Pediatric Research Day

The Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce our annual Pediatric Research Day will take place April 9th 2025. This will be a full day, in-person event held at the Lister Centre. Lunch will be provided as well as a coffee bar, photographer, and more. 

Registration and Abstract Submission 

Keynote Speaker

We are excited to welcome Dr. Abhilash Rakkunedeth Hareendranathan as our keynote speaker for Pediatric Research Day 2025.

Dr. Abhilash Rakkunedeth Hareendranathan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Alberta, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), medical image analysis, and ultrasound imaging. With extensive international research experience, he has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across Singapore, Germany, and Canada. He earned his Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, where his research focused on developing machine learning techniques for movement compensation in image-guided, non-invasive surgical procedures. Post-Ph.D., he joined the ultrasound team at Panasonic R&D Center in Singapore and developed novel ultrasound beamforming approaches for carotid imaging. Subsequently, at Curefab in Germany, he worked as an image segmentation specialist.

Dr. Hareendranathan served as the Research and Development Lead at MEDO.ai, an ultrasound AI-focused start-up based in Singapore and Edmonton. His team developed innovative AI-driven solutions for medical ultrasound.He is currently a Principal Investigator at the Northern Institute for Deep Learning in Ultrasound (NIDUS). His research focuses on developing AI approaches for automatic biomarker discovery, improving assessment reliability and efficiency, and optimizing clinical workflows to empower minimally trained operators. His work aims to bridge AI advancements with clinical needs to enhance patient outcomes.

Previous Pediatric Research Days

Be sure to check out photos from previous years and the list of our award winners!

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all photos from CAPTURED BY BRI

Check out all the photos here

2024 Award Winners

  • Oral Presentations
    • Elizabeth Yan - Resident
    • Liu Si Ning - Graduate Student Session #1
    • Amelie Cyr - Resident (Subspecialty)
    • Nicola Culliford-Semmens - Junior Faculty & Fellows
    • Juliana Lasso-Mendez - Graduate Student Session #2
    • Ida John - Undergraduate
  • Poster Presentations
    • Summer Hudson
    • Janelle Trombley

Testimonials

Watch the videos below to find out why submitting an abstract for Pediatric Research Day is important.


Contact us

Pediatric Research Day Organizers
pedsrd@ualberta.ca