Showcase of Health Research 2017

On Friday, February 3, 2017, St. Joseph's Care Group’s (SJCG) Centre for Applied Health Research hosted its 12th annual research conference entitled “Making a Difference: Showcase of Health Research 2017”.

Dr. Michel Bédard, Scientific Director, SJCG, said that "Since 2006, the Showcase has provided the opportunity for healthcare professionals, students, and scientists to share clinically relevant research projects.”   

During the Showcase, participants had the opportunity to:

  1. Learn about health research relevant to Northwestern Ontarians;
  2. Discuss with others how to incorporate research into clinical practice; and
  3. Network and develop research partnerships.

Tracy Buckler, President and CEO, acknowledged that “Research has long been a critical and vital element of the work we do at St. Joseph’s Care Group. The Research Showcase provides an ideal forum to share research findings and promote research partnerships in our community.” 

For more information, please contact us at cahr.sjcg@tbh.net or 807.343.4300 ext. 4404

Showcase Registration & List of Presenters

12th Annual Showcase of Health Research: 2017 Making a Difference!

Registration is now closed.

- Check out the updated invitation which includes a list of this year's presenters - 

The Centre of Applied Health Research at St. Joseph's Care Group is pleased to host the 12th Annual Showcase of Health Research on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel and Conference Centre. The Showcase has become the premier annual venue for the dissemination of research relevant to the health of Northwestern Ontarians. The conference features oral and poster presentations by health professionals, students and scientists.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, January 25, 2017. For additional details and to register for this event, please click here.

Showcase Registration

12th Annual Showcase of Health Research: 2017 Making a Difference!

The Centre of Applied Health Research at St. Joseph's Care Group is pleased to host the 12th Annual Showcase of Health Research on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel and Conference Centre. The Showcase has become the premier annual venue for the dissemination of research relevant to the health of Northwestern Ontarians. The conference features oral and poster presentations by health professionals, students and scientists.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, January 25, 2017. For additional details and to register for this event, please click here.

Call for Abstracts

12th Annual Showcase of Health Research: 2017 Making a Difference!

The Call for Abstracts is now closed.


The Centre of Applied Health Research at St. Joseph's Care Group is pleased to host the 12th Annual Showcase of Health Research: 2017 Making a Difference on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel & Conference Centre. The Showcase has become the premier annual venue for the dissemination of research relevant to the health of Northwestern Ontarians. The conference features oral and poster presentations by health professionals, students and scientists.

You are cordially invited to participate in this event by submitting an abstract. We are interested in paper and poster presentations of health research ranging from prevention to service delivery and from basic to applied research. The deadline for submission is Friday, November 25, 2016Details about the Call for Abstracts can be accessed here (Adobe Acrobat file).

We look forward to your participation in the Showcase!

For more information, please contact us at cahr.sjcg@tbh.net or 807.343.4300 ext. 4404

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