The 29th Annual Canadian Connective Tissue Conference
Montreal, QC, May 26-28, 2025
Overview
| Day/Time | Event Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Monday, May 26th, 2025 | Workshop Day Venue: New Residence Hall Ballroom New Residence Hall 3625 Avenue du Parc, Montréal, (Québec) H2X 3P8 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration: Badge Pick-up & Continental Breakfast New Residence Hall Ballroom – Atrium | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome Remarks: Dr. Rahul Gawri & Dr. Chan Gao (CCTC 2025 Co-Chairs) New Residence Hall Ballroom | |
| 8:45 a.m.– 10:30 a.m. | WORKSHOP SESSION 1: Bullying, Harassment, and Microaggressions at Workplace and Effective Ways to Deal with Them Session Leads: Huong Le Hollie Bui, PhD Candidate (Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University); Dr. Rahul Gawri | |
| 10:30 a.m. –10:45 a.m. | Coffee break | |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:30p.m | WORKSHOP SESSION 2:Building High-Performing and Inclusive Teams Through Productive Conflict Session Leads: Anna-Maria Broomes, PhD Candidate (Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University); Dr. Chan Gao | |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Lunch and Poster Judging – Session 1 | |
| 2:30 p.m.– 4:30p.m. | WORKSHOP SESSION 3: Bullying, Harassment, and Microaggressions: Institutional Perspectives and Resources in Place Session Leads: TBD | |
| 4:30 p.m. – 5:30p.m. | Reflections and Closing Remarks | |
| 5:300 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome and Networking Reception | |
| Day 2 | Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 | Scientific Sessions Venue: New Residence Hall Ballroom New Residence Hall 3625 Avenue du Parc, Montréal, (Québec) H2X 3P8 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration: Badge Pick-up & Continental Breakfast New Residence Hall Ballroom – Atrium | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome Remarks: Dr. Rahul Gawri & Dr. Chan Gao (CCTC 2025 Co-Chairs) New Residence Hall Ballroom | |
| 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | SESSION 1: Cell Biology of Connective Tissues | |
| 08:45 a.m. – 09:15 a.m. | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: TBD | |
| 10:15 a.m.– 10:30 a.m. | Coffee break | |
| 10:30 a.m– 12:00 a.m. | SESSION 2: : Cartilage Biology and Pathobiology | |
| 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Title of the Talk: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Adele Changoor, University of Toronto | |
| 12:00p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Poster Judging – Session 2 | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | SESSION 3: Bone Biology and Tissue Mineralization | |
| 01:30 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. | Title of the Talk: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Monzur Murshed, McGill University | |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Coffee Break | |
| 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | SESSION 4: Functional Biomaterials for Connective Tissue Repair | |
| 03:15 p.m. – 03:45 p.m. | Title of the Talk: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Xavier Banquy, Ph.D.; Université de Montréal (UdeM) | |
| 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner of the 29th CCTC Heritage Hall, McGill Faculty Club 3450 McTavish, Montréal, QC, H3A 1X9 Celebrating All the attendees of the 29th Canadian Connective Tissue Conference (CCTC) Lifetime Achievement Award Winner- Dr. Frank Beier, Ph.D. Robin Poole Investigator Award Winner- Dr. Lisbet Haglund, Ph.D | |
| Day 3 | Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 | Scientific Sessions Venue: New Residence Hall Ballroom New Residence Hall 3625 Avenue du Parc, Montréal, (Québec) H2X 3P8 | |
| 07:30 a.m. – 08:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast New Residence Hall Ballroom – Atrium | |
| 08:30 a.m. – 08:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks: Dr. Rahul Gawri & Dr. Chan Gao (CCTC 2025 Co-Chairs) New Residence Hall Ballroom | |
| 08:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | SESSION 5: Multi-Omics Approaches for Connective Tissue Research | |
| 08:45 a.m. – 09:15 a.m. | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mohit Kapoor, Ph.D.; University of Toronto | |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | SESSION 6: Repair and Regeneration of Biomechanically Loaded Tissues: Novel Approaches for Intervertebral Discs, Menisci and Tendons | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: Dr. Adetola Adesida, Ph.D.; University of Alberta | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. | Lunch and Poster Judging – Session 3 | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | SESSION 7: Stem Cells in Connective Tissue Research | |
| 01:30 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: Dr. Julie Fradette, Université Laval | |
| 03:00 p.m. – 03:15 p.m. | Coffee Break | |
| 03:45 p.m.– 05:15 p.m. | Session 8: Bioprinting and Additive Manufacturing in Connective Tissue Biology | |
| 05:15 p.m. – 06:15 p.m. | General Assembly and Awards Presentation |