The goal of the symposium: To bring together multidisciplinary scientists, clinical researchers and trainees to discuss the next generation of rehabilitation interventions for pediatric concussion/mTBI by:
Stimulating new ideas through an exchange of knowledge
Identifying challenges and opportunities,
Catalyzing new collaborations and planning new research directions/activities
The Pediatric Concussion Symposium will be held at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus, from February 13-14th, 2023. The symposium is funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) Planning and Dissemination Grant.
The core of the scientific program will focus on the following major themes:
key issues and advances in physical interventions (e.g. exercise, sleep, motor control and learning and mental health)
new advances in non-invasive brain stimulation
therapeutic strategies for remyelination
key advances in considering sex, gender and ethnicity for rehabilitation and brain recovery
Each theme will include presentations from 1-2 invited speakers and additional panellists (selected from expressions of interest and from selected abstracts)
Note: The meeting is being planned as an in-person event. However, virtual options will be provided if necessary, in accordance with COVID-19 public health guidelines.
Expressions of Interest for Discussion Panels and Call for Abstracts:
We invite principal investigators and trainees to submit either:
Expressions of interest to join a panel to discuss one of five key themes of this symposium: The Scientific Committee will review EOIs to identify individuals to be panellists for discussions. *EOI format: Max 300 words. Name (with affiliations), Alignment and/or expertise related to one or more symposium themes (above) and Relationship to rehabilitation intervention for pediatric concussion/mTBI.
OR
Scientific abstracts related to one of the five key themes of this symposium: The Scientific Committee will review abstracts for a poster presentation. *Abstract format: Max 300 words. Title, Authors (with affiliations), Alignment to one or more symposium themes (above), Background, Brief Methods, Results and Relationship to rehabilitation intervention for pediatric concussion/mTBI.
Coffee/tea and light refreshments will be provided. The event program will include allotted time for lunch breaks in which attendees are welcome to explore the many options on the UBC campus.
The provisional scientific program will include the following themes and speakers:
Themes
Speaker
Recent advances in child and youth brain development
Dr Sophia Frangou (University of British Columbia)
Therapeutic strategist for remyelination
Dr Khalil Rawji (University of Cambridge and Altos Labs)
Sex, gender and ethnicity: considerations for rehabilitation and brain recovery
Dr Vincy Chan (KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – Univeristy Health Network) Samira Omar (University of Toronto)
Non-Invasive brain stimulation
Dr Ines Violante (University of Surrey, UK)
Physical interventions for concussion management directed at children and adolescents – Exercise – Impact of sleep – Motor control and learning
Dr Vicky Anderson (University of Melbourne) Dr Catherine Quatman-Yates (Ohio State University) Dr Lauren Sergio (York University)
As an attendee, you will be asked to bring your mobile device. All other required materials will be provided upon arrival.
Accommodations:
Stay ON campus to be within walking distance of the symposium! A limited number of Signature Studios at Gage Suites have been reserved at a discounted rate for attendees. Please book here.
Alternatively, attendees can call the Reservations Office at (604) 822-1000, Ext. 3, or toll free at 1-888-822-1030 and indicate they are with the Next Generation Rehabilitation Interventions for Pediatric Concussion: A Multi-disciplinary International Research Symposium or mention the Group Code (G230212A) to receive the group rate.
Additional hotel options that require a commute to the symposium:
PI – Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul, a neuroscientist, physiotherapist and Associate Professor in the Dept. of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC); Senior Advisor to the Provost on Women and Gender-Diverse Faculty.
Dr. Shelina Babul, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UBC, Associate Director and Sports Injury Specialist with the BC Injury Research and Prevent Unit, BC Children’s Hospital and the Director of BC Children’s Hospital Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program.
Dr. Vincy Chan Assistant Scientist, KITE, Toronto Rehab, University Health Network; Assistant Professor (Status), Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Associate Director, Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab, University of Toronto
Dr. Carolyn Emery, physiotherapist and epidemiologist, Canada Research Chair in Concussion, Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary and Chair of the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre.
Dr. Isabelle Gagnon, physiotherapist, clinical researcher and Associate Director (research) in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Montréal Children’s Hospital (McGill University Health Centre) and Associate Professor in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University.
Dr. Julia Schmidt, Assistant Professor, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (UBC).
Dr. Lauren Sergio, Professor York Research Chair in Brain Health and Skilled Performance. School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, and research affiliate, KITE, Toronto Rehab, University Health Network
Dr. Keith Yeates, pediatric clinical neuropsychologist, Ronald and Irene Ward Chair in Pediatric Brain Injury, Professor in the Departments of Psychology, Pediatrics, and Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Calgary and Chair of the Canadian Concussion Network.
Contact information: For event inquiries, please contact Julianne McLeod (jdmcleod@student.ubc.ca)
Venue:
THE DODSON ROOM in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, a UBC Landmark venue in the heart of campus that inspires learning. Parking is available at the North Parkade and the Rose Garden Parkade.
‘The Learning Centre is deeply dedicated to building relationships with the diverse groups of Aboriginal peoples in British Columbia and whose unceded territories we recognize. We are greatly honoured for these relationships which are represented in our programming, as well as First Nations art, cultural objects and dedicated spaces in our building.’
The University of British Columbia is located in Vancouver, just 16km from the Vancouver International Airport. Here, you will be within walking distance of major routes for public transportation connecting you to many tourist attractions!
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (1961 E Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1)The Dodson room
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