2024 Life & Health Sciences Research Expo
Acknowledging exemplary research and learning at the University of Saskatchewan
On May 2, 2024, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community gathered to celebrate outstanding research, collaboration, and mentorship within the health sciences at the annual Life & Health Sciences Research Expo.
More than 100 research poster presentations were held throughout the day in the Health Sciences Building and adjudicated by volunteers with a PhD or equivalent degree. The expo concluded with an award ceremony where USask Vice-President Research Dr. Baljit Singh (PhD) delivered welcome remarks and highlighted the impact and potential of the dynamic research taking place through the University of Saskatchewan.
USask CoPN Student Winners
Undergraduate 1: Andy Kim supervised by Robert Laprairie
Social & Population Health 1: Taylor Raiche supervised by Holly Mansell
Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Collaboration: Taylor Raiche supervised by Holly Mansell
Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Collaboration: Anurag Sakharker co-supervised by Jian Yang
Sustainable Progress - Sustainability & People: Ryan Chan co-supervised by Katelyn Halpape and Erin Yakiwchuk
Best Paper Awards
Tallan Black
Best Translational, Clinical, or Applied Science Paper Winner
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
PAPER: Characterization of cannabinoid plasma concentration, maternal health, and cytokine levels in a rat model of prenatal Cannabis smoke exposure
SUPERVISORS: Robert Laprairie and John Howland
Heather Alford
Best Social & Population Health Paper Winner
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
PAPER: Employee Experiences Providing Nutritional Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic
SUPERVISORS: Allison Cammer and Paulette Hunter
This annual event acknowledges exemplary research and learning activity at the University of Saskatchewan and is a showcase of interdisciplinary health science research taking place on campus and throughout the province. Competition categories explore basic, translational, clinical, and applied science as well as social and population health.
Learn More: https://healthsciences.usask.ca/research-expo
