Showcasing Success: CNIW Foundation’s Travel Award Empowers Student Achievements at National Conferences

The CNIW Foundation is thrilled to provide an update on the progress and success of our inaugural Travel Award recipients following their participation in key national conferences. This award, initiated to support students in presenting their work at significant forums, underscores our commitment to advancing health research and education, particularly within immigrant and vulnerable communities.

This year, our four distinguished awardees had the opportunity to showcase their research and findings, making substantial contributions to their fields and garnering recognition at national levels. The experiences of Matin Shairati and Nan Lei, both MSc students from the Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences at Memorial University, were highlighted at the 2024 Canadian Public Health Association annual conference held in Halifax, NS. Their presentations addressed crucial public health issues and showcased innovative solutions to ongoing health challenges.

CNIW also showcased the 2024 AMMI Canada — CACMID Annual Conference Similarly, Ariana Ding, a participant in the 2023 CNIW summer student and a biology student at the University of Toronto, along with Leo Chen, a 2022 CNIW Health Summer Camp participant and 2023 Summer Student, represented their burgeoning research initiatives at the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC. Their work received notable attention for its depth and relevance, illustrating the potential of young researchers in shaping the future of health sciences.

The Foundation is proud of the accomplishments of these young talents, whose efforts not only contribute to their personal academic growth but also significantly impact the communities they aim to serve. Their success at these conferences is a testament to the quality and importance of supporting academic endeavors through initiatives like the CNIW Foundation Travel Award.

For more details on the Travel Award or to learn more about the ongoing initiatives of the CNIW Foundation, individuals are invited to visit our official website or reach out to the Foundation directly.