Grant: Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

The Canadian Stress Research Summit (CSRS) will be the first Canadian conference dedicated to the dissemination of stress research and promoting impact-driven research, collaboration between scientists across multiple disciplines, and bridging the gap between scientists and the community. This two-day scientific conference will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to network with peers and leaders in the field of stress research within a Canadian context, facilitating the creation of new collaborations and the synthesis and exchange of novel ideas. The conference will involve 2 Keynote presentations (Dr. Sonia Lupien & Dr. Matthew Hill), symposia, poster presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities for research dissemination, synthesis and exchange. Symposia sessions have been designed to foster diversity and inclusion, including a session on Indigenous health and the traditional teachings of blood memory and a session on sex and gender in the field of stress research. Pre-conference educational training workshops will be also offered. We anticipate attendance by five stakeholder groups: scientists, students/trainees, clinicians/healthcare providers, innovators/industry, and the general public. Policy makers will also be invited to participate in a symposia on policy and public health. This conference will foster knowledge development and the cultivation of collaborations between stakeholders who are committed to turning theory into practice. Inclusion of community members in this 2-day conference is an important knowledge mobilization initiative to provide the general public with evidence-informed information on stress management that will ultimately cultivate health, wellness, quality of life, and life satisfaction. This event aims to foster excellence, impact-driven interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge mobilization that supports the health and quality of life of Canadian society.