"Emerging Research in Bone Health: Preventative and Maintenance Strategies"

Brock University Annual Musculoskeletal Health Educational Forum

“Emerging Research in Bone Health: Preventative and Maintenance Strategies”

April 30, 2015, 9am to 4pm

This year’s Musculoskeletal Health Educational Forum will be at the Cairns Family Health and Biosciences Research Complex, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario

Invited Speakers:

Dr. Wendy Ward - Professor and Canada Research Chair in Bone and Muscle Development, Brock University

Dr. Jennifer Tomasone - Postdoctoral fellow, McMaster University - Juravinski Cancer Centre

Dr. Alison Duncan - Professor and Registered Dietitian, University of Guelph

Dr. Lora Giangregorio - Associate Professor, University of Waterloo

Lisa Petty - celebrity nutritionist, health expert, and author of "Living Beauty: Feel Great, Look Fabulous & Live Well"

Dr. Gregory Wohl - Associate Professor, McMaster University

Dr. Sandra Sacco - Postdoctoral fellow, Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, Brock University

Program:

8:45-9:30 Late registration, register for facility tours, poster mounting, and continental breakfast

Session 1:

9:30-9:50 – Welcome and opening remarks by Dr. Paul LeBlanc

9:50-10:20 – Lisa Petty (nutritionist and healthy aging expert)

10:20-10:50 – Dr. Alison Duncan (University of Guelph)

10:50-11:20 – Dr. Sandra Sacco (Brock University)

Poster presentation and facility tours - 11:30-1:00

Lunch served at 12:00

4th floor lab tours from 11:45-12:00, 12:00-12:15, and 12:15-12:30

Comparative Biosciences Facility tours from 11:45-12:00, 12:00-12:15, and 12:15-12:30

Session 2:

1:00-1:30 – Dr. Jennifer Tomasone (McMaster University)

1:30-2:00 – Dr. Lora Giangregorio (University of Waterloo)

2:00-2:30 – Dr. Gregory Wohl (McMaster University)

2:30-3:00 – Closing remarks by Dr. Wendy Ward and presentation of poster awards

After Event Social - 3:00-7:00

Cash bar and draw prizes

Registration:

Early bird deadline ends April 17th

Registration includes admission, continental breakfast, and hot buffet lunch

Undergraduate/Graduate Student Poster Presentation Competition:

Come display your most recent work you have or will present at other conferences.

• Awards for top poster presentations
• Student must be first author and presenter
• Topics must be associated with bone health
• Please email Paul LeBlanc (pleblanc@brocku.ca) with title and abstract on or before April 24th after you register (please note, the poster board dimensions are 4 ft X 4 ft or 1.2 m X 1.2 m)

FAQs

How do I get to the Cairns Family Health and Biosciences Research Complex at Brock University?

You can find the venue through Google Maps here.

Where can I park for the event?

Pay and display parking is available in Lot E which is located close to Cairns (the Interactive Campus Map will direct you to the location of lot E). Metered rate is $2.50/hr or $7.00 for the day.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Any questions with regards to the event, please email Paul LeBlanc (pleblanc@brocku.ca).

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, your name will be on the registration list. When you arrive, please go to the registration table to sign in. Registration table will be just inside the east entrance to Cairns.

Will there be internet access at the event?

Yes. If you are a member of Brock, you can use your normal portal login. If your organization is a member of the Canadian Access Federation (membership details can be found here), you can use eduroam (detail can be found here). If you are not a member of Brock or your organization is not a member of CAF and wish to have internet access during the event, please contact the organizer (pleblanc@brocku.ca) after you have registered.

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

Please make every effort to attend the scheduled event. While we understand that circumstances may prevent you from attending after you have registered, the Centre for Bone and Muscle Health will not issue refunds except for when an event is cancelled.