Rules and Regulations

Submissions for London Health Research Day are open to:

• Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Health Care London and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute trainees in the following capacities: undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, residents, clinical fellows, research assistants and associates. Priority for presenting posters will be for learners/trainees first.  
• Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry students and trainees in the following capacities: undergraduate (BMSc and BSc Neuroscience), Professional (Medical & Dental students conducting research), graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, residents and clinical fellows.
• Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) trainees in the following capacities: graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
• Graduate students from other Western faculties enrolled in a collaborative graduate program that Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is associated with.

NOTE: Research assistants and associates are eligible to display their research but will not be eligible for prizes. Due to the increased participation of the trainees and fellows, there may be limited capacity to display research.  All abstract submissions will receive a notification of acceptance by April 21, 2025.  

Poster submissions

Only one submission per person is permitted.

• Trainees/scholars may be the first author on only one poster/oral presentation.
• Presentations must reflect current data.

Poster Guidelines

When preparing your poster for presentation, please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure compatibility with the available resources:

1. Maximum Poster Size: Your poster's maximum size should not exceed 48 inches in both width and height. The recommended size is 4 feet by 3 feet (48 inches wide by 36 inches tall).
2. Consider Layout and Design: Utilize the given space effectively to create an engaging and visually appealing poster. Make sure the content is easily readable from a reasonable viewing distance, and include clear headings, sections, and visuals to organize your information.
3. Mounting: Use Velcro fasteners to attach your poster to the board. These will be provided to you on the day of the event. This ensures a secure and damage-free attachment method that allows for easy removal and rearrangement. 
   
   

Poster templates are available below:

Lawson Research Institute St. Joseph's Health Care London (48x36)

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (48x36)

Schulich Medicine & Dentistry (48x36)

Please note that the cost of printing a poster will be up the individual presenting.

Abstract submissions LHRD 2025 are now closed. 

We look forward to seeing you on May 13, 2025

For general/academic questions, please contact Janelle Pritchard at jpritch7@uwo.ca.