Rules and Regulations

Academic submission guidelines

London Health Research Day is presented in partnership by Lawson Health Research Institute and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

General Information and Participant Requirements

Submissions for London Health Research Day are open to:

Lawson Health Research Institute trainees in the following capacities: undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, residents and clinical fellows.
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry students and trainees in the following capacities: undergraduate (BMSc and BSc Neuroscience), Professional (Medical & Dental students conducting research), graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, residents and clinical fellows
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) trainees in the following capacities: graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
Graduate Students from other Western Faculties that are enrolled in a Collaborative Graduate Program that the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is associated with.
Research assistants and associates at Lawson, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Faculty of Health Science

NOTE: Research assistants and associates are eligible to display their research but will not be eligible for prizes.

NOTE: We have the capacity to present 300 posters, and we will notify participants if they will be presenting their research on May 7, 2024.

Abstract Submission Details

Poster submissions are now live: Deadline is April 5, 2024

Only one submission per person is permitted. Research must be conducted predominantly at Lawson, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry or Faculty of Health Sciences.

Trainees/scholars may be the first author on only one poster/oral presentation.
Presentations must reflect current data.

We are back to an in-person research day. When presenting your research, please be prepared with a 3 minute "elevator pitch" and a 5-7 min "scientifc presentation". You will have judges (faculty, Senior PhD students and Postdocs) coming around to your posters. Also poster presenters should be at their poster for the first 40 mins of each session.

Poster Guidelines

When preparing your poster for presentation, please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure compatibility with the available resources:

Poster Board Dimensions: The boards are approximately 8 feet wide (2.4 m) by 4 feet high (1.2 m). Two posters fit on each board, attached with velco. You will be given your velco when you check in for your session. You are not to print a poster the full width of the board.
Maximum Poster Size: The maximum size for your poster should not exceed 48 inches in both width and height. This means that the largest dimensions your poster should have are 48 inches wide by 48 inches high (4 feet wide, 4 feet high).
Consider Layout and Design: Utilize the given space effectively to create an engaging and visually appealing poster. Make sure the content is easily readable from a reasonable viewing distance, and include clear headings, sections, and visuals to organize your information.
Mounting: Use Velcro fasteners to attach your poster to the board. This ensures a secure and damage-free attachment method that allows for easy removal and rearrangement.

Please note that the cost of printing a poster will be up the individual presenting. Thank you.

Poster Presentation

General Guidelines

Posters should be targeted to a general scientific audience, including both basic and clinical researchers.

We recommend that presenters prepare a 2 to 3 min elevator pitch for your private discussions with guests. Please note your guests may wish to have a scientific pitch or a layperson pitch. Please prepare accordingly.

Posters should be appealing and interesting. Poster presenters are encouraged to plan well and to practice their delivery.