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HHS Research - Building Bridges Symposium 2024

Hamilton Health Sciences Research is excited to host its second annual HHS-wide Research Symposium "Building Bridges" led by Dr. Marc Jeschke, Vice President of Research. This event will explore collaborative potential between diverse research disciplines, fostering growth, and sparking innovation within the field of health research in Hamilton.

The symposium will feature an honorary keynote presentation by Dr. Jack Hirsh, who will discuss "What Makes a Successful Researcher". This event will include poster sessions, provide a platform for participants to showcase their research, and connect with like-minded individuals. Additionally, there are various networking opportunities that will allow attendees to build invaluable relationships with colleagues and potential collaborators.

As part of the poster session, participants will have the opportunity to compete for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for each research theme, with amounts of $250, $150, and $100, respectively. This competition adds an exciting element to the symposium, encouraging participants to present their research in innovative and engaging ways.
Note: Succesful poster abstract submissions will be contacted by April 19th, 2024.

Themes:

Cohort / Clinical Studies
Research Translation, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

**There will be live photography and videography at the event. Please reach out to us if you have any concerns.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 7:00AM to 5:00PM (continental breakfast, lunch and reception food provided)
Location: David Braley Health Sciences Centre - 100 Main St. West, Hamilton (corner of Main & Bay)
Parking is available in the underground lot off Bay Street and the surface lot (Bay and King St W.) Both accept credit card and debit payments only
Dress Code: Dressy / Business Formal

2024 Building Bridges Symposium Agenda

Should you have any technical issues while registering, please do not hesitate to contact VPRCommunications@hhsc.ca

We express our sincere gratitude to our esteemed sponsors: Brown & Brown Insurance, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, Bay Area Health Trust, The Marnix E. Heersink School of Biomedical Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and McMaster University: Faculty of Health Sciences. Your contribution plays a crucial role in making this event a success, and we appreciate your dedication to the advancement of health research.

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