Please use the form below to register and/or submit your abstract. You must use a valid code and provide the name of the person/lab group who provided you with the code.

Also, note that abstracts submitted with a presenting author who is not registered for the conference will not be considered.

NOTE: If you request an oral presentation and are not selected, you will automatically be entered into the poster session.

Poster Session: An opportunity to visually showcase important research and is open to all participants.

• Guidelines:
  • Required poster size: 3 feet height x 4 feet length.
  • Poster boards and attachment materials will be provided.
  • Posters are to remain up for the whole duration of the conference and be collected at the end of the conference day.
  • There will be awards for Top Poster Presentations.

**Please keep in mind that oversized posters will be difficult to display.**

Rapid-Fire Session: This session is reserved for students and trainees to present current or completed research projects. Rapid-Fires are a great opportunity to showcase your research in a different manner than a poster. Think of an elevator pitch when presenting your research.

• Guidelines:
  • 1-slide (no animations), 3 minutes to present (timing will be strictly enforced).
  • If selected, you will automatically be enrolled in the poster session.
  • There will be awards for the top 3 Rapid Fire Presentations.

Concurrent Session: This session is reserved for research leads to showcase and discuss important ongoing or completed research.

• Guidelines:
  • Each presenter will have 12 minutes to discuss their research with 3 minutes for Q&A.
  • Preference will be given to research with results. 

Abstracts are due January 31st, 2025 at 11:59 pm

• All submissions must be original work.
• All abstracts, if accepted, must be presented in English.
• General Structure in paragraph format:
  • Background
  • Hypotheses/Objectives
  • Proposed Methods
  • Future Applications/Directions or for a completed study, Results/ Implications
  • Word limit: 250 words
  • Tables, graphics, diagrams, or images cannot be accepted
• Amendments: changes to the abstract are possible until January 31st, 2025
  • Email: wesparkhealthconference@uwindsor.ca, Subject heading: “Abstract Amendment: title of abstract”
  • Must be sent from the email used for the registration.
• For further guidance visit: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52635.html

We are excited to offer participants the opportunity to publish their conference abstracts through the Scholarship at UWindsor Institutional Repository. This open-access platform showcases scholarly and creative work, ensuring your research reaches a global audience.

NOTE: Publishing your abstract in the Scholarship at UWindsor will not restrict your ability to publish your research in other journals, ensuring maximum exposure without limiting future opportunities.