To enhance your training experience, the Research Institute is offering a number of training workshops and special events specifically designed for summer students.

Each week, students will receive an email bulletin about upcoming events and their available formats. Attendance will be recorded during each session. 

Schedule

Research Skills Workshops

Introduction to Biostatistics | Tuesday, June 17 | 1:00 – 2:00pm

Session Formats: In-Person | Virtual | On-Demand
Location: Room 2108, BCCHR

Statistics are used in almost all clinical and health care research applications to allow researchers to quantify their results, and separate signals from noise. This workshop will provide students with an introduction to statistical concepts used in clinical research, and to some of the most pervasive misinterpretations of these concepts. No prior statistical experience is required.

Presented by Jeff Bone, Biostatistical Lead

Intermediate Biostatistics: Regression Models and Summarizing Results | Thursday, June 19 | 1:00 – 2:00pm

Session Formats: Virtual | On-Demand

This seminar will cover an introduction to a variety of regression models for different outcomes (e.g., linear, logistic, etc.), when they are appropriate, their key assumptions and how to summarize results. 

Presented by Jeff Bone, Biostatistical Lead

Literature Searching Tips & Tricks | Friday, June 20 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session Formats: Virtual | On-Demand

Finding the best evidence can be a lot of work. Join us to learn some tips and techniques for conducting literature reviews and answering clinical research questions, including the most useful sources of information and effective search techniques.

Presented by Prubjot Gill, Health Sciences Librarian, UBC Library

Academic Development Workshops

Writing a Grant Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story | Wednesday, June 11 | 10:00 – 11:30am

Session Format: In-Person
Location: Room 2108, BCCHR

Registration is required. This session will NOT be available virtually or recorded for On-Demand. 

Researchers who study academic writing across the disciplines offer a number of evidence-based models for the macro-structure of research grant proposals. This writing workshop draws on that body of research to produce a versatile, malleable, and dynamic model or heuristic to help solve the problem of what a grant proposal achieves and how.

Presented by Dr. Xuan Zhang, Program Coordinator, UBC Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication

Designing a Scientific Poster – Part 1: Planning and Content Organization | Tuesday, June 24 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Session Formats: In-Person | Virtual
Location: Chan Centre for Family Health Education (Chan Auditorium), BCCHR

This session will NOT be recorded for On-Demand. 

Objectives:

  • Identify the guidelines and technical requirements for creating a poster, including the title, layout, text, and visuals
  • Plan and organize content for a scientific poster
  • Summarize your scientific work and highlight the key elements needed to design an effective scientific poster

Presented by Dr. Inês Caldeira Brás, Postdoctoral Fellow, Hayden Research Team

Designing a Scientific Poster – Part 2: Tools, Layout, and Audience Engagement | Wednesday, June 25 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Session Formats: In-Person | Virtual
Location: Chan Centre for Family Health Education (Chan Auditorium), BCCHR

This session will NOT be recorded for On-Demand. 

Objectives:

  • Explore software and tools available for creating scientific posters
  • Understand the structural limitations of a poster and how to ensure optimal print quality
  • Gain insights into the content elements of a poster, including what to include and the best way to present them
  • Identify creative strategies to capture and engage a diverse audience

Presented by Dr. Charley Ipsen-Peitzmeier, Postdoctoral Fellow, Coelho Research Team

AI in Women's Health: Bridging Gaps or Reinforcing Bias? | Thursday, June 26 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Session Format: Virtual Only

Registration Required to receive the Zoom link.

This session will NOT be recorded for On-Demand.

As part of the Digital Health Research Series hosted by WHRI and BCCHR, explore how AI can close—or widen—the women’s health gap, and what we can do to drive equity in data, design, and regulation.

Objectives:

  • Understand the roots and implications of the women’s health data gap, and how these disparities impact outcomes in clinical care and innovation
  • Examine the risks of AI technologies widening inequities in women’s health due to biased data, misdiagnosis, and regulatory blind spots
  • Explore strategies to embed inclusion and diversity considerations into the research, development, and deployment of AI in healthcare
  • Discuss current regulatory challenges and the need for harmonized, gender-inclusive standards in healthcare AI
  • Identify opportunities for leveraging AI to actively close the women’s health gap and advance equitable innovation

Presented by Hadassah Drukarch, Danika Kelly & Lysel Brignoli 

Less Pain, More Gain: A Systematic Approach to Writing Data-Driven Scientific Articles | Monday, July 14 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Session Format: In-Person
Location: Room 2108, BCCHR

Registration form to come. This session will NOT be available virtually or recorded for On-Demand. 

Participants will get an overview of the publication process for data-driven manuscripts. They will also learn a clear “order of operations” for approaching a scientific writing project and discuss common mistakes and ways to avoid them.  

Presented by Dr. Tamara Vanderwal, Investigator, BC Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor, UBC Department of Psychiatry

Professional Development Workshops

Navigating your Career Path | Thursday, June 12 | 3:00 – 4:00pm

Session Formats: Virtual | On-Demand

This career planning workshop is designed for those exploring career paths and navigating the job market. This session will begin with steps to identify career opportunities in industries that align with your research and skill sets. It will then provide guidance on assessing key competencies across sectors, evaluating your own strengths, and identifying any skill gaps that may need further development. Additionally, the workshop will highlight the importance of networking through informational interviews, peer learning, and professional associations. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable steps to explore and prepare for their career.

Presented by Rebecca Dirnfeld, Career Educator, UBC Career Centre

The Graduate School Experience: A Student Perspective | Tuesday, July 15 | 3:00 – 4:00pm

Session Format: In-Person
Location: Room 2108, BCCHR

Registration form to come. This session will NOT be available virtually or recorded for On-Demand. 

Considering graduate school but not sure what it’s really like? Join us for a candid and informative panel featuring current BCCHR graduate students from a variety of disciplines. In this interactive session, our panelists will share their firsthand experiences navigating the highs and lows of grad school life — from coursework, research, finding funding, to work-life balance, mentorship, and mental health.

This is your chance to ask questions, hear honest insights, and gain practical advice to help you make informed decisions about your next academic step.

Introduction to Medical School | Monday, July 21 | 3:00 – 4:00pm

Session Format: Virtual

This session will NOT be recorded for On-Demand. 

This presentation will cover applying to UBC Medical School and what to expect as a medical student studying at UBC. There will be time at the end for a Q&A.

Presented by the UBC Pathways to Medicine Club, an independent, student-run group. Please note the presenters do not represent the UBC Faculty of Medicine MD Undergraduate program admissions office

2023/2024 Video Library

For students interested in watching recordings from previous Summer Student Research Programs, see the 2023/2024 Video Library on the ResearchHub (BCCHR/PHSA/UBC network account required). If you're directed to the general ResearchHub homepage after logging in, you can find the 2023/2024 Video Library here. 

Please note these 2023/2024 recordings are supplementary material and will not count towards your current attendance. All available recordings from the 2025 summer program will be posted in a separate Video Library.

For questions contact reseduc@bcchr.ca.