{"id":33753,"date":"2026-02-05T15:17:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/?page_id=33753"},"modified":"2026-08-06T16:50:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:50:15","slug":"cdtrp-2026-scientific-meeting-from-bench-to-business-workshop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/events\/cdtrp-2026-scientific-meeting-from-bench-to-business-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting & From Bench to Business Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We are excited to be hosting the CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting<\/strong> and From Bench to Business: Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0 from December 1-3, 2026 at the Edmonton Convention Center and hybrid.<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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The CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting (December 1-2)<\/strong>, co-chaired by <\/span>Dr. Chantal B\u00e9meur<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Theme Lead (Theme 5) <\/span>and <\/span> Dr. Jonathan Choy<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Theme Lead (Theme 4), <\/span>will bring this national community together to share new research, advance collaboration beyond discipline-specific settings, support project planning among national working groups, and spotlight priority areas and emerging national and global trends in donation and transplantation research.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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From Bench to Business: Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics<\/strong>, co-chaired by <\/span><\/span> <\/span>Dr. Anne Halpin <\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and <\/span> <\/span>Dr. Francis Migneault <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>, is a full-day hybrid workshop supported by the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity. The workshop will train researchers and trainees to translate discoveries in infection and immunity from the lab to real-world applications. Participants will learn how to identify commercial opportunities, protect their ideas, and work with industry and other partners to develop products that improve health.<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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More details on each meeting is below.<\/h6>\n<\/div>
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We are excited to be hosting the CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting<\/strong> and From Bench to Business: Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0 from December 1-3, 2026 at the Edmonton Convention Center and hybrid.<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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The CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting (December 1-2)<\/strong>, co-chaired by <\/span>Dr. Chantal B\u00e9meur<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Theme Lead (Theme 5) <\/span>and <\/span> Dr. Jonathan Choy<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Theme Lead (Theme 4), <\/span>will bring this national community together to share new research, advance collaboration beyond discipline-specific settings, support project planning among national working groups, and spotlight priority areas and emerging national and global trends in donation and transplantation research.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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From Bench to Business: Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics<\/strong>, co-chaired by <\/span><\/span> <\/span>Dr. Anne Halpin <\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and <\/span> <\/span>Dr. Francis Migneault <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>, is a full-day hybrid workshop supported by the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity. The workshop will train researchers and trainees to translate discoveries in infection and immunity from the lab to real-world applications. Participants will learn how to identify commercial opportunities, protect their ideas, and work with industry and other partners to develop products that improve health.<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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More details on each meeting is below.<\/h6>\n<\/div>
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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We are delighted to have <\/span>Dr. Chantal B\u00e9meur<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Theme Lead (Theme 5) <\/span>and <\/span> Dr. Jonathan Choy<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Theme Lead (Theme 4) <\/span>as our Co-Chairs. They are supported by a planning committee of CDTRP researchers, trainees, and patient, family, and donor partners.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\ud83d\udcc5 <\/span><\/span>Date:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Dec 1-2, 2026<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>\ud83d\udccd <\/span><\/span>Location:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Edmonton Convention<\/span> Cente<\/span>r, Edmonton, Alberta<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>\ud83d\udcbb <\/span><\/span>Format:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Hybrid<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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Registrations are now open for the CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting.<\/h6>\n
Register for the Scientific Meeting using this link<\/a><\/strong>.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Call for Abstract Submissions<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>
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Abstract submissions for poster presentations will remain open until Friday, October 16, 2026. Abstract submissions for oral presentations are now closed as we finalize the scientific program and trainee travel awards.<\/h6>\n
Click to submit abstracts.<\/strong><\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Check out the 2024 Scientific Meeting here.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us make <\/strong>our Scientific Meeting a success!<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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From Bench to Business: Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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This full-day hybrid workshop hosted by <\/span>Dr. Anne Halpin <\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and <\/span> <\/span>Dr. Francis Migneault <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0will train researchers and trainees to translate discoveries in infection and immunity from the lab to real-world applications. Participants will learn how to identify commercial opportunities, protect their ideas, and work with industry and other partners to develop products that improve health. The program will feature expert talks, panel discussions, hands-on sessions, and networking with leaders from business, academia, and healthcare.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Event details:<\/strong><\/h6>\n
\ud83d\udcc5 <\/span>Date:<\/span><\/b> Dec 3, 2026<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udccd <\/span>Location:<\/span><\/b> Edmonton Convention Center, Edmonton, Alberta<\/span>
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Registration is open!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Registration is now open for the commercialization workshop. You can register using this link<\/a><\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

Travel awards<\/strong><\/h4>\n
In addition to funding from CHIR, we are pleased to have additional funding partners, including Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al and Centre Hospitalier de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al (CRCHUM), each contributing $4,000 to support travel from their respective institutions. The deadline to apply for a travel award is September 8, 2026, and notifications will be sent out end of September. To learn more and apply for the travel awards, please use this link<\/a><\/strong>.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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From Bench to Business: Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)<\/span><\/span><\/span>\"\"<\/h6>\n<\/div>
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Thank you to these sponsors for making From Bench to Business: Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics<\/strong> a success! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the dates of the CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting is scheduled to take place on\u00a0December 1-2, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, AB. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, which means that participants will have the option to attend in person or virtually.<\/p>\n

We are excited to host you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the date for the From Bench to Business - Commercial Pathways to Immunology Diagnostics Workshop?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The From Bench to Business Workshop – Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics is scheduled to take place on\u00a0December 3, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, AB. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, which means that participants will have the option to attend in person or virtually.<\/p>\n

This meeting is separate to the CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting. Please ensure you are registered for this event as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n

*<\/strong>Please note this event will not adhere to the CDTRP Scientific Meeting Accessibility Plan. We strongly encourage aligned events to follow the CDTRP policy to support equitable and inclusive participation, while recognizing that independently led events may choose different practices.\u00a0A selection of high quality masks will be available at the registration desk should you need them to facilitate your participation. Thank you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>When do the meeting and workshop officially begin and end?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The CDTRP Scientific Meeting begins at\u00a08:00 am MT on Tuesday, December 1\u00a0<\/strong>and will run for two days.\u00a0The meeting will end at\u00a05:00 pm MT on Wednesday, December 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The From Bench to Business Workshop – Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics will begin at\u00a08:00 am MT on Thursday, December 3<\/strong>\u00a0and ends at\u00a04:30pm MT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will either event be provided in hybrid component?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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In-person<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are excited to hold our CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting and From Bench to Business: Commercial Pathways in Immunology Diagnostics Workshop in Edmonton, AB! The Planning Committees have built a robust program that maximizes interaction with past, present, and future collaborators.<\/p>\n

Virtual<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those attendees unable to join us in Edmonton, we are running most sessions in an interactive hybrid format (Zoom) allowing virtual attendees the opportunity to ask questions and fully participate in sessions in real-time.<\/p>\n

Zoom Registration and Links<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please continue registering to receive your links.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the Accessibility Plan for the in-person components in Edmonton?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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For in-person attendees, the CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting aims to provide a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants. This policy was developed through consultation with CDTRP Patient and Family partners, and informed by best practices in accessibility. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience, please let us know by contacting\u00a0info@cdtrp.ca<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

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Please consult the full Accessibility Plan here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where is the Edmonton Convention Centre?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The\u00a0<\/a>Edmonton Convention Centre<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>is located in Downtown Edmonton and sits between 97 Street and Jasper Avenue, and Grierson Hill NW, with visitor entrances accessible at both the top and bottom of the hill. Please visit the\u00a0Visitors<\/a>\u00a0page for further information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton Downtown<\/strong> is the preferred hotel. Located next door to the Edmonton Convention Centre.<\/div>\n
Please reserve your room prior to October 31<\/strong> to take advantage of the discount. Reserve your room here<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/a><\/strong> Rates start at $155\/night plus taxes.<\/div>\n
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Westin Edmonton<\/strong> is a recommended hotel. A 5 minute walking distance to the Edmonton Convention Centre either indoors or outdoors.<\/div>\n
Please reserve your room prior to November 3<\/strong> to take advantage of the discount. Reserve your room here<\/a><\/u><\/strong>. <\/u><\/strong>Rates start at $149\/night plus taxes.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>When is the discounted hotel reservation deadline?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The deadline to get the discounted rate for hotel reservations is\u00a0October 31, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0for the Courtyard Marriott Edmonton Downtown.<\/p>\n

The deadline to get the discounted rate for hotel reservations is\u00a0November 3, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0for the Westin Edmonton.<\/p>\n

Be sure to book your hotel room before this date to take advantage of the savings!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who is responsible for booking my travel and accommodation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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All participants are responsible for booking their own travel and accommodation unless they have been\u00a0directly invited\u00a0<\/strong>by a CDTRP Team Member. Those who are directly invited will receive specific instructions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Certainly! Please note that your guest will need to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements, as well as register for any events they wish to attend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I get more information about sponsorship opportunities for these events?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Please direct any questions concerning sponsorship to CDTRP Director of Partnerships, Katie Bain at\u00a0katie.bain@cdtrp.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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To cancel your registration and receive a refund, a written request must be submitted to\u00a0info@cdtrp.ca<\/a>\u00a0on or before\u00a0November 23, 2026<\/strong>. Cancellation requests received on or before this date will be refunded less $25 CA of the cost of the registration.<\/p>\n

Any cancellations after\u00a0November 23, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine the refund amount. If approved, refunds will be processed after the events conclude.<\/p>\n

Please make sure you have carefully reviewed the registration categories before you register. Requests to change a registration category must be submitted to\u00a0info@cdtrp.ca<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0November 23, 2026.<\/strong>\u00a0We are unable to change your registration after this date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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