reception at 5:30 p.m.

Register today.

Download the event poster.

Dr. Paul Thagard, 2017 keynote speaker, will be presenting “Explaining Mental Illness” as part of The Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture Series.
Dr. Thagard is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo, where he founded the Cognitive Science Program. He has written many papers and books, including The Cognitive Science of Science (MIT Press, 2012) and How Scientists Explain Disease (Princeton University Press, 1999). His main research areas are philosophy of science and medicine, cognitive science and philosophy of the mind.

LHRD Poster Passports and Prizes
All guests and participants will receive a LHRD poster passport card. Throughout the day you can visit different posters and engage with presenters to fill up your passport for a chance to win a prize. Draws for both the morning and afternoon sessions will take place at the networking and awards reception – attend to find out if you’re a winner!

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. View the full event schedule.
Location: London Convention Centre. See location map and transportation/parking details.
Registration is required

Register today for London Health Research Day (LHRD) and experience the largest research-focused activity in Southwestern Ontario.

With hundreds of presentations from top learners, LHRD is your opportunity to learn about health research being conducted in the city of London. Dr. Janet Smylie, an international leader in the field of Indigenous health and health research, is this year’s keynote speaker as part of The Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture Series.

Dr. Smylie will also join a group of local and national researchers as part of a new event - Exchange: A London Health Research Day Forum on Diversity and Inclusivity.

Exchange: A London Health Research Day Forum on Diversity and Inclusivity

Exchange aims to foster conversations around equity, diversity and inclusivity in the careers of health researchers, including gender, and how we can work together to identify and implement solutions.

• Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018
• Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Location: North Campus Building, Western University. See campus map.
• Registration is required.

The evening’s presenters include:

• Dr. Janet Smylie – An international leader in the field of Indigenous health and health research
• Dr. Greta Bauer – A scientist at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry with a special interest in LGBTQ health
• Dr. Alysha Croker – Current manager of the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) programs at the Tri-agency Institutional Program Secretariat, and previous lead on the development of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR’s) Equity Strategy
• Shantal Feltham – Founder of Stiris Research, a London-based North American clinical trial management company
• Learners from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, training in labs at Western and Lawson Health Research Institute

London Health Research Day 2018

• Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018
• Time: Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. View the full event schedule.
• Location: London Convention Centre. See location map and transportation/parking details.
• Guest registration is required for the lunchtime keynote speaker and the networking and awards reception.

London Health Research Day is presented in partnership by Lawson Health Research Institute and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

Mark your calendars for London Health Research Day, taking place on April 30, 2019.

London Health Research Day provides a forum for learners to showcase their innovative work and engage in networking opportunities with peers, faculty and industry leaders. A special keynote lecture presented by a world-class scientist will also take place as part of The Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture Series.

Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Location: London Convention Centre

More information will be available in the coming months. We look forward to seeing you at London Health Research Day 2019.

London Health Research Day is presented in partnership by Lawson Health Research Institute and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

EVENT CANCELLED

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In alignment with recommendations from the Middlesex-London Health Unit, our local hospitals and the provincial and federal governments, the partner organizations for London Health Research Day have decided to cancel this year’s event scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at RBC Place London. This is due to the changing nature and spread of COVID-19, and in an effort to minimize the potential risk to researchers, staff and learners as well as community members.

This is one of many events in the coming weeks that these partner organizations have to postpone or cancel. While it is disappointing to make this change, it is important that we minimize the risk for our people and the greater community.

London Health Research Day will return in 2021. Thank you for your understanding.

Dr. Susanne Schmid​​​​​​​
Chair, London Health Research Day Academic Committee

Discover London's health research community by joining learners and researchers virtually at the 2021 London Health Research Day scheduled for May 11.

London Health Research Day is an opportunity to learn about research happening in labs and clinics across the city while engaging in scientific discussion. 

LHRD 2021 is going virtual, offering a wide range of workshops, a keynote lecture, and several days dedicated to research presentations. 

Registration

Register now for an opportunity to review research presentations or to take part in the workshops or keynote lecture. Due to a limited attendance capacity, pre-registration is required. Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in LHRD 2021!

Please note: If you are a poster presenter, you will receive an email from Janelle Pritchard with instruction on your pre-registration. Please follow directions as outlined in her communication for registration and to sign up for the sessions taking place on May 11.

Registration deadline is May 5, 2021. 
 

Event Day Agenda 

View the full event schedule here. 

Morning Workshops

10:15 – 11:45 a.m. – Workshop options:

Science to Business Network Presents (S2BN): Insights into Industry- Exploring Careers for Graduate Students
Hosted by S2BN London, this workshop features a panel of esteemed industry professionals who will discuss their unique career journeys, the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their positions, and steps graduate students can take to enter these industries and succeed. This 90-min session will consist of a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Bruce Seet, Director of Medical Affairs at Sanofi Pasteur and President of S2BN. The panel discussion will be followed by an opportunity to network and interact with the panelists.

Reforming Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Academic and Professional Health Settings: Fundamentals, Gaps and Accountability
In this 90-minute interactive workshop, learn directly from advisors, experts, and trainees on how to adopt equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in academic and health research health settings.

The Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture Series – featuring Andrew Au

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

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Andrew Au is a modern business leader who helps global blue-chip brands respond to the new culture and nature of work. During his keynote lecture, Andrew will share how digital transformation is providing new opportunities for innovation across the health care and health research sectors and how is it revolutionizing the ways we interact with each other, our teams, patients, and the broader community.

Afternoon Workshops

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. - Workshop options:

Knowledge Mobilization via The Conversation Canada
The Conversation Canada is a daily independent online publication, delivering analysis and explanatory journalism from the academic and research community directly to the public. Deputy Editor Hannah Hoag and Editor-in-Chief Scott White will explain the mission of The Conversation Canada, offer some background on how it helps academics with knowledge mobilization and give some tips on how to pitch a really great story idea. This is an interactive workshop where participants are encouraged to bring story ideas to discuss.

Interview Skills/Strategies for Academic and Non-academic Positions
This workshop consists of two concurrent sessions focused on interview skills/strategies needed for academic and non-academic job positions. During the workshop, a panel of speakers who have vast proficiency in the recruitment process will share their experiences with attendees.

Academic Program for Learners 

Abstract submissions:

LHRD) showcases the incredible work done by learners — graduate students, trainees, clinical fellows and postdoctoral scholars. Abstract submission is now closed.
Go to the LHRD website for more information for participants. 

The Lucille & Norton Wolf London Health Research Day Trainee Publication Awards:

Thanks to the personal generosity of Lucille and Norton Wolf, we are pleased to issue a call for The Lucille & Norton Wolf London Health Research Day Trainee Publication Awards.
Learn more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply. 

London Health Research Day is presented in partnership by Lawson Health Research Institute and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.