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. 

New to presenting virtually? Watch the 'Giving a Good Online Presentation' workshop presented by SciCats, the Science Communication Action Team.

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

Schedule

8 Minute Presentations | Tuesday, June 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Session Formats: Virtual | On-Demand 

  1. Anton Santos, UBC Undergraduate Student, Glegg Research Team. Project title: Using Social Network Analysis to Understand Knowledge Translation in Child Development and Rehabilitation
  2. Johan Bouwer, UBC Medical Student, Yang Research Team. Project title: Complicated Community Acquired Pneumonia: Does Conservative Treatment Increase Hospital Length of Stay?
  3. Raman Sangha, UBC Undergraduate Student, Voss Research Team. Project title: Exploring adolescent and parent experiences of pediatric diabetes distress in the BC Interior
  4. Setareh Setayesh, McGill Undergraduate Student, Richardson Research Team. Project title: Towards New Knowledge Co-Creation in Medicine: Exploring Graphic Arts-Based Thematic Analysis

Moderated by: Dr. Lies Van Horebeek, Postdoctoral Fellow, Wasserman Research Team

3 Minute Presentations | Thursday, June 27 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm

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

  1. Ellie Kalutycz, UBC Medical Student, Wright Research Team. Project title: Use of ventilator-assisted maximal inspiration chest physiotherapy for children and youth with neuromuscular disorders: a pilot study
  2. Chanjoo Kim, UVic Undergraduate Student, Siden Research Team. Project title: Life expectancy of children with HIE after withdrawal of artificial nutrition, hydration and ventilation
  3. Kiana Rashidi, UBC Undergraduate Student, Wasserman Research Team. Project title: Implementing a model for assessing coverage of an Indigenous genetics reference database
  4. Diana Kagan, UBC Medical Student, Xiao Research Team. Project title: A Good Night's Sleep?: The Association Between Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Restless Sleep Disorder
  5. Hanna Huguet, UBC Undergraduate Student, Siden Research Team. Project title: Optimizing the Management of Pain and Irritability in Children with Severe Neurological Impairments
  6. Arshdeep Waring, UBC Medical Student, Mishaal Research Team. Project title: Impact of the Early Motor Screening Program on Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis and Care
  7. Sanya Grover, UBC Medical Student, Loock Research Team. Project title: Assessing the Social Determinants of Health and Positive Childhood Experiences in Youth Patients Transitioning to Adult Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey
  8. Christina Zeng, UBC Undergraduate Student, Siden & Hou Research Teams. Project title: Health equity considerations in children with health complexity: A scoping review
  9. Joy Yang, UBC Undergraduate Student, Hawkes & Roberts Research Teams. Project title: Soluble TREM-1 as a predictive biomarker for early prognosis of dengue severity in children and young adults: a prospective cohort study
  10. Riya Virdi, UBC Medical Student, Leveille Research Team. Project title: Assessing the Impact of the Introduction of a Rapid Access Acute Knee Clinic on Time to Diagnosis and Management of Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
  11. Nina Thomson, UBC Medical Student, Cheng Research Team. Project title: Molecular Analysis and Clinical Outcomes of Pediatric Craniopharyngioma (CanPedsCranio Registry)
  12. Solana Redway, UWaterloo Undergraduate Student, Woodward Research Team. Project title: Evaluating the Re-evaluation Network: Anatomy and Function
  13. Arjun Dhaliwal, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical Student, Pike Research Team. Project title: Safe Play For All: Enhancing Inclusivity and Participation through the Development of Adaptive Sports-Related Injury Prevention Resources
  14. James Wu, UBC Undergraduate Student, Taubert Research Team. Project title: Mapping cellular stress response pathways to identify potential targets for pediatric cancers

Moderated by: Dr. Lauar Monteiro, Postdoctoral Fellow, Verchere & Klein Geltink Research Teams

8 Minute Presentations | Thursday, July 4 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm

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

  1. Sophie Tran, UBC Medical Student, Money Research Team. Project title: The safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy
  2. Madison Hinkley, UBC Medical Student, Kieran Research Team. Project title: Supporting transition of NICU grads back home
  3. Orli Hellerstein, UBC Undergraduate Student, Woodward Research Team. Project title: Evaluating Bias Against Disconfirmatory Evidence and Delusion Related Symptoms in Youth and Adolescents with Eating Disorders or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  4. Rhonwyn Waterson, University College Dublin Medical Student, Stockler Research Team. Project title: Finding treatments for SLC6A8 (creatine transporter) deficiency
  5. Tracy Ngo, UBC Undergraduate Student, Schultz Research Team. Project title: Clinical Determinants That Impact NKreg Cell Frequency in Healthy Donor Peripheral Blood

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

3 Minute Presentations | Tuesday, July 9 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Session Formats: Virtual | On-Demand 

  1. Maria Cheema, UBC Undergraduate Student, Avinashi Research Team. Project title: Development of a paediatric constipation resource guide and action plan for children: A quality improvement initiative
  2. Vanesse Li, UBC Undergraduate Student, Hawkes Research Team. Project title: Dysregulation in TNFa and TNFR1 in Dengue virus infection
  3. Hayley Yau, UBC Undergraduate Student, Stewart Research Team. Project title: Examining sleep disturbance in pediatric autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and their comorbidity versus psychiatric controls
  4. Serena Chan, UBC Undergraduate Student, Blydt-Hansen Research Team. Project title: Clinical utility of routine MAG-3 scan for surveillance of kidney allograft injury at 48h post-kidney transplant
  5. Wongel Bogale, UBC Medical Student, Siden Research Team. Project title: Creating a data collection tool to investigate the life expectancy of neonates with severe hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy after withdrawal of artificial nutrition, hydration, or ventilation
  6. Keshvi Vithlani, Queen's Undergraduate Student, Horvath Research Team. Project title: Evaluating Outcomes of Pediatric Status Dystonicus at BCCH – A Retrospective Chart Review
  7. Rishi Gupta, UBC Medical Student, Salh Research Team. Project title: Comparing the neurocognitive profiles of FASD and complex trauma in the pediatric population: A Scoping Review
  8. Yuchang Zhan, UBC Undergraduate Student, Taubert Research Team. Project title: Investigating noncanonical functions of efk-1/eEF2K in C. elegans hypoxia response
  9. Norman Li, UBC Undergraduate Student, Ip Research Team. Project title: Clinical Exit Interviews – Improving Care Quality through Patient Engagement
  10. Zovya Wasylyk, UBC Undergraduate Student, Liauw Research Team. Project title: Counting the steps: Evaluating Antepartum Maternal Relocations for Higher Level Care in British Columbia
  11. Clare Cunningham, UBC Undergraduate Student, Guzman Research Team. Project title: Trajectories of Physical Function in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Results from the CAPRI Registry
  12. Lavisha Katyal, SFU Undergraduate Student, Sanatani Research Team. Project title: Investigating Syncope Prodrome and The Impact of Syncope on Quality of Life and Physical Activity in Pediatric Populations
  13. Insha Majeed, UBC Undergraduate Student, Steiner Research Team. Project title: Does Tr1 cell therapy exert a dose-dependent suppression of IL-1β production in inflammatory macrophages, and is this effect IL-10-dependent, in DSS-induced colitis mouse models
  14. Mahnoor Faisal, UBC Undergraduate Student, Siden Research Team. Project title: Prevalence and Practices of Pediatric Medicinal Cannabis Use at BC Children’s Hospital
  15. Akilesh Shankar, UBC Undergraduate Student, Verchere Research Team. Project title: Quantifying novel immune cell populations in diabetic human pancreatic islet cultures

Moderated by: Nada Al-Emadi, Doctoral Student, Steiner & Sly Research Teams; Winner, 2024 Western Canada Regional Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

8 Minute Presentations | Thursday, July 11 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm

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

  1. Jodi Anderson, UBC Graduate Student, Barr Research Team. Project title: Prevalence, practices, attitudes, and product analysis of medicinal cannabis use in pediatrics
  2. Alisha Dostie, UBC Undergraduate Student, Babul Research Team. Project title: An Evidence Synthesis of Child Cycling Injuries: Identifying Risk Factors and Examining Intervention Strategies
  3. Betty Lin, UBC Undergraduate Student, Beasley Research Team. Project title: Comparative Assessment of NF-κB Signalling Induced by Haloperidol and Clozapine and Assessment of Relevance to Antipsychotic Adverse Effects
  4. Rosalie Zhou, UBC Undergraduate Student, Beasley Research Team. Project title: Comparing the Effects of First- and Second-Generation Antipscychotics on Oligodendrocyte Proteins
  5. Melissa Olana, UBC Undergraduate Student, Ip Research Team. Project title: Building Clinical Skills in Neuroaffirming Care Through Simulation

Moderated by: Dr. Meingold Chan, Postdoctoral Fellow, Kobor Research Team

8 Minute Presentations | Thursday, July 18 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm

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

  1. Angela Yang, UBC Undergraduate Student, Lynn Research Team. Project title: Generating a model for MED15 knockdown in human embryonic stem cell-derived cells during pancreatic alpha cell differentiation
  2. Christopher Yu, Western Undergraduate Student, Blydt-Hansen Research Team. Project title: Social Media Sentiment Analysis on Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Patients
  3. Aralia Mills, McGill Undergraduate Student, Vanderwal Research Team. Project title: The Effect of Music Listening on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in Adolescents and Youths
  4. Victoria Porter, UBC Medical Student, Görges Research Team. Project title: Effects of End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Concentration on Depth of Anesthesia in Children Undergoing Total Intravenous Anesthesia
  5. Miku Wake, UBC Undergraduate Student, Gan Research Team. Project title: Modification of automated cardiac function prediction algorithms from 'non-expert' echocardiographers in pediatric patients

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

8 Minute Presentations | Tuesday, July 23 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Session Formats: Virtual | On-Demand 

  1. Priya Rai, McMaster Undergraduate Student, Sly Research Team. Project title: Evaluating the therapeutic potential of glycoconjugated steroid for targeted delivery in T cell transfer model of colitis
  2. April Christiansen, University of Toronto Medical Student, Zwicker Research Team. Project title: Retrospective Review of Children’s Diagnostic Assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder in BC: Are We Identifying Co-occurring Motor Deficits?
  3. Beatrice Gonzales, UBC Undergraduate Student, Bhatnagar Research Team. Project title: Measurement of Change in Plantar Pressure Using Pedobarography Following Myoactivation® Therapy
  4. Sirui Li, UBC Undergraduate Student, Lavoie Research Team. Project title: Neonatal Screening Blood Spot Cards to Monitor RSV Population Immunity in British Columbia
  5. Dorsa Arman Moghadam, UBC Graduate Student, Voss Research Team. Project title: Cognitive skills in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A scoping review

Moderated by: Dr. Mandy Meijer, Postdoctoral Fellow, Kobor Research Team

Presentation Formats

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 (note: feedback for the 3 Minute Presentation will be limited. For more constructive feedback, consider signing up for an 8 Minute Presentation instead). Each session will also include an audience vote for the People’s Choice Winner, who will receive a $10 Starbucks giftcard. 

Logistics – 8 Minute Presentation

Format – For every session, up to 5 students will be scheduled to present. You will have:

  • 8 minutes to present on your current research project
  • As many PowerPoint slides as required. This format has no restrictions on animations, transitions, videos, etc. 
  • An additional 2 minutes to answer questions from the moderator and audience
  • The structure and format of the presentation is up to the presenter’s discretion. While drafting your slides, please ensure they can be easily understood by an interdisciplinary group

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, monitor the time and encourage dialogue. Moderators will also be asked to complete an evaluation form for each presentation. A summary will be sent to the presenter the following week.

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.  

2022/2023 Video Library

For students interested in watching recordings from previous Summer Student Research Programs, see the 2022/2023 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 2022/2023 Video Library here. 

Please note these 2022/2023 recordings are supplementary material and will not count towards your current attendance. All available recordings from the 2024 summer program will be posted in a separate Video Library.

For questions contact reseduc@bcchr.ca.