EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS
1st position – My Research in a Wink
Renata GHENNO-MANRIQUE, CRCHUM – University of Montreal
MSc student (Dr. Adriana Di Polo)
Axis: Vision Neurosciences
Title : Disease modifying mitochondrial uncouplers: a new therapeutic strategy for glaucoma – abstract #10
2nd position – My Research in a Wink
Youjin Elizabeth YOUN, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine – University of Montreal
MD student (Dr. Cynthia Qian)
Axis: Biology and Pathology of Vision
Title : The Long-Term Impact of Retinopathy of Prematurity on Retinal Function assessed with New Patterns of mfERG Analysis – abstract #9
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1st position
Catherine ALBERT, École d’optométrie – University of Montreal
PhD student (Dr. Matthieu Vanni and Jean-François Bouchard)
Axis: Vision Neurosciences
Title : A preclinical model of cortical blindness by monitoring visual functions using calcium imaging – abstract #4
2nd position
Nicole DRANITSARIS, McGill University
PhD student (Dr. Alexandre Reynaud)
Axis: Vision Neurosciences
Title : At-home training on a dichoptic reading application to improve vision in adults with amblyopia – abstract #19
3rd position
Ajay DAVID, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM)
PhD student (Dr. Michel Cayouette)
Axis: Biology and Pathology of Vision
Title : Retina Unlocking the Regenerative Potential of the Mammalian Retina – abstract #5
EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR POSTER PRÉSENTATIONS
1st position – MD student /1st cycle
Daniel R. CHOW, MD student at the University of Toronto
Director: Dr. Navdeep Nijhawan
Axis: Emerging Technologies
Title : Geospatial Analysis of ASOPRS Surgeon Distribution and Care Access in the U.S.– abstract #99
2nd position – MD student /1st cycle
Annie LAM-NGUYEN, MD student at the University of Montreal
Director: Dr. Marie-Josée Aubin
Axis: Emerging Technologies
Title : Electroretinography in the management of Patients with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy: A Review – abstract #91
3rd position – MD student /1st cycle
Anas ABU-DIEH, MD student at the Université Laval
Director: Dr. Ali Dirani
Axis: Emerging Technologies
Title : Applying Artificial Intelligence in the Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk from Ophthalmic Imaging: A Systematic Review – abstract #88
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1er position – MSc students
Yosra ER-REGUYEG, Centre de recherche de l’Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont – University of Montreal
Director: Dr. Sylvain Chemtob
Axis: Biology and Pathology of Vision
Title : L’administration systémique de mélatonine contre les anomalies vasculaires et maintient l’intégrité rétinienne dans un modèle de rétinopathie du prématuré –abstract #65
2nd position – MSc students
Frédéric PICARD, Université Laval
Director: Dr. Solange Landreville
Axis: Biology and Pathology of Vision
Title : Impact des mélanocytes sur la régulation de la fonction endothéliale et de la matrice extracellulaire de la choroïde – abstract #81
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1st position – PhD students
Isaac Alejandro VIDAL PAREDES, CRCHUM – University of Montreal
Director: Dr. Adriana Di Polo
Axe: Vision Neurosciences
Title : Inhibition of Mitochondrial Fragmentation in Endothelial Cells Promotes Blood-Retinal Barrier Integrity and Neuroprotection in Experimental Glaucoma –abstract #52
2nd position – PhD students
Louis BERILLON, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine – University of Montreal
Director: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Joyal
Axis: Biology and Pathology of Vision
Title : Investigating the Role of O-GlcNAcylation in Retinal Vascular Development and Proliferative Retinopathy in Neonatal Mice – abstract #58
3rd position ex aequo– PhD students
Shirley DUMASSAIS, École d’optométrie – University of Montreal
Director: Dr. Walter Wittich
Axis: Rehabilitation and Social Issues of Visual Disorders
Title : Protocol for the Development of International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Core Sets Tailored for Children and Youth with Deafblindness –abstract#54
3rd position ex aequo– PhD students
Fatima Kassem, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM)
Director: Dr. Michel Cayouette
Axis: Biology and Pathology of Vision
Title : Photoreceptor Reprogramming to Prevent Neurodegeneration – abstract #71
3rd position ex aequo– PhD students
Pedro FRANÇA, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM)
Director: Dr. Michel Cayouette
Axe: Vision Neurosciences
Title : The role of Ikaros Family members on Amacrine Cell Diversification – abstract #43
4th position – PhD students
Samantha Boudreau, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM)
Director: Dr. Michel Cayouette
Axis: Biology and Pathology of Vision
Title : Uncovering the role of Podxl in photoreceptor polarity and function – abstract #52
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1st position – Postdoctoral Felows / Residents
Hassan NASSOUR, postdoctoral fellow at McGill University
Director: Dr. Uri Saragovi
Axis: Vision Neurosciences
Title : Selective inhibitors of the TrkC.T1 receptor reduce retinal inflammation, and delay neuronal death in a model of Retinitis Pigmentosa– abstract #46
2nd position – Postdoctoral Felows / Residents
Mélanie HÉBERT, resident at the Université Laval
Director: Dr. Ali Dirani
Axis: Biology and Pathology of Vision
Title : Happy patients after macula off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: Predictive factors of 20/25 recovery after Pars Plana Vitrectomy – abstract #68
These awards were also supported by the University de Montreal Faculty of Medicine.