Ontario Biomechanics Conference 2025
Program
Venue
The conference will take place in the Business & Information Technology Building (BIT), centrally located on Ontario Tech’s North Campus. Parking will be available for free in Founders Parking Lot 2 or Commencement Lot for those staying in campus residences.
Conferene Chairs
2025 Conference Organizing Committee
Dr. Nick La Delfa - Faculty of Health Science, Ontario Tech University
Dr. Shabnam Pejhan - Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Ontario Tech University
Dr. Tao Liu - Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Ontario Tech University
Dr. Aaron Yurkewich - Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Ontario Tech University
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Lori Ann Vallis is a Professor at the University of Guelph in the Department of Human Health & Nutritional Sciences. She teaches a 2nd year Introductory Biomechanics class and a 4th year Clinical Biomechanics class to Human Kinetics, Biomedical Science and Biological Engineering students in addition to co-teaching Graduate classes.
Her basic science research program broadly examines the role cognition in the control of locomotion, with a special interest in changes that occur in visuo-locomotor across the lifespan, from childhood to older adulthood (funded by NSERC Canada). She is also involved in several collaborative research projects with departmental colleagues. One study involves individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and is examining the efficacy of high-intensity interval training versus continuous moderate intensity training in producing superior cardiorespiratory, biomechanical, neuromuscular and clinical adaptations (funded by Parksinsons Canada). She is also a co-applicant for two CIHR funded research projects. The Family Stress Study is a collaboration between researchers from McMaster University and the University of Guelph which examines how chronic or long-term stress affects children (famstress.com) and The Guelph Family Health Study which is a long-term study designed to follow families over many years as we explore new ways to help families set good routines for eating, activity, sleep and screen time at home (guelphfamilyhealthstudy.com).
Meals and Accomodations
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Meals
Please refer to the conference program for details on the meal provisions and timings. Coffee and tea breaks will be accompanied by continental breakfast or light snacks.
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Accommodations
South Village Residence 2 Bedroom Suites will be available for you to book before April 25, 2025 at a discounted nightly rate of $89.95 per suite, per night, plus 13% HST. These accommodations are a 6-minute walk from the conference venue.
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Parking
Parking will be available for free in Founders Parking Lot 2 or Commencement Lot for those staying in campus residences.
Abstract Submissions
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Abstract Composition
Submission Due Date: April 7, 2025
Submissions should be composed according to formatting displayed in the below templates. Specifically:
- One page maximum
- Times New Roman 12 pt font
- Margins of 2.54 cm (1") on all sides
- Microsoft Word document
- Completed study abstracts must include completed data. Without completed data, the submission will be considered a proposal abstract.
- Proposal abstracts are for pilot or in-progress studies and will only be considered for poster presentations.
- If data collection is not yet complete, but it is anticipated to be completed before the conference takes place, please ensure this is indicated on the Supervisor Abstract Submission Machform (these submissions will be considered for either podium or poster presentations).
Please refer to the templates below for formatting guidelines for completed study abstracts and Proposal abstracts.
Completed Study Abstract Submission Template Proposal Abstract Submission Template
Include the first author's surname and university in the file name. Please use the following file name format: First author's surname_University_OBC2025.docx.
Only one submission (abstract or proposal) will be accepted for each student presenter.
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Submission Procedure
All abstracts will be submitted by faculty supervisors, not by individual students using the Machform link below. Please upload ALL of your laboratory abstracts in priority order, and complete corresponding information for each student. All abstracts should be formatted according to the guidelines provided above.
Faculty, click the link below to use the OBC 2025 Abstract Submission Form to submit your student(s)’ abstract(s):
Podium & Poster Presentation Guidelines
Instructions for Podium Presenters:
- Please prepare a 7-minute presentation of the research described in your accepted abstract. A 3-minute question period will follow your presentation.
- Microsoft PowerPoint will be used for presentations. Please ensure that your slides are in PowerPoint format (Offline). Please bring your presentation on a USB key.
- Please introduce yourself as a speaker at the registration desk when you arrive, and we will assist you with loading your presentation.
Instructions for Posters Presenters:
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is Ontario Biomechanical Conference?
May 21-23, 2025 at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa.
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Where can I park?
Parking will be available for free in Founders Parking Lot 2 or Commencement Lot for those staying in campus residences.
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Will there be food provided?
Yes, please refer to the Conference Program for more details on meals.
