Grant: Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

The Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) aims to support the dissemination of research findings focused explicitly on kidney and liver donation or transplantation research. Through a dedicated poster session and top oral abstract presentations at the 2025 CDTRP Annual Scientific Meeting, this event will provide a national platform for discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking among researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, and community members. The session will be organized in three stages: planning, execution, and evaluation. The planning committee for this initiative is diverse and includes a gender-balanced mix of trainees and early, mid, and senior career researchers, with a significant representation of marginalized groups. During execution, the event and abstract submissions will be broadly promoted throughout the CDTRP network, national transplant centers, and partner organizations. All abstracts will be reviewed by the CDTRP management team to ensure eligibility and relevance, and a peer review committee will evaluate relevant abstracts based on objectives, clarity, innovation, and potential impact. The top five abstracts will receive travel support and an opportunity to present orally, while others will participate in the poster session. Evaluation will involve gathering participant feedback to improve future sessions. This project aligns with the CIHR INMD mandate and aims to strengthen connections within the donation and transplantation community, foster collaboration, and enhance trainees' communication skills.