Vision Restoration Summer School 2022
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When : From Monday 25th to Thursday 28th, July 2022
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Where: Le Baluchon – Éco-Villégiature, St-Paulin, Québec
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Registration Opening: March 15th 2022 – closed
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Deadline: Extension until June 1st, 2022 – closed (students/fellows)
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Confirmation of acceptance : June 15, 2022 – closed
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Registration fees*: 200$ per selected student/postdoctoral fellow
*Registration fees include:
- access to conference
- travel (round trip Montreal to St-Paulin by bus)
- accommodation (3 nights)
- food (breakfasts (3), lunch (3), dinner (3)
- Coffee break
- outside activities
Summer School 2022 cohort
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE – COHORT 2022
Outside Quebec: Fighting Blindness Canada (Toronto, Ontario, CA), University of Toronto (Ontario, CA), University of Victoria (British Columbia, CA), University of Waterloo (Ontario, CA), University of Ottawa (Ontario, CA), Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia, CA), Harvard University (Boston, MA, USA), University of Rochester (NY, USA), University of Washington (WA, USA), University of California Los Angeles (CA, USA), Oregon Health & Science University (Portland, OR, USA) and University of Basel (Switzerland)
MISSION
The Vision Restoration Summer School focuses on new concepts and cutting-edge research in vision biology, recovery of function, and restoration. World class faculty will provide insights into a broad range of current topics including corneal regeneration, dry eye and pain, retinal circuit and function, stem cells and photoreceptor replacement strategies, ganglion cell regeneration, vascular dysfunction, brain and perception, vision rehabilitation, and retinal prosthetics.
Our mission comprises three (3) main objectives:
- To train the next generation of vision scientists by exposing them to inspiring topics in an immersive environment;
- To provide extensive possibilities for student-faculty interactions and networking;
- To enhance the ability of students to pursue a successful career in vision science.
Join us for this unique opportunity to learn and share knowledge with experts and colleagues.
TARGET AUDIENCE AND SELECTION PROCESS
This advanced school is aimed at graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and clinical fellows. Students from Canada and abroad are invited to apply.
There are a limited number of spaces available at the summer school. Selection, conducted by the organizing committee, will be based on the quality of the abstract and motivation statement (submitted for registration, deadline: extension until June 1st, 2022.
Students will be informed of the results of the selection process by June 15, 2022
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
The summer school will take place over 2 and 1/2 days (3 nights), (July 25th to 28th, inclusive). In all, 10 guest speakers (international and local) will give 1-hour lectures each. All presentations will be given in English. Participants must present a poster on their research, and among these, 6 will be selected by the organizing committee to be presented orally (10 minutes maximum).
Scientific Program (PDF)
Link to Scientific Program
- Detailed Program – July 25 2022
- Detailed Program – July 26 2022
- Detailed Program – July 27 2022
- Detailed Program – July 28 2022
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SUMMER SCHOOL – LONG PROGRAM
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PRESENTATION DETAILS
There will be 4 Student Presentation Sessions. The oral presentations (flash talks) were selected from the poster session presented the day before. From all the posters, twelve (12) presenters have been selected by the Scientific Committee to make an oral presentation. Selected participants will receive their confirmation by Monday, July 4.
- Tuesday, July 26, 2022 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Session 1: Poster Presentation (odd numbers)
- Wednesday, July 27, 2022 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Session 2: Flash talks by students (from Poster Session 1)
- Wednesday, July 27, 2022 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Session 3: Poster presentations (even numbers)
- Thursday, July 28, 2022 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Session 4: Flash talks by students (from Poster Session 3)
The POSTER presentation is mandatory for all participant (even for participants who have been selected for an oral presentation). Your presentation number will be provided during the week of July 4. The poster sizes are as follows :
- WIDTH: 41 inches (104 cm)
- HEIGHT: 38 inches (96 cm)
Every Flash talks are limited to 5 min + 5 min Q&A.
LOCATION / ACCOMODATION
We are happy to welcome you to Le Baluchon, an ecologically minded resort, in the heart of the Mauricie region overlooking the Rivière-du-Loup. Renowned for its enchanting decor, historic character, farm-to-table gastronomy, and outstanding service, Le Baluchon – Éco-villégiature is a choice par excellence for our summer school. Its unique location offers a variety of outdoor activities in a beautiful natural setting (hiking, swimming, kayaking, horseback riding, achery, etc.). Every student will have to share a room with another student. The Organizing Committee will establish the pairing.
For more information, please visit their web site: https://www.baluchon.com/en/
Approximative time :
Montreal : 1h 40min
Quebec city : 1h 58min
Trois-Rivières: 48min
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
RETINA AND POSTERIOR SEGMENT
Adriana Di Polo, Ph.D.
Professor, CHUM Research Center
Department of Neuroscience
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
CORNEA AND ANTERIOR SEGMENT
May Griffith, Ph.D.
Professor, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Center
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Montreal, Montreal,Canada
BRAIN AND PERCEPTION
Stuart Trenholm, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Montreal Neurological Institute
Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery
McGill University, Montreal, Canada
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND REHABILITATION
Walter Wittich, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, School of Optometry
University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
LOGISTIC COMMITTEE
Valérie Lavastre, Ph.D. VHRN coordinator |
Deborah Villafranca-Baughman, MS.c. deborah.villafranca.baughman@umontreal.ca |
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TRANSPORTATION TO VENUE
ROUND TRIP
All participants are asked to arrive to Montreal in the morning or early afternoon on July 25th, 2020. A bus has been arranged to take participants to Le Baluchon, scheduled to depart the Berri/UQAM bus station at 4:00 pm. The bus is scheduled to arrive at Le Baluchon around 6 pm in time for check-in and a welcome reception followed by dinner.
The school will conclude on July 28th right after lunch, and a bus is scheduled to take participants back to Montreal.
REGISTRATION
⇒ ELECTRONIC FORM NOW AVAILABLE ⇐ (available only for speakers)
For consultation only (or if you have trouble registering online) : VHRN_Summer school_2022_Registration-form
Selected participants will receive an email inviting them to pay their registration fee ($ 200).
DETAILS FOR PAYMENT
Selected participants will receive an invoice inviting them to pay their registration fee ($200). This invoice and other details will be sent to you during the week of July 4th. The bank transfer must be made to the following address: bnc.interac@ircm.qc.ca before WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022. Please wait until you receive your invoice to make the payment.
- Security question: summer
- Answer: school
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Registration includes:
- Round trip Montréal to the hostel
- Accommodation (3 nights) (2 students/room)
- All meals and coffee breaks
- Outdoor activities
For any questions regarding your registration or for other information, please contact the Logistic Committee.
