Seminars will consist of short student presentations on their summer research project. This is an excellent opportunity to practice speaking in front of colleagues and will facilitate the sharing of data and research results. 

Each week, students will receive an email bulletin about upcoming events and their available formats. Attendance will be recorded during each session. 

Schedule

Thursday, July 3 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Session Formats: In-Person | Virtual | On-Demand
Location: Room 2108, BCCHR

  1. Renee Hui, UBC Undergraduate Student, Gibson Research Team. Project Title: Assessing H3K27me3 Restoration in a Humanized Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells (mESC) Model of Weaver Syndrome After CRISPR-Based Correction
  2. Flora Su, UBC Undergraduate Student, Peters Research Team. Project Title: Surrogate Nutrition Biomarkers for Predicting and Improving Postoperative Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Two-Phase Prospective Study
  3. Vivienne Le, Queen’s University Undergraduate Student, Boelman Research Team. Project Title: A Novel Pipeline to Triage VUS Results for Potential Reclassification of Genetic Epilepsy Disorders
  4. Jennifer Law, UBC Undergraduate Student, Kollias Research Team. Project Title: Functional Bracing vs. Hip Spica for the Management of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Younger Children – A Multicenter Study
  5. Selina Park, Queen’s University Undergraduate Student, Bettinger Research Team. Project Title: Behind the Shot: Social factors influencing parental decisions for HPV immunization for their children
  6. Alysha Lee, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical Student, Demos Research Team. Project Title: Equity of Access to Whole Exome Sequencing for Pediatric Epilepsy Patients: A Mixed Methods Study
  7. Kinsley-Marlie Jura, UBC Medical Student, Singhal Research Team. Project Title: Long-Term Seizure Outcome With or Without Vagal Nerve Stimulation Therapy in Pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Single Site Study
  8. Lauren Chew, UBC Undergraduate Student, Hou Research Team. Project Title: Understanding the role of culture in child health
  9. Lisa Zhang, UBC Medical Student, Lee Research Team. Project Title: Building Connections: Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity Facilitating Communication Training with Pediatric Residents

Moderator: Dr. Kaitlin Winter, Postdoctoral Fellow, Sadarangani Research Team

Tuesday, July 8 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Session Formats: Virtual | On-Demand

  1. Lara Vaziri, UBC Undergraduate Student, Hou Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  2. Jamie Jeon, UBC Medical Student, Piper Research Team. Project Title: Barriers to physical activity and sleep in children with intestinal failure
  3. Saray Membreno, UBC Undergraduate Student, Coelho Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  4. Kaitlyn Leung, UBC Undergraduate Student, Mah Research Team. Project Title: Investigating the Suitability and Quality of Mental Health Resources for Chinese-Canadian Families
  5. Kaya Horii, UBC Undergraduate Student, Vanderwal Research Team. Project Title: Physiological Effects of Music Listening on Youth and its Applications in Treating Mental Health Disorders 
  6. Kevan Wu, UBC Undergraduate Student, Oldani Research Team. Project Title: Immune-free Liver Xenotransplantation
  7. Wesley Mah, UBC Undergraduate Student, Mak & Soller Research Teams. Project Title: Understanding the needs of adolescents receiving food allergy treatment as they transition to adult care
  8. Vanessa Tran, UBC Undergraduate Student, Woodward Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  9. Danica Fontana, Queen’s University Undergraduate Student, Mulpuri Research Team. Project Title: An Exploration of the Delays in Diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, and Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in British Columbia: The Patient Journey

Moderator: Dr. Lauar de Brito Monteiro, Postdoctoral Fellow, Verchere & Klein Geltink Research Teams

Thursday, July 10 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Session Formats: In-Person | Virtual | On-Demand
Location: Room 2108, BCCHR

  1. Madison Wong, UBC Undergraduate Student, Vidler Research Team. Project Title: Assessment of cumulative incidence and risk factors associated with postpartum SMM events and readmission
  2. Anik Xiong, UBC Undergraduate Student, Goldowitz Research Team. Project Title: Investigating the Protective Role of Progranulin in Alcohol Exposed Mice with a Focus on Cerebellar Cells
  3. Carmen Choo, UBC Undergraduate Student, Krishnan Research Team. Project Title: Rectus Sheath Block and Coadministration of Intravenous Dexamethasone for Analgesia after Pediatric Laparoscopic Appendectomy – A Pilot Study
  4. Chanjoo Kim, UVic Undergraduate Student, Siden Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  5. Ali Hawkins, UBC Undergraduate Student, Bhatnagar Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  6. Anna Wiese, Queen's University Undergraduate Student, Armstrong Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  7. Serin Cheun, University of Toronto Undergraduate Student, Devlin Research Team. Project Title: Epigenetic markers of cardiovascular risk in children with Type 1 diabetes
  8. Nabiha Ahmed, University of Toronto Undergraduate Student, Vallance Research Team. Project Title: Assessing the Mucus Degrading Capability of Fungal Pathobionts
  9. Katherine Cai, UBC Undergraduate Student, Ipsiroglu Research Team. Project Title: Beyond Questionnaires: Teaching and Learning Sleep Communication in Medicine and Psychology
  10. Artemis Melville-Bowser, UBC Undergraduate Student, Vallance Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  11. Kaylia Chan, University of Toronto Undergraduate Student, Mulpuri Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  12. Timothy Cheng, UBC Undergraduate Student, Guzman Research Team. Project Title: Paint Me a Picture: Illustrating the Psychosocial Impact of Different Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Categories. Results from the CAPRI JIA Registry
  13. Jia Gandhi, UBC Undergraduate Student, Smile Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  14. Aieshini Udumullage, UBC Undergraduate Student, Goldowitz Research Team. Project Title: Lineage Tracing of Msx1-Positive Cells in the Mouse Cerebellum
  15. Iliana Keritses, University of Guelph Undergraduate Student, Capon Research Team. Project Title: TBD

Moderator: Dr. Shane Taylor, Postdoctoral Fellow, Taubert Research Team

Thursday, July 17 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Session Formats: In-Person | Virtual | On-Demand
Location: Room 2108, BCCHR

  1. Emily Chilton, Queen's University Medical Student, Ip Research Team. Project Title: The Role of Clinician-Patient-Family Communication in Facilitating F-Words Integration in Pediatric Care
  2. Patricia Humer, UBC Medical Student, Siden Research Team. Project Title: Post-operative changes in children with severe neurological impairment: a pilot study
  3. Genesis de Jesus Plancarte, UBC Medical Student, Siden Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  4. Benedict Sutanto, UBC Undergraduate Student, Siden Research Team. Project Title: Contributions and recognition of patient partners in pediatric health research: a rapid scoping review
  5. Kate Reilly, UBC Medical Student, Leveille Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  6. Gabriel Zamma, SFU Undergraduate Student, Siden Research Team. Project Title: Optimizing the management of pain and irritability in children with severe neurological impairment phase 2
  7. Kristina Kurvits, UBC Undergraduate Student, Tucker Research Team. Project Title: Understanding patient and family perspectives on genetic testing in the context of pediatric rheumatic diseases
  8. Aman Sharma, UBC Medical Student, Baird Research Team. Project Title: Epidemiological assessment and evidence summary of care for pediatric appendicitis in BC
  9. Gloria Zhuo, UBC Undergraduate Student, Taubert Research Team. Project Title: Exploring Mediator 15 (MED15) as a Therapeutic Target in Pediatric Neuroblastoma
  10. Taylor Traaseth, Queen's University Medical Student, Liauw & Hutcheon Research Teams. Project Title: Impact of Planned Cesarean Delivery With No Clinical Indication on Neonatal and Maternal Length of Stay in Hospital
  11. Nicholas Tjandra, SFU Undergraduate Student, Oldani Research Team. Project Title: Pharmocological Modulation of Autophagy in Hepatocytes to Improve Viability and Function
  12. Maia Poon, Western University Medical Student, Salh Research Team. Project Title: Elucidating the Clinical Outcomes of a Community Based Approach to Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Assessments
  13. Ashiana Sunderji, UBC Medical Student, Cheng Research Team. Project Title: Evolution of Pediatric Nervous System Tumors Treated with Targeted Therapy: A Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Response
  14. Saiya Gill, University of Galway Medical Student, Bush Research Team. Project Title: Characterizing Wilms Tumour Morphology with Spatial MALDI
  15. Tishta Sharma, McMaster University Undergraduate Student, Moodley Research Team. Project Title: TBD
  16. Aaryan Dwivedi, UBC Medical Student, Felton Research Team. Project Title: To Scan or Not To Scan: A Systematic Review on Imaging Protocols for Children with Hearing Loss Related to Bacterial Meningitis

Moderator: Dr. Thais Rangel Bousquet Carrilho, Postdoctoral Fellow, Hutcheon Research Team

Presentation Format

Logistics – 3 Minute Presentation

Challenge yourself by creating a compelling narrative about your research project with minimal visual aids. This is an excellent opportunity to try presenting briefly and concisely for a non-specialist audience.

Format – For every session, up to 15 students will be scheduled to present. The format will be very similar to the "Three Minute Thesis" competitions. This includes:

  • 3 minutes to present on your current research project
  • One single, static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any description)
  • No additional electronic media (ie. sound and video files) permitted
  • No additional props (ie. laser pointers, costumes, laboratory equipment or musical instruments) permitted

This format will not include a Q&A period. Audience members with follow-up questions are encouraged to reach out to presenters directly after the session has concluded. 

Templates are available on the ResearchHub: Logos | Image Gallery | PowerPoint Templates

Moderator – The sessions will be moderated by BCCHR trainees who will introduce each speaker and monitor the time. Moderators will also be asked to complete a basic evaluation form for each presenter. Each session will also include an audience vote for the People’s Choice Winner, who will receive a $15 Starbucks giftcard. 

Announcements

An announcement regarding your presentation will be included online and in the weekly bulletin. One week prior to the presentation date, students will be contacted to confirm details.  

2023/2024 Video Library

For students interested in watching recordings from previous Summer Student Research Programs, see the 2023/2024 Video Library on the ResearchHub (BCCHR/PHSA/UBC network account required). If you're directed to the general ResearchHub homepage after logging in, you can find the 2023/2024 Video Library here. 

Please note these 2023/2024 recordings are supplementary material and will not count towards your current attendance. All available recordings from the 2025 summer program will be posted in a separate Video Library.

For questions contact reseduc@bcchr.ca.