Please visit ulsrconference.ca for applications forms and more information about the conference.
The 1st annual Undergraduate Life Sciences Research Conference took place in the Research Centre’s Cohen Auditorium on November 20th, 2010. The conference, chaired by student Matthew Lytwyn, was designed to give undergraduate researchers from across Canada an opportunity to present their research to the scientific community and build upon skills with presentations and networking.
The day consisted of presentations from undergraduate students and keynote speakers specializing in cardiovascular research, and culminated with an awards dinner. The conference was funded by St. Boniface Research Centre, the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Medicine, the Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba, the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Bothwell Cheese, and the Science Students Association of the University of Manitoba.
Award Winners
Abstracts Awards
Mr. Aresh Sepheri
University of Manitoba
Top oral presentation abstract, awarded on behalf of Students Science Association of Manitoba
Mr. John Titus
University of Winnipeg
Top poster abstract, awarded on behalf of Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences
Oral Presentation Awards
Mr. Rana Chakrabarti
University of Western Ontario
Top oral presentation awarded on behalf of St. Boniface Research Centre
Ms. Elyse Houbert
University of Winnipeg
Oral presentation runner up awarded on behalf of the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Science
Poster Presentation Awards
Mr. David Stitt
University of Manitoba
Outstanding poster presentation awarded on behalf of Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba
Mr. Wenyang Li
University of Manitoba
Outstanding poster presentation awarded on behalf of Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba
Mr. Cassidy E
University of Manitoba
Outstanding poster presentation awarded on behalf of St. Boniface Research Centre
Ms. Riley Epp
University of Manitoba
Outstanding poster presentation awarded on behalf of the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Science.
Riley Epp and Matthew Lytwyn
Rana Chakrabarti and Viktoriya Mozolevska
John Titus and Matthew Lytwyn
Elyse Joubert and Matthew Lytwyn
David Stitt and Matthew Lytwyn
Cassidy Erdelyan and David Blackwood
Aresh Sepehri and SSA rep Rochelle Viray