29th Canadian Connective Tissue Conference (CCTC)
The 29th Canadian Connective Conference (CCTC) will take place in Montreal from May 26th to May 28th, 2025.
CCTC) was initiated as a trainee-focused conference, wherein the trainees are given an opportunity to play a major role in organizing and running the conference with the faculty members. This gives the trainees essential leadership skills and scientific exchanges to forge new collaborations and peer networks and create the next generation of scientific leaders. We have an amazing line-up of keynote speakers, spotlight lectures by the CCTS Lifetime Achievement Award and Robin Poole Award winners, and a one-of-a-kind preconference workshop delivered in collaboration with the Faculty of Management, McGill University on “Bullying, Harassment, and Conflict Management.” This unique workshop aims to equip connective tissue researchers at all career stages with important interpersonal and team-building skills and positively handle conflicts.
The key highlights of the 29th Canadian Connective Tissue Conference are:
- One-of-a-kind, hands-on pedagogical preconference workshop on Bullying, Harassment, and Conflict Management- May 26th, 2025.
- Scientific Sessions with keynote talks, trainee podium, and poster presentations- May 26th-28th, 2025.
- Gala Dinner (with live music performance) at the McGill Faculty Club with keynote talks by the Lifetime Achievement and Robin Poole Award winners- May 27th, 2025.
- Trainee co-chaired scientific sessions and poster judging, imparting organizational and leadership skills to the trainees (application to chair a session during abstract submission).
- Opportunity to connect with your peers and forge new collaborations.
Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: April 6th, 2025.
Early bird registration deadline to avail of reduced registration rates: April 15th, 2025.