1st FRQS ODISÉ Network Symposium 2026

Developmental and Intergenerational Origins of Child Health

from Tuesday 10 November to Wednesday 11 November

The 1st FRQS ODISÉ Network Symposium, Developmental and Intergenerational Origins of Child Health, will bring together experts from Quebec, Canada and around the world at the Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine to discuss recent advances in the field.

The program will feature scientific conferences, student presentations, discussions with community partners, excellence awards and a networking cocktail. This first edition will provide an opportunity to foster exchanges among research teams, clinicians and community partners, encourage new collaborations and showcase the next generation of researchers.

Featured speakers include:

• Amander Clark - University of California, Los Angeles, on in vitro gametogenesis for the Fertility, Reproduction and Perinatal Health research theme;
• Astrid Guttmann - The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and University of Toronto, on prenatal opioid exposure and knowledge mobilization with First Nations communities for the Environmental Determinants research theme;
• Emma Duerden - Western University, on prenatal adversity and infant development for the Psychosocial Determinants research theme.

Location

• In person only: Amphithéâtre 250 for plenary sessions and student oral presentations.

Registration

Registration is free and mandatory. Meals will be provided by the ODISÉ Network.

• Abstract submission deadline: September 25, 2026, at 5 p.m.
• Registration deadline: October 2, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Registration and abstract submission

For any questions, please contact Maryse Um, Senior Coordinator (maryse.um.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.ca).

Program

The symposium will highlight recent advances in the developmental and intergenerational origins of child health across the ODISÉ Network’s eight research themes.

Full program