The 30th Annual Canadian Connective Tissue Conference
Montreal, QC, May 25-27, 2026
Program Overview
May 25th : Workshop Day- This free, full-day pre-conference workshop (included with CCTC registration) provides practical insights into how discoveries in connective tissue and musculoskeletal research can be translated into clinical, industrial, and commercial impact. Through expert-led discussions and interactive sessions, participants will explore innovation pathways, technology transfer, and career opportunities across academia, healthcare, and industry.
May 26th: Scientific Meeting
May 27th: Scientific Meeting
Keynote speakers
Marc D. McKee – McGill University, (CCTS Lifetime Achievement Awardee)
Julie Fradette – Université Laval, (CCTS Robin Poole Investigator Awardee)
Michelle Bendeck – University of Toronto
Jean-François Beaulieu – Université de Sherbrooke
May Griffith – Université de Montréal
Darcy Wagner – McGill University
François Bordeleau – Université Laval
Maryam Tabrizian – McGill University
Matt Kinsella – McGill University
Jérôme Feige – Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences