Thursday 7 September 2023

Gairdner Symposium: Monday, October 23, 2023

 

Symposium Webpage Link: 

2023 Gairdner High School Symposium – October 23, 2023 | Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (ubc.ca)

Monday, October 23, 2023

In-person Monday, October 23 | 8:45 am – 12:15 pm

Venue: Chan Centre for Family Health Education at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute 938 West 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4

Schedule

8:45 a.m. Registration
9:15 a.m.Welcome by Dr. Verchere
9:20 a.m.Introduction of Dr. Weiss by Dr. Verchere
9:22 a.m.Presentation by Dr. Weiss
9:52 a.m.  Dr. Verchere to lead Q&A session period for Dr. Weiss
10:02 a.m.Introduction of Dr. Bassler by Dr. Tropini
10:05 a.m.Presentation by Dr. Bassler
10:35 a.m. Dr. Tropini to lead Q&A session period for Dr. Bassler
10:45 a.m.Closing remarks by Dr. Verchere
11:00 a.m.Light refreshments
11:15 a.m. High school students proceed to lab tours

Lab Tours

Graduate students, postdocs, and trainees will showcase their latest ideas and discoveries in health research, to inspire little minds, and provide first-hand knowledge and experience of diverse careers available in science and medicine.

Virtually Monday, October 23 | 9:15 am – 10:45 am