Event Recognizes Innovations in Pediatric Research in Manitoba and Beyond

On Thursday, November 12, 2009, the Manitoba Institute of Child Health hosted its 5th Annual Child Health Research Day: Growing up – Growing Better, a Celebration of Manitoba Child Health Research. This successful and well-attended event showcased the latest in pediatric research conducted here in Manitoba and with collaborating partners across the world.
 
The scientific program included presentations in the areas of Nutrition and Maternal-Infant Health, Links between Oral and Systemic Health, and the Maternal-Infant Axis in Childhood Disease. The event proudly welcomed presentations from visiting international speakers, Manitoba Institute of Child Health researchers, and members of the local research community to share knowledge and discoveries in child health research. 
 
A poster display and competition featured dozens of advances in medical research and a mid-day awards presentation honoured recipients of the Manitoba Institute of Child Health’s research grants and awards, funded through the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. This free event was open to all audiences and was well-received by local researchers, students, and support staff.
 
View the complete event program here.