Translating Neuroscience From Idea to Impact

Welcome to Campus Alberta Neuroscience's 7^th annual symposium, Translating Neuroscience from Idea to Impact. This year’s symposium will explore translational pathways using examples of Alberta neuroscience and mental health innovations. Researchers, people with lived experience, government, industry and not-for-profit representatives will address the research processes, the entrepreneurial realities, regulatory avenues and more in research and translation. Attendees will take away a greater understanding of what it takes to make use of research ideas to create impact. 

Panel Topics:

• Driving Innovation Through User Feedback - Neuroprotheses Development
• Reaching Out using Telehealth - Text4Mood for Improved Mental Health
• Advancing Technology for Better Health - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Functional Electrical Stimulation
• Taking Pharmaceuticals from Bench to Bedside and Back - Multiple Sclerosis Research in Alberta

Let's Talk About Brains: A public showcase of Alberta's neuroscience and mental health research:

In the evening, Thursday will conclude with a 2 hour poster session open to the public. Poster presenters will include Alberta's neuroscience and mental health trainees, neuroscience start ups and partner organizations including community groups, research support organizations, university groups, not-for-profit organizations and more. Trainee and start up presenters are encouraged to prepare posters and presentations that are accessible to the whole audience which will include fellow scientists and interested members of the public. Partner organizations will present on the different ways their organizations contribute to the research translation process. This reception is an exceptional and unique opportunity to network and connect!

Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. The evening reception is a free event open to the public; however registration is required. Other registrant types are automatically registered for this evening reception and do not need to register separately.

Poster Presenter Information - Highlight Ideas to Impact

ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED! 

Abstracts Due: October 9, 2018

Content: Presenters should incorporate a section highlighting how their work impacts the translation pathway. Information should be presented so that it is accessible to all audience members (researchers, public, government and not-for-profit organizations). This is an excellent opportunity to flex those science communication skills! Awards will be given for the top 3 poster presentations.

Submission: please submit your abstract, 150 word maximum, to abneuro@ucalgary.ca by September 28, 2018. Preference will be given to trainee presenters. Presenters must also register. 

Campus Alberta Neuroscience will confirm poster acceptance shortly after deadline. 

Registration Fee:

The registration fee will cover:

• Admission to all sessions (or sessions for day chosen for one day registrations)
• Lunch and dinner October 18^th 
• Breakfast and lunch October 19^th
• Transportation for trainee and faculty members from the Universities of Lethbridge* and Calgary** - please indicate you will be taking this transportation when filling out the registration information
• The registration fee will be refunded for Alberta trainees who attend the symposium

Please note: Campus Alberta Neuroscience will no longer be covering accommodations for trainees and faculty. A room block at the Coast Edmonton Plaza hotel will be available with special pricing ($135/night + fees & taxes) until September 19, 2018. Use code CEP-GFC17282 to take advantage of the Coast Edmonton Plaza special either online or by calling 1-800-663-1144. Other nearby accommodations are listed during the registration process and on our website.

*departing for Edmonton afternoon of October 17^th and returning afternoon of October 19^th

**departing for Edmonton morning of October 18^th and returning afternoon of October 19^th

Contact

Shannon Wowk - swowk@ualberta.ca

Campus Alberta Neuroscience - albertaneuro@ucalgary.ca

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