REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 

CBR – LSI Research Day 2025

Thursday, August 14 
In-person | 12:00pm – 7:00pm 
UBC Life Science Centre, West Atrium/LSC2
2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver 
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Registration deadline: Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 11:59PM PT

 

CBR Research Day is an opportunity for students to showcase their summer research projects, hear an inspirational keynote talk, and celebrate the end of the CBR Summer Studentship Program in August.

The event provides an excellent opportunity for students to practice their presentation skills in front of an audience, and share their work with their peers and other labs. Students will have the opportunity to present their summer work through short talks and a poster presentation.

An overview of the day

• Exciting short talks and poster presentations by summer students, showcasing their research
• An inspirational keynote speaker from the sciences
• Awards for student presentations, as well as a celebration of mentorship during the Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Award
• A lively environment to celebrate the conclusion of the CBR Summer Studentship Program!

 

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mohit Bhandari 

“Quantum Creativity: Small Changes, Bigger Impact!”

We’re honoured to welcome Dr. Mohit Bhandari as our keynote speaker for Research Day. Dr. Bhandari currently holds the title of Distinguished University Professor and Chair in the Department of Surgery at McMaster University, and serves as a Senior Tier Canada Research Chair in Surgical Innovation.

He received his Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics from McMaster University and his PhD from Goteborg University. A globally recognized leader in surgical trials and evidence-based surgery, Dr. Bhandari has published over 1,100 peer-reviewed papers and secured more than $60 million in research funding.

His work has had a profound impact on translating high-quality, globally relevant research into clinical care. For his contributions, he has been inducted into the Order of Ontario, awarded McMaster University’s Distinguished Alumni Award, and appointed to the Order of Canada. Most recently, he received the King Charles III Medal for his outstanding contributions to Canada.

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You can support the future of Research Day and the ongoing CBR Summer Studentship Program by donating here.

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CBR Research Day is an opportunity for students to showcase their summer research projects, hear an inspirational keynote talk, and celebrate the end of the CBR Summer Studentship Program in August.

The event provides an excellent opportunity for students to practice their presentation skills in front of an audience, and share their work with their peers and other labs. Students will have the opportunity to present their summer work through short talks and a poster presentation.

An overview of the day

• Exciting short talks and poster presentations by summer students, showcasing their research
• An inspirational keynote speaker from the sciences
• Awards for student presentations, as well as a celebration of mentorship during the Neil Mackenzie Mentorship Award
• A lively environment to celebrate the conclusion of the CBR Summer Studentship Program!

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You can support the future of Research Day and the ongoing CBR Summer Studentship Program by donating here.

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Past Events