THUNDER BAY – Presentations will be taking place at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre during the week of March 11-18. Some of the best and brightest will be sharing details about their groundbreaking, patient-centred research.
The Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (TBRRI) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) will be co-hosting a week-long series of oral and poster presentations that highlight the patient-centred research that’s happening in our community. The roster of presenters includes prominent physicians, scientists, registered dietitians, nursing professionals, PhD candidates and others.
These presentations are open to the public, especially those who are interested in learning about how research can enhance patient care. Young, aspiring students who want to pursue a career in science or healthcare are also encouraged to attend and interact with the presenters.
Admission is free and parking passes will also be available.
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The Different Faces of Clinical Research for Medical Learners
Dr. Syed Zaki Ahmed, TBRHSC
Friday, March 11
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ICP Main Meeting Room 2178, TBRHSC
Engaging the First Nations community to address invasive Haemophilus influenza type A disease.
Dr. Eli Nix, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Monday, March 14
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
ICP Main Meeting Room 2178, TBRHSC
Developing an Integrated Care Pathway for Pregnant Women Who Use Substances in Northwestern Ontario
Dr. Naana Jumah, TBRRI/TBRHSC
Monday, March 14
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Auditorium A (3rd Level), TBRHSC
Hyperpolarized and Inert Gas MRI and Xenon Biosensor Molecular MR Imaging
Dr. Mitchell Albert, TBRRI
Tuesday, March 15
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Auditorium A (3rd Level), TBRHSC
An Evaluation of Nutrition Risk Screening at TBRHSC
Julie Stachiw RD, Marisa Tamasi RD, and Vasilinka Tsar MR Intern, TBRHSC
Wednesday, March 16
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Auditorium A (3rd Level), TBRHSC
Low-cost Digital Mammography
Vlad Sukhovatkin, CTO, XLV Diagnostics
Wednesday, March 16
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
ICP Main Meeting Room 2178, TBRHSC
Working Towards Portable and Accessible Hand Rehabilitation Tools: Behavioural and Brain Research Into the Development of a Novel Visuomotor Adaptation Task
Andréa Hantjis, MHSc, TBRRI
Thursday, March 17
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Auditorium B (3rd Level), TBRHSC
Sensori-motor Control of the Hand Post-stroke – A Unique Collaborative Approach in Thunder Bay
Vineet Johnson, Lecturer, Lakehead University’s Department of Kinesiology
Thursday, March 17
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Auditorium B (3rd Level), TBRHSC
Personalized Health
Dr. Ingeborg Zehbe, TBRRI and PhD Candidates Melissa Togtema and Robert Jackson
Thursday, March 17
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
ICP Main Meeting Room 2178, TBRHSC
Research Authorization Process at TBRHSC
Laurel Knowles and Jon Scully, TBRHSC
Thursday, March 17
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
ICP Main Meeting Room 2178, TBRHSC
Poster Display Session
Thursday, March 17
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Auditorium A (3rd Level), TBRHSC
For more information about these presentations or any of the activities that are taking place during the week of March 11-18, visit www.tbrhsc.net/researchweek2016 or contact Imran Malik by email at MalikI@tbh.net or by telephone at (807) 684-6571.