Black Health and Research Symposium

Showcasing Black health research across Alberta
About this Event

Join us for a full-day symposium showcasing Black health research in Alberta. There will be opportunities for mentorship and collaboration, and an orientation session for international trainees entering the Canadian academia and healthcare ecosystem. The symposium will bring together Black-identifying trainees, researchers, clinicians, educators, and allies from across Alberta.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking, and Poster Setup
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Opening Keynote Address
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Community Health and Public Health Session

Info: • Faculty Presentation (15 min + 5 min Q&A)
• Selected Trainee Lightning Talks (20 min total)
• Discussion (5 min)

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Biostatistics and Epidemiology Session

Info: • Faculty Presentation, Trainee Lightning Talks, Discussion

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Translational Research Session

Info: • Faculty Presentation, Trainee Lightning Talks, Discussion

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch, Poster Session, and Networking
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Creative Reflection Break

Info: Poetry, Spoken Word, Music, or Artistic Reflection

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Medical Education Session

Info: Faculty Presentation, Trainee Lightning Talks, Discussion

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Health Equity Session

Info: Faculty Presentation, Trainee Lightning Talks, Discussion

🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Coffee Break
Navigating Canadian Academia and Healthcare

Info: Orientation for International Trainees

🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Poster Awards, Closing Reflections, and Symposium Close
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM
Mentorship and Networking Roundtables

Info: (Trainees, Researchers, Clinicians, Community Partners)