The 29th Annual Canadian Connective Tissue Conference
Montreal, QC, May 26-28, 2025
Overview
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DATE / TIME |
EVENT DETAILS |
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DAY 1 |
Monday, May 26th, 2025 | Workshop Day |
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7:15-8:15 |
Registration: Badge Pick-up & Continental Breakfast |
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8:15-8:30 |
Welcome Remarks [CCTC 2025 Co-Chairs]: Dr. Rahul Gawri, MD, Ph.D. (McGill University) & Dr. Chan Gao, MD, Ph.D. (McGill University) |
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8:30-10:30 |
WORKSHOP SESSION 1a: Navigating Conflicts, Bullying, Harassment, and Microaggressions: One-on-One Negotiation Tactics |
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10:30-10:45 |
Coffee break |
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10:45-12:45 |
WORKSHOP SESSION 1b: Navigating Conflicts, Bullying, Harassment, and Microaggressions: Tactics to Negotiate with Other Team Members and the Role of Leadership |
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12:45-14:15 |
Lunch and Poster Judging – Session 1 |
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14:15-16:15 |
WORKSHOP SESSION 2: Building High-Performing and Inclusive Teams Through Productive Conflict |
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16;15-16:30 |
Coffee Break |
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16:30-17:30 |
Reflections, Panel Discussions, and Closing Remarks |
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17:30-19:30 |
Welcome and Networking Reception |
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DAY 2 |
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 | Scientific Sessions |
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7:30-8:30 |
Registration: Badge Pick-up & Continental Breakfast |
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8:30-8:45 |
Welcome Remarks: Dr. Rahul Gawri & Dr. Chan Gao (CCTC 2025 Co-Chairs) |
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8:45-10:15 |
SESSION 1: Cell Biology of Connective Tissues |
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8:45-9:15 |
Title of the Talk: TBD |
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10:15-10:30 |
Coffee break |
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10:30-12:00 |
SESSION 2: : Cartilage Biology and Pathobiology |
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10:30-10:45 |
Title of the Talk: TBD |
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12:00-13:30 |
Lunch and Poster Judging – Session 2 |
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13:30-15:00 |
SESSION 3: Clinical Perspectives in Connective Tissue Pathobiology |
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13:30-14:00 |
Title of the Talk: TBD |
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15:00-15:15 |
Coffee Break |
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15:15-17:00 |
SESSION 4: Functional Biomaterials for Connective Tissue Repair |
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15:15-15:45 |
Title of the Talk: A Bioinspired Approach for the Design of an Artificial Synovial Fluid |
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18:00-22:30 |
Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner of the 29th CCTC |
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DAY 3 |
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 | Scientific Sessions |
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7:30-8:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
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8:30-8:45 |
Opening Remarks: Dr. Rahul Gawri & Dr. Chan Gao (CCTC 2025 Co-Chairs) |
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8:45-10:15 |
SESSION 5: Stem Cells in Connective Tissue Research |
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8:45-9:15 |
Title of the Talk: The Power of Tissue Engineering: The Interplay Between Cells and Extracellular Matrix |
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10:30-12:00 |
SESSION 6: Repair and Regeneration of Biomechanically Loaded Tissues: Novel Approaches for Intervertebral Discs, Menisci, and Tendons |
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10:30-11:00 |
Title of the Talk: TBD |
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12:00-13:30 |
Lunch and Poster Judging – Session 3 |
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13:30-15:00 |
SESSION 7: Bone Biology and Tissue Mineralization |
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13:30-14:00 |
Title of the Talk: TBD |
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15:00-15:15 |
Coffee Break |
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15:45-17:15 |
Session 8: Bioprinting and Additive Manufacturing in Connective Tissue Biology |
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15:45-16:15 |
Title of the Talk: TBD |
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17:15-18:15 |
General Assembly and Awards Presentation |