Community and Research Engagement

Keynote 1

• "How to Tackle Head Injuries in Rugby" presented by Dr. Ben Jones, Professor of Sport Science, Leeds Beckett University (at 22:28)

Symposia 1

• Tackling Injury in Rugby - A Focus on Girls and women (at 66:38)
  • Speakers:
    • Dr. Isla Shill, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Injury & Illness Epidemiology, University of Edinburgh
    • Dr. Kathryn Dane, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, SIPRC, University of Calgary
    • Dr. Danielle Salmon, SIPRC, University of Calgary
  • Abstract presenters:
    • Eric Gibson, PhD Student, SIPRC, University of Calgary
    • Gavin McLennan, Undergraduate Student, SIPRC, University of Calgary
    • Abby Heron, Research Assistant, SIPRC, University of Calgary

Keynote 2

• "Amplifying the Voices of Women and Girls in Sport" presented by Dr. Tara-Leigh McHugh (Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary; Child Health & Wellness Researcher, ACHRI) and Taylor McPherson (MSc, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta) (at 160:40)

Symposia 2: 

• Redefining Injury Prevention for Women and Girls Sport (at 00:00)
  • Speakers:
    • Dr. Matthew Jordan, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
    • Dr. Brooke Patterson, Research Fellow, Clinical Trial Project Coordinator, La Trobe University
    • Dr. Jackie Whittaker, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia
  • Abstract Presenters:
    • Clara Soligon, PhD Student, SIPRC, University of Calgary
    • Elizabeth Fletcher, MSc Student, SIPRC, University of Calgary
    • Jada Kiss, Undergraduate Student, SIPRC, University of Calgary

Symposia 3: 

• Concussion Prevention in Youth Sport (at 90:38)
  • Speakers:
    • Dr. Paul Eliason, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, SIPRC, University of Calgary
    • Emily Heming, PhD Student, SIPRC, University of Calgary
    • Pamela Fuselli, President and CEO at Parachute Canada
    • Dr. Shelina Babul, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia
  • Abstract Presenters:
    • Ash Kolstad, PhD Student, SIPRC, University of Calgary
    • Dr. Ian Shrier, Sport Medicine Physician, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, and McGill University
    • Josh Burkart, MSc Student, SIPRC, University of Calgary

Speakers:

• Dr. Kathryn Ackerman, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Harvard University
• Dr. Matt Jordan, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
• Dr. Emily Kraus, Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University
• Dr. Kathryn Schneider, PT, PhD, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary

Speakers:

• Dr. Stephen West, Lecturer, Department of Health, University of Bath
• Isla Shill, PhD Student, SIPRC, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
• Dr. Omar Heyward, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Leeds Beckett University
• Dr. Araba Chintoh, Assistant Professor, Clinical Scientist, Faculty of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

Speakers:

• Dr. Sean Cumming, Professor, Department of Health, University of Bath
• Dr. Leigh Gabel, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
• Dr. Chris Whatman, Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
• Dr. Meghan Critchley, Postdoctoral Associate, SIPRC, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary

Presenters:

• Ash Kolstad, PhD Student, SIPRC
• Reid Syrydiuk, MsC Student, SIPRC
• Isla Shill, PhD Student, SIPRC
• Paul Hunter, Senior Director of Community Rugby & Development, Rugby Canada
• Melissa Roth, Athletic Therapist, University of Calgary
• Kevin Kobelka, Executive Director, Hockey Canada
• Brady Esau, Student

Presenters:

• Dr. Cheri Blauwett, Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School
• Mark Starrat, Founder, KASTx Ventures
• Chris Cedarstrand, Adaptive Director, PX3 Hockey School
• Jacob Fowlie, Student and sledge hockey player

Presenters:

• Dr. Kathryn Schneider, Associate Professor, Clinical Scientist, SIPRC
• Dr. Kathy Belton, Associate Director of the Injury Prevention Centre in the School of Public Health, University of Alberta
• Steve Carston, Teacher
• John Paton, Executive Director, Alberta Schools' Athletic Association
• Meghan Whyte, Student

Presenters:

• Dr. Kathryn Schneider, Associate Professor, Clinical Scientist, SIPRC
• Paul Hunter, Senior Director of Community Rugby & Development, Rugby Canada
• Sarah Williams, Teacher
• John Paton, Executive Director, Alberta Schools' Athletic Association
• Ash Kolstad, PhD Student, SIPRC
• Dr. Carolyn Emery, Chair, SIPRC