COSM 2018: Canadian Obesity Student Meeting Western University London, Canada, June 20-22, 2018 |
Conference website | http://www.obesitynetwork.ca/cosm |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cosm2018 |
Poster | download |
Abstract registration deadline | April 5, 2018 |
Submission deadline | April 5, 2018 |
Advanced Registration | May 31, 2018 |
The Canadian Obesity Student Meeting 2018 (COSM 2018) is the only national academic conference where research trainees and new professionals (a new professional is defined as within 5 years of graduating from highest degree) in the broad field of obesity can share their work and contribute to finding solutions for the prevention and management of obesity in Canada. The purpose of this initiative is to support the next generation of researchers and health professionals in disseminating their research and practice efforts.
Specific objectives include:
- allow obesity students and new professionals a unique opportunity to translate their own research results across disciplines and health research themes (biomedical, clinical, health services and policy, and population health);
- facilitate interaction and collaboration between students and new professionals working in a variety of obesity areas and develop a sense of community amongst the next generation of obesity researchers; and
- provide a networking platform in which trainees can explore careers opportunities available in various research institutions (private, academic, and public sectors).
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
- Oral Presentations abstracts can take one of two formats:
1. Reports. The first format is the traditional meeting abstract with a clear objective, brief description of methods, results and conclusions.
2. Overviews. The second format is designed for Principal Investigators or senior Trainees and is an overview of the subject of your research focus, presenting key findings in broad context. The abstract will be written for broad understanding. - Posters Presentations describing work in poster format, an exhibition which will enable discussion with presenters. Poster authors will be asked to stand by their poster during scheduled poster presentation times. These presentations will also be made according to the conference themes. Abstracts should take the form of traditional meeting abstracts with a clear aim, brief description of methods, results and conclusions.
Please remember to use Inclusive Language and Images in your abstracts. People-first language is the standard for respectfully addressing people with chronic disease, rather than labeling them by their illness. Because of the importance of reducing bias associated with obesity, authors should not use "obese" as an adjective or noun to describe an individual person or group of people, but instead use terms such as "people with obesity", this also includes language and image that could be interpreted as stereotyping, biased, or prejudiced. The Canadian Obesity Student Meeting and their partners urge all presenters to use people-first language for their presentations at the conference.
The COSM Planning Committee invites submissions of abstracts of proposed oral and poster presentations. All submissions will be evaluated as to their content, quality and appropriateness to overall COSM themes.
List of Categories/Themes
- Childhood obesity
- Weight bias and stigma
- Genetics
- Older adults
- Novel Interventions
- Obesity Prevention
- Food and Nutrition
- Health Policy
- Bariatric Surgery
- Maternal and Fetal Health
- Epidemiology
- Obesity and the Environment
- Health and Well-Being
- Childhood obesity
- Weight bias and stigma
- Genetics
- Older adults
- Novel Interventions
- Obesity Prevention
- Food and Nutrition
- Health Policy
- Bariatric Surgery
- Maternal and Fetal Health
- Epidemiology
- Obesity and the Environment
- Health and Well-Being
Committees
Organizing committee
- Taniya Singh Nagpal (Co-Chair)
- Kristen Reilly (Co-Chair)
- Dr. Shauna Burke (Western University Faculty Representative)
- Dr. Arya Sharma (Canadian Obesity Network Scientific Director)
- Dawn Hatanaka (Canadian Obesity Network Education Director)
Venue
The conference will be held in London, Ontario at Brescia University College/Western University. To book very economically priced, limited availability, accomodation in the same building as the conference please go to http://brescia.uwo.ca/conference/accommodation/ and register here http://brescia.uwo.ca/conference/accommodation/guest-registration/. Mention the group code "COSM 2018" however to get the discounted group rate of $65/night for a private room with private washroom OR if you are attend with a fellow student and don't mind sharing a washroom with them $50/night (conjoined rooms have separate lockable bedrooms - see link for more details). Limited rooms available - book early to avoid disappointment.
Registration
To register as a STUDENT for the COSM Conference June 20-22, 2018, please click HERE.
To register as FACULTY for the COSM Conference June 20-22, 2018, please click HERE.
Travel
Air Canada: *COSM's Official Canadian Airline - 10% of eligible fares using promo code XJW869K1,
West Jet - 10% off Econo and 15% off Plus base fares for travel between London, Ontario and anywhere WestJet flies in North America with promo code 2AXIMWO.
Porter - Promo code: NHLC18
Greyhound - TBA,
Via Rail - TBA,
* The booking is to be made to the following city: London, YXU (ON)
The travel period begins Wednesday, June 13, 2018 and ends Friday, June 29, 2018. No discount will apply to Tango bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. For International travel (destinations outside North America), discounts apply to all fares including Tango. However, all bookings made using the promotion code will count toward the minimum 10 passenger requirement for Meetings and Conventions events.
Contact
For more information contact info@obesitynetwork.ca, OR Kristen Reilly/Taniya Nagpal, CON-SNP COSM Co-chairs, con.snp@gmail.com Canadian Obesity Network c/o 2-126 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research and Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Tel: 780-492-8361