Discover Clinical Research Day
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Discover Clinical Research Day – Sept 7th

Discover Clinical Research Day on Sept 7th is a FREE community event that provides a unique opportunity for attendees to explore the intersection of science, technology, and healthcare.

Through interactive and hands-on activities, demonstrations, and talks, attendees will learn about careers in healthcare, how medical research is carried out in a rural clinic setting, and how technology is being applied to improve patient care.

This event is proudly hosted by the Banff Sport Medicine Foundation in partnership with Clinical Trials Alberta managed by Alberta Innovates   and the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic.


Activities

Health Tech Mini-Expo

The Coast Hotel 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Visit innovators and local start-ups from Innovate Canmore‘s medical technology residency program.


Career Panel Discussion

The Coast Hotel 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us for a career panel discussion to learn about the careers of local and regional healthcare professionals that carry out research and use different technology to improve patient outcomes.

Lunch provided!

Meet Our Panel

Dr. Mark Heard – Panelist

Dr. Heard established the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic over 30 years ago. He is an orthopaedic surgeon that is involved in clinical research.

Dr. Michaela Kopka – Panelist

Dr. Kopka is an orthopaedic surgeon and clinical researcher at the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic.

Nathaniel Morris – Panelist

Nathanial (Nate) is a strength and conditioning coach at the Canadian Sport Institute (CSI) with a research focus on improving athletic performance.

Ryan Mercer – Moderator

Ryan Mercer is the Director of Clinical Research Innovation at Alberta Innovates.


Banff Sport Medicine Open House

Banff Sport Medicine Clinic 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Virtual reality orthopaedic surgery

Experience hands-on activities and demonstrations to learn about clinical research and technology being used to improve patient wellbeing.

Meet members of an experienced multidisciplinary sport medicine team that includes an orthopaedic surgeon, sport medicine physician, physiotherapist, kinesiologist, strength and conditioning coach, dietitian, massage therapist, and scientific researchers.


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