Please use the form below to register and/or submit your abstract. Also, note that abstracts submitted with a presenting author who is not registered for the conference will not be considered.

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 smaller or 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 15 minutes to discuss their research with 5 minutes for Q&A.
  • Preference will be given to research with results. 

Abstracts are due January 30th, 2026 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 30th, 2026
  • 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 provide participants with the opportunity to publish their conference abstracts in the Scholarship at UWindsor Institutional Repository. This open-access platform highlights scholarly and creative work, enabling your research to reach a global audience.

NOTE: Publishing your conference proceedings in Scholarship at UWindsor does not limit your ability to submit your research to other journals, allowing for maximum visibility without restricting future opportunities. Be sure to review individual journal submission guidelines when considering additional publication options.

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