The 2024 symposium is scheduled to take place from november 6-8 at Western University (London, ON, canada).
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​​The 2024 Canadian Space Health Research Symposium is hosted by Western University (London, Ontario), and co-hosted by the Institute for Earth & Space Exploration and the Bone and Joint Institute.
The symposium is a three-day forum for national and international leading scientists and trainees investigating the effects of spaceflights on humans’ health, as well as those whose research has the potential to make a significant contribution to space health. Importantly, the symposium is also a venue for discussing how space health research could impact communities that are confronting a variety of medical conditions on Earth. The symposium is an opportunity for the dissemination of scientific work, the development of collaborative projects, networking, and the engagement of trainees in human health research programs.
Abstract for Poster Presentation
We are inviting researchers and trainees studying the impacts of space flight on human health as well as potential interventions that will ultimately enable deep space exploration to submit an abstract for a poster presentation. Importantly, this call for abstracts includes those who wish to translate their health knowledge and research on Earth for the benefit of space exploration (and vice versa), as well as space health research proposals.
Deadline to submit an abstract is October 1st, 2024.
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Follow the link to learn more about the confirmed speakers, sessions, and schedule for the 2024 Symposium. The abstracts of poster presenters will also be published here. We are excited to organize the Symposium in a completely in-person format. CSHRNet will continue to follow all public health measures by the province of Ontario to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all delegates.
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Registration is now open for anyone who would like to attend the 2024 Canadian Space Health Research Symposium (with or without presenting a poster). Early bird registration fee will be $99 for trainees (undergraduate and graduate students) and $150 for everyone else attending. Registration is now OPEN! Deadline for discounted early-bird registration is October 7th, 2024 11:59PM (ET). Please click on link here to register through Western University.
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Please refer to our programme page for more information on the CSA workshop, which requires a separate registration.
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Travel awards are available to both undergraduate and graduate students (affiliated with a Canadian institution) who would like to attend the 2024 Canadian Space Health Research Symposium and have limited funds to cover travel expenses. Awardees will receive $1000 if traveling from outside the province of Ontario, and $500 if traveling within the province of Ontario. To be considered for a travel award, applicants will be required to confirm and indicate their eligibility during the abstract submission process (no additional application required). Deadline to apply for travel award is September 15th, 2024.
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Travel award applications will be evaluated based on the scientific merit of the research study presented at the symposium, with priority given to members of underrepresented groups. Each award will cover transportation, accommodation, and registration (details will be determined with the awardees following email confirmation of the awards).
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Alternative funding support is available from the Canadian Space Agency. Deadline is August 27th, 1PM (ET).
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Venue & Accommodation
The symposium will take place at Western University (1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3K7).​​​​​​​​​​​​
Accommodations near the venue are available for attendees. For more information, please visit webpage linked here. ​
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Important Dates ​
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September 15, 2024 - Deadline to apply for travel award (through abstract submission form).
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October 1, 2024 - Deadline to register and submit an abstract.​
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October 7, 2024 - Deadline for discounted early-bird registration.​​
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Exhibiting technology for space health research
Exhibiting technology for space health researchCompanies can join the symposium to showcase their products/equipment of potential use for space health research, and establish a research collaboration with experts in the field. If interested in exhibiting at the next opportunity, please contact the Industry Partnerships Committee Chair (Roxy Fournier).​
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Sponsors
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