In 2026 Vancouver, British Columbia is going to be host to diabetes researchers and trainees from across Canada.
UBC Vancouver Diabetes Research Day is partnering with Canadian Islet Research Training Network (CIRTN) to hold three days of academic research ahead of the national Diabetes Canada Professional conference that is being held in Vancouver.
UBC's Vancouver Diabetes Research Day (VDRD) is an opportunity for the British Columbia diabetes research community to showcase their research on a national level. VDRD 2026 meeting will expand our audience and it will bring leading scientists and trainees from across Canada together. In addition to great science, attendees will hear keynote presentations from international faculty, attend lively poster sessions and the meeting includes social and networking opportunities over three days.
Attend VDRD on Monday, November 16, or register for all three meeting days.
Registration is required to attend the meeting.
Register early to get early-bird discounted rate.
CIRTN/VDRD MEETING REGISTRATION LINK: https://groupize.com/gz/app/e/cirtn-r2fic-national-meeting-2026
INVITED FACULTY SPEAKERS
Dequina Nicholas
University of California, Irvine
Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Dequina Nicholas to present the Clee Memorial Lecture on November 16 during VDRD
Steven Kahn
University of Washington
Director, UW Diabetes Research Center
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Steven Kahn to present the CIRTN-R2FIC National Meeting Keynote Lecture