UHRE

Undergraduate Health Research Exploration Program

CUHR

The Conference for Undergraduate Health Research

 
 

The Conference for Undergraduate Health Research (CUHR) is a 2-day academic conference for undergraduates to showcase their research work and engage in the scientific discourse.

Developed by the Undergraduate Health Research Exploration (UHRE) program at York University, CUHR recognizes our students as the next-generation of health scientists and challenges future transformational leaders to showcase their work and experience the collaborative nature of the academic community. CUHR provides the opportunity to connect with established research leaders in the field through keynote events, networking opportunities, and award recognition.

We invite students to submit their abstracts for consideration from February 1st, 2022 to April 11th, 2022.

CUHR will be held May 27 - 28, 2022

Meet the 2022 CUHR Keynote Speakers

The Conference for Undergraduate Health Research (CUHR) is excited to announce Dr. Harvey Skinner, Founding Dean of York University’s Faculty of Health, and Dr. Kimberly Badal, a York University Alumni, Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of San Francisco, and Founder of the Caribbean Cancer Research Instiative.

 

  • Dr. Kimberly Badal is a cancer researcher and advocate. She completed her Bachelor of Science at York University, Toronto, Master of Science and Radboud University, Netherlands and her PhD in Molecular Genetics at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco where her research focuses on applying machine learning techniques to modelling breast cancer onset and patient outcomes. In 2016, she founded the Caribbean Cancer Research Initiative (CCRI), a not-for-profit organization that focuses on evidence-based solutions for cancer prevention and management as well as cancer awareness and advocacy. Through CCRI she has spearheaded the implementation of the first patient navigation program in the Caribbean region and the first annual patient navigation training program designed for the Caribbean context. She sits on several local and international committees and is a York University Bryden “One to Watch” Alumni Award Winner and a Young Leader of the Americas.

 
 

  • Dr. Harvey Skinner is a Professor of Psychology & Global Health and was Founding Dean (2006-2016) of the Faculty of Health, York University. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Dr. Skinner is an internationally recognized educator and scholar on what motivates individuals, organizations and communities to change. He is placed in the Top 2% World Scientists by the Stanford University analysis with respect to citations and impact. His current focus is promoting global mental health drawing on Eastern, Indigenous and Western worldviews and practices. His passion is ‘healing ourselves, healing others, healing our world’.

 

CUHR 2022:

Agents of Change

CUHR's inaugural theme, Agents of Change, seeks to bring a group of next-generation health researchers as transformational leaders in science. CUHR is a unique opportunity for future leaders in health science to showcase their existing work in this field, to engage in scientific discourse, and to experience the collaborative nature of the academic community.

All presenters are encouraged to reflect on the ideas and motivations behind their research work. We encourage going beyond lab and to share your bold ideas for the future of health research.

Our theme is inspired by the Agents of Change program at York University, who has generously supported the development of CUHR, and it’s parent organization, the Undergraduate Health Research Exploration (UHRE) program

  • Experience.

    At CUHR we recognize that health is a broad and multi-faceted topic. CUHR gives students a chance to experience the interdisciplinary nature of health research by inviting participants from a broad range of study. We encourage presenters to participate in discussions outside of their field of study as well!

  • Connect.

    CUHR invites students and faculty alike to our conference, locally and internationally, opening up possibilities for our presenters. Our presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their work to active researchers and receive feedback on their work. Participants further have the opportunity to connect with peers from a wide range of disciplines!

  • Inspire.

    Our inaugural theme “Agents of Change” is an homage to you, the future transformational leaders in health research. Inspire with your work, and be inspired by current researchers and passionate keynote speakers who are excited to meet you!