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London Health Research Day
London Health Research Day (LHRD) is the city’s premier showcase of discovery and innovation, bringing together trainees and researchers from across London’s hospitals and academic institutes to share groundbreaking ideas, cutting-edge science, and emerging research shaping the future of medicine.
In 2026, this full-day event will take place on Wednesday, April 29, in the Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Western University.
For full details on the event program, please click here.
LHRD at a glance
Keynote Presentation
Distinguished Professor and world-renowned leader in gene and cell therapy Paula Cannon, PhD, who will share groundbreaking insights into a rapidly advancing field that is unlocking personalized treatments for a wide range of genetic and acquired illnesses.
This keynote is presented as part of The Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture Series, which was established thanks to the generosity of The Bernard & Norton Wolf Family Foundation.
From Code to Care: What Gene and Cell Therapies Can, Can't, and Shouldn't Do
Time: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location: McKellar Room – University Community Centre (UCC) 2nd Floor
Professional Workshops
Spark ideas, develop skills and make connections at our afternoon workshops.
Location: Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Time: Running concurrently from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Advance registration is encouraged.
- Workshop 1: Arts-based Research and Acute Care Collaborations: Reimagining Community Partnerships in Healthcare Settings
- Workshop 2: Fresh Take Live: An integrated, two-part workshop that connects innovation and commercialization principles with live pitching, bringing health research ideas to life in real time
- Workshop 3: Beyond the Clinic: How to Integrate Research into Your Medical Career
- Workshop 4: Empowering Equity Deserving Members in Academia
Trainee Presentations
Support hundreds of our students and trainees presenting their innovative research during morning and afternoon poster and oral symposia at the Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Morning poster session
8:30 to 10 a.m.
Symposia – Oral presentations
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon poster session
2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Key dates for LHRD 2026:
- Abstract submissions deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026. Students and trainees should review “Rules and Regulations” to confirm their eligibility before submitting an abstract. Please note that, due to high interest in the event, participation as a poster or oral presenter will be determined through a lottery following the abstract submission deadline. Submit your abstract here.
- LHRD presenters confirmed: April 1, 2026. After determining poster and oral presenters through a lottery, organizers will notify everyone who submitted an abstract by April 1, 2026 to confirm the final list of oral and poster presenters for LHRD 2026.
- Sign up to attend LHRD as a guest by April 22, 2026. Even if you’re not presenting, you can still attend LHRD as a guest to view presentations, hear the keynote lecture and participate in workshops. The full LHRD program is available here.
London Health Research Day is presented in partnership with Western University's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Faculty of Health Sciences, Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Health Care London and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute.
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Presenter registration
Sign up to present your research as a poster or oral presentation.
Info and regulations for presenters
Review abstract, presentation and conduct guidelines before attending.
Guest and attendee registration
Register to attend LHRD sessions, workshops, and keynote as a guest.
Judge registration
Evaluate trainee presentations, offer constructive feedback, and celebrate their achievements.
