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 the Alberta Clinical Research Consortium 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 and creators of novel digital health technologies from the IDEATE Alberta 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
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.
Attendees can also compete in fun competitions for the chance to win prizes!
