Child Health Symposium

Research and Best Practices in Child and Youth Health and Well-Being

Child Health Symposium

The Child Health Symposium is a collaborative presentation of 深夜福利站's Faculty of Health Sciences and TVCC (formerly Thames Valley Children's Centre). It provides an opportunity for families, clinicians, service leaders, researchers, educators and students from all disciplines to:

  • Share their knowledge, ideas and best practices for service delivery
  • Present current research interests, questions and findings
  • Learn more about the child and youth health research happening in our community
  • Network and build relationships and collaborations with others (e.g., youth, families, students, clinicians, service leaders, educators, researchers) in our community in the area of child and youth health and well-being

Event Details

When:
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Where:
King’s University College

What:
Keynote address, clinical and research presentations, panel of speakers

Explore the Event: Full Agenda and Speakers

Highlights of the Child Health Symposium

  • Keynote Presentation: Gain insights from leading experts in child and youth health and wellness
  • Break-out Oral Presentation Sessions: Get a snapshot of the latest research and work in child and youth health and well-being
  • Panel of Speakers: Hear from youth, parents/caregivers, and clinicians as they share their lived experiences and practical strategies for improving child and youth health and well-being
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and peers in the field
  • Poster Session: Learn about cutting edge clinical, medical, and psychosocial research impacting child and youth health

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Call for Abstracts (Oral and Poster Presentations)

Abstract Proposal Submission Deadline: February 16, 2025

To learn more about the Call for Abstracts or to access the Abstract Submission Form scan the QR code below or visit the :

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Registration

Registration for the 2025 Child Health Symposium

  • Registration opens April 14, 2025
  • You can register to participate in-person or virtually
  • Cost: $40 for in-person (includes continental breakfast and lunch) or free for limited virtual main conference room

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Joint Child Health Poster Session

Join us in-person for the Joint Child and Youth Health Poster Presentation Session and Networking Reception. 

We are collaborating with many different disciplines and programs to highlight some of the research and work that is being done in child and youth health and well-being.

This event is designed to inspire new ideas, partnerships, and innovations in the field of child and youth health and well-being.

Location: King’s University College

Date/Time: Tuesday May 20, 2025, 4:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT (following the Child Health Symposium)

The evening includes a Quickfire Poster Showcase,  the Poster Presentation Session, and Networking Reception with refreshments and snacks.

This poster session is co-presented by the: Department of Paediatrics; Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Children's Health Foundation; Children's Health Research Institute; Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre; and 深夜福利站's: Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Developmental Biology, Developmental Disabilities Program, Paediatric Surgery, Schulich Medicine and Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences; and TVCC.

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Additional Information

For more information about this event, contact:

Faculty of Health Sciences

Gordon MacDonald
Program Manager (Research)
gmacdon5@uwo.ca
519-661-2111 x80505

TVCC

Carrie Connell (event inquiries)
Education and Program Coordinator
carrie.connell@tvcc.on.ca 
519-685-8700 x53367