The 29th Annual Canadian Connective Tissue Conference
Montreal, QC, May 26-28, 2025
Overview
| Day/ Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Day1 | Monday, May 26th, 2025 | Workshop Day Venue: New Residence Hall Ballroom New Residence Hall 3625 Avenue du Parc, Montréal, (Québec) H2X 3P8 |
| 07:15 AM – 8:15 AM | Registration: Badge Pick-up & Continental Breakfast New Residence Hall Ballroom – Atrium |
| 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM | Welcome Remarks [CCTC 2025 Co-Chairs]: Dr. Rahul Gawri, MD, Ph.D. (McGill University) & Dr. Chan Gao, MD, Ph.D. (McGill University) New Residence Hall Ballroom |
| 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | WORKSHOP SESSION 1a: Navigating Conflicts, Bullying, Harassment, and Microaggressions: One-on-One Negotiation Tactics Session Leads: Huong Le Hollie Bui, PhD Candidate (Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University); Dr. Rahul Gawri, MD, Ph.D. (McGill University), Dr. Naser Muja, Ph.D., MBA (McGill University). |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Coffee break |
| 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM | WORKSHOP SESSION 1b: Navigating Conflicts, Bullying, Harassment, and Microaggressions: Tactics to Negotiate with Other Team Members and the Role of Leadership Session Leads: Huong Le Hollie Bui, PhD Candidate (Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University); Dr. Rahul Gawri, MD, Ph.D. (McGill University), Dr. Naser Muja, Ph.D., MBA (McGill University). |
| 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM | Lunch and Poster Judging – Session 1 |
| 2:15 PM – 4:15 PM | 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 MD, Ph.D. (McGill University); Dr. Naser Muja, Ph.D., MBA (McGill University). |
| 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Coffee Break |
| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Reflections, Panel Discussions, and Closing Remarks |
| 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Welcome and Networking Reception |
| Day2 | Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 | Scientific Sessions Venue: New Residence Hall Ballroom New Residence Hall 3625 Avenue du Parc, Montréal, (Québec) H2X 3P8 |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration: Badge Pick-up & Continental Breakfast New Residence Hall Ballroom – Atrium |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome Remarks: Dr. Rahul Gawri & Dr. Chan Gao (CCTC 2025 Co-Chairs) New Residence Hall Ballroom |
| 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM | SESSION 1: Cell Biology of Connective Tissues Session Chairs: Dr. Matthew Grol, Ph.D. ; Western University and TBD |
| 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dieter Reinhardt, Ph.D. ; McGill University |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee break |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | SESSION 2: : Cartilage Biology and Pathobiology Session Chairs: TBD |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: Dr. Adele Changoor, Ph.D.; University of Toronto |
| 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch and Poster Judging – Session 2 |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | SESSION 3: Clinical Perspectives in Connective Tissue Pathobiology Session Chairs: |
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gustavo Duque, MD, FRCPC; McGill University |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM | SESSION 4: Functional Biomaterials for Connective Tissue Repair Session Chairs: Dr. Marc Lavertu, Ph.D.; Université de Montréal (UdeM)and TBD |
| 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Title of the Talk: A Bioinspired Approach for the Design of an Artificial Synovial Fluid Keynote Speaker: Dr. Xavier Banquy, Ph.D.; Université de Montréal (UdeM) |
| 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM | 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 CCTC Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Dr. Frank Beier, Ph.D. Robin Poole Investigator Award Winner: Dr. Lisbet Haglund, Ph.D. Musical Performance by: Every Other Wednesday Band Members: Dr. Derek Rosenzweig, Ph. D.; Dr. Kenneth Finnson, Ph.D.; Dr. Mike Shulha, Ph.D.; and Dr. Carly Sweeney, Ph.D. |
| Day3 | Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 | Scientific Sessions Venue: New Residence Hall Ballroom New Residence Hall 3625 Avenue du Parc, Montréal, (Québec) H2X 3P8 |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30AM | Continental Breakfast New Residence Hall Ballroom – Atrium |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Opening Remarks: Dr. Rahul Gawri & Dr. Chan Gao (CCTC 2025 Co-Chairs) New Residence Hall Ballroom |
| 8:45AM – 10:15 AM | SESSION 5: Stem Cells in Connective Tissue Research Session Chairs: Dr. Anie Philip, Ph.D.; McGill University and TBD |
| 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM | Title of the Talk: The Power of Tissue Engineering: The Interplay Between Cells and Extracellular Matrix Keynote Speaker: Dr. Julie Fradette, Ph.D.; Université Laval |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | SESSION 6: Repair and Regeneration of Biomechanically Loaded Tissues: Novel Approaches for Intervertebral Discs, Menisci, and Tendons Session Chairs: TBD |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: Dr. George Dodge, Ph.D.; CEO, Mechano Therapeutics LLC |
| 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch and Poster Judging – Session 3 |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | SESSION 7: Bone Biology and Tissue Mineralization Session Chairs: TBD |
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: Dr. Monzur Murshed, Ph.D.; McGill University |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:45PM– 5:15 PM | Session 8: Bioprinting and Additive Manufacturing in Connective Tissue Biology Session Chairs: Dr. Derek Rosenzweig, Ph.D.; McGill University and TBD |
| 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Title of the Talk: TBD Keynote Speaker: Dr. Houman Savoji, Ph.D.; Université de Montréal (UdeM) |
| 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM | General Assembly and Awards Presentation |