Krembil Research Day 2023

Krembil's annual Research Day is a unique opportunity for trainees, investigators and staff to come together to network and celebrate research achievements.

This year's in-person event took place on June 22, 2023, at the MaRS Centre, and hosted approximately 225 trainee researchers, faculty and staff from various disciplines.

The event kicked off with a video welcome message and opening remarks from Dr. Jaideep Bains, Director of the Krembil Research Institute. Dr. Bains praised trainees for their dedication and exceptional contributions to the Institute and expressed his excitement for the opportunity to come together to discuss discoveries and foster collaborations.

You are the lifeblood of this Institute. You bring the energy, the ideas and the talent. Thank you for everything you do, said Dr. Bains.

Throughout the event, nine trainees gave short oral presentations that showcased the depth and breadth of the work being conducted across the Institute's three research pillars: brainandspine, vision, and bone and joints.

The event also featured poster presentations led by over 70 trainee and staff researchers. These presentations enabled attendees to directly engage with presenters, fostering intellectual discussions and knowledge exchange.

The event concluded with a keynote address from Dr. Sheena Josselyn, a Senior Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children and a distinguished researcher in the field of memory and cognition. Her talk, titled Making Memories in Mice, explored the intricacies of memory formation and the neural circuits involved in information storage in the brain.

Dr. Josselyn also spoke about her journey in science and the importance of mentorship and collaboration, encouraging trainees to leverage their unique perspectives to push the boundaries of knowledge in their fields.

Click here to watch a short video recapping the event.

The Krembil community thanks the many individuals who made this year's Research Day possible, including the Krembil Trainee Affairs Committeechaired by Dr. Mary Pat McAndrewsand the Krembil Research Administration and Public Affairs teams, the oral presentation session ChairsDrs. Joan Wither and Bill Hutchisonand everyone who served as judges for the oral and poster presentations.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Nadler family for their generous donation in the memory of Murray G. Nadler, which contributed to the prizes that were awarded for top oral and poster presentations.

Presentation Awards

The following trainees and postdoctoral researchers are recipients of awards for best oral and poster presentations:

Poster Presentations - Graduate Student Category
1^stplace (tied): Anca Maglaviceanu
1^stplace (tied): Jacob Schulman
2^ndplace:Hayley Peters
3^rdplace:Syeda Hania Qamar

Poster Presentations - Postdoctoral Researcher Category
1^stplace:Dr. Sonja Di Gregorio
2^ndplace:Dr. James Young
3^rdplace:Dr. Mohammed Alvi

Oral Presentations - Graduate Student Category
1^stplace:Navona Calarco
2^ndplace: Kristen Ashworth
3^rdplace:Yijinmide Buren

Oral Presentations - Postdoctoral Researcher Category
1^stplace: Dr. Laura Whittall Garcia
2^ndplace:Dr. Amit Sandhu

Congratulationsto the winners and to everyone who presented their work. We look forward to seeing you at next year's event!