research showcase 2025: epid@work research institute: community-driven research discussion panel

about the event

this panel will address the importance of collaboration between researchers and community members, and will promote partnership beyond academia. ultimately, the focus is to create understanding of why researcher-community collaboration matters and how regional research and knowledge transfer can impact thunder bay and northwestern ontario as a whole.

this panel will feature perspectives from the organizations like the thunder bay district health unit, thunder bay public library, and thunder bay & district injured workers support group. discussion will address a variety of topics, including:
• the unique work environment in northwestern ontario in comparison to larger metropolitan areas
• unique challenges faced by organizations in terms of occupational health and safety in our region
• best practices for researchers to facilitate sustainable engagement with the community

registration

to register for this event, please click here.